EAST HARTFORD
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DESIGN REVIEW 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 January 10, 2007.
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
John Ryan;
Peter Bonzani; (Alternate);
Travis Simpson; (Alternate);
ABSENT:
Thomas Fitzgerald;
Catherine Condio; (Alternate);
ALSO PRESENT:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
Robert Sukosky, Assistant Town Engineer
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Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser appointed Alternate, Peter Bonzani, to vote in the absence of Thomas Fitzgerald. Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
SITE LOCATION APPROVAL – 540 CONNECTICUT BOULEVARD UNDER C.G.S. SECTION 8-6 & 14-54 TO ALLOW A MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP KNOWN AS GENGRAS BMW, TRIUMPH, DUCATI
ASSESSOR’S MAP #5 LOT #155
APPLICANT: GENGRAS MOTORCYCLES, INC.
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, it was
VOTED
(7-0)
That the Planning and Zoning Commission APPROVE the above Site Location Application.
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SITE PLAN APPLICATION – 1150 BURNSIDE AVENUE, INSTALLATION OF TWO NEW ENTRANCE DOORS TO AN EXISTING RETAIL BUILDING.
APPLICANT: E-CON, INC./DAVID ST. GERMAIN
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Elaine Carey, it was
VOTED That the Planning and Zoning Commission APPROVE installation of
(7-0) two new entrance doors to the existing retail building 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. Applicant shall install a concrete dumpster pad and fence enclosure with the approval of the Engineering Department.
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SITE PLAN APPLICATION – 88 LONG HILL ROAD, INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR LIGHTS, TWO OVERHEAD LOADING DOCK DOORS WITH DOCK LEVELERS AND LOADING PARKING AREA WITH ASSOCIATED STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM TO AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING.
APPLICANT: EAST HARTFORD BUSINESS PARK, LLC
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by Peter Bonzani, it was
VOTED
(7-0)
That the Planning and Zoning Commission APPROVE installation of exterior lights, two overhead loading dock doors with dock levelers and loading parking area with associated storm water drainage system to the existing industrial building 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 to be signed (ink and impression) by the Professional Engineer.
3. The Professional Engineer is to provide a letter certifying that the payment section conforms to the pavement details on the plans.
4. Provide time tables for scheduled inspections and maintenance requirements in the “Maintenance and Operation Plan”. Include sweeping of parking lot in the required measures.
5. Provide proposed final grades for the parking lot.
6. Revise limits of grading and erosion control measures to match existing conditions.
7. Provide details, grades and dimensions for the inlet and outlet to the sediment forebay.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
KS/mec
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 January 10, 2007.
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
John Ryan;
Peter Bonzani; (Alternate);
Travis Simpson; (Alternate);
ABSENT;
Thomas Fitzgerald
Catherine Condio; (Alternate);
ALSO PRESENT;
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
Robert Sukosky, Assistant Town Engineer
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Chairman Anthony Kayser declared a quorum present. Chairman Kayser appointed Alternate, Peter Bonzani, to vote in the absence of Thomas Fitzgerald. Chairman Kayser stated that the Commission would be voting with seven members.
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ELECTION
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, Anthony Kayser temporarily stepped down as Chairman and Elaine Carey assumed his position.
CHAIRMAN
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, ANTHONY KAYSER was voted unanimously as Chairman of the Commission.
Upon a motion by Peter Bonzani, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, Anthony Kayser assumed his position as Chairman.
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, ELAINE CAREY was voted unanimously as Vice-Chairman of the Commission.
SECRETARY
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Elaine Carey, KATHLEEN SALEMI was voted unanimously as Secretary of the Commission.
CROCG REPRESENTATIVE
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, ELAINE CAREY was voted unanimously to serve as CROCG Representative Alternate.
CROCG ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by John Ryan, PAUL ROCZYNSKI, was voted unanimously to serve as CROCG Representative Alternate.
E.D.C. REPRESENTATIVE
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Elaine Carey, JOHN RYAN was voted unanimously to serve as the Economic Development Commission Representative.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBER
It was the consensus of the Commission to defer voting on this position due to the recent resignation by James Kate.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
DESIGN REVIEW MEETING – December 13, 2006
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, it was VOTED (7-0) to APPROVE the above minutes.
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES – December 13, 2006
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by Kathleen Salemi, it was VOTED (7-0) to APPROVE the above minutes.
REGULAR SESSION MEETING – November 8, 2006
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by Paul Roczynski, it was VOTED (6-0) to APPROVE the above minutes.
Chairman Kayser appointed Travis Simpson to vote since Peter Bonzani and John Grottole were absent at the November 8, 2006 meeting.
WORKSHOP MEETING – November 15, 2006
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, it was VOTED (6-0) to APPROVE the above minutes.
Chairman Kayser appointed Travis Simpson to vote since Peter Bonzani was absent at the November 15, 2006 meeting.
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ZONE CHANGE APPLICATON – INDUSTRIAL 11 (I-2) TO RESIDENCE 1
(R-1) ON 28.46 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE REAR OF 90 LONG HILL ROAD 23.84 ACRES OF LAND REQUESTED TO BE CHANGED FROM INDUSDTRIAL 11 (I-2) TO RESIDENCE 1 (R-1).
ASSESSOR’S MAP # 60, LOT # 39A
APPLICANT: FAIRWAY CROSSINGS, LLC
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Peter Bonzani, it was VOTED (7-0) to continue the public hearing on the above application to February 14, 2007.
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MONTHLY SIGN REPORT
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by John Grottole, it was VOTED (7-0) to approve the following monthly sign report:
Signs accepted by the Site Plan Review Committee from December 1 – 31, 2006.
Sign Application – 399 Main Street, Panel replacement of one ground sign to an existing commercial building.
“Candy Farms Convenience Store”
Applicant: Graphicwit
Sign Application – 1150 Burnside Avenue, Panel replacement of one ground sign and installation of one new wall sign to an existing commercial building.
“Family Dollar”
Applicant: Allen Industries, Inc.
Sign Application – 14 Chapman Street, panel replacement of one wall sign to an existing commercial building.
“A T & T”
Applicant: Petra Construction Corporation
Sign Application – 125 Brewer Street – Installation of one wall sign to an existing commercial building.
“A T & T”
Applicant: Petra Construction Corporation
Sign Application – 1003 Main Street, Installation of one wall sign to an existing commercial building.
“Liberty Tax Service”
Applicant: Liberty Tax Service / Lawrence R. Steinberg
Sign Application – 494 Burnside Avenue, Installation of one new wall sign to an existing commercial building.
“Unique Hair Studio Dominican Style”
Applicant: Ana Valdez
Sign Application – 188 Roberts Street, Installation of one wall sign to an existing commercial building.
“Public Storage – Boxes- Moving Supplies”
Applicant: Tait & Associates, Inc. (Greg Fick)
Sign Application – 22 Meadow Street, Installation of one new ground sign to an existing office building.
“BioSafe Systems”
Applicant: BioSafe Systems
Sign Application – 184 Main Street, Installation of two wall signs to an existing commercial building.
Applicant: Chris Balis
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MISCELLANEOUS
Site Plan Modification Bond – Phase 1C Roadways – Rentschler Field Development
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul Roczynski, it was VOTED (7-0) to APPROVE setting the above Site Plan Modification Bond in the amount of $390,254.00
Site Modification Bond Release – Applicant: Gengras Realty, LLC,
460 Connecticut Blvd.
Upon a motion by Elaine Carey, seconded by John Grottole, it was VOTED (7-0) to APPROVE the full release of the above bond in the amount of $14,630.00.
Burnside Avenue Corridor Analysis & Zoning Review
The Commission reviewed the proposed scope of services dated January 5, 2007, from Harrall-Michalowski Associates and agreed with its terms. It was the consensus of the Commission to refer the full financial obligation to the East Hartford Redevelopment Agency.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
The Hartford Courant – Public Notice Advertisements
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul Roczynski, it was VOTED (7-0) to pay the above bill.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
KS/mec
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