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November 21, 2022
31 recorded votes, 30 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Samantha Perlman, Kathleen D. Robey, Laura J. Wagner, David Doucette, Christian Dumais, Teona C. Brown, John J. Irish, Sean A. Navin, Donald R. Landers
Absent: None
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, November 7, 2022
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, November 7, 2022, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, November 7, 2022, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $10,000.00 from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Agency (MIIA) awarded to the Public Facilities...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $10,000.00 from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Agency (MIIA) awarded to the Public Facilities to be used to evaluate the HVAC systems in three Fire Stations, the Police Station and the Whitcomb School and to provide the city with an analysis report and recommendations; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $10,000.00 from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Agency (MIIA) awarded to the Public Facilities to be used to evaluate the HVAC systems in three Fire Stations, the Police Station and the Whitcomb School and to provide the city with an analysis report and recommendations; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $42,300.00 from Department of Housing and Community Development (EOHED) and the Massachusetts...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $42,300.00 from Department of Housing and Community Development (EOHED) and the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment) awarded to the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to be used to secure technical assistance in drafting zoning ordinances, mapping build-out analysis, community outreach, preliminary compliance review assistance, and implementation efforts in compliance with Section 3A MBTA Communities guidelines; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $42,300.00 from Department of Housing and Community Development (EOHED) and the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment) awarded to the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to be used to secure technical assistance in drafting zoning ordinances, mapping build-out analysis, community outreach, preliminary compliance review assistance, and implementation efforts in compliance with Section 3A MBTA Communities guidelines; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Grant Acceptance in the amount of $60,205.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety awarded to the Police Department to...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $60,205.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety awarded to the Police Department to be used to support additional traffic safety equipment, and increased enforcement efforts; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $60,205.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety awarded to the Police Department to be used to support additional traffic safety equipment, and increased enforcement efforts; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Transfer Request in the amount of $100,000.00 which moves funds from the Undesignated Fund to Unemployment Payment...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $100,000.00 which moves funds from the Undesignated Fund to Unemployment Payment for city and schools to fund mandated unemployment costs, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $100,000.00 which moves funds from the Undesignated Fund to Unemployment Payment for city and schools to fund mandated unemployment costs, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: Transfer Request in the amount of $1,154,893.76 which moves funds from Meals Tax Revenue account to fund FY23 bond payments associated...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,154,893.76 which moves funds from Meals Tax Revenue account to fund FY23 bond payments associated with Parks & Recreation improvements, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $1,154,893.76 which moves funds from Meals Tax Revenue account to fund FY23 bond payments associated with Parks & Recreation improvements, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Refer to the Personnel Committee: Appointment of Richard Tomanek to the Board of Health for a 3-year term to expire on February 5, 2024
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Richard Tomanek to the Board of Health for a 3-year term to expire on February 5, 2024, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Appointment of Richard Tomanek to the Board of Health for a 3-year term to expire on February 5, 2024, referred to the PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Refer to the Finance Committee: Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with PI (Physik Instrumente), LP who anticipate moving their...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with PI (Physik Instrumente), LP who anticipate moving their operations from Auburn, MA to 130 Lizotte Drive (Map 90, Parcel 2A), referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with PI (Physik Instrumente), LP who anticipate moving their operations from Auburn, MA to 130 Lizotte Drive (Map 90, Parcel 2A), referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Sign Special Permit from Wayside Crossing, for an EMC...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Sign Special Permit from Wayside Crossing, for an EMC Sign that will serve as the ordering board for Starbucks drive-thru at 661 Boston Post Road East, in proper legal form, Order No. 22-1008724, FILE AND MOVED TO AGENDA ITEM #27; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Application for Sign Special Permit from Wayside Crossing, for an EMC Sign that will serve as the ordering board for Starbucks drive-thru at 661 Boston Post Road East, in proper legal form, Order No. 22-1008724, FILE AND MOVED TO AGENDA ITEM #27; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request for Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy relative to...
Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request for Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy relative to City of Marlborough v. Town of Northborough (Worcester Superior Court No. 1685CV01772), FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Request for Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy relative to City of Marlborough v. Town of Northborough (Worcester Superior Court No. 1685CV01772), FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Perlman)
Accept and file: Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” §40...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” §40 “Location and Height of Buildings” relative to Attached Roofs and Entryway/Porches, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” §40 “Location and Height of Buildings” relative to Attached Roofs and Entryway/Porches, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Set MONDAY DECEMBER 5, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from MA Electric to install a...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY DECEMBER 5, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from MA Electric to install a hand hole and run conduit from Pole #14 to hand hole at 157 Cook Lane, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY DECEMBER 5, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from MA Electric to install a hand hole and run conduit from Pole #14 to hand hole at 157 Cook Lane, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY DECEMBER 5, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from MA Electric to install a Pushbrace off Pole #18 on Mechanic Street which is needed to support pole with wires going down Manning Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY DECEMBER 5, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from MA Electric to install a Pushbrace off Pole #18 on Mechanic Street which is needed to support pole with wires going down Manning Street, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee: Communication from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, re: Request pursuant to Chapter 342...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, re: Request pursuant to Chapter 342 “Gasoline Stations and Car Washes” for permission to continue operation at the hours granted at 431 Lincoln Street, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso Enterprises, LLC, re: Request pursuant to Chapter 342 “Gasoline Stations and Car Washes” for permission to continue operation at the hours granted at 431 Lincoln Street, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY DECEMBER 19, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Special...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY DECEMBER 19, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Octo48, LLC d/b/a Action Precision Machining to convert a preexisting nonconforming warehouse use to a machine shop at 269 Mechanic Street, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY DECEMBER 19, 2022, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Octo48, LLC d/b/a Action Precision Machining to convert a preexisting nonconforming warehouse use to a machine shop at 269 Mechanic Street, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)
Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIMS
Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..” (Motion: Perlman)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” to create the new position of Treasury/Payroll Manager within...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” to create the new position of Treasury/Payroll Manager within the Finance Department as submitted by the Mayor, ordered ADVERTISED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel” §6 “Salary Schedule” to create the new position of Treasury/Payroll Manager within the Finance Department as submitted by the Mayor, ordered ADVERTISED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Approve: City Clerk is directed to advertise the Tax Classification Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, December 5, 2022
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Clerk is directed to advertise the Tax Classification Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, December 5, 2022, APPROVED; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the City Clerk is directed to advertise the Tax Classification Public Hearing scheduled for Monday, December 5, 2022, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Refer to the City Solicitor to Be Placed in Proper Legal Form for the December 5, 2022...: Petition of Verizon Wireless for the installation of a...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of Verizon Wireless for the installation of a small cell wireless facility to be located on Pole #34 within the layout of the public way near 385 Farm Road, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE DECEMBER 5, 2022, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Petition of Verizon Wireless for the installation of a small cell wireless facility to be located on Pole #34 within the layout of the public way near 385 Farm Road, referred to the CITY SOLICITOR TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE DECEMBER 5, 2022, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve: THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT CHAPTER 650 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Chapter 650 (Zoning), Section 650-40 (Location and Height of Buildings), Subsection F(5) to read as follows (new text shown as underlined): (5) (a) Nothing herein shall prevent the projection of cornices or eaves not exceeding 18 inches in width or of uncovered steps, unroofed porches or windowsills into a required yard or other open space. (b) For single-family and two-family dwellings, in all zoning districts: An attached roof covering an entryway or porch may project into the required yard setback, subject to compliance with all of the following requirements: [1] Attached roof is permitted to project up to sixty (60) inches into the required yard setback; [2] Attached roof shall not exceed forty (40) square feet; [3] Attached roof shall not exceed allowable height per §650-41, Table of Lot Area, Yards and Height of Structures; [4] Entryway or porch may not be enclosed nor living space or balconies erected above, excepting required elements such as railings; [5] Space beneath the porch may not be occupied; and [6] Minimum setback from any street or way for an attached roof authorized under this subsection shall be five (5) feet. II. The...
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT CHAPTER 650 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Chapter 650 (Zoning), Section 650-40 (Location and Height of Buildings), Subsection F(5) to read as follows (new text shown as underlined): (5) (a) Nothing herein shall prevent the projection of cornices or eaves not exceeding 18 inches in width or of uncovered steps, unroofed porches or windowsills into a required yard or other open space. (b) For single-family and two-family dwellings, in all zoning districts: An attached roof covering an entryway or porch may project into the required yard setback, subject to compliance with all of the following requirements: [1] Attached roof is permitted to project up to sixty (60) inches into the required yard setback; [2] Attached roof shall not exceed forty (40) square feet; [3] Attached roof shall not exceed allowable height per §650-41, Table of Lot Area, Yards and Height of Structures; [4] Entryway or porch may not be enclosed nor living space or balconies erected above, excepting required elements such as railings; [5] Space beneath the porch may not be occupied; and [6] Minimum setback from any street or way for an attached roof authorized under this subsection shall be five (5) feet. II. The effective date of these amendments shall be the date of passage. APPROVED; adopted. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Application for Taxi/Livery License from Nathan Sebuliba d/b/a Indelible Homecare, Inc., to operate a Livery Service with one vehicle, 97...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Taxi/Livery License from Nathan Sebuliba d/b/a Indelible Homecare, Inc., to operate a Livery Service with one vehicle, 97 Neil Street, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Taxi/Livery License from Nathan Sebuliba d/b/a Indelible Homecare, Inc., to operate a Livery Service with one vehicle, 97 Neil Street, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Approve: Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License by Best Buy Stores, LP #820, 769 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License by Best Buy Stores, LP #820, 769 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License by Best Buy Stores, LP #820, 769 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Approve: Application for Renewal of license to operate a Livery Service with one vehicle by Eduard Zholudev, d/b/a Easy Airport Limo Services at...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of license to operate a Livery Service with one vehicle by Eduard Zholudev, d/b/a Easy Airport Limo Services at 15 Indian Lane, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of license to operate a Livery Service with one vehicle by Eduard Zholudev, d/b/a Easy Airport Limo Services at 15 Indian Lane, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Postponed until the december 5, 2022 city council meeting: Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel”, §6 “Salary Schedule” to...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel”, §6 “Salary Schedule” to create a new position of Substance Use Prevention Coordinator and Intervention Specialist within the Health Department as submitted by the Mayor, POSTPONED UNTIL THE DECEMBER 5, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Proposed Amendment to the City Code, Chapter 125 “Personnel”, §6 “Salary Schedule” to create a new position of Substance Use Prevention Coordinator and Intervention Specialist within the Health Department as submitted by the Mayor, POSTPONED UNTIL THE DECEMBER 5, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Grant special permit decision: an Electronic Message Center
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: IN CITY COUNCIL DECISION ON AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER SIGN SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 22-1008724B Application of: Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc. 73 Junction Square Drive Concord, MA 01742 Locus: 661 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA Parcel 27A on Assessors Map 61 DECISION ON A LED SIGN SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 22-1008724B The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby GRANTS the Application for an Electronic Message Center (EMC) Sign Special Permit to Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc. (the “Applicant”) for the property located at 661 Boston Post Road East, as provided in this Decision and subject to the following Findings of Fact and Conditions. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant, Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc., is a Massachusetts corporation with an address of 73 Junction Square Drive, Concord, MA 01742. 2. The Applicant is the owner of the property located at 661 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, Massachusetts, being shown as Parcel 27A on Assessors Map 61 (the “Site”). 3. On November 8, 2021, the City Council of the City of Marlborough voted to grant a special permit authorizing the Applicant to build and operate a drive-thru facility for a coffee shop restaurant at the Site. 4. In accordance with Chapter 526 of the Code of the City of Marlborough (the “Sign Ordinance”), specifically Section 526-13 entitled “Electronic Message Center Signs; Digital Display Signs”, the Applicant seeks...
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: IN CITY COUNCIL DECISION ON AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER SIGN SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 22-1008724B Application of: Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc. 73 Junction Square Drive Concord, MA 01742 Locus: 661 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA Parcel 27A on Assessors Map 61 DECISION ON A LED SIGN SPECIAL PERMIT ORDER NO. 22-1008724B The City Council of the City of Marlborough hereby GRANTS the Application for an Electronic Message Center (EMC) Sign Special Permit to Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc. (the “Applicant”) for the property located at 661 Boston Post Road East, as provided in this Decision and subject to the following Findings of Fact and Conditions. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Applicant, Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc., is a Massachusetts corporation with an address of 73 Junction Square Drive, Concord, MA 01742. 2. The Applicant is the owner of the property located at 661 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, Massachusetts, being shown as Parcel 27A on Assessors Map 61 (the “Site”). 3. On November 8, 2021, the City Council of the City of Marlborough voted to grant a special permit authorizing the Applicant to build and operate a drive-thru facility for a coffee shop restaurant at the Site. 4. In accordance with Chapter 526 of the Code of the City of Marlborough (the “Sign Ordinance”), specifically Section 526-13 entitled “Electronic Message Center Signs; Digital Display Signs”, the Applicant seeks an EMC Sign Special Permit to operate an Electronic Message Center (EMC) Sign (the “Sign”) to serve as a menu ordering screen for the coffee shop restaurant at the Site. 5. The Applicant, by and through its counsel, filed with City Clerk of the City of Marlborough an Application for an EMC Sign Special Permit (the “Application”) for the Sign. 6. The Sign would consist of one menu ordering screen 50 inches tall and 38 inches wide, as shown on the sign’s specifications attached as “ATTACHMENT A.” 7. The Sign would be located along the drive-thru lane for the coffee shop restaurant at the Site, as shown on the site plan attached as “ATTACHMENT B.” 8. The City Council held a public hearing on the Application on Monday, November 21, 2022. The public hearing was held at the Marlborough City Hall, 140 Main Street. The hearing was closed on November 21, 2022. 9. The Applicant, through its representatives, presented testimony at the public hearing detailing the proposed Sign. BASED ON THE ABOVE, THE CITY COUNCIL MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND TAKES THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS A. The Applicant has complied with all rules and regulations promulgated by the City Council for an application for an EMC sign special permit under the Sign Ordinance. B. The City Council finds that the proposed Sign complies with the standards set forth in Section 526.13.B of the Sign Ordinance. C. The City Council, pursuant to Section 526-13.B(16) of the Sign Ordinance, finds that: (a) all other signage on the Site is in compliance with zoning requirements, (b) in addition to other signs at the Site, the Sign does not create unnecessary visual clutter or constitute signage overload for the lot or surrounding neighborhood or street, (c) the Sign does not substantially block visibility of signs on abutting lots, (d) the Sign does not substantially block solar access of, or view from, windows of residential dwellings on abutting lots, (e) the proposed illumination is appropriate to the Site and is appropriately located with respect to the character of the surrounding neighborhood, (f) the scale and/or location of the Sign is appropriate, and (g) the dimensions of the Sign comply with the area limitations of the Sign Ordinance. D. The City Council, pursuant to its authority under Section 526-13 of the Sign Ordinance, hereby GRANTS the applicant an EMC Sign Special Permit for the Sign, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, which conditions shall be binding on the Applicant, its successors and/or assigns: 1. The Sign shall be operated in accordance with the Sign Ordinance. 2. The Sign shall be turned off when the coffee shop restaurant is not open for business. 3. All plans and/or other documentation provided by the Applicant as part of the Application, and as amended during the Application and hearing process before the City Council are incorporated into and become part of this EMC Sign Special Permit, and become conditions and requirements of the same, unless otherwise altered by the City Council. 4. The Applicant shall take measures necessary to ensure compliance with the City of Marlborough Noise Ordinance (Chapter 431 of the City Code) at the Site. Yea: 11 – Nay: 0 Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Brown, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman, & Robey..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Pursuant to Chapter 650-37 I(1)(a) of the Code the Master Sign Plan for the Wayside Crossing Plaza at 661 Boston Post Road East
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That pursuant to Chapter 650-37 I(1)(a) of the Code the Master Sign Plan for the Wayside Crossing Plaza at 661 Boston Post Road East, APPROVED; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That pursuant to Chapter 650-37 I(1)(a) of the Code the Master Sign Plan for the Wayside Crossing Plaza at 661 Boston Post Road East, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:49 PM; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 9:49 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
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