City Council
Regular MeetingMarlborough, MA · February 11, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
Lisa M. Thomas
140 Main St.
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3775 FAX (508) 460-3723
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Regular meeting of the City Council held on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 8:00 PM in City
Council Chambers, City Hall. City Councilors Present: Clancy, Juaire, Oram, Ossing, Robey,
Delano, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish and Landers. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 PM.
ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting JANUARY 28, 2019, FILE AS
AMENDED; adopted.
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted
ORDERED: That the Communication from Peter Bemis on behalf of Lacombe Business
Center, LLC, re: Rezoning land off Lacombe Street, Order No. 18-1007483, FILE;
adopted.
ORDERED: That the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment from Peter Bemis on behalf of
Lacombe Business Center, LLC, re: Rezoning land off Lacombe Street, Order No. 18-
1007483, WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE; adopted.
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted
ORDERED: That the Communication from Peter Bemis on behalf of Stephen Vigeant,
Trustee 22 Englewood Trust, re: Rezoning land off Mill Street South, Order No. 18-
1007484, FILE; adopted.
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING On the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment from
Peter Bemis on behalf of Stephen Vigeant, Trustee 22 Englewood Trust, re: Rezoning
land off Mill Street South, Order No. 18-1007484, CONTINUED UNTIL MARCH
25, 2019 AT 8:00 PM; adopted.
Councilors Present: Delano, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Clancy, Landers,
Juaire, Oram, Ossing & Robey.
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING On the Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Amendment, Chapter 650 §22 & §5, relative to Multifamily Retirement Community,
90 Crowley Drive, Order No. 18-1007452A, all were heard who wish to be heard,
hearing closed at 8:34 PM; adopted.
Councilors Present: Delano, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Clancy, Landers,
Juaire, Oram, Ossing & Robey.
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ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING On the Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Amendment, Chapter 650, §15, §17, & §18 – Home Office & Contractor Yards, Order
No. 18-1007500, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 9:32 PM;
adopted.
Councilors Present: Delano, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Clancy, Landers,
Juaire, Oram, Ossing & Robey.
President Clancy called a recess at 9:33 PM and returned to open meeting at 9:36 PM.
ORDERED: THAT, PURSUANT TO § 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, HAVING
SUBMITTED FOR ITS OWN CONSIDERATION CHANGES IN THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, TO
FURTHER AMEND CHAPTER 650, NOW ORDAINS THAT THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE
FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
I. Section 650-5, entitled “Definitions; word usage,” is hereby amended by
inserting the following new definition:
MOBILE FOOD TRUCK
A food establishment that is located upon a motorized vehicle or is pulled by
a motorized vehicle where food is prepared, cooked, and served for retail sale
in individual portions.
II. Section 650-18, entitled “Conditions for uses,” is hereby amended by inserting
in subsection A thereof a new paragraph (49), pertaining to mobile food trucks:
(49) Mobile food trucks shall be operated in accordance with all applicable
Marlborough regulations and state and federal food codes. Mobile food trucks
shall not park within 20 feet of a fire hydrant or within five feet of a fire alarm
box or other comparable emergency communication device, or within five feet
of a marked crosswalk, public or private driveway, or handicapped accessible
curb cut.
(a) Mayor is authorized to issue 1 to 3 day permits in the zones requiring
a special permit.
(b) City Council issues special permits for longer duration permits
addressing duration of permit, periodic review to ensure quality mobile
food truck and compliance with city and state regulations.
III. Section 650-48, entitled “Off-street parking” is hereby amended by inserting
in subsection A thereof a new paragraph (17), pertaining to mobile food trucks:
(17) Mobile food trucks: two spaces per mobile food truck. Each mobile food
truck is required to provide two parking spaces for customer use and provide
documentation to the Building Commissioner identifying the two spaces.
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II. Section 17 of Chapter 650, entitled “Table of Uses,” is hereby amended by
inserting the following:
RR A1 A2 A3 RB RC RCR NB B CA LI I MVD
Mobile
food
N N N N N N N SP SP SP SP SP SP
trucks
(49)
Refer to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND
ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Mid-Year Transfer requests in the amount of $1,341,950.00 as
detailed in the spreadsheets, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
BUDGET TRANSFERS --
DEPT: Mayor FISCAL YEAR: 2019
FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT:
Available Available
Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance
$25,997.13 $7,900.00 11610002 50770 Senior Clerk $2,900.00 11210001 50321 Exec Aide to the Mayor $27,491.79
Reason: Surplus Reason: New Hire
$0.00 $5,000.00 11210003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $0.00
Reason: Reason: Employee exit buy back
$7,900.00 Total $7,900.00 Total
CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
BUDGET TRANSFERS --
DEPT: IT FISCAL YEAR: 2019
FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT:
Available Available
Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance
$75,000.00 $13,100.00 12200001 50805 Fire Inspector $13,100.00 11550001 50213 Network Engineer $34,050.56
Reason: Surplus Reason: New Hire
$13,100.00 Total $13,100.00 Total
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CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
BUDGET TRANSFERS --
DEPT: HR FISCAL YEAR: 2019
FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT:
Available Available
Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance
$75,000.00 $17,000.00 12200001 50805 Fire Inspector $12,000.00 11520006 57380 Conference & Training $8,153.50
Reason: Surplus Reason: OSHA Training Course for DPW
$0.00 $5,000.00 11520004 53140 Contract Services $20,053.31
Reason: Reason: Police Assessment Center
$17,000.00 Total $17,000.00 Total
CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
BUDGET TRANSFERS --
DEPT: POLICE FY: 2019
FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT:
Available Available
Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance
$816,832.65 $93,400.00 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $93,400.00 12100003 51920 Sick Leave Buyback $9,910.41
Reason: Budgeted retirement of two officers Contractual sick leave retirement payment
$274,701.57 $5,000.00 12100003 51440 Educational Incentive $5,000.00 12100005 54220 Office Supply/Expenses $9,911.00
Reason: Surplus in account Deficit due to increase training classes
$274,701.57 $5,000.00 12100003 51440 Educational Incentive $5,000.00 12100006 52560 Vehicle Repair & Maintenance$21,687.06
Reason: Surplus in account Maintenance to existing fleet of cruisers
$103,400.00 Total $103,400.00 Total
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CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
BUDGET TRANSFERS --
DEPT: Building FISCAL YEAR: 2019
FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT:
Available Available
Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance
$10,000.00 $8,000.00 12410004 53140 Contract Services $8,000.00 12410001 50960 Asst. Plumbing Inspector $0.00
Reason: Surplus from unused Reason: Funds needed to cover potential shortfall.
$8,000.00 Total $8,000.00 Total
CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
BUDGET TRANSFERS --
DEPT: Comptroller FISCAL YEAR: 2019
FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT:
Available Available
Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance
$3,822,047.29 $600,000.00 11980006 51750 Health Ins $500,000.00 13100003 51751 Health Ins $3,717,160.23
Reason: Surplus Reason: Cover potential shortfall
$0.00 $0.00 $100,000.00 13100003 51753 Medicare Ins $352,925.45
Reason: Reason: Cover potential shortfall
$600,000.00 Total $600,000.00 Total
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CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
BUDGET TRANSFERS --
DEPT: Comptroller FISCAL YEAR: 2019
FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT:
Available Available
Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance
$1,250,000.00 $185,000.00 17110006 59968 2018 Muti Purpose $185,000.00 60071106 59966 2016 Multi Purpose $205,000.00
Reason: Reclassify for Borrowing June 2018 Reason: Reclassify for account error correction
$400,000.00 $100,000.00 17110006 59967 2017 Muti Purpose $100,000.00 61071106 59965 MWRA WRA 13-13-258 $100,000.00
Reason: Reclassify for Borrowing June 2018 Reason: Reclassify for account error correction
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$285,000.00 Total $285,000.00 Total
CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
BUDGET TRANSFERS --
DEPT: Comptroller FISCAL YEAR: 2019
FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT:
Available Available
Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance
$395,000.00 $180,000.00 17520006 59254 Interest on BAN $305,000.00 13860006 59254 Interest on BAN $82,500.00
Reason: Reclassify for Borrowing June 2018 Reason: Cover new school BAN interest
$80,000.00 $25,000.00 60075206 59050 Interest Expense $0.00 $0.00
Reason: Reclassify for Borrowing June 2018 Reason:
$150,000.00 $100,000.00 61075206 59080 Interest Expense $0.00 $0.00
Reason: Reclassify for Borrowing June 2018 Reason:
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$305,000.00 Total $305,000.00 Total
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CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
BUDGET TRANSFERS --
DEPT: Auditor FISCAL YEAR: 2019
FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT:
Available Available
Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance
$10,100.00 $2,550.00 15410004 53140 Contract Services $2,550.00 11350002 50520 Principal Clerk $17,281.26
Reason: Surplus - COA Reason: New hire contractual obligation
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$2,550.00 Total $2,550.00 Total
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby
APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $5,350.00 from the National
Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) awarded to the Board of
Health for improvements to our food protection program and to send an employee to
the National Environmental Health Association Conference; adopted.
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby
APPROVES the Gift Acceptance to the Council on Aging in the amount of $985.00
in memory of Francis Kane, Bruce Campbell and Terry Lupien, to be used for various
programs; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Amendment to Senior Citizen Property Tax Work Off Program, to
increase number of allowed participants, refer to LEGISLATIVE AND LEGAL
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Proposed increase in spending
limit for the Council on Aging Revolving Fund, refer to FINANCE COMMITTEE;
adopted.
ORDERED: That the Appointment of Josh Daigle to the Community Development
Authority for a three-year term to expire from date of confirmation, refer to
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Appointment of Andrea Bell Bergeron to the Historical Commission
for a three-year term to expire from date of confirmation, refer to PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Reappointment of Public Works Commissioner John Ghiloni for a
five-year term to expire from date of confirmation, APPROVED; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Delano, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Clancy, Landers, Juaire, Oram,
Ossing & Robey.
IN CITY COUNCIL 8 FEBRUARY 11, 2019
ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Donald Rider, re: Proposed TIF
Agreement, Candela Corporation and BAC Locke LLC, in proper legal form, Order
No. 18/19-1007497A, MOVED TO ITEM 26; adopted.
ORDERED: THAT, PURSUANT TO § 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH HEREBY ORDAINS
THAT THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS
AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP,
SECTION 650-8, AS FOLLOWS:
That, upon the petition of Marlborough HUB, LLC, the Zoning Map
established under Chapter 650, the City of Marlborough’s Zoning
Ordinance, in Article III, entitled “Establishment of Districts” is hereby
amended in subsection 8 thereof, entitled “Boundaries Established;
Zoning Map,” by rezoning, what is presently zoned partly Residence C
(RC) and partly Industrial (I), be rezoned entirely as Residence C (RC)
as said Industrial (I) portion of Assessor’ Map 82, parcel 125 is
contiguous to the proponent’s residentially zoned portion of Assessors’
Parcel 125, and neither contiguous to any other industrially zoned land,
and not practical or feasible for lawful industrial use.
Refer to URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, PLANNING BOARD, AND
ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control, re: Notice of
Preliminary Proposed Budget for FY20, FILE; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Minutes, Board of Assessors, November 28, 2018, FILE; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Minutes, Historical Commission, January 10, 2019, FILE; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Minutes, License Board, December 19, 2018, FILE; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Minutes, Planning Board, January 7, 2019, FILE; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Minutes, Retirement Board, December 21, 2018, FILE; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Minutes, Traffic Commission, December 19, 2018, FILE; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Minutes, Richer School Council, January 14, 2019 & February 4,
2019, FILE; adopted.
ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted.
a) Linda Campbell, 647 Pleasant Street, residential mailbox claim (2a).
b) Linda Colleton, 15 Sidney Street, residential mailbox claim (2a).
c) Ethel Cutting, 240 Main Street, other property damage and/or personal
injury.
d) Janice Johnson & Walter McGrail, 780 Stevens Street, residential mailbox
claim (2a).
e) William & LeAnn Neal Reilly, 28 Littlefield Lane, residential mailbox
claim (2b)
f) Deborah & Eric Richard, 4 Belleview Avenue, other property damage
and/or personal injury.
IN CITY COUNCIL 9 FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Reports of Committees:
Councilor Landers reported the following out of the Public Services Committee:
Meeting Name: City Council Public Services Committee
Date: February 4, 2019
Location: City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 140 Main Street
Convened: 7:30 PM – Adjourned: 7:37 PM
Present: Chairman Landers; Public Services Committee Members Councilors
Doucette and Irish; and Councilors Clancy, Dumais, Oram, Ossing, and
Robey; Tom DiPersio (City Engineer, City of Marlborough); Donald Rider
(City Solicitor, City of Marlborough)
Order No. 18/19-1007499A: Communication from the City Solicitor, Donald
Rider, regarding Walker Brook Estates Subdivision – Acceptance of Allis Road
& Bemis Road as Public Ways.
The Public Services Committee met with City Solicitor Donald Rider and City
Engineer Tom DiPersio regarding the Walker Brook Estates Subdivision and the
acceptance of Allis Road and Bemis Road as public ways. Chairman Landers read the
letter dated December 13, 2018 from the City Solicitor as well as the letter dated
January 10, 2019 from the Planning Board that recommended Allis Road and Bemis
Road be accepted as public ways and their appurtenant easements be accepted as
municipal easements in the City of Marlborough. The City Engineer worked closely
with the Planning Board on their acceptance procedures and was satisfied the
subdivision completed its one-year maintenance procedures.
Motion made by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair, to approve the
acceptance of Allis Road and Bemis Road as public ways. The motion carried 3-
0.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn. The motion carried 3-0. Meeting
adjourned at 7:37 PM.
Councilor Ossing reported the following out of the Finance Committee:
Marlboro City Council Finance Committee
Monday February 4, 2019
In Council Chambers
Finance Committee Members Present: Chairman Ossing; Councilors Robey,
Oram, Irish and Dumais.
Finance Committee Members Absent: None
Other Councilors in Attendance: Councilors Landers and Doucette.
The meeting convened at 7:20 PM.
1. Order No. 19-1007524 – Transfer $62,800.00 from Reserve for Salaries to
Police Department Sick Leave Buy Back: The Finance Committee reviewed
the Mayor’s letter dated January 22, 2019 requesting the transfer of $62,800.00
from Reserve for Salaries to the Police Department Sick Leave Buy back account
to cover the retirement of a Command Officer. The Finance Committee voted 5
– 0 to approve the transfer
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Reports of Committee Continued:
2. Order No. 19-1007525 – Transfer $11,000.00 from Police Department
Educational Incentive account to the Initial Equipment account: The
FINANCE COMMITTEE reviewed the Mayor’s letter dated January 22, 2019
requesting the transfer of $11,000.00 from Police Department Educational
Incentive account to the Police Initial Equipment account to cover initial
equipment for new Police Officers. The FINANCE COMMITTEE voted 5 – 0 to
approve the transfer.
The Finance Committee adjourned at 7:27 PM.
Councilor Delano reported the following out of the Urban Affairs Committee:
Meeting Name: City Council Urban Affairs Committee
Date: February 4, 2019
Location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 140 Main Street
Convened: 5:30 PM – Adjourned: 7:08 PM
Present: Chairman Delano; Urban Affairs Committee Members Councilors
Landers, Doucette, and Tunnera; and Councilors Clancy, Oram, Ossing, and
Robey; Priscilla Ryder (Conservation Officer, City of Marlborough); Donald
Rider (City Solicitor, City of Marlborough); Jeffrey Cooke (Building
Commissioner, City of Marlborough)
Absent: Urban Affairs Committee Member Juaire
Also Present: Mark O’Hagan (MCO & Associates Inc.); Larry Reeves
(Reeves Design Associates)
Order No. 18/19-1007424B: Application for Special Permit from Marlborough
TOTG, LLC d/b/a MCO & Associates, Inc. to increase lot coverage area of 80%
to 84% for patio area of proposed restaurant at 57 Main Street.
The Urban Affairs Committee met with Mark O’Hagan for a review of the application
for a special permit for 57 Main Street to increase the lot coverage area from 80% to
84%. The special permit application was previously reviewed at a meeting on January
v cbg22, 2019 where it was explained the applicant was providing an easement to the
City of Marlborough for the reconstruction of Exchange Street and thereby reducing
the area available to meet the lot coverage requirements. The Urban Affairs
Committee approved the special permit application however the Site Plans did not
accurately reflect the site conditions with regards to a bicycle rack location as well as
bedroom counts and units. The applicant updated the Site Plans and Architectural
Plans and submitted them for review. The special permit language requires updating
for conditions eleven and twelve to properly reference the correct plans.
Motion made by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by Chair, to approve the special
permit application granting an increase in lot coverage from 80% to 84% as
amended. The motion carried 4-0.
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Reports of Committee Continued:
Order No. 18/19-1007425: Site Plan Application for Tavern on the Green, 57
Main Street.
The Urban Affairs Committee met with Mark O’Hagan for City Council review of the
Site Plan Application for Tavern on the Green at 57 Main Street. As part of the Site
Plan Application, the proponent requested a waiver of the open space requirement for
the site as the ordinance requires 5,500 square feet for a project of this size (100 square
feet per unit x fifty-five units), half of which must be ground level open space and the
other half may be private patio open space. This site has private patio space and within
the building on the second floor, community-residence common space area totaling
8,200 square feet but not meeting the requirement of 2,750 square feet of outdoor patio
space. The Committee reviewed the Site Plan Approval draft decision, and changes
are required to accurately reference the architectural plans and site plans and properly
reference each in the draft decision.
In response to Councilor Robey’s inquiries, the applicant is required to assign each
residential unit with one (1) parking space. The parking plan includes adequate
parking spaces to meet the residential parking requirement with additional spaces
remaining and available for the proposed commercial use.
Motion made by Councilor Doucette, seconded by Chair, to approve the open
space waiver request for 57 Main Street. The motion carried 4-0.
Motion made by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by Chair, to approve the Site Plan
Decision as amended. The motion carried 4-0.
Motion made and seconded to Suspend the Rules on February 11, 2019 to refer
to the Legal Department the Special Permit Decision and the Site Plan Decision
as amended to place in proper legal form for the February 25, 2019 City Council
meeting. The motion carried 4-0.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn. The motion carried 4-0. The meeting of
the Urban Affairs Committee adjourned at 7:08 PM.
Meeting Name: City Council Urban Affairs Committee
Date: February 4, 2019
Location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 140 Main Street
Convened: 5:30 PM – Adjourned: 7:08 PM
Present: Chairman Delano; Urban Affairs Committee Members Councilors
Landers, Doucette, and Tunnera; and Councilors Clancy, Dumais, Ossing, and
Robey; Tom DiPersio (City Engineer, City of Marlborough); Priscilla Ryder
(Conservation Officer, City of Marlborough); Donald Rider (City Solicitor,
City of Marlborough)
Absent: Urban Affairs Committee Member Juaire
Also Present: Robert Buckley (Riemer & Braunstein LLP); Joseph Zink
(President and CEO, Atlantic Management); Scott Dale (Vice President of
Development, AvalonBay Communities, Inc.); Julia Wynyard (Director
Development, AvalonBay Communities); Paul Momnie (Attorney, Goulston
& Storrs)
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Reports of Committee Continued:
Order No. 18/19-1007313: Communication from the Attorney Buckley regarding
the Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District and changes to the Master Concept
Plan and Development Agreement.
The Urban Affairs Committee met with representatives of Atlantic Management and
AvalonBay Communities for review of the Master Concept Plan and Development
Agreement for the Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District. A revised Master
Concept Plan was submitted by Attorney Buckley in compliance with the Results Way
Mixed Use Overlay (RWMUOD) District as requested by Councilor Robey and will
accurately reflect the acreage and parking ratios.
The Development Agreement had several modifications:
• Include a payment of $3,000.00 per residential unit providing flexibility to
the City Council and its use of those funds to provide mitigation in terms
of structures and services at the discretion of the City Council.
• Reflect the total construction of 473-units at the site.
• The original Development Agreement cites a plan drawn by SMMA,
labeled Forest Ave. Master Plan dated April 16, 2013, which shall be
updated to appropriately reference the most recently revised Master
Concept Plan, submitted February 1, 2019.
Chairmen Delano read through item number two of the First Amendment to the
Development Agreement which contained the substantive changes:
“For each unit of residential housing in excess of the 350 units already built, the owner
of any Development Parcel containing residential use shall make a one-time payment
to the City equal to Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) per residential dwelling unit
(hereinafter, such amounts being referred to as the “Residential Development
Contribution”) to be used by the City, acting by and through the City Council, to
contribute to the cost of mitigation structures and/or services. The Residential
Development Contribution shall be made in two (2) installments for each residential
unit. The first payment installment shall be in the amount of One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00) and shall be due and payable upon the issuance of the building permit for
the construction of the applicable residential dwelling unit and the second payment
installment shall be in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) and shall be
due and payable upon the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the applicable
residential dwelling unit. The payment of the Residential Development Contribution
by the owner of any Development Parcel containing residential use is made in
recognition of the benefits to the Property of such undertakings by the City. The
payment of the Residential Development Contribution made pursuant to this
Paragraph 4 shall be the exclusive payment required for the subject matter of this
paragraph (including without limitation, towards the production of affordable
housing) notwithstanding anything in the City of Marlborough Zoning ordinance to
the contrary, as the same may be amended. Notwithstanding anything in the City of
Marlborough Zoning ordinance to the contrary, as the same may be amended, upon
completion of the proposed multi-family housing of up to a maximum of 473 dwelling
units within the entire RWMUOD, no more multi-family housing (of any type) shall
be permitted within the RWMUOD.”
IN CITY COUNCIL 13 FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Reports of Committee Continued:
Motion made by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by Chair, to approve the First
Amendment to the Development Agreement as amended pending review by the
Legal Department. The motion carried 4-0.
Motion made by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by Chair, to approve the Master
Concept Plan as updated. The motion carried 4-0.
Order No. 18/19-1007315: Communication from AvalonBay Communities, Inc.,
regarding Site Plan for Avalon Marlborough II, a 123-unit Luxury Apartment
Community located on a portion of 200 Forest Street in the Results Way Mixed-
Use Overlay District.
The Urban Affairs Committee met with representatives of Atlantic Management and
AvalonBay Communities for review of the Site Plan Review Committee Report dated
January 30, 2019. The following changes were discussed and recommended for
inclusion in the Site Plan Decision:
• Detention Basin requires an adequate fence agreeable to the City Engineer.
• Removal of item # 36.
• Item #22 shall be revised to be the same as the Development Agreement.
• Add a General Provision for “Minor Changes: The City Council delegates
to the Building Commissioner the authority to approve minor changes to
the approved Site Plans. The City Council delegates to the Building
Commissioner the authority to approve changes to the approved Site Plans
consistent with future amendments to the Zoning Ordinance enacted by the
City Council.”
Motion made by Councilor Doucette, seconded by Chair, to approve the Site Plan
Decision as amended and to suspend the rules on February 11, 2019 to forward
to the Conservation Officer and to the City Solicitor to place in proper form for
placement on the February 25, 2019 City Council Agenda. The motion carried
4-0.
Order No. 18/19-1007314D: Communication from AvalonBay Communities,
Inc., regarding Special Permit Application for Avalon Marlborough II, a 123-
unit Luxury Apartment Community located on a portion of 200 Forest Street in
the Results Way Mixed-Use Overlay District.
The Urban Affairs Committee met with representatives of Atlantic Management and
AvalonBay Communities for review of the Special Permit Application for Avalon
Marlborough II for 123-residential units. City Solicitor Rider noted paragraph 6 of the
“Findings of Fact and Conditions” will be updated to reflect the residential
development contribution as written in the “First Amendment to the Development
Agreement.” They discussed a truck exclusion on the property but determined since
they are private roads, it was at the Developer’s discretion whether to include one on
their property. Scott Dale, on behalf of AvalonBay, stated that the site plan had been
amended to remove the gate and allow for free flow access around the entire overlay
as initially envisioned. The site had several lots which were consolidated into one lot
and it will be properly referenced in the Special Permit as well as the plan described
in paragraph 6 of the “Findings of Fact and Conditions.”
IN CITY COUNCIL 14 FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Reports of Committee Continued:
Motion made by Councilor Tunnera, seconded by Chair, to approve the Special
Permit as amended for AvalonBay Communities, Inc. The motion carried 4-0.
Motion made and seconded to Suspend the Rules on February 11, 2019 to refer
to the Legal Department the First Amendment to the Development Agreement
dated February 4, 2019 as amended, the Master Concept Plan as amended, the
Special Permit Decision as amended, and the Site Plan Decision as amended,
together with renderings, studies, exhibits and other evidence submitted to the
Urban Affairs Committee and to place in proper form on the February 25, 2019
City Council Agenda. The motion carried 4-0.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn. The motion carried 4-0. The meeting
adjourned at 7:08 PM.
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted
ORDERED: That the Special Permit for Marlborough TOTG, LLC to increase lot coverage
area from 80% to 84% for patio area of proposed restaurant at 57 Main Street, refer to
the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR
THE FEBRUARY 25, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted
ORDERED: That the Site Plan Application of Marlborough TOTG, LLC, for a mixed-use
development proposed at 57 Main Street, refer to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE
PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE FEBRUARY 25, 2019
COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted
ORDERED: That the First Amendment to the Development Agreement and the Master
Concept Plan as amended as proposed by Atlantic-Marlboro Realty LLC for certain
parcels within the Results Way Mixed Use Overlay District (RWMUOD), refer to the
CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE
FEBRUARY 25, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted
ORDERED: That the Site Plan Application by Avalon Marlborough II, for a 123-unit
Luxury Apartment Community located on a portion of 200 Forest Street in the Results
Way Mixed Use Overlay District (RWMUOD), refer to the CITY SOLICITOR TO
BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE FEBRUARY 25, 2019
COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted
ORDERED: That the Special Permit Application by Avalon Marlborough II, for a 123-unit
Luxury Apartment Community located on a portion of 200 Forest Street in the Results
Way Mixed Use Overlay District (RWMUOD), refer to the CITY SOLICITOR TO
BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE FEBRUARY 25, 2019
COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
IN CITY COUNCIL 15 FEBRUARY 11, 2019
ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor, Donald Rider, re: Proposed TIF
Agreement, Candela Corporation and BAC Locke LLC, in proper legal form, be and
is herewith accepted and placed on FILE; adopted.
ORDERED: That the Tax Increment Financing Agreement (TIF) with Candela Corporation
and BAC Locke LLC, the owner of the property at 251 Locke Drive, with following
documents attached, APPROVED; adopted.
1. City Council Resolution
2. The Tax Increment Financing Agreement (TIF)
ORDERED: That consideration of the Mayoral Veto of Council Order 17/18/19-1007034D,
relative to Petition of AT&T to place small cell site on utility pole at 319 East Main
Street, TABLED; adopted.
ORDERED: That consideration of the Mayoral Veto of Council Order 18/19-1007321C,
relative to Petition of AT&T to place small cell site on utility pole #11-50 at Francis
and East Main Streets, TABLED; adopted.
ORDERED: That consideration of the Mayoral Veto of Council Order 18/19-1007322C,
relative to Petition of AT&T to place small cell site on utility pole #1 at 10 Neil Street,
TABLED; adopted.
ORDERED: There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is
herewith adjourned at 10:25 PM; adopted.
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