DESIGN REVIEW MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 10, 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 December 10, 2008.
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser, Chairman
Elaine Carey, Vice-Chairman (arrived 5:04 p.m.)
Paul J. Roczynski
John Ryan
Thomas Fitzgerald
Travis Simpson (Alternate)
Mary Whaples (Alternate)
Absent:
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
John Grottole
Peter Bonzani (Alternate)
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
M. Denise Horan, Town Engineer
Jeanne Webb, Development Director
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Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser appointed Alternate Mary Whaples as Acting Secretary and to vote in the absence of Kathleen Salemi, and Alternates John Ryan and Travis Simpson to vote in the absence of Commissioners John Grottole and Elaine Carey. Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Design Review Minutes – November 12, 2008
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above minutes.
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SITE PLAN APPLICATION – 58 Ellington Road, Installation of a new awning over the front door to an existing automobile filling station.
Applicant: Ultra Fuel/Quik Mart, LLC
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:
- 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 – 1491 Silver Lane, AKA Webster Bank, Installation of storm water drainage improvements to an existing financial institution.
Applicant: Coneco Engineers & Scientists
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by John Ryan, 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.
3. Provide measures for the abandoning of the existing drainage system.
4. Clearly label the property lines on the locus map.
5. Provide TF elevations for the inspection manholes.
6. Revise note for proposed concrete walk – surface elevation of walk is to match top of curbing.
7. Revise construction details – provide 5” concrete walk.
8. Remove reference to ACCMP as a alternative for the storm drainage pipes.
9. Provide a Operation & Maintenance plan for the site to address post construction stormwater runoff – include all activities.
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION REQUEST – 323 Pitkin Street, Modification request to allow one ground sign and two wall signs to a hotel building.
“Hampton Inn & Suites”
Applicant: Merchant Founders Lodging, LLC
Upon a motion by Mary Whaples, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Plan Application with the following condition:
- 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 – 396 Forbes Street, Demolition of house and tobacco shed, grade & establish new lawn.
Applicant: Town of East Hartford, Billy Taylor, Director of Public Works
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 condition:
- 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.
MINOR FLOOD HAZARD APPLICATION – 396 Forbes Street, Demolition of house and tobacco shed, grade & establish new lawn.
Applicant: Town of East Hartford, Billy Taylor, Director of Public Works
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Elaine Carey, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Minor Flood Hazard Application with the following condition:
- 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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8-24 REFERRAL
DePietro Park, 396 Forbes Street – Demolition of house and tobacco shed, grade & establish new lawn.
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Elaine Carey, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above 8-24 Referral.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
Niziankiewicz & Miller Reporting Services, LLC = $990.00
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the payment of the above bill.
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BOND RELEASE/REDUCTION
Site Plan Modification Bond Reduction Request – 270 Burnside Avenue
Applicant: Dr. Robert A. Katz, Burnside Dental Care
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the reduction of the above Site Plan Modification Bond in the amount of $16,715.00.
Site Plan Modification Bond Release Request – Goodwin Village, Goodwin & School Street
Applicant: Gaetan Rocamora, Rocamora Acquisitions, LLC
Upon a motion by Mary Whaples, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the reduction of the above Site Plan Modification Bond in the amount of $20,075.00.
Site Plan Modification Bond Release Request – 367-369 Silver Lane
Applicant: Michael C. Healey
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the full release of the above Site Plan Modification Bond in the amount of $3,150.00.
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CORRESPONDENCE
Memorandum from Development Director, Jeanne Webb, regarding Housing for Economic Growth
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the following resolution authorizing the submission to the Office of Policy and Management of a Home Connecticut Technical Assistance Grant Application:
Whereas, Public Act 07-04 of the June 2007 Special Session authorizes municipalities to create incentive housing zones; and
Whereas, This legislation authorized the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management to “make grants to municipalities for the purpose of providing technical assistance in the planning or incentive housing zone regulations and design standards, the review and revision as needed of applicable subdivision regulations and applications to the Secretary for preliminary or final approval.” And
Whereas, The Town of East Hartford is an affordable community and the housing stock in many areas requires reinvestment to assure it meets the housing standards of the Town; and
Whereas, The Town of East Hartford contains several historic districts whose maintenance and reinvestment are crucial to the character and structural fabric of the Town; Therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Town Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of East Hartford does authorize Mayor Melody A. Currey or her designee to develop and submit a grant application to the Office of Policy and Management for the purpose of providing technical assistance in planning for incentive housing zones and providing methods of implementation as provided for in Public Act 07-4. And further be it
Resolved, That the Town Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of East Hartford does authorize Mayor Melody A. Currey or her designee to administer such funds should they come available to the Town.
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MISCELLANEOUS
No votes taken.
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ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Mary Whaples, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Whaples, Acting Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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