REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 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 December 14, 2011.
The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
John Grottole;
John Ryan;
Paul J. Roczynski;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
Peter Bonzani; Vice-Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
Travis Simpson (Alternate);
Mary Whaples (Alternate);
Crystal Hernandez (Alternate)
Absent:
Also Present:
John Choquette, Development Director
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
Jim Kulpa, Assistant Town Engineer
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Additionally, Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Session Meeting – September 14, 2011
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski seconded by John Grottole, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above minutes. Kathy Salemi abstained from the vote due to her absence from the meeting.
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Design Review Meeting – October 12, 2011
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Mary Whaples, the Commission Voted (4-0) to Approve the above minutes. Kathy Salemi, Paul Roczynski, Pete Bonzani and Tom Fitzgerald abstained from the vote due to their absence from the meeting.
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Regular Session Meeting – November 9, 2011
Upon a motion by Tom Fitzgerald, seconded by John Grottole, the Commission Voted (6-0) to Approve the above minutes. Kathy Salemi, Paul Roczynski, Pete Bonzani and John Grottole abstained from the vote due to their absence from the meeting.
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Planning & Zoning Workshop – November 16, 2011
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Tom Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (4-0) to Approve the above minutes. Kathy Salemi, Paul Roczynski, Pete Bonzani and John Ryan abstained from the vote due to their absence from the meeting.
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SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION: Under Section 406.1a (10) and section 222.3~to allow alcoholic beverages associated with restaurant/eating establishment on land located at 1016 Main Street. ~~~~~~~~
Assessor’s Map #13 Lot# 324
Applicant: Kenne Thompson
Upon a motion by Pete Bonzani, seconded by Tom Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Deny the above Special Permit Application without prejudice.
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SITE PLAN APPLICATION – 451 Main Street a.k.a ~Coca - Cola, Exterior parking lot and building fixture replacements to an existing bottling works facility.
Applicant: Electrical Masters Inc.
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Pete Bonzani, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Plan Application with the following condition:
- 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 permit shall be modified suspended or revoked.
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REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE
- Letter from Anwar Hossain, AIA dated November 17, 2011 regarding exterior stair addition to 20 Church Street.
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It was the consensus of the Commission that the proposed exterior stair addition did not constitute the need for an amendment to the previously approved special permit.
- Letter from Anwar Hossain, AIA dated November 22, 2011 regarding exterior elevator addition to 16 Church Street.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the proposed elevator addition did not constitute the need for an amendment to the previously approved special permit.
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SITE PLAN APPLICATION – 16 Church Street, Construction of an 800 square foot addition to an existing house of worship.
Applicant: New Covenant United Methodist Church
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Plan Application with the following conditions:
- 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 permit shall be modified suspended or revoked.
- 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.
- On all plan sheets within the plan set add a site plan approval block and engineering inspection note.
- On the site plan, provide construction details for sediment filter fence, clean-out to grade, and a downspout connection.
- On the site plan, provide a dimension from the proposed patio to the proposed sidewalk along with a width dimension for its layout and construction.
- On the site plan, provide dimensions on the existing property lines.
- On the site plan, revise the note to specify sediment filter fence around the proposed material stockpile.
- On the topographic survey, revise the map so that all text is legible.
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REVIEW/ RECOMMENDATION FOR TOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION’S BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013
Upon a motion by Pete Bonzani, seconded by Tom Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to recommend to the Mayor the Planning and Zoning Commission budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 with a $50,000.00 dollar capital improvement for the update of the Plan of Conservation and Development Plan and strongly encourage the need for secretarial support services for the development office.
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REVIEW OF PROPOSED ZONING REGULATION AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 702 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND APPROVAL REGARDING THRESHOLD EXEMPTIONS.
It was the consensus of the Commission to have staff move forward with a text amendment application as soon as possible.
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ADOPTION OF 2012 TOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE / CLOSE OUT DATES
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Pete Bonzani, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Adopt the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting schedule with close out dates.
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MISCELLANEOUS
- E-mail from Mr. Craig Matava, Senior Project Manager, Account manage Grubb &Ellis Company Servicing Facilities & Services, Pratt & Whitney dated November 28, 2011 regarding a removable shed.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the proposed shed did not need formal design review approval from the Commission but it did need a review from the Design Review Committee.
- Memorandum from Nick Casparino, Town of East Hartford Civil Engineer dated December 5, 2011 regarding modification of the water monitoring system at the Meadow Hill Storage Pond.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the modification was minor in nature and did not have to resubmit an application.
- Correspondence from Attorney Robert DeCrescenzo dated December 14, 2011 regarding a ninety day extension of time to record the subdivision plans from January 3, 2012.
Upon a motion by Tom Fitzgerald seconded by Paul Roczynski to grant a ninety day extension of time to record the subdivision plans from January 3, 2012 pursuant to General Statute 8-25.
- Correspondence from Mr. Dale Reese dated December 14, 2011 regarding indoor commercial recreation in an Industrial II (I-2) zone.
It was the consensus of the Commission to consider an application for text amendment to allow indoor commercial recreation as a special permit.
Staff reviewed with the Commission a proposed Taco Bell menu board sign and discussed possible ways to calculate total square footage. It was the consensus of the Commission to schedule a workshop to discuss the existing regulations and possible solutions.
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ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Pete Bonzani, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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