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 September 19, 2007.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
John Ryan;
Travis Simpson; (Alternate);
Peter Bonzani; (Alternate)
Absent:
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
Robert Sukosky, Assistant 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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Site Plan Modification Application – 801 Silver Lane – Modification request to change onsite storm water drainage system to include two at grade detention basins
Applicant: Aldi, Inc. – Connecticut Division
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Elaine Carey, the Commission 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.
SOIL-EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL APPLICATION – 801 Silver Lane – Modification request to change onsite storm water drainage system to include two at grade detention basins
Map #45, Lot #121
Applicant: Aldi, Inc. – Connecticut Division
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Soil-Erosion and Sedimentation Control Application.
Site Plan Application: 1351 Main Street – Construction of a 10,000 gallon diesel tank and peddler truck fueling pad to an existing petroleum storage facility
Applicant: Sterling Street Terminal, LLC
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, 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 in accurate, this permit shall be modified, suspended or revoked.
Site Plan application: 1306 Main Street – Construction of a new 5’6”x5’8” landing and wooden handicap access ramp to an existing café.
Applicant: Miguel A. Proano, Migs on Main
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 in accurate, 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 construction details on the plans – pavement patch
4. Provide Town note for inspection and approval block on the plans.
5. Provide a HC parking space – include dimensions for layout and sign.
Site Plan application: 650 Connecticut Boulevard – Façade renovation to an existing automobile dealership
Applicant: Jeffrey S. Hoffman
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by John Ryan, 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 in accurate, this permit shall be modified, suspended or revoked.
Site Plan application: 58 Ellington Road – Façade renovation and installation of a new canopy and relocation of fuel dispensing equipment to an existing automobile filling station.
Applicant: Mohammad A. Khan
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 in accurate, this permit shall be modified, suspended or revoked.
2. Revise inlet/outlet pipe specification on detention gallery cross section detail to match what is specified on the site plan.
3. Final mylars and paper prints will need to be signed and sealed with a live signature and separate plan sets need to be labeled and submitted for each application.
4. Proposed signage to be approved at a later date.
5. Site Plan Bond set in the amount of $14,000.00.
SOIL-EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL APPLICATION: 58 Ellington Road – Installation of a new canopy and relocation of fuel dispensing equipment and rehabilitation of an existing automobile filling station.
Assessors Map #27, Lot #75
Applicant: Mohammad A. Khan
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Soil-Erosion and Sedimentation Control Application with the following conditions:
1. Final mylars and paper prints will need to be signed and sealed with a live signature and separate plan sets need to be labeled and submitted for each application.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:41 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 September 19, 2007.
The meeting was called to order at 10:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
John Ryan;
Travis Simpson; (Alternate);
Peter Bonzani; (Alternate);
Absent:
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
Robert Sukosky, Assistant 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 – August 8, 2007
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (6-0) to Approve the above minutes. Elaine Carey did not vote on the above minutes due to her absence at the August 8, 2007 meeting.
Regular Session Minutes – August 8, 2007
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (6-0) to Approve the above minutes. Elaine Carey did not vote on the above minutes due to her absence at the August 8, 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
(Continued From August 8, 2007 Public Hearing)
Upon the applicant’s request, a motion made by John Grottole prior to the Public Hearing, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Continue the above Zone Change Application to the October 10, 2007 Public Hearing.
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
(Postponed from the August 8, 2007 Public Hearing)
John Grottole made a motion to deny the above Special Permit Use Application, which was seconded by Kathleen Salemi. Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Table the above application until the October 10, 2007 Meeting, pending review of the Traffic Study.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 12 Governor Street – Construction of a 2,800 square foot automobile-oriented restaurant, parking lot and associated storm water drainage.
Applicant: James T. Zafiris, DBA Dunkin Donuts
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Postpone the above Site Plan Application to the October 10, 2007 Meeting.
SOIL-EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL APPLICATION – 12 Governor Street – Construction of a 2,800 square foot automobile-oriented restaurant, parking lot and associated storm water drainage.
Assessors Map #13, Lot #225
Applicant: James T. Zafiris, DBA Dunkin Donuts
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Postpone the above Soil-Erosion and Sedimentation Control Application to the October 10, 2007 Meeting.
RESUBDIVISION APPLICATION OF BURNHAM MEADOWS - Final Layout Approval, Eight (8) Lots on 9.75 Acres of land located at 347A King Street (corner of Brook Street and King Street)
Assessor’s Map 28 Lot# 88A
Applicant: Anthony Jetmore and Ryan Ladd
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Elaine Carey, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Resubdivision Final Layout Application with the following modification:
1. Resubdivision Bond set in the amount of $57,000.00.
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION - 12 Gold Street - Preliminary and Final Layout Approval, Two (2) Lots on .37 acres of land located at 12 Gold Street and 490 Silver Lane
Assessor’s Map #34, Lot 8A
Applicant: Antonio Dove
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Subdivision Preliminary and Final Layout Application with the following modifications:
1. Prior to the construction of the proposed improvements shown on parcel “B” a plot plan will need to be submitted and approved. This is typically done after the subdivision has been approved and filed on the land records.
2. Provide subdivision approval block on each sheet. (Please add signature blocks to Key Map and Plan Showing Proposed Division & Lands Within 200 Feet).
3. Provide street trees for 12 Gold Street per article VIII of the subdivision regulations (relocate trees on the subject parcel to avoid an aerial conflict with the overhead wires).
4. Graphically depict the proposed sawcut limits on the plan and add the Town’s permanent pavement patch detail to the plan set (add notes to detail specifying that the permanent payment patch is to be two layers of Class II bituminous concrete).
5. Please revise plan to show the installation of monuments per section 5.4J of the subdivision regulations (revise plan to have a monument set at each corner mentioned in this section of the regulations or request a waiver)
7. Provide a graphic scale (revise so that it is legible).
8. Subdivision bond set in the amount of $3,208.00.
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission 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 4.6D10.
3. Open space requirements as per section 9.1-9.4.
4. Sidewalks per Article VIII on both 12 Gold Street and 490 Silver Lane.
5. Trees per Article VIII on 490 Silver Lane.
APPPLICATION FOR NATURAL RESOURCES REMOVAL AND FILLING PERMIT –Under Section 218 to allow two areas with a maximum volume of 7,300 cubic yards for the temporary stockpiling of soil associated with the construction of Goodwin College on land located at 1-5 Riverside Drive
Assessor’s Map #10, Lot #5/6
Applicant: Riverside Campus, LLC
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Application for Natural Resources Removal and Filling Permit 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 separate plans for each application – label accordingly.
3. Provide a plan showing the lot and block number (use Assessor’s map) for all parcels within 200’ of the site per section 218.3c.3 of the Zoning Regulations – label accordingly.
4. Provide the average depth of topsoil as per section 218.3c.8 of the Zoning Regulations.
5. Provide proper drainage around the proposed stock piles as per section 218.4b of the Zoning Regulations.
6. Provide dimensional ties from the stock piles to the street/property lines as per section as per section 218.4c of the Zoning Regulations.
7. Provide a 50’ grid with 2 foot proposed contours for the stock pile material as per section 218.4I of the Zoning Regulations.
8. Natural Resources Performance Bond set in the amount of $17,750.00.
SOIL-EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL APPLICATION – Under Section 218 to allow two areas with a maximum volume of 7,300 cubic yards for the temporary stockpiling of soil associated with the construction of Goodwin College on land located at 1-5 Riverside Drive
Assessor’s Map #10, Lot #5/6
Applicant: Riverside Campus, LLC
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission 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 Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
2. Provide separate plans for each application – label accordingly.
3. Provide the soil types on the site as per section 217.3c.2 of the Zoning Regulations.
4. Provide Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control note on the plan as per section 217.6 of the Zoning Regulations.
5. Provide a sequence for the final restoration of the site as per section
APPLICATION FOR NATURAL RESOURCES REMOVAL AND FILLING PERMIT –Under Section 218 to allow an area with a maximum volume of 5,000 cubic yards for the temporary stockpiling and 6,000 cubic yards of filling associated with the construction of Goodwin College on land located at 133/195 Riverside Drive
Assessor’s Map #9, Lot #4
Applicant: Riverside Campus, LLC
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by John Grottole, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Application for Natural Resources Removal and Filling Permit 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 separate plans for each application – label accordingly.
3. Provide the average depth of topsoil as per Section 218.3c.8 of the Zoning Regulations.
4. Provide proper drainage around the proposed stock piles as per Section 218.4b of the Zoning Regulations.
5. Provide dimensional ties from the stock piles to the street/property lines as per Section 218.4c of the Zoning Regulations.
6. Provide a 50’ grid with 2 foot proposed contours for the stock pile material as per Section 218.4I of the Zoning Regulations.
7. Natural Resources Performance Bond set in the amount of $16,900.00.
MAJOR FLOOD HAZARD APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT – Under Section 601 to allow construction of a concrete pad, ramp, stone pad, underground electrical and associated grading for the construction of Goodwin College on land located at 133/195 Riverside Drive
Assessor’s Map #9, Lot #4
Applicant: Riverside Campus, LLC
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Major Flood Hazard Application 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 separate plans for each application – label accordingly.
3. Revise the limits for the 100 year flood plain (elevation 29.0) – lines and labels follow contour 28.
4. Provide a bench mark on the plans – note datum.
5. The Professional Engineer needs to provide documentation and certify that the proposed railing, located along the concrete pad, and ramp has been designed to resist hydrostatic, hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy as per sections 601.6b.12 and 601.11b of the regulations.
6. All proposed underground utilities are designed to be waterproof as per section 601.10c.3 of the regulations.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 133 Riverside Drive – Construction of a 20’x30’ concrete slab, wood ramp and underground electrical work to the proposed Goodwin College
Applicant: Riverside Campus, LLC
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 in accurate, 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 additional dimensions for the layout of the concrete pad and the rip-rap stone pad.
5. Provide additional proposed spot grades for the stone pads.
6. Revise label for the crushed stone pad adjacent to the concrete pad from 3 feet to 5 feet.
7. Provide 6” topsoil for all disturbed areas – label accordingly.
8. Provide lines and labels for railing on the site plans.
9. Revise the limits for the 100 year flood plain (elevation 29.0) – lines and labels follow contour 28.
10. Revise access road detail – provide filter fabric under stone.
11. Provide a bench mark on the plans – note datum.
12. Site Plan Modification Bond set in the amount of $11,900.00.
SOIL-EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL APPLICATION – Under Section 218 to allow an area with a maximum volume of 5,000 cubic yards for the temporary stockpiling and 6,000 cubic yards of filling associated with the construction of Goodwin College on land located at 133/195 Riverside Drive
Assessor’s Map #9, Lot #4
Applicant: Riverside Campus, LLC
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission 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 Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
2. Provide separate plans for each application – label accordingly.
3. Provide the soil types on the site as per section 217.3c.2 of the Zoning Regulations.
4. Provide Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control note on the plan as per section 217.6 of the Zoning Regulations.
5. The Soil Erosion & Sedimentation notes and Sequence of Construction Operations need to be expanded.
6. Revise the Soil Erosion & Sedimentation notes to include the final restoration of the site.
SIGN REPORT
· May 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the following sign report:
May 2007
Sign Application – 438 Burnside Avenue, Panel Replacement of an existing projecting sign to an existing commercial building. “EM Hair Salon”
Applicant: Hector M. Lopez
Sign Application - 111 Roberts Street, Installation of one wall sign to an existing industrial office building. “W&K White & Katzman”
Applicant: White & Katzman Management Inc.
Sign Application – 318 Burnside Avenue, Panel Replacement of one existing wall sign and one existing ground sign to an commercial building. “Newkirk & Whitney and Benjamin Callahan – Funerals –Cremations”
Applicant: CT sign – David Hemming
June 2007
Sign Application – 367 Silver Lane, Installation of one ground sign to an existing office building. “Rentschler Field Development”
Applicant: The Matos Group
Sign Application – 227 Burnside Avenue, Panel replacement of one pole sign to an existing used automobile dealership/repair facility.
Applicant: Louise Mazzoli
Sign Application – 629 Burnside Avenue, Panel replacement of one ground sign and one wall sign to an existing retail store. “BH Burnside Hardware – your hometown hardware supply store”
Applicant: Nathan Primus
Sign Application – 265 Ellington Road, Panel replacement of one ground sign and installation of one wall sign. “Siperstein’s Paint Products”
Applicant: ABC Sign Corporation
July 2007
Sign Application – 265 Ellington Road, Installation of two wall signs to an existing retail shopping plaza. “Beneficial”
Applicant: City Sign
Sign Application – 1150 Burnside Ave - Installation of one wall sign and one ground sign. “Subway”
Applicant: Roy Pelletier
Sign Application – 585 Connecticut Blvd - Replacement of two ground signs. "Lincoln Mercury"
Applicant: Rich Rizzo
Sign Application – 125 Riverside Dr. - Panel replacement for one ground sign. “125 Riverside Bar & Grill”
Applicant: Riverone, LLC
Sign Application – 934 Silver lane, Panel Replacement of one ground signs to an existing retail shopping plaza.“Sovereign”
Applicant: Ace Sign Inc
Sign Application – 7 Pitkin Street, Panel Replacement of one wall sign to an existing retail building. “TC’s Pawn Co. – Jewelry & Electronics Exchange”
Applicant: TC’s Pawn Co. Jewelry & Electronics Exchange
BOND RELEASES/REDUCTIONS/SETTINGS:
· Site Plan Modification Bond Reduction: 71 Alna Lane – David Caron
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the reduction of the above Site Plan Modification Bond in the amount of $25,000.00, and to retain $9,270.00.
8-24 REFERRAL
· Center Cemetery – Concrete Brick Paver Installation
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above 8-24 Referral.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
· The Hartford Courant – Legal Notices
· Indoff - The Office Source – Office Supplies
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the payment of the above bills.
CORRESPONDENCE
· Mr. Subby Magro - 171 Hills Street Subdivision
It was the consensus of the Commission to allow the Engineering Department to determine at the time of plot plan review whether the installation of street trees is necessary.
· Mr. Gaetan Rocamora and James Cassidy, PE – Goodwin Village
It was the consensus of the Commission to address this item at the October 10, 2007 Meeting.
· Attorney Coleman B. Levy, Levy & Droney – 323 Silver Lane
It was the consensus of the Commission to address this item at the October 10, 2007 Meeting.
· Mr. Kevin Riley – 623 Main Street
It was the consensus of the Commission not to consider interior modifications as shown to be a major deviation from the approved floor plan.
MISCELLANEOUS
No votes taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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