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 December 12, 2007.
The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
Paul J. Roczynski;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
John Ryan;
Peter Bonzani (Alternate);
Travis Simpson; (Alternate);
Mary Whaples (Alternate)
Absent:
John Grottole
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
Robert Sukosky, Assistant Town Engineer
Jeanne Webb, Development Director
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser appointed Alternate Travis Simpson to vote in the absence of John Grottole. Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending litigation–Masters Club, LLC-Case #307CV01503MRK
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission went into Executive Session at 6:17 p.m. Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission reconvened the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 275A Park Avenue (a.k.a. 279 park avenue) – Installation of garage door to an existing warehouse building
Applicant: K.V. Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
(Postponed from the November 14, 2007 Meeting)
Upon a motion John Ryan, seconded by Paul Roczynski, 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: 131 Hartland Street – Installation of an emergency generator, chiller, bollards, door canopy and concrete pad to an existing office building – Cardinal Health
Applicant: H&H System & Design, Inc.
No votes taken. It was the consensus of the Commission to Postpone action on the above Site Plan Application until Engineering issues have been resolved. The Commission was in general agreement with the location of the generator, but the specifics need to be resolved with the Engineering Department.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION: 9-11 Burnside Avenue – Repair of porches to an existing multiple family residential structure.
Applicant: Vasken M. Bedrossian
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Paul Roczynski, 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.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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Amended 12/18/07
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 December 12, 2007.
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The meeting was called to order at 9:29 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
Paul J. Roczynski;
Thomas Fitzgerald;
John Ryan;
Peter Bonzani (Alternate);
Travis Simpson; (Alternate);
Mary Whaples (Alternate)
Absent:
John Grottole
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
Robert Sukosky, Assistant Town Engineer
Jeanne Webb, Development Director
Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser appointed Alternate Travis Simpson to vote in the absence of John Grottole. Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Design Review Minutes – November 14, 2007
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (5-0) to Approve the above minutes. Vice-Chairman Carey and Commissioner Simpson did not vote on the above minutes due to their absence at the November 14, 2007 meeting.
Regular Session Minutes – November 14, 2007
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (5-0) to Approve the above minutes. Vice-Chairman Carey and Commissioner Simpson did not vote on the above minutes due to their absence at the November 14, 2007 meeting.
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SUBDIVISION APPLICATION OF 32 MICHAEL AVENUE: Preliminary and Final Layout Approval – subdivision of three (3) lots on 1.65 acres of land located at 32 and 48 Michael Avenue Assessor’s Map #32, Lots #131 & #132
Applicant: Rachel Hernandez
(Public Hearing Continued from the November 14, 2007 Meeting
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Subdivision Preliminary and Final Layout Applications with the following modifications:
1. Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the Professional Land Surveyor.
2. Provide soil information outlined in section 4.6.D.7.
3. Adjust the driveway turn-around for lot 3 to accommodate the AASHTO “P” design vehicle.
4. Revise the driveway grading for lot 3 to a slope not exceeding eight (8) percent.
5. Revise the connection of the proposed drainage pipe from lot 3 to either a new manhole on top of the existing drainage or show it connecting to the existing storm manhole. Specify pipe type for the proposed drainage, reinforced concrete pipe will be required based on the cover provided at the proposed yard drain.
6. Provide an inset detail of the conveyance in the southeast corner of lot 3, the geometry shown is not clear at the drawing scale used.
7. Graphically depict the proposed gas lateral for lot 2.
8. Remove or relocate the driveway turn-around for lot 2, the turn-around cannot be located directly in front of the house per zoning.
9. Specify on the plan that the proposed easement for highway purposes is in favor of the Town of East Hartford.
10. Provide all of the necessary required soil sedimentation and erosion control information outlined in section 5.4K.
11. Specify that the encroachment of the existing carport along the eastern property boundary is to be removed.
12. Subdivision bond set in the amount of $6,500.00.
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Subdivision Preliminary and Final Layout Applications with the waiver provisions as follows:
1. Water feature information outlined in section 4.6.D.6.
2. Resource mapping outlined in section 4.6.D.10.
3. Public improvement information outlined in section 5.5.
4. Sidewalks along the property frontage per section 8.3.G.
5. Open space per section 9.1-9.4.
MAJOR FLOOD HAZARD APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT- Under section 601 to allow expansion of an existing parking lot to add twenty-nine parking spaces with associated storm water drainage, lights and landscaping on land located at 337 East River Drive, a.k.a. Two Rivers Magnet Middle School.
Assessor’s Map #3, Lot #10
Applicant: Justino Penna
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Elaine Carey, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Postpone the above Major Flood Hazard Application until the January 9, 2008 Meeting.
SPECIAL PERMIT USE APPLICATION – Under Section 402.2(e) & 228 to allow a drive–through facility associated with a financial institution on land located at 18, 20-22 Main Street.
Assessor’s Map #29, Lots #49 & #50
Applicant: 26 Cedar Street, LLC/Peter D’Addeo
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, 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 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 “Special Permit Application Package” below the title of the project on the cover sheet.
4. Provide Planning and Zoning Site Plan Approval Block on the title sheet.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION - 18, 20-22 Main St. - Construction of a 4,000 square foot financial institution with three drive-through lanes, parking lot, landscaping, and associated stormwater drainage system.
Applicant: 26 Cedar Street, LLC/Peter D'Addeo
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, 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 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. Provide Planning and Zoning Site Plan Approval Block on the title sheet.
5. Provide a plan depicting the proposed modifications to the existing traffic signal at the driveway entrance. Provide a note specifying that all shop drawings and material submittals are to be approved by the Town Engineer.
6. Add existing pavement markings for the western leg of the intersection as well as any proposed revisions to them.
7. Provide a specification and plan for maintenance and protection of traffic within the plan set. A combination of the construction traffic control plans within ConnDOT item number 0971001A and a narrative will be acceptable.
8. Revise the grading along northern property boundary to provide positive drainage away from the property to the north.
9. Prior to the submission of final plans to the engineering office, testpit the invert of the existing sanitary lateral that is to be reused and revise plan with invert elevation.
10. Revise the water quality unit detail to reflect field installation more accurately and to incorporate design features found in figure 11-S4-1 – 2004 DEP stormwater quality manual.
11. Revise all references to Aluminized Steel Pipe to specify type II designation. Remove all references to High Density Polyethylene Pipe.
12. Revise the design information for the pipe run from the sediment chamber to the underground detention system to provide a minimum slope of 0.50%.
13. Revise the pipe diameter information within the catch basin notes to match pipe run notes on the plan.
14. Graphically depict the proposed site lines on the plans and verify that the existing tree just north of the site driveway that is to remain will not obstruct the proposed site lines.
15. Due to the amount of pavement patching that is required within the intersection, a portion of the roadway will be required by the engineering office to be milled and overlaid. The exact limits of which will be determined when the above mentioned signal plan is submitted.
16. Provide some discussion within the report relative to the accident history and its relation to what is typically experienced at a signalized intersection. Also discuss if the likelihood of accident occurrence can be reduced with the proposed signal modifications.
17. Site Modification Bond set in the amount of $61,000.00.
SOIL-EROSION & SEDIMENTATION APPLICATION - 18, 20-22 Main St. - Construction of a 4,000 square foot financial institution with three drive-through lanes, parking lot, landscaping, and associated stormwater drainage system.
Applicant: 26 Cedar Street, LLC/Peter D'Addeo
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above the above Soil-Erosion and Sedimentation 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. Final plans are to be provided for each individual application and labeled accordingly. For example adding “Erosion and Sedimentation Control Application Package” below the title of the project on the cover sheet.
4. Provide a post construction Operation and Maintenance plan for the stormwater management facilities within the plan set.
5. Provide contact information for the person responsible for maintaining the storm drainage system when the project is complete within the plan set.
SPECIAL PERMIT USE APPLICATION – Under Section 403.2 (h) to allow a funeral home with a crematory as an accessory use on land located at 623 Main Street.
Assessor’s Map #12, Lot #109
Applicant: Kevin K. Riley
Upon a motion by Thomas Fitzgerald, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Special Permit Use Application with the following conditions, which were part of the Commission’s original May 10, 2006 approval of the Special Permit Use Application:
1. Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the design professional.
2. Provide Town approval block on the site plans.
3. The size of the proposed chapel shall be as depicted on the submitted floor plan.
4. Water usage at the site shall not exceed 100 gallons per day.
PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT GENERALIZED LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION - To enlarge the existing commercial node as depicted on the generalized land use plan to include property known as 351 Silver Lane.
Assessor’s Map #23, Lot #83
Applicant: Wilfred Chicoine
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Postpone the above Plan of Conservation and Development Generalized Land Use Map Amendment Application until the Town Council takes action on the application.
APPLICATION FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT – To add new wording to Section 223, Garages and Service Stations, to allow gas filling stations within five hundred feet of a public school, hospital, house of worship, theater, public library, or public playground within specified parameters.
Applicant: Cumberland Farms, Inc. Joseph P. Williams, Its Attorney-in-Fact
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by John Ryan, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Table the above Application for Zoning Text Amendment to the January 9, 2008 Regular Session Meeting to allow staff to research and review the origin of the 500-foot zoning regulation.
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION: Industrial II (I-2) to Business 1 (B-1) on 1.50 acres of land located at 277 Roberts Street.
Assessor’s Map #35, Lot #33
Applicant: Central Connecticut Hotel Associates, LLC
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by Paul Roczynski, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the above Zone Change Application. The effective date of this approval shall be fifteen (15) days from the publication of the legal notice announcing the Commission’s decision.
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SIGN REPORT
· November, 2007
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the following monthly sign report:
The following signs were approved by the Site Plan Review Committee from November 1, 2007 to November 30, 2007:
Sign Application: 893 Main St. – Original Installation of 1 Wall Sign
“Saint Francis Care”
Applicant: Tom Williams/Sign Source, LLC
Sign Application: 102 Cherry St. (formerly 52 James St.) – Replacement of 2 Wall Signs
“Reliable Flooring Contractor, LLC”
Applicant: Reliable Flooring Contractor, LLC
Sign Application: 150 Tolland Street – Replacement of 1 Ground Sign
“VIP Car Wash”
Applicant: Idilio Santos
Sign Application: 650 Connecticut Blvd. – Original Installation of 4 Signs
“Smart Center Hartford”
Applicant: David Hemming/CT Sign
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
· The Hartford Courant – Legal Notices
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the payment of the above bill.
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BOND RELEASES/REDUCTIONS/SETTINGS:
· East Hartford Boulevard North – Rentschler Field Development Co., LLC – Site Modification Bond Setting – Pedestrian Nodes
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve setting the above Site Plan Modification Bond in the amount of $50,500.00.
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CORRESPONDENCE
· Messier & Associates, Inc. – 100 East River Drive Resubdivision – Request for 90-day extension for filing of mylars
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Thomas Fitzgerald, the Commission Voted (7-0) to Approve the applicant’s request for a 90-day extension for filing of mylars.
· Keith E. Busiere
The Commission acknowledged Mr. Keith Busiere’s letter.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
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