REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
A Regular Session Meeting of the EAST HARTFORD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION was held in the Town Council Chambers, 740 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut on September 14, 2011.
The meeting was called to order at 8:24 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
John Grottole;
John Ryan;
Paul J. Roczynski;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
Travis Simpson (Alternate);
Mary Whaples (Alternate);
Crystal Hernandez (Alternate)
Absent:
Peter Bonzani; Vice-Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
Also Present:
John Choquette, Development Director
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
M. Denise Horan, Town Engineer
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser stated that Travis Simpson would be voting in place of Kathy Salemi and be acting secretary, and Mary Whaples would be voting in place of Pete Bonzani. Additionally, Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Design Review Meeting – August 11, 2011
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Travis Simpson, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above minutes. Paul Roczynski did not vote due to his absence from the meeting.
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Regular Session Meeting – August 11, 2011
Upon a motion by Travis Simpson seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above minutes. Paul Roczynski did not vote due to his absence from the meeting.
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SUBDIVISION APPLICATION OF FRED S. & VICKIE L. FALCONE –
Preliminary and Final Layout Approval, Two (2) Lots on 2.17 Acres of land located at
318 Long Hill Street.
Assessor’s Map 61 Lot# 97, 98, 99
Applicant: Fred S. Falcone
Upon a motion by Mary Whaples, seconded by John Grottole, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Subdivision Application with the following modifications:
1. Final plans are to be signed and stamped by the Professional Engineer and/or Land Surveyor licensed in the state of Connecticut who is responsible for the work.
2. On the subdivision map, add a note specifying all waivers that were granted as part of the subdivision approval.
3. On the subdivision map, provide two street trees on the proposed lot.
4. On the subdivision map, revise the proposed grading to direct storm water around the proposed house and provide additional existing contour labels in this area.
5. On the subdivision map, graphically depict sediment filter fence and a material stockpile area on the proposed lot.
6. On the subdivision map, graphically depict and specify the limits of pavement repair for the proposed utility laterals.
7. Subdivision Bond set in the amount of $1,600.00.
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Mary Whaples, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the following waivers:
• Section 4.6D(7) – Seepage Test and Boring Data
• Section 4.6D(10) – Valuable Site Resource Mapping
• Section 5.4J(5)(d) – Monuments
• Section 5.4K – Conservation Plan
• Section 5.5H(1) – Electrical & Communications Lines
• Section 8.9(c) – Sidewalks
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SPECIAL PERMIT USE APPLICATION: Under Section 404.2(s) to allow a used
automobile and truck sales and services in an existing commercial building on land
located at 650 Connecticut Boulevard.
Assessors Map #5 Lot #153 & 154
Applicant: RRHT Trust Holding LLC
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Special Permit Use Application.
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SITE LOCATION APPROVAL – 650 Connecticut Boulevard under C.G.S.
Section 14-54 for a used Car Dealers License.
Assessor’s Map #5 Lot #153 & 154
Applicant: RRHT Trust Holding LLC
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Upon a motion by Travis Simpson, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Location Approval and reaffirm that this use is associated with a shopping center/mall as defined within the zoning regulations with the following conditions:
1. Applicant shall obtain a certificate of occupancy prior to signature of the chairman of the Town Planning and Zoning Commission on the state of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles K-7 Form.
2. Applicant shall be limited to the plans entitled “Overall Site Plan Proposed Hoffman H Lot Live #650 Connecticut Boulevard East Hartford, Connecticut” Sheets 1 of 2 dated 8-8-11, Scale 1”=40’, prepared by Milone & MacBroom 99 Cheshire, Connecticut 06410, Plan Stamped by Thomas Daly, State of Connecticut Professional Engineer license number 19509. “Vicinity Map Proposed Hoffman H Lot Live #650 Connecticut Boulevard East Hartford, Connecticut” Sheets 2 of 2 dated 8-8-11, Scale 1”=60’, prepared by Milone & MacBroom 99 Cheshire, Connecticut 06410. “Partial Property Survey Prepared for RRHT TRUST HOLDINGS, LLC (HOFFMAN H LOT LIVE) 650 Connecticut Boulevard, East Hartford, Connecticut”, Scale 1”-40’ dated 8-8-11, Scale 1”=60’, prepared by Milone & MacBroom 99 Cheshire, Connecticut 06410, Plan Stamped by
Robert A. Jackson, Jr., State of Connecticut Licensed Land Surveyor, License number 11347.
“Hoffman H Lot Live” Sheet 1 of 2 ,First Floor Plan, 650 Connecticut Boulevard, East Hartford, Connecticut, Scale 1”=20’, dated 8-28-11, prepared by Milone & MacBroom 99 Cheshire, Connecticut 06410. “Hoffman H Lot Live” Sheet 2 of 2 ,Lower Level Floor Plan, 650 Connecticut Boulevard, East Hartford, Connecticut, Scale 1”=20’, dated 8-28-11, prepared by Milone & MacBroom 99 Cheshire, Connecticut 06410.
3. Approved plans shall not be modified for licensing purposes without written authorization from the East Hartford Town Planning and Zoning Commission.
4. In evaluating this application, the Planning and Zoning Commission has relied upon information provided by the applicant and, if such information subsequently proves to be false, deceptive, incomplete, and/or inaccurate, this site location approval shall be modified, suspended, or revoked.
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SUBDIVISION APPLICATION for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Subdivision” –
Preliminary and Final Layout Approval, Two lots on 59.5 acres of land located
at One Pent Road.
Assessors Map# 9 Lot# 1 & Map 20 Lot# 9 & 8
Applicant: Goodwin College Inc.
Upon a motion by Tom Fitzgerald, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Subdivision Application with the following modifications:
1. Final plans are to signed and sealed by the professional engineer or surveyor licensed in the State of Connecticut that is responsible for the work.
2. On the subdivision map, provide seepage test and boring data per section 4.6D(7) of the subdivision regulations. (waiver requested)
3. Within the plan set, provide valuable site resource mapping per section 4.6D(10) of the subdivision regulations. (waiver requested)
4. On the subdivision map, provide monuments per section 5.4J(5)(d) of the subdivision regulations. (waiver requested)
5. Provide a conservation plan per section 5.4K of the subdivision regulations. (waiver requested)
6. Provide sidewalks per section 8.9C of the subdivision regulations. (waiver requested)
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7. On the subdivision map, add a note specifying all waivers that were granted as part of the subdivision approval.
8. On the subdivision map, provide two street trees on the proposed lot.
9. On the subdivision map, revise the proposed grading to direct storm water around the proposed house and provide additional existing contour labels in this area.
10. On the subdivision map, graphically depict sediment filter fence and a material stockpile area on the proposed lot.
11. On the subdivision map, graphically depict and specify the limits of pavement repair for the proposed utility laterals.
12. Subdivision Bond set in the amount of $5,700.00.
Upon a motion by Tom Fitzgerald, seconded by Mary Whaples, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the following waivers:
• Section 4.6B(4)(b) – Graphic Scale of 1”=40’ or 1”=20’
• Section 4.6D(7) – Seepage Test and Boring Data
• Section 4.6D(10) – Valuable Site Resource Mapping
• Section 4.6E(3,4,5) – Proposed Site Conditions
• Section 5.4K – Conservation Plan
• Section 5.5 – Public Improvements & Utilities Plan and Profiles
• Section 8 – Required Improvements and Design Standards
• Section 9 – Open Space, Parks & Playgrounds
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BOND RELEASES/REDUCTIONS/SETTINGS
• 451 Main Street, Site Plan Modification Bond Release
Applicant: Louis Guarino
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Bond Release in the amount of $7,000.00.
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8-24 REFERRAL
• Structure demolition of 3 Saunders Street
Upon a motion by Mary Whaples, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above 8-24 Referral.
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MISCELLANEOUS
• Staff reviewed with the Commission a potential adult day care use. Staff indicated that the current zoning regulations do not specifically address adult day care. It was recommended by staff that the zoning regulations be amended to possible allow adult day care facilities by special permit in zones which allow convalescent homes by special permit. It was the consensus of the Commission to consider such a text amendment.
• Staff also discussed the concept of reducing an approved land excavation and fill bond for Rentschler Field with a supplemental legal letter binding the property owner for any amount over the reduced amount. It was the consensus of the Commission to consider such a request as an agenda item at the next regular meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Mary Whaples, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Travis Simpson, Acting Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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