REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JANUARY 13, 2010
AMENDED 1-15-10
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 January 13, 2010.
The meeting was called to order at 7:57 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
John Ryan;
Mary Whaples (Alternate)
Travis Simpson (Alternate)
Absent:
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Peter Bonzani (Alternate)
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
Denise Horan, Town Engineer
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser stated that Mary Whaples would be voting in place of Elaine Carey additionally, that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Design Review Minutes – December 16, 2009
Upon a motion by Paul J. Roczynski, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission
Voted (7 -0) to Approve the above minutes.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Postpone this item until the February 13, 2010 regular meeting.
CRCOG Representative
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Postpone this item until the February 13, 2010 regular meeting.
CRCOG Alternate Representative
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Postpone this item until the February 13, 2010 regular meeting.
E.D.C. Representative
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Postpone this item until the February 13, 2010 regular meeting.
Design Review Committee Member
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Postpone this item until the February 13, 2010 regular meeting.
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ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION: Master plan modification to previously
approved Design Development District I (DDD I) on 28.96 acres of land located at 1-5 133, 135, 195, 211 Riverside Drive, and 84, 90 Colt Street .
Assessor’s Map# 10 Lots# 1, 5/6, 18 & 19 Map# 9 Lots# 2, 3, 4
Applicant: Goodwin College Inc.
Upon a motion by Mary Whaples, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Approve the above Zone Change Application with the following amendments to the final master plan:
1. Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink & impression) by the
Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
2. On the existing zoning plan, provide the existing zone of the proposed design
development zone.
3. On the master plan, provide accurate linear and angular dimension on the
property boundary of the proposed zone change per section 603.6.j.3 of the
zoning regulations.
4. On the master plan, provide existing and proposed contours per section 603.6.j.4
of the zoning regulations.
5. On the master plan, all of the detail required as specified within section 603.6.j.5
of the zoning regulations.
6. On the master plan, provide current FEMA flood zones per section 603.6.j.6 of
the zoning regulations.
7. On the master plan, provide a long term utility plan per section 603.6.j.8 of the
zoning regulations.
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SITE PLAN APPLICATION – 71 George Street, Reconstruction of a 50,768 square
foot warehouse building parking lot and associated storm water drainage.
Applicant: New Boston EH, LLC
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul J. 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 (ink & impression) by the Professional
Engineer and Land Surveyor.
- Provide separate plans for each application and label accordingly.
4. Provide drainage computations comparing the proposed conditions to the existing
site condition.
5. On Sheet EX-1, revise the western side yard label to reflect what appears to be a
10’ side yard.
6. On Sheet SP-1, add notes to the plan specifying that the signs located at the
proposed driveways are to be stop signs.
7. On Sheet SP-1, revise the sidewalk and 6’ wide landscaped area in front of the
proposed office portion of the building to account for the proposed doors, add an
integral concrete curb and sidewalk detail to the plans.
8. On Sheet SP-1, add curbing, sidewalk, sawcut limits, and radii labels to the
proposed driveways and removed driveways on the south and east side of the
building. Add a sidewalk to the northern building exit.
9. On Sheet SP-1, remove specifications for bollards adjacent to the accessible
parking spaces and add specifications for wheel stops and building or otherwise
mounted signs; relocate spaces as necessary to account for windows and doors.
10. On Sheet SP-1, revise location of the northern pavement patch repair to be
located adjacent to the next utility pole to the north on George Street.
11. On Sheet GD-1, add proposed invert elevations to all of the proposed drainage
piping, structures, and connections to existing structures. Demonstrate there is
sufficient cover over the existing and proposed pipes. Revise the 8” reinforced
concrete pipe specification to a minimum size of 12”
12. On Sheet GD-1, clarify structures that are to be removed, replaced, and converted.
Add a note to the existing catch basin within the northern driveway apron on
James Street to convert the basin to type “C” catch basin.
13. On Sheet GD-1, graphically depict on the plan all roof leader collection piping
with pipe sizes, inverts, etc.
14. On Sheet GD-1, review the grading along the northern portion of the site. It
appears as though there is an existing spot grade along George Street that is higher
than the proposed grades creating a low point. Review and revise as necessary the
grading along the building, proposed contours appear to be missing.
15. On Sheet GD-1, the driveway grade along George Street appears to be
approximately 25%, remove or revise the location of this driveway.
16. On Sheet GD-1, add spot grades to the proposed handicapped parking space to
demonstrate a maximum grade of 2%. Revise note for CB #3 to reset instead of
remain.
17. On Sheet GD-1, clarify note 14 to specify that the wells will be abandoned by
filling with grout.
18. On Sheet EC-1, provide inlet protection on the catch basin that is to be converted
to a type “C” catch basin on James Street and the existing yard drain located near
the southern loading dock.
19. On sheet PP-1, graphically depict on the plan the proposed site lines to verify that
the proposed trees along James Street will not impact the line of sight from the
proposed driveways.
20. On sheet PP-1, review and revise as necessary the location of the proposed trees
and shrubs with respect to conflicts with underground utilities and other site
elements that restrict the planting of trees. Clarify limits of turf establishment.
21. On sheet PP-1, for the existing arborvitaes that are to remain and be protected
during construction. Add a note specifying that the Contractor is to replace any
trees that don’t survive with an in kind replacement tree or shrub.
22. On sheet PP-1, revise note 2 to include approval from the Town for substitutions.
23. On sheet SL-1, graphically depict on the plan the underground lighting conduit
layout and arrangement.
24. On sheet SL-1, Add a light pole foundation and conduit detail to the plan.
25. On Sheet DN-3, add a detail for the proposed retaining walls; the walls are to be
designed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Connecticut.
26. On Sheet DN-3, revise the catch basin details to specify a 4’ deep sump and a
hooded outlet, add a detail for the hooded outlet.
27. On Sheet DN-3, add other details necessary for construction resulting from
revisions to the site plan from the comments noted above.
28. On Sheet DN-3, revise the trench drain detail to handle HS-20 loading given its
proposed location on the site plan.
29. On Sheet DN-3, remove all extraneous details from the plan for clarity; it appears
that the concrete curb, combination curb and gutter, and bituminous driveway are
not used on the site plan.
30. On Sheet DN-4, revise the permanent pavement patch detail to match the Town’s
detail or add the Town’s detail to the plan.
31. On Sheet DN-4, revise the Accessible parking space detail to reflect the comment
noted above.
32. On Sheet DN-4, revise depth on the typical parking space specify as shown on the
plans instead of 18’ deep.
33. On Sheet DN-4, coordinate the dimensions of trash enclosure detail to what is
shown on the plans. Graphically depict the proposed concrete apron on the plans.
34. On Sheet DN-4, revise the sidewalk ramp detail to include a cast-in-place tactile
warning strip.
35. On Sheet DN-4, include a Town of East Hartford sidewalk detail for a 5” and 8”
concrete sidewalk.
36. On Sheet DN-4, coordinate the Bituminous Concrete Driveway Apron Detail to
coordinate with the Town sidewalk detail.
37. Site plan modification bond set in the amount of $57,000.00.
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Soil-Erosion & Sedimentation Control application – 71
George Street, Reconstruction of a 50,768 square foot warehouse
building parking lot and associated storm water drainage.
Assessor’s Map#6 Lot#74, 76-81, 102
Applicant: New Boston EH, LLC
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul J. Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Approve the above Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Application with the following conditions:
- Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
2. Provide separate plans for each application and label accordingly.
3. Provide a vicinity map depicting the affected property boundaries and
surrounding area within a half mile of the property per section 217.3.b of the
zoning regulations. An acceptable form is a ConnDOT tru map with the property
boundary placed on it with a ½ mile radius.
4. Provide NRCS soil types on the erosion control plan per section 217.3.c.2 of the
zoning regulations.
5. On the soil erosion and sediment control notes sheet, add the contact information
for the person that will be responsible for maintaining erosion controls during
construction and for maintaining the stormwater system after construction.
6. On the soil and sediment control notes sheet, revise note 22 to indicate that
written approval from the Town of East Hartford is required to discharge
dewatering waters to the Town of East Hartford drainage system.
7. On the soil and sediment control notes sheet, add a note specifying that the
Contractor shall be prepared at all times to sweep adjacent public roadways of
sediment tracked from the site.
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SITE PLAN APPLICATION - 752-754 Main Street – Demolition of two existing
municipal buildings.
Applicant: Town of East Hartford
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission
Voted (5-2) to Approve the above Site Plan Application with the following conditions:
(Commissioners Paul Roczynski & John Ryan voted in opposition.)
1. 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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SITE LOCATION APPLICATION – 115 Park Avenue, Under C.G.S Section 8-6 and 14-54 Name change for used vehicle sales license “Pacemaker Choppers, LLC”.
Assessor ‘s Map# 25 Lot#373
Applicant: Daniel A. Rita
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Paul J. Roczynski the Commission acknowledged the withdrawal of the application by the applicant.
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SITE LOCATION APPLICATION – 360 Burnside Avenue, Under C.G.S Section 8-6 and 14-54 Name change for general repairer’s license “Bolton Collision Repair Inc.”.
Assessor ‘s Map# 25 Lot#71/149
Applicant: David Wilson
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Mary Whaples, the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Approve the above site location application 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 exterior parking site plan entitled “Bolton
Collision Repair, Inc. 360 Burnside Avenue East Hartford,
Connecticut” dated June 26, 2007, with a revision dated December 11,
2009 prepared by Francis T. D’Onofrio, professional engineer and land
surveyor.
3. 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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MINOR FLOOD HAZARD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION: 2010 Road Improvement Program – Resurface/rehabilitate portions of Collimore Road and Goodwin Street.
Applicant: Town of East Hartford, Billy Taylor, Director of Public Works
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Approve the above Minor Flood Hazard Development Permit Application.
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Soil-Erosion & Sedimentation Control application: 2010 Road Improvement Program – Resurface/rehabilitate 15,673 linear feet of various roadways
Applicant: Town of East Hartford, Billy Taylor, Director of Public Works
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Approve the above Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Application.
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8-24 Referral:
- 752-754 mAIN sTREET dEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES
Upon a motion by Mary Whaples, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Approve the above 8-24 referral for the demolition of structures at 752-754 Main Street
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REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE
- Letter from Attorney Daniel E. Kleinman regarding proposed signage at Hoffman Auto Center on Connecticut Boulevard
It was the consensus of the Commission to schedule a 5:00 P.M. workshop on January 20, 2010 to discuss a proposed unified signage design and concept for the Hoffman Auto Center.
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MISCELLANEOUS
None
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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