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 August 8, 2007.
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
John Ryan;
Travis Simpson; (Alternate);
Peter Bonzani; (Alternate)
Absent:
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
Robert Sukosky, Assistant Town Engineer
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser appointed 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 location application: 360 Burnside Avenue – Under C.G.S. Section 8-6 & 14-54 – Renewal of expired general repairer’s license.
Map #25, Lot #71/149
Applicant: Anthony Matthews/Burnside Automotive
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, it was Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Location 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 in accurate, this permit shall be modified, suspended or revoked.
2. Applicant shall remove all rubbish /debris from the property and all vehicles from the rear of the property prior to signature of the Chairman of the Town Planning and Zoning Commission on the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles K-7 form.
3. Applicant shall be limited to the exterior parking of registered automobiles as shown on submitted site plan entitled “MVD Site Plan Burnside Auto, Inc. 360 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford Connecticut dated June 26, 2007 Prepared by Francis T. D’Onofrio, Professional Engineer & Land Surveyor.
SITE LOCATION APPROVAL: 133 Pitkin Street – Under C.G.S. Section 8-6 & 14-54 for change in general repairer’s license ownership.
Assessor’s Map #4, Lot #30
Applicant: Drive Train Unlimited, LLC
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by John Ryan, it was Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Location Approval 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 in accurate, this permit shall be modified, suspended or revoked.
2. Applicant shall remove all unregistered vehicles and storage trailers from the property, repair all pavement potholes, and remove all illegal signage from the building prior to signature of the Chairman of the Town Planning and Zoning Commission on the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles K-7 form.
Site Plan Modification: 265 Ellington Road - Façade alteration to allow colored logo on signage and an awning over side entrance.
Applicant: Larry Bourque/ABC Sign Corporation
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Peter Bonzani, it was Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Plan Modification 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 in accurate, this permit shall be modified, suspended or revoked.
Site Plan Modification: 475 East Hartford Boulevard - Modification of front sculpture plaza and handicap access path for Cabela's retail store.
Applicant: The Norwood Company
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, it was Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Plan Modification 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 various Design Professionals.
3. Provide a note on the plans stating that no vendors are allowed in the entrance island.
4. Provide lines and labels for proposed modifications on landscape plan L1.4.
5. Provide revision note to “flagpole location” on landscape plan L1.2.
6. Provide revision notation and darker line weight for “clouds” on sheets CE-S3, CE-S4, CE-G7 and CE-G8.
7. Provide lines and labels for proposed warning pavers at various handicap ramps.
8. Provide construction details for the installation of the warning pavers.
9. Provide a layout plan for the warning pavers.
10. Provide positive confirmation that the proposed product (as supplied from Endicott Clay Products Co.) complies with ADA standards for accessible design as per 28CFR Part 36.
Site Plan Application: 16 Orchard Street & 10 Howard Street – Expansion of a parking lot to an existing warehouse building
Applicant: David Holmes, Capital Studio Architects, LLC
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, it was 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 in accurate, this permit shall be modified, suspended or revoked.
2. Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the various Design Professionals.
3. Revise the zoning data block to include number of proposed parking spaces.
4. 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’ mapping – label accordingly.
5. Provide additional curbing at the end of the driveway aisle located along the northerly side of existing building – label accordingly.
6. Provide advance warning and cross walk signs for the cross walk – include details of signs, and dimensional ties for placement of signs.
7. Provide a typical section through driveway/sidewalk – use DOT standard - 1 ½” lip at driveway apron, sidewalk to slope ¼” /foot.
8. Provide lines and labels to install new concrete walks along driveway apron to be removed.
9. Provide lines and labels for all utilities to existing building (gas, water, san sewer, telephone, electric)
10. Remove and replace old rusted and broken fence along the southeasterly corner of the site – label accordingly.
11. Provide additional proposed contours along the westerly side of the site – label accordingly
12. Revise grading of the northeasterly corner of the site to provide positive slope to the parking lot.
13. Provide additional construction details on the plans – fencing, stop and advance signs and access manhole on concrete drywells.
14. Revise construction details – provide 12” process material under 5” walk, 9” process under 8” concrete walk, maximum slope for sidewalk ramp, filter fabric around concrete drywell units and legible copy of bituminous curbing.
15. Provide elevations for setting of the concrete drywell units. Inlet and cross connection pipe are to set at the top of the units – revise invert elevations accordingly.
16. Revise volume calculations for sizing of the concrete drywell – need to exclude the volume of wall thickness of the drywells.
17. Site Modification Bond set at $34,250.00.
Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Application: 16 Orchard Street & 10 Howard Street – Expansion of an existing parking lot, landscaping and associated storm water drainage.
Assessor’s Map #14, Lot #185
Applicant: David Holmes, Capital Studio Architects, LLC
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, it was Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Application with the following conditions:
1. Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the various Design Professionals.
2. Provide measures to treat stormwater runoff from the site - comply with the 2004 Connecticut Stormwater Quality Manual. (hydrodynamic separator?) Include details, dimensions, calculations etc.
3. Provide a Maintenance & Operation plan for the site when construction is completed – all measures and scheduled inspections are to be based on recommendations in the 2004 Connecticut Stormwater Quality Manual.
4. Provide additional silt fencing along the perimeter of the site.
5. Provide lines and labels for erosion control measures at proposed catch basins.
6. Provide a detailed erosion and sedimentation narrative including sequence of operations and schedules as per section 217.3C & D.
Site Plan Application – 40 Forbes Street (a.k.a 2 Forbes Street) Installation of a co-generation plant to an existing industrial building.
Applicant: Cellu Tissue Corporation
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by John Ryan, it was 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
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 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 August 8, 2007.
The meeting was called to order at 8:55 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
John Ryan;
Travis Simpson; (Alternate);
Peter Bonzani; (Alternate);
Absent:
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
Robert Sukosky, Assistant Town Engineer
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser appointed 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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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Design Review Minutes – June 27, 2007
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, it was Voted (7-0) to Approve the above minutes. Alternate Travis Simpson voted on the above minutes in the absence of John Ryan at the June 27, 2007 meeting.
Regular Session Minutes – June 27, 2007
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, it was Voted (7-0) to Approve the above minutes. Alternate Travis Simpson voted on the above minutes in the absence of John Ryan at the June 27, 2007 meeting
Special Regular Session Minutes – July 11, 2007
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, it was Voted (7-0) to Approve the above minutes. Commission Thomas Fitzgerald did not vote on the above minutes due to his absence at the July 11, 2007 meeting.
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION: Residence 1 (R-1) to Design Development District II (DDD-2) On a vacant 28.46-parcel of land with 22.79 acres to be changed from R-1 to DDD-2 located at 90 Long Hill Road (Rear) for the construction of 41 units of age restricted residential development.
Assessor’s Map# 60, Lot# 39A
Applicant: Fairway Crossing, LLC
(Postponed from the June 27, 2007 Public Hearing)
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul Roczynski, it was Voted (7-0) to Continue the Public Hearing on the above Zone Change Application to September 19, 2007.
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION: Property of 171 Hills Street – Subby Magro - Preliminary and Final Layout Approval, Two (2) Lots on 1.54 Acres of land located at 171 Hills Street.
Assessor’s Map 53 Lot# 147
Applicant: Subby Magro
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, it was Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Subdivision Preliminary and Final Layout Application with the following modifications:
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 lines and labels for all existing underground utilities (sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water and gas) within 200 feet of the site as per section 4.6D(4),(5) of the subdivision regulations.
4. Revise subdivision approval block to conform to Town standard.
5. Subdivision Bond set at $4,142.00.
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Peter Bonzani, it was Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Subdivision Preliminary and Final Layout Application with the waiver provisions as follows:
1. Seepage and boring test data in accordance with section 4.6D7.
2. Valuable site resource map as per section 4.6E3.
3. Open Space Requirements as per section 9.1-9.4.
4. Electrical and communication lines are to be installed underground as per section 5.5H.
5. Merestones at property corners as per section 5.4J(5).
SPECIAL PERMIT USE APPLICATION: Under Section 406.2(a) & 228 to allow a drive–through facilities associated with a restaurant/automobile oriented use on land located at 12 Governor Street.
Assessors Map #13 Lot 225
Applicant: JZ Inc. Dunkin Donuts
Upon a motion by Peter Bonzani, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, it was Voted (7-0) to Postpone the above Special Permit Use Application until the Public Hearing on September 19, 2007.
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8-24 REFERRAL:
East Hartford Golf Course Lease
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, it was 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, it was Voted (7-0) to Approve the payment of the above bills.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Proposed Construction of a Police Memorial at the East Hartford Public Safety Complex
It was the consensus of the Commission that no Planning and Zoning Commission approval is required for the above proposed construction of a Police Memorial.
8-24 Referral Buena Vista Drive Outfall Repair
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul Roczynski, it was Voted (7-0) to Approve the above 8-24 Referral.
Town Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop
It was the consensus of the Commission to schedule a Workshop on September 26, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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