MARLBOROUGH PLANNING BOARD
MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752
Call to Order June 17, 2013
The Meeting of the Marlborough Planning Board was called to order at 7:00pm in Memorial Hall, 3rd Floor City Hall 140 Main Street, Marlborough, MA. Members present included Barbara Fenby, Sean Fay, Colleen Hughes and Shawn McCarthy. Also in attendance were Board Secretary Melissa Irish and Assistant City Engineer Timothy Collins.
Philip Hodge, Edward Coveney and Clyde Johnson were absent.
1. Meeting Minutes:
A. May 20, 2013
On a motion made by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. McCarthy, it was voted to accept the minutes of the May 20, 2013 meeting. Motion carried.
B. June 3, 2013
This item was left on the table until the next regularly scheduled meeting.
2. Chair’s Business:
A. Correspondence to the City Council regarding Country Club Estates
Ms. Hughes read the correspondence into the record. On a motion made by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. McCarthy it was voted to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Motion carried.
Ward 1 City Councilor Joseph Delano was in attendance and voiced his concerns regarding the proposed agreement between the developer and the City. He is looking to be reassured that the City will not be held liable and will be compensated should any issues arise.
Mr. Fay and Chairperson Fenby both reiterated that Eminent Domain was the only avenue of resolution available, either in a fee interest or easement capacity. There is 6 months’ worth of work in this agreement and the Board feels confident in it.
B. Meeting Date Change
Due to conflicts with individual schedules the next meeting of the Planning Board will take place on July 15, 2013 taking the place of the previously scheduled July 8, 2013 meeting.
3. Approval Not Required: None
4. Public Hearings: None
5. Pending Sub Division Plans: Updates and Discussion:
A. Ravenswood Road Subdivision – Engineering Update
On a motion made by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. McCarthy the reading of the full update was to be waived and the update placed on file as well as supplied to the proponent. Motion carried.
Much discussion ensued regarding the purported sight lines and certain members of the Board still feel the distance is inadequate. There is still concern regarding the width of the proposed roadway as well.
The Board has suggested that a site meeting be posted and all interested members meet in the field to discuss and clarify their concerns.
It was noted to keep this item for reporting purposes on the next Planning Board agenda as well.
B. Walker Brook Estates – Engineering Update & Request for Extension
Ms. Hughes read the request for extension in to the record. On a motion made by Ms. Hughes seconded by Mr. McCarthy the correspondence was accepted and placed on file. Motion carried.
On a motion made by Mr. Fay, seconded by Mr. McCarthy it was voted to grant the request for extension to July 16, 2013.
The Engineering Report has been forwarded to Mr. Saluk previously.
C. Engineers Report
Ms. Hughes read into record the letter that was sent to the Mauro Farms subdivision regarding the current drainage issues. On a motion made by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. McCarthy the information was accepted and placed on file.
It was noted to keep this item for reporting purposes on the next Planning Board agenda as well.
Mr. Collins noted that the wiring had been delivered to the Blackhorse Farms Estates and the work was proceeding regarding the street lighting.
Mr. Collins reported that unfortunately there has been no communication with Mr. Freeman regarding the Berlin Farms subdivision.
Mr. Fay noted he would try and open up communications with Mr. Freeman directly.
6. Preliminary/Open Space Submissions/Limited Development Subdivisions: None
7. Definitive Subdivision Submission: None
8. Signs: None
9. Unfinished Business:
A. Blackhorse Farms Estate
Information was part of the Engineers Report (Item 5C.)
It was noted to keep this item for reporting purposes on the next Planning Board agenda as well.
B. Berlin Farms
Information was part of the Engineers Report (Item 5C.)
It was noted to keep this item for reporting purposes on the next Planning Board agenda as well
10. Informal Discussions: None
11. Correspondence: None
12. Public Notices of other Cities and Towns:
A. Town of Sudbury Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing, June 17, 2013
(5 matters)
B. Town of Sudbury Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing, June 17, 2013
C. Town of Framingham Planning Board Public Hearing, June 20, 2013
D. Town of Sudbury Board of Appeals, Notice of Decision
E. Town of Sudbury Board of Appeals, Notice of Decision
On a motion made by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. McCarthy it was voted to accept the notices A-E and place on file. Motion carried.
Adjournment: On a motion made by Mr. McCarthy, seconded by Ms. Hughes it was voted to adjourn at 7:47pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Colleen Hughes
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