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 October 10, 2007.
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman; (arrived at 7:04 p.m.)
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
John Ryan;
Peter Bonzani; (Alternate)
Absent:
Travis Simpson; (Alternate);
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 APPLICATION: 784 Main Street – Construction of a prefab metal handicap access ramp to an existing fraternal club organization.
Applicant: Raymond White
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, 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.
2. Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
3. Provide details and dimensions for the concrete pad.
4. Provide construction details for the handicap sign.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 400 Main Street (rear of Cabela’s building), Installation of four fuel cell power modules, output gear, and fuel cell gear to the Rentschler Field Development Project.
Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
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 provided for each individual application and labeled accordingly. For example adding “Site Plan Application Package” below the title signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
3. Final plans are to be provided for each individual application and labeled accordingly. For example, adding “Site Plan Application Package” below the title of the project on the cover sheet.
4. It was noted within the responses for the September 25, 2007 comments that the Loop Road is not a public street. Please provide a letter stating that the Town of East Hartford will not be asked to accept any portion of the Loop Roads as a public street of the Town of East Hartford. Please also note, per the Town ordinances, any privately owned object encroaching upon the public right-of-way can be required to be relocated at the owner’s expense.
5. Proposed signage on fuel cell power modules is not included in this application and will be submitted at a later date.
SOIL-EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL Application: 400 Main Street (rear of Cabela’s building), Installation of four fuel cell power modules, output gear, and fuel cell gear to the Rentschler Field Development Project.
Assessor’s Map #33, Lot #45
Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, 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. Final plans are to be provided for each individual application and labeled accordingly. For example adding “Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Application Package” below the title of the project on the cover sheet.
3. Review section 217.3.d of the Zoning Regulations and provide all of the required information outlined within it. More specifically subsections 2, 5, 6 & 7.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 400 Main Street Rentschler Field, East Stadium – Construction of two Rugby Fields, irrigation system and electrical service.
Applicant: Rentschler Field Development Company, LLC
Upon a motion by John Grottole to approve the above application with all Engineering comments, seconded by Elaine Carey, the Commission Voted (2-4). Chairman Kayser asked for a roll call vote as follows:
John Ryan – Nay
John Grottole – Yea
Kathleen Salemi – Nay Roll Call Vote (2-4)
Elaine Carey – Yea Motion Failed
Paul Roczynski – Nay
Thomas Fitzgerald – Nay
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, 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 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. Final plans are to be provided for each individual application and labeled accordingly. For example, adding “Site Plan Application Package” below the title of the project on the cover sheet.
4. Site Modification Bond set in the amount of $102,000.00.
SOIL-EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL Application: 400 Main Street Rentschler Field, East Stadium – Construction of two Rugby Fields, irrigation system and electrical service.
Assessor’s Map #34, Lots #113 & #125
Applicant: Rentschler Field Development Company, LLC
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by John Grottole, 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. Final plans are to be provided for each individual application and labeled accordingly. For example adding “Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Application Package” below the title of the project on the cover sheet.
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION REQUEST – 186 Brewer Street, A.K.A. Cabela’s Boat Storage Facility – Modification request to add an access driveway on the western portion of the site to accommodate site deliveries.
Applicant: Ted J. DeSantos, PE, PTOE
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Site Plan Modification Request 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. Provide internal site truck routing plan as required in the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation traffic investigation report to the State Traffic Commission dated August 31, 2007 STC No: 042-0706-03.
3. Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
4. Final plans are to be provided for each individual application and labeled accordingly. For example adding “Site Plan Permit Modification Package” below the title of the project on the cover sheet.
5. Provide the Internal Site Truck Routing Plan that was mentioned with the cover letter submitted with the application.
6. Provide revised turning movement diagrams based upon what was submitted with the original application. More specifically, the turning movement diagrams for the WB-65 design vehicle.
7. Based upon review of the turning movement diagrams that were submitted with the original application, it appears that the width of the curb-cut along Brewer Street can be reduced because a WB-65 design vehicle will not be utilizing this entrance. Revise the driveway geometry, curbing and aprons to reduce the width of the curb-cut while permitting the SU-30 and car with boat trailer design vehicles to safely enter and exit onto Brewer Street.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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Amended 10/15/07
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 October 10, 2007.
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 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;
Peter Bonzani; (Alternate);
Absent:
Travis Simpson; (Alternate)
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 – September 19, 2007
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above minutes.
Regular Session Minutes – September 19, 2007
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Elaine Carey, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above minutes.
Workshop Session Minutes – September 26, 2007
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, 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 September 26, 2007 Workshop 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 the September 19, 2007 Public Hearing)
The Commission acknowledged the Withdrawal of the above Zone Change Application submitted by Attorney Robert DeCrescenzo.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 90 Long Hill St. (Rear) - New Construction of 41 units of age restricted residential development on 22.79 acres of land.
Assessor’s Map# 60, Lot# 39A
Applicant: Fairway Crossing, LLC
The Commission acknowledged the Withdrawal of the above Site Plan Application submitted by Attorney Robert DeCrescenzo.
SOIL-EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL APPLICATION – 90 Long Hill St. (Rear) - New Construction of 41 units of age restricted residential development on 22.79 acres of land.
Assessor’s Map# 60, Lot# 39A
Applicant: Fairway Crossing, LLC
The Commission acknowledged the Withdrawal of the above Soil-Erosion and Sedimentation Control Application submitted by Attorney Robert DeCrescenzo.
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION: Property of the Missionary Society of Connecticut – 422 & 444 Hills Street - Preliminary and Final Layout Approval, Two (2) Lots on 3.48 Acres of land located at 422 & 444 Hills Street.
Assessor’s Map# 53 and #63, Lot# 62
Applicant: Missionary Society of Connecticut
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by John Grottole, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Subdivision Preliminary and Final Layout Approval Applications 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 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. Subdivision Bond set in the amount of $1,000.00
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Subdivision Preliminary and Final Layout Approval Applications with the waiver provisions as follows:
1. Water feature information as per section 4.6.D.6.
2. Seepage and boring test data in accordance with section 4.6.D.7.
3. Valuable site resource mapping as per section 4.6.D.10.
4. Erosion control as per section 5.4.K.
5. Public improvement as per section 5.5.
6. Sidewalks per section 8.3.G.
7. Street trees per section 8.7..
8. Open space requirements as per section 9.1-9.4.
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
(Tabled from the September 19, 2007 Meeting
The Commission acknowledged the Withdrawal of the above Special Permit Use Application submitted by Alan Lamson, Agent for the Applicant.
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
(Postponed from the September 19, 2007 Meeting)
The Commission acknowledged the request to Postpone the above Site Plan Application to the November 14, 2007 meeting, with an extension to November 15, 2007 in accordance with the requirements of CGS 8-7d(b).
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
(Postponed from the September 19, 2007 Meeting)
The Commission acknowledged the request to Postpone the above Site Plan Application to the November 14, 2007 meeting, with an extension to November 15, 2007 in accordance with the requirements of CGS 8-7d(b).
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SIGN REPORT
September, 2007
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the following monthly sign report:
The following signs were accepted by the Site Plan Review Committee from September 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007:
Sign Application: 242 Burnside Ave. – Replacement of 1 Wall Sign
“Daniel Jamaican Jerk Haven”
Applicant: Daniel Hewitt
Sign Application: 133 Pitkin St. – Replacement of 1 Ground Sign
“AAMCO Transmissions”
Applicant: Paul Slot/Affordable Signs & Designs
Sign Application: 29 Main St. – Replacement of 1 Ground Sign
“TD Banknorth”
Applicant: John DeTulio/Sign Lite, Inc.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
The Hartford Courant – Legal Notices
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the payment of the above bill.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Gaetan Rocamora and James Cassidy, PE – Goodwin Village
(Postponed from the September 19, 2007 Meeting)
Mr. Rocamora requested the elimination of the guard rail requirement around the detention basin. It was the consensus of the Commission to review Mr. Rocamora’s request in six months to see if any incidents occur during that time.
Attorney Coleman B. Levy, Levy & Droney – 323 Silver Lane
(Postponed from the September 19, 2007 Meeting)
Since no representative from Levy and Droney was able to appear, it was the consensus of the Commission to Postpone this item to the November 14, 2007 Meeting.
Mr. Robert V. Baltramaitis – 18, 20-22 Main Street – Request for Regulation Clarification
Mr. Baltramaitis requested clarification of stacking requirements for a proposed bank with drive-through facilities. It was the consensus of the Commission to hold a Workshop Meeting on October 16, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in the Building Department Conference Room to review this issue.
MISCELLANEOUS
No votes taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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