TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DESIGN REVIEW SESSION MINUTES
A Design Review Meeting of the EAST HARTFORD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION was held in the Town Council Chambers, 740 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut on February 13, 2008.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
John Grottole
Paul J. Roczynski;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
John Ryan;
Peter Bonzani (Alternate);
Absent:
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Travis Simpson (Alternate);
Mary Whaples (Alternate)
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
Denise Horan, Town Engineer
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser appointed Alternate Peter Bonzani to vote in the absence of Elaine Carey. Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
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SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 107 BURNSIDE AVENUE, FAÇADE ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING
ALLSTATE INSURANCE
APPLICANT: DAN RUSSELL, ARCHITECT
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by John Grottole, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Plan Application with the following condition:
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.
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION APPLICATION: 5 MAIN STREET, FAÇADE MODIFICATION, INSTALLATION OF A LOADING DOCK, HANDICAPPED PARKING AND PAVEMENT AND CURBING MODIFICATION.
PETSMART
APPLICANT: LMA/USA, LLC
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Plan Modification Application with the following conditions:
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.
2. Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the Professional Engineer and Architect.
3. Revise the layout of the proposed dumpsters on the architectural plans to conform with the site plans – dimension accordingly.
4. Provide fencing around the proposed dumpsters – include details (architectural plans).
5. Revise construction details on the plans – 8” reinforced concrete pad for dumpsters and 5” concrete for sidewalks. All plans are to be consistent.
6. Check and revise the proposed grading at the rear of the site – minimum slope is 0.5%.
SITE LOCATION APPLICATION: 700 CONNECTICUT BLVD., UNDER C.G.S. SECTION 8-6 AND 14-54 FOR NEW AUTOMOBILE SALES AND SERVICE LICENSE. “HOFFMAN FORD, INC. DBA HOFFMAN AUDI
MAP #5, LOT #154
APPLICANT : JEFFREY S. HOFFMAN
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Location Application.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 266-270 BURNSIDE AVE., CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,590 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION WITH NINE NEW PARKING SPACES TO AN EXISTING MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING
BURNSIDE DENTAL CARE
APPLICANT: ULRICK A. VEITH
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Plan Application with the following conditions:
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.
2. Comply with all Engineering Department comments.
3. Final plans and drainage calculations are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by a Professional Engineers and Land Surveyor.
4. All proposed site plans within the set are to be consistent.
5. Provide dimensions for the layout of the handicap parking space – label pavement markings.
6. Provide Town note for inspection and approval block on the cover sheet.
7. Revise the Maintenance & Operation plan to include sweeping of the parking lot.
8. Provide a plan showing existing conditions within 200 feet of the site as per section 705.2b.3 of the regulations (read section) – Use MDC 1” = 200’ planimetric mapping – label accordingly.
9. Provide dimensions for the proposed overhang along the front of the proposed building.
10. Provide additional dimensions and dimensional ties for the layout of the parking lot and dumpster.
11. Provide location of test pits and data on the plans – see data sheet dated 1-2-91.
12. Provide labels for all proposed storm drainage pipes including inverts, lengths and material.
13. The use of PVC/ADS/HDPE pipe requires 3 foot minimum cover in paved areas – revise material accordingly.
14. Provide lines and labels for existing roof drain located at the southwesterly corner of the existing building – provide information as to how this pipe will be connected to the drainage system.
15. Revise construction details – provide complete information for the temporary and permanent pavement patch, height and diameter of drywell.
16. Provide additional construction details on the plans –pipe in trench, concrete pavers, light poles, crushed stone, pipe clean-out, screening for dumpster pad, 4’ iron fence, etc.
17. Provide additional erosion control measures at proposed catch basin – label accordingly
18. Provide additional information on the hydrodynamic separator and drywells:
· Drywell can not be set deeper than 9 feet below grade as per test pit data
· Provide inverts for all pipes runs.
· Pipe entering the drywell is to be at the top of the unit – no credit will be given for volume of storage above the crown of the pipe
· Revise label for the size of pipe connecting the hydrodynamic separator to the drywell.
· Roof drains are to connect at the top of the hydrodynamic separator.
19. Revise the scale of the pre and post drainage catchment area map.
20. The Town allows a maximum of 2” of water depth over proposed catch basins grate. The proposed drywell is only designed to handle the difference between the pre and post conditions. In sizing of the drywell, no credit is given for percolation. Additional drywell units may be required to store the additional runoff above the catch basin grate. Provide additional calculations to verify requirements.
21. Revise the triangular hydrograph calculation – data is to be consistent.
22. Elevation data in the drainage calculations and site plans are to be consistent.
23. Site Plan Modification Bond set in the amount of $25,300.00.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
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 February 13, 2008.
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The meeting was called to order at 7:55 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
John Ryan;
Peter Bonzani (Alternate)
Absent:
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Travis Simpson (Alternate);
Mary Whaples (Alternate)
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
Robert Sukosky, Assistant Town Engineer
Jeanne Webb, Development Director
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser appointed Alternate Peter Bonzani to vote in the absence of Elaine Carey. Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Paul Roczynski, Anthony Kayser temporarily stepped down as Chairman and Kathleen Salemi assumed his position.
CHAIRMAN
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, ANTHONY KAYSER was voted unanimously as Chairman of the Commission.
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Peter Bonzani, Anthony Kayser assumed his position as Chairman.
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, ELAINE CAREY was voted unanimously as Vice-Chairman of the Commission.
SECRETARY
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, KATHLEEN SALEMI was voted unanimously as Secretary of the Commission.
CROCG REPRESENTATIVE
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, ELAINE CAREY was voted unanimously to serve as CROCG Representative.
CROCG ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, PAUL ROCZYNSKI was voted unanimously to serve as CROCG Representative Alternate.
E.D.C. REPRESENTATIVE
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, JOHN RYAN was voted unanimously to serve as the Economic Development Commission Representative.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBER
It was the consensus of the Commission to defer voting on the position of Design Review Committee Member because of the current vacancy.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special Regular Session Minutes – January 23, 2008
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above minutes.
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SPECIAL PERMIT USE APPLICATION: UNDER SECTION 406.2, TO ALLOW CATERING WITHOUT A CATERING HALL ON LAND LOCATED AT 1160-1180 MAIN STREET
ASSESSOR’S MAP #14, LOT #360
APPLICANT: JUDITH CARSON
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Special Permit Use Application.
PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT GENERALIZED LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION: TO ENLARGE THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL NODE AS DEPICTED ON THE GENERALIZED LAND USE PLAN TO INCLUDE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 351 SILVER LANE.
ASSESSOR’S MAP #23, LOT #83
APPLICANT: WILFRED CHICOINE
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, the Commission Voted (1-6) to Deny the above Plan of Conservation and Development Generalized Land Use Map Amendment Application. MOTION FAILED.
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (6-1) to Approve the above Plan of Conservation and Development Generalized Land Use Map Amendment Application. Commissioner Grottole voted in opposition.
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SIGN REPORT
· January 2008
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the following Sign Report.
The following signs were approved by the Site Plan Review Committee from January 1, 2008 to January 31, 2008:
Sign Application: 775 Silver Lane – Panel Replacement of 1 Wall Sign
“Tandoori Nights Bar & Indian Cuisine”
Applicant: Hitesh Kansagra
Sign Application: 82 Tolland Street – Replacement of 2 Wall Signs
“Ritchie’s Bakery”
Applicant: Peter Trudeau
Sign Application: 37 Burnside Avenue – Replacement of 1 Wall Sign
“Pappy's”
Applicant: Larry Barile
Sign Application: 1251 Main Street – Installation of 1 Wall Sign
“Hair Obsessions”
Applicant: Deidrae Shelton
Sign Application: 186 Brewer Street – Installation of 2 Wall signs
“Cabela's Power Sports Service Center”
Applicant: Cabela’s
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STREET ACCEPTANCE
· Cartway Lane and Footpath Lane Street Acceptance – Meadow Lane Farms Subdivision – Gregory C. Neary
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Street Acceptance.
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8-24 REFERRALS
· Cartway Lane and Footpath Lane Street Acceptance – Meadow Lane Farms Subdivision – Gregory C. Neary
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above 8-24 Referral.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
· The Hartford Courant – Legal Notices
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the payment of the above bill.
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BOND RELEASES/REDUCTIONS/SETTINGS
· Subdivision Maintenance Bond: Meadow Lane Farms – Gregory C. Neary
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Subdivision Maintenance Bond in the amount of $48,450.40, to be held for one year from the date the Town Council accepts the streets.
· Site Modification Bond Reduction: Goodwin Village – Gaetan Rocamora
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Postpone action on the above Site Modification Bond Reduction to the March 12, 2008 Meeting to allow the applicant time to address the lighting issues.
CORRESPONDENCE
· Letter from James Duncan, Silvester Space Services regarding Ride-away, 106 Pitkin Street
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (6-1) to Rescind from its original approval on January 9, 2008, the condition of removal of the existing “Beer and Wine Hobby” sign from the side of the building. Commissioner Grottole voted in opposition.
MISCELLANEOUS
It was the consensus of the Commission to hold a Planning and Zoning Workshop Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2007.
The Commission discussed the removal of handicapped parking spaces at the Sav-a-lot grocery store on Main Street, and requested Staff to investigate.
Town Engineer, Denise Horan, asked the Commission if it would be necessary for the Town to resubmit an application for a scaled-backed Silver Lane Cemetery. Discussion focused on environmental constraints outlined by the Army Corps of Engineers and the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7-0) to allow the Town Engineer to proceed with a reduced project without having to submit a new application.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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