REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JUNE 11, 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 June 11, 2008.
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The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
John Ryan;
Travis Simpson (Alternate);
Mary Whaples (Alternate)
Absent:
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Peter Bonzani (Alternate)
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
M. Denise Horan, Town Engineer
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser appointed Alternate Mary Whaples to vote in the absence of Vice-Chairman Elaine Carey. Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special Meeting – Executive Session – May 14, 2008
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (5-0) to Approve the above minutes. Commissioner Ryan and Alternate Commissioner Whaples did not vote on the above minutes due to their absence at the May 14, 2008 meeting.
Design Review Meeting – May 14, 2008
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by John Grottole, the Commission Voted (6-0) to Approve the above minutes. Commissioner Ryan did not vote on the above minutes due to his absence at the May 14, 2008 meeting.
Regular Session Meeting – May 14, 2008
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (6-0) to Approve the above minutes. Commissioner Ryan did not vote on the above minutes due to his absence at the May 14, 2008 meeting.
SPECIAL PERMIT USE APPLICATION – Under Section 401.2 (a) & 207.9 – To allow modification of a previously approved special permit use for the expansion of a child day care facility on land located at 656 Silver Lane.
Assessor’s Map #34, Lots 97 & 98
Applicant: Manny Silva
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by John Grottole, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Special Permit Use 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 Land Surveyor.
3. Provide a note on the plans stating that the Phase II addition is not part of the application.
4. Revise limits of Inland wetlands and buffer zone on the 1” = 200’ radius map - conform to current Town mapping – label accordingly.
5. Provide lines and labels for existing access ramp located adjacent to the lath house area.
6. Provide lines and labels for existing handicap ramp.
7. Revise layout of handicap/standard parking spaces to avoid blocking the existing handicap ramp. Revise location of handicap signs accordingly.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 656 Silver Lane, a.k.a. Silva’s Child Care, Phase I – Installation of windows, siding and new roof to an existing child day care facility.
Applicant: Manny Silva
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, 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 Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
3. Provide a note on the plans stating that the Phase II addition is not part of the application.
4. Revise limits of Inland wetlands and buffer zone on the 1” = 200’ radius map - conform to current Town mapping – label accordingly.
5. Provide lines and labels for existing access ramp located adjacent to the lath house area.
6. Provide lines and labels for existing handicap ramp.
7. Revise layout of handicap/standard parking spaces to avoid blocking the existing handicap ramp. Revise location of handicap signs accordingly.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION – 1555 Main Street – a.k.a. Savvi’s, Installation of two new awnings to an existing restaurant.
Applicant: Jeffrey Nodden
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Plan Modification Application.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION – 164 School Street – Construction of a 16,975 square foot addition to existing industrial building – United Steel, Inc.
Applicant: Corneau Limited Partnership
(Postponed from May 14, 2008)
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. Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
3. Provide separate plans for each application – label accordingly
4. Provide lines and labels for relocation of the existing gas main/meter located in the vicinity of the proposed elevated concrete pad.
5. Site Plan Modification Bond set in the amount of $36,775.00.
SOIL-EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL APPLICATION – 164 School Street – 16,975 square foot addition to existing industrial building – United Steel, Inc.
Applicant: Corneau Limited Partnership
(Postponed from May 14, 2008)
Upon a motion by Mary Whaples, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Soil-Erosion and Sedimentation Control Application.
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 Land Surveyor.
3. Provide separate plans for each application – label accordingly
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
The Hartford Courant (legal notices) = $643.16
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
42 Rumsey Road – Berlin Oil – Site Plan Modification Bond – Request for Bond Release
Applicant: Booth Waltz Enterprises, Inc.
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the full release of the above Site Plan Modification Bond in the amount of $11, 250.00.
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SIGN REPORT
April/May 2008
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the following Sign Report.
The following signs were approved by the Site Plan Review Committee from April 1, 2008 to May 31, 2008:
Sign Application: 1181-1195 Main Street – Panel Replacement of 2 Wall Signs
“Fresh Start Remodeling & Contracting”
Applicant: Serenity
Sign Application: 58 Ellington Road – Installation of 1 Ground Sign & 2 Canopy Signs
“Ultra”
Applicant: Mohammad A. Khan
Sign Application: 82 Tolland Street – Original Installation of 1 Projecting Sign
“Ritchie’s Bakery”
Applicant: Peter Trudeau
Sign Application: 1549 Main Street – Original Installation of 1 Wall Sign and 1 Ground Sign
“San Francisco De Asis”
Applicant: Ramon Ramirez
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MISCELLANEOUS
Bicycle/Pedestrian Multi-use Trail
A letter was distributed to each Commissioner regarding a proposed bicycle/pedestrian multi-use trail, and that the Town will hold a public information meeting on June 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Takings on Silver Lane Along DePietro Park and Sunset Ridge School Intersection, for the Widening of Forbes Street and Silver Lane
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above 8-24 Referral.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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