DESIGN REVIEW MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 15, 2008
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 October 15, 2008.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser, Chairman
Elaine Carey, Vice-Chairman (arrived 6:35 p.m.)
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
John Grottole
Paul J. Roczynski
John Ryan
Thomas Fitzgerald
Peter Bonzani (Alternate)
Travis Simpson (Alternate)
Mary Whaples (Alternate)
Absent:
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
M. Denise Horan, Town Engineer (arrived 6:55 p.m.)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion of Pending Litigation: Pitkin Street Entertainment, LLC v. The Town of East Hartford, et al; and Masters Club, LLC v. The Town of East Hartford, et al.
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (6-0) to go into Executive Session at 6:31 p.m.
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to reconvene at 6:50 p.m.
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Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
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SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 809 Main Street – Installation of new roof top mechanical equipment to an existing office building.
Applicant: Ralph Carbone
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, 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: 763 Oak Street – Installation of a prefabricated storage shed to an existing house of worship.
Applicant: Saint Germain Foundation
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, 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 Land Surveyor.
3. Provide a plan showing existing conditions within 200 feet of the site as per section 705.2b.3 of the zoning regulations – use MDC 1” = 200’ mapping, label accordingly (read section of regulations).
4. Provide label on the cover sheet as to “Site Plan Application”.
5. Provide information as to the type of foundation on the shed.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 1137 Main Street (a.k.a. Goodwin College) – Installation of new parking lot lighting to an existing office building.
Applicant: David Holmes/Capital Studio Architects
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 Architect.
3. Provide 6” topsoil for all disturbed areas – label accordingly.
4. Provide additional construction details on the plans – pavement patch and trench detail.
5. Revise the lighting plan – maximum 0.5 foot-candle illumination along the property lines as per section 209.6 of the zoning regulations.
6. Three lights proposed for the side of the building shall be eliminated and existing lights on the side of the building shall be repaired/reactivated.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 53 Alna Lane – Construction of a new 9,200 square foot industrial building, parking lot and associated storm water drainage system.
Applicant: David A. Caron
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Elaine Carey, 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. Site Modification Bond set in the amount of $15,250.00.
SOIL-EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL APPLICATION: 53 Alna Lane – Construction of a new 9,200 square foot industrial building parking lot and associated storm water drainage system.
Assessor’s Map #39, Lot 148
Applicant: David A. Caron
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:
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.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 309 Burnside Avenue, (a.k.a. Martin Park) Construction of a 40’ x 80’ metal storage building.
Applicant: Town of East Hartford, Parks and Recreation
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 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.
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ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 15, 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 October 15, 2008.
The meeting was called to order at 8:08 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
John Ryan;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
Peter Bonzani (Alternate);
Travis Simpson (Alternate);
Mary Whaples (Alternate)
Absent:
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
M. Denise Horan, Town Engineer
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Design Review Minutes – September 10, 2008
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above minutes.
Regular Session Minutes – September 10, 2008
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above minutes.
Workshop Session Minutes – September 24, 2008
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by John Grottole, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above minutes.
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SPECIAL PERMIT USE APPLICATION: Under Sections 402.2(j), and 222 to allow a liquor store within an existing commercial building on land located at 112-116b Main Street.
Assessor’s Map: #19, Lot #168
Applicant: Sergei Gerasimov
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by John Ryan, 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 stamped (ink and impression) by the surveyor.
3. Provide a dumpster pad for the site – include screening around the existing and proposed pads. Include dimensions, dimensional ties and construction detail on the plans.
4. Site Modification Bond set in the amount of $2,600.00.
5. Applicant shall work with Town Staff to improve the following:
· Traffic flow through the property;
· Include additional handicapped parking in the rear parking lot;
· Designation of parking spaces for the nail salon;
· Potential use of rear door for package store; and
· Better directional signage/pavement arrows.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
The Hartford Courant: – $473.27
UConn-Land Use Academy – $200.00
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the payment of the above bills.
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8-24 REFERRALS
Town’s acquisition of property adjacent to 125 Brewer Street for proposed firehouse
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above 8-24 Referral.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Approval of Planning & Zoning Commission 2009 Public Hearing Schedule
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Elaine Carey, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing Schedule for 2009.
Site Modification Bond Release – 1492 Silver Lane – Crossroads Community Cathedral
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the full release of the above Site Modification Bond in the amount of $32,660.00.
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ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Adjourn the meeting
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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