REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JUNE 9, 2010
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 June 9, 2010.
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The meeting was called to order at 9:50 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
John Grottole;
John Ryan;
Thomas Fitzgerald
Peter Bonzani (Alternate);
Travis Simpson (Alternate)
Mary Whaples (Alternate)
Absent:
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
Paul J. Roczynski;
Also Present:
Jeanne Webb, Director of Development
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
M. Denise Horan, Town Engineer
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser stated Mary Whaples would be voting in place of Kathleen Salemi, and that Travis Simpson would be voting in place of Paul J. Roczynski. Additionally, Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members and that Mary Whaples would be the acting secretary for the meeting.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Design Review Meeting – May 12, 2010
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Travis Simpson, the Commission Voted (5 -0) to Approve the above minutes. Elaine Carey, John Ryan and Thomas Fitzgerald did not vote due to their absence from the meeting.
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Regular Session Meeting – May 12, 2010
Upon a motion by Travis Simpson, seconded by Peter Bonzani, the Commission Voted (5 -0) to Approve the above minutes. Elaine Carey, John Ryan and Thomas Fitzgerald did not vote due to their absence from the meeting.
PRELIMINARY & FINAL RESUBDIVISION APPLICATION
“Homes on King Street” 333,334,338,342,360,380, & 400 King Street-
Preliminary and Final Approval, Five (5) Lots on 4.89 acres of land located at 333, 334, 338, 342, 360, 380, & 400 King Street.
Assessor’s Map# 28 Lots# 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, & 167
Applicant: King Street Homes, LLC
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (2-5) to Deny the above final resubdivision application. Motion Failed
Upon a motion by Mary Whaples, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (5 -2) to Approve the above final resubdivision application with the following modifications:
(John Grottole & John Ryan voted in opposition to the motion)
- Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
- Provide separate applications for each application and label accordingly.
- Replace the Town Planning and Zoning Commission approval letter on the cover sheet with current approval letter. The one presently shown will be superseded.
4. Subdivision bond approved in the amount of $39,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mary Whaples, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (6 -1) to Approve the following waiver:
(John Grottole voted in opposition to the motion)
- Section 5.4J (5d) Placement of monuments side and rear angle point’s of the boundary
Upon a motion by Travis Simpson, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Deny the following waiver:
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SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL APPLICATION
“Homes on King Street” 333,334,338,342,360,380, & 400 King Street-
Preliminary and Final Approval, Five (5) Lots on 4.89 acres of land located at 333, 334, 338, 342, 360, 380, & 400 King Street.
Assessor’s Map# 28 Lots# 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, & 167
Applicant: King Street Homes, LLC
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Elaine Carey, 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.
- Provide separate plans for each application and label accordingly.
- On sheet EC-1, provide a signature block per section 217.6 of the zoning regulations.
- On sheet D-2, provide the information requested in sections 217.3.d.6&7 of the zoning regulations.
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PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
GENERALIZED LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION-
To change a designation of light industry as depicted on the Generalized Land Use Plan to commercial on property know as 329 Ellington Road, 550 & 552 School Street.
Assessor’s Map# 39 Lots# 65, 66, & 66A
Applicant: Acquisitions Holdings, LLC
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Travis Simpson, the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Approve the above Plan of Conservation and Development Generalized Land Use Map Amendment Application.
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8-24 REFERRAL
- 22 Woodlawn Circle, a.k.a Labor Field concession building demolition
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Approve the above 8-24 Referral.
- 30 Remington Road, a.k.a McAuliffe Park softball stadium lighting replacement
Upon a motion by Travis Simpson, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7 -0) to Approve the above 8-24 Referral.
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BOND RELEASES/REDUCTIONS/SETTINGS
- Action on Meadow Lane Farms Subdivision Maintenance Bond under section 6.3 of the East Hartford Subdivision Regulations (Tabled from the May 12, 2010 Regular Session Meeting)
Upon a motion by Travis Simpson, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission
Voted (7 -0) to postpone action on this item until the regular scheduled meeting of Planning and Zoning Commission on June 23, 2010.
- 71 George Street, Site Plan Modification Bond release request
Applicant: New Boston EH LLC
Upon a motion by Travis Simpson, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7 -0) to
Approve the above site plan modification bond release.
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REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE
- State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Intent of tentative determination to modify a State Permit for discharge into the waters of the State of Connecticut, United Technologies Corporation, Pratt & Whitney Division dated 5-12-2010
It was the consensus of the Commission to acknowledge the permit modification with no concerns.
Chairman Kayser indicated a memorandum from Corporation Counsel office regarding the role of alternates during meetings. After much discussion it was the consensus of the Commission to have a workshop with Corporation Counsel regarding this issue.
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REVIEW OF PROPOSED EXTENDED STAY HOTEL REGULATIONS
Staff presented the final version of the proposed extended- stay hotel regulations. It was the consensus of the Commission to recommend a reduction in the minimum extended –stay period to one week. Staff indicated that that change would be made and an application would be filed for the August 11, 2010 regular schedule meeting. No votes taken.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Whaples, Acting Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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