REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MARCH 12, 2008
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 March 12, 2008.
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The meeting was called to order at 8:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
John Ryan;
Travis Simpson (Alternate);
Mary Whaples (Alternate)
Absent:
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
Peter Bonzani (Alternate)
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
M. Denise Horan, Town Engineer
Jeanne Webb, Development Director
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser appointed Alternate Mary Whaples to vote in the absence of Kathleen Salemi and that she would be Acting Secretary; and appointed Alternate Travis Simpson to vote in the absence of Elaine Carey. Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Design Review Meeting – February 13, 2008
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (5-0) to Approve the above minutes. Alternate Commissioners Simpson and Whaples did not vote on the above minutes due to their absence at the February 13, 2008 meeting.
Regular Session Meeting – February 13, 2008
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (5-0) to Approve the above minutes. Alternate Commissioners Simpson and Whaples did not vote on the above minutes due to their absence at the February 13, 2008 meeting.
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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 properties known as 241 and 249 Silver Lane.
Assessor’s Map #23, Lots #167, #168, and #190
Applicant: Cumberland Farms, LLC
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Plan of Conservation and Development Generalized Land Use Map Amendment Application.
MAJOR FLOOD HAZARD APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT: Under Section 601 to allow an existing post supported pavilion, metal cooler, and construction of a patio and installation of a waste water pump system on land located at 125 Riverside Drive.
Assessor’s Map #10, Lot #2
Applicant: Riverone, LLC
Upon a motion by Mary Whaples, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Major Flood Hazard Application for Development with the following conditions:
1. Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
2. Provide the Town with copies of the final approval letter from the State of Connecticut, Department of Environmental Protection.
3. The Professional Engineer needs so provide documentation and certify that the proposed stage has been designed to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads as per sections 601.6b.12 and 601.11b of the regulations.
4. Applicant shall remove surplus boat docks from the property by November 1, 2008.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 171 Burnside Avenue – Façade renovation, new roof and new signage to an existing restaurant building.
Applicant: Robert B. Hurd
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by John Grottole, 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. Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the design engineer.
3. Provide a vicinity map as per section 705.2b.3 of the regulations (read section) – Use MDC 1” = 200’ mapping – label accordingly.
4. Revise dumpster pad detail – 8” reinforced concrete with 6” gravel base.
5. Provide a new curb cut on Ambrose Terrace so as to provide vehicle access to the proposed dumpster – include dimensions and construction details.
6. Provide pavement patch detail.
7. Provide “Call Before You Dig” notes on the plans.
8. Height of front entryway must be addressed either by building it up with asphalt or installing a concrete pad.
9. Site Plan Bond set in the amount of $1,350.00.
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION APPLICATION: 7 Pitkin Street – Installation of one exterior garage door and one wall sign.
Applicant: Daniel Stanavage
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Plan Modification 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 APPLICATION: 498-500 Burnside Avenue – Façade renovation of an existing restaurant building.
Applicant: Dan Lyman Russell, Architect
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Paul Roczynski, 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 APPLICATION: 1150 Burnside Avenue – Installation of an entry way to an existing retail building.
Applicant: FLB Architecture & Planning, Inc.
Upon a motion by Mary Whaples, 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. Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the design professional.
3. Provide pavement markings in front of proposed door located along the westerly side of the building.
4. The site plan is to be revised to provide an additional parking space for that space lost in front of the proposed door.
5. The site plan is to be revised to delineate the locations of the proposed overhead door and access door.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
The Hartford Courant (legal notices) = $285.18
Hartford Stamp Works, Inc. (nameplate) = $18.00
Partnership for Strong Communities (seminar) = $25.00
The Office Source (office supplies) = $201.57
Niziankiewicz & Miller Reporting Services (meeting transcriptions) = $662.50
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the payment of the above bills.
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BOND RELEASES/REDUCTIONS/SETTINGS
· Site Modification Bond Reduction: Goodwin Village – Gaetan Rocamora
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the Site Modification Bond Reduction in the amount of $9,720.00.
It was also the consensus of the Commission to request the developer to provide a new lumens plan regarding the newly installed unapproved lights.
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MISCELLANEOUS
· Resubdivision of 32 Michael Avenue – Correspondence from Oswald Blint requesting an extension of time to file required mylar.
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the requested extension to file the above mylar by March 24, 2008.
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Staff reviewed with the Commission correspondence from 526 Burnside Avenue, LLC, dated March 7, 2008. It was the consensus of the Commission to have this matter referred to Corporation Counsel for a legal opinion.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Whaples, Acting Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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