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 March 14, 2007.
The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Anthony F. Kayser; Chairman;
Kathleen Salemi; Secretary;
John Grottole;
Paul J. Roczynski;
John Ryan;
Peter Bonzani; (Alternate);
Travis Simpson; (Alternate);
Absent:
Catherine Condio; (Alternate);
Thomas Fitzgerald
Elaine Carey; Vice-Chairman;
Also Present:
Michael Dayton, Town Planner
M. Denise Horan, Town Engineer
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Chairman Anthony Kayser appointed Alternate Travis Simpson to vote in the absence of Elaine Carey, and 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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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Session – January 10, 2007
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, it was VOTED (7-0) to APPROVE the above minutes.
Design Review session – January 10, 2007
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by John Grottole, it was VOTED (7-0) to APPROVE the above minutes.
Design Review SESSION – February 28, 2007
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by John Ryan, it was VOTED (6-0) to APPROVE the above minutes.
Travis Simpson did not vote on the above minutes due to his absence at the February 28, 2007 meeting.
ELECTION
APPOINTMENT OF A DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBER
Upon a motion by John Grottole, seconded by Paul Roczynski, BUD SALEMI was voted unanimously to serve as the Design Review Committee Member.
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Zone Change Application: Industrial II (I-2) to Residence I (R-1) on 28.46 acres of land located at the rear of 90 Long Hill Road with 22.79 acres of land requested to be changed from Industrial II (I-2) to Residence I (R-1).
Assessor’s Map #60 Lot #39A
Applicant: Fairway Crossings, LLC
(Public Hearing Continued from the January 10, 2007 Public Hearing)
Upon a motion by John Ryan, seconded by John Grottole, it was VOTED (7-0) to Approve the above application.
SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION: Under Section 403.2(q) and 403.2(f) to allow a Restaurant/automobile oriented use and Drive-through facilities on land located at 300 Silver Lane.
Assessor’s Map #23 Lot# 16 &18
Applicant: Hines Sudden Service, Inc.
Prior to the Public Hearing, a motion by was made by John Grottole and seconded by Paul Roczynski, to postpone the above application. It was VOTED (7-0) to Postpone the above application to the April 11, 2007 Public Hearing.
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MISCELLANEOUS
· Discussion regarding proposed PetSmart accessory uses.
It was the consensus of the Commission to only consider the proposed Pet Hotel as an accessory use.
· Monthly Sign Report – January 2007
Upon a motion by Paul Roczynski, seconded by Peter Bonzani, it was VOTED (7-0) to approve the following monthly sign report:
Signs accepted by the Site Plan Review Committee from January 1 – 31, 2007:
Sign Application – 14-20 Sisson Street - Panel replacement of one ground sign to an existing multi-family dwelling unit.
“Sisson Street Apartments”
Applicant: Sign Stop
Sign Application – 798 Silver Lane - Panel replacement of one wall sign and one ground sign to an existing commercial building.
“Asiana Korean-Japanese-Chinese Restaurant”
Applicant: Hai Cong Sun
Sign Application – 42 Main Street - Panel replacement of six existing signs to an existing commercial building.
“Music & Arts”
Applicant: Curt Gould/Fast Signs
Sign Application – 265 Ellington Road, a.k.a. School Street Square - Installation of one new wall sign to an existing shopping center.
“Cute Cutz”
Applicant: American Sign, Inc.
Sign Application – 265 Ellington Road, a.k.a. School Street Square – Installation of one new wall sign and one panel replacement to an existing ground sign.
“Rainbow”
Applicant: Woodgreen Management
Sign Application – 107 Burnside Avenue - Panel replacement of one wall sign to an existing office building.
“Allstate You’re in good hands”
Applicant: Jem Kissi/Allstate Insurance
Sign Application – 540 Connecticut Boulevard – Installation of three wall signs and one pylon sign to a proposed motorcycle dealership.
“Gengras BMW, Ducati, Triumph”
Applicant: Marc Rienow
Sign Application – 103 School Street – Installation of two wall signs to an existing bakery.
“Granny’s Pie Factory”
Applicant: Jan Harovas
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PAYMENT OF BILLS
· The Hartford Courant – Public Notice Advertisements
· Connecticut Federation of Planning and Zoning Agencies
Upon a motion by Kathleen Salemi, seconded by Paul Roczynski, it was VOTED (7-0) to Approve the payment of the above bills.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Salemi, Secretary
Town Planning & Zoning Commission
KS/mec
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