WORKSHOP MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
AUGUST 25, 2010
A Workshop Meeting of the EAST HARTFORD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION was held in the Second Floor Conference Room “B”, 740 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut on August 25, 2010.
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
John Ryan;
Travis Simpson (Alternate)
Absent:
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
Thomas Fitzgerald
Peter Bonzani (Alternate);
Mary Whaples (Alternate)
Also Present:
John Choquette, Director of Development
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
Call to Order
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present.
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Upon a motion by Paul J. Roczynski, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission
Voted (5 -0) to Approve modifying the agenda to include setting a revised bond amount for 400 Main Street P&W Administration Building Elevator Addition, a bond reduction for 270 Long Hill Street, and discussion regarding replacement of a Town owned fence on Latimer Street.
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New Business
- Discussion on proposed use for 870 Burnside Avenue.
Staff presented a map depicting all the Residential IV (R-4) zoned property in Town. Discussion focused on the existing Residential IV (R-4) zoning requirements and the prohibition of multiple-family dwelling units within the zone. A representative from My Sister’s Place Inc. discussed the proposed use of the structure. Mr. Henry Schadler; Architect from HSA presented conceptual floor plans for the building. Mr. Carl S. “Biff” Zoephel; Real estate broker for Colliers, Dow & Condon discussed the building and the level of interest shown by potential buyers. It was the consensus of the Commission to have staff prepare an analysis of all properties in the R-4 zone equal in size or larger for the next Commission meeting on September 15, 2010.
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- Discussion regarding the potential change in Public Hearing meeting date for October.
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Travis Simpson, the Commission Voted (5 -0)
to Approve changing the public hearing meeting date from October 13, 2010 to October 20, 2010.
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Review of Zoning Board of Appeals August Agenda
Staff discussed with the Commission the two pending applications for the August meeting. No votes taken.
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Miscellaneous
- Bond Setting Adjustment for 400 Main Street A.K.A Pratt & Whitney, Proposed elevator addition to the main administration building.
Applicant: Pratt & Whitney
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Paul J. Roczynski, the Commission Voted (5 -0) to approve to revise the previously approved site plan modification bond amount
to $7,000.00.
- Bond Release Request for 270 Long Hill Street, three lot subdivision
Applicant: Rocamora Acquisitions LLC
Upon a motion by Travis Simpson, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (5 -0) to approve a reduction in the subdivision bond amount of $52,268.00 with a remaining bond amount of $7,572.00 to be held.
- Discussion regarding repair of a Town owned fence on Latimer Street
It was the consensus of the Commission not to require site plan approval for the repair/replacement of the existing fence on Latimer Street on Town property.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael J. Dayton
Town Planner
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