MARLBOROUGH PLANNING BOARD
MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752
Call to Order February 11, 2013
The Meeting of the Marlborough Planning Board was called to order at 7:02pm in Memorial Hall, 3rd Floor City Hall 140 Main Street, Marlborough, MA. Members present included Barbara Fenby, Colleen Hughes, Edward Coveney and Shawn McCarthy. Also in attendance were Board Secretary Melissa Irish and City Engineer Tom Cullen.
1. Meeting Minutes:
A. January 28, 2013
On a motion made by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was voted to accept the minutes of the January 28, 2013 meeting as amended. Motion carried.
2. Chair’s Business:
A. Notice from the City Council regarding Public Hearing Proposed Zoning Amendment Adding Sections 650-40(F) 48(C)(1) & 47 (F)
Ms. Hughes read the notice into the record. On a motion made by Mr. Coveney, seconded by Mr. McCarthy, it was voted to accept the notice, place it on file, set a public hearing for the second meeting in March (25th) and advertise said hearing. Motion carried.
3. Approval Not Required:
A. 41 Bond Street, Bruce Saluk and Associates
On a motion made by Mr. Coveney, seconded by Mr. McCarthy it was voted to accept the plan place it on file and endorse the plan. Motion carried.
4. Public Hearings: None
5. Pending Sub Division Plans: Updates and Discussion:
A. Update from City Engineer:
Mr. Cullen noted that he does not have a lot to report as the department has been quite busy with snow removal operations.
Ms. Hughes commended the Department of Public works for the monumental effort in regards to the clearing of the sidewalks; Marlborough seems to be in good shape.
B. Black Horse Farms Update (Lighting)
On a motion made by Mr. Coveney, seconded by Ms. Hughes it was voted to accept the update as submitted by Mr. Cullen. The developer is waiting on more information from National Grid Motion carried
6. Preliminary/Open Space Submissions/Limited Development Subdivisions: None
7. Definitive Subdivision Submission:
A. Ravenswood Properties – 637 Sudbury Street
Mr. Matt Hamor from Hancock Associates presented to the Board a Subdivision Plan for 3 lots off of Sudbury Street utilizing the existing home on the lot Titled Ravenswood. The proponent will be asking for 2 waivers from the Planning Board; Proposal is for a 40’ right of way for the creation of 2 additional lots, as well as relief regarding the fact that Sudbury St is only 20’ wide instead of the required 24’. The new proposed roadway is slated to be 26’ wide with a cul de sac formation and sidewalks proposed on both sides.
On a motion made by Ms. Hughes seconded by Chairperson Fenby it was voted to set a public hearing for the Second meeting in March (25th) and advertise said hearing. Motion carried.
8. Signs: None
9. Unfinished Business:
A. Decision to be rendered regarding zoning change for Data Storage Facilities
Motion made by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to send a positive recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed change to the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried.
B. Continued discussion regarding Farm Rd signage.
Item carried over to the February 25th agenda
C. Country Club Estates (Update)
Mr. Cullen reported that plans for the easement have been reviewed and the Engineering Department is ready, the next step for the developer is the Appraisal and Title Certification work.
On a motion made by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Chairperson Fenby it was voted to request another update from the developer in a month’s time. Motion carried.
D. AFrame sign issues (multiple locations)
The Board requested to have Code Enforcement Officer Pamela Wilderman provide an update at the next meeting regarding enforcement/compliance of this issue.
E. Proposed letter of support from the Board to the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation/Community Development Office application for $200,000.00 Federal Block Grant.
Mr. McCarthy authored the letter and presented it for comment from the full Board. The members present approved of the letter and authorized the Secretary to send it out to the MEDC under Chairperson Fenby’s signature.
10. Informal Discussions:
A. 626 Stow Rd, Attorney Doug Rowe
Attorney Rowe was delayed by weather and was unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Timothy Butland was in attendance to discuss the plan. Ms. Hughes read the correspondence from the City Engineer regarding the sight lines. On a motion made by Mr. McCarthy, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was voted to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Motion carried.
Mr. Butland handed out new proposed plans showing the placement of 2 homes on lots with insufficient frontage. After discussion Mr. Butland was informed that the Board would be willing to consider this proposal after relief, if any, is granted from the Zoning Board of Appeals relative to the frontage and lot shape issues. It was suggested to Mr. Butland to in essence create 2 non buildable lots, then appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals for relief regarding the inadequate frontage and lot shape. Once that was accomplished Mr. Butland was directed to come back before the board for final approval.
11. Correspondence:
A. Keystone Project Application UMASS Amherst
On a motion made by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was voted to accept the correspondence and place on file. Motion carried.
12. Public Notices of other Cities and Towns:
A. Town of Framingham, Planning Board, Public Hearing (March 7) 2 matters
On a motion made by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was voted to accept the notice and place on file. Motion carried.
Adjournment: On a motion made by Mr. McCarthy seconded by Mr. Coveney it was voted to adjourn at 7:35pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Colleen Hughes
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