Borough of Newtown
Zoning Commission
Newtown, Connecticut
Minutes of the Meeting of June 10, 2009
Minutes of the Meeting of the Borough of Newtown Zoning Commission on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at the Borough Room, Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, Newtown, Connecticut. Chairman Linda Shepard called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
Present: Linda Shepard, Douglas Nelson, David Francis, Brid Craddock, Lucy Sullivan and Alternate: Palmer Chiappetta. Also Present: Zoning Enforcement Officer Jean St. Jean and Borough Attorney Donald Mitchell.
Absent: None.
Public Hearing:
Applications of My Place Inc. for site development plan, special exception and village district approvals for outdoor patio dining on the easterly and northerly side of the restaurant at property located at 8 Queen Street, Newtown, CT.
Chairman Shepard read the legal notice.
Chairman Shepard stated that she and Palmer Chiappetta were land owners within 1,000 feet of the subject application and it was the applicant’s decision whether they could sit on the application or not. Attorney Hugh Lavery, attorney for the applicant, stated that they had no objection to them sitting on this application.
Mr. Francis read into the record the letter from Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission dated May 22, 2009.
Attorney Lavery introduced himself to the commission as the attorney for the applicant, My Place Inc. He described the proposed outdoor dining patio that My Place wanted to add to their restaurant located at 8 Queen Street. He said there would be lighting on each of the pillars (rope style lighting). He submitted a letter to the Commission from Southbury Electric dated June 9, 2009 describing the lighting. Attorney Lavery stated that this proposed project will not interfere with anything and be a good asset to the Borough. The height of the railing will be 3’. The columns will be 3’ x 3’ capped with flagstone. There will be candle light at the tables. There will be no advertising on the umbrellas and no additional signs. There will be no lighting on the canopies. Entrance to the outdoor patio will be through the main entrance of the lobby. The front door will only be used for service. There will be no change to the parking. Music was addressed and outdoor music will be
soft music.
Chairman Shepard asked if there was any one to speak in favor or against the application. Sherry Bermingham of Main Street stated she came to find out what was being proposed and said that it looks like a good addition.
Chairman Shepard closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mrs. Sullivan to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2009 meeting. The motion was unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mrs. Sullivan and seconded by Ms. Craddock to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2009 meeting. The motion was unanimously approved.
Old Business:
a. Discussion and possible decisions on public hearing/applications of My Place Inc. for site development plan, special exception and village district approvals – Discussion took place regarding the applications. The commission reviewed the findings for each application. A motion was made by Mr. Nelson to approve the applications of My Place Inc. for site development plan, special exception and village district approvals for outdoor patio dining on the easterly and northerly side of the restaurant at property located at 8 Queen Street, Newtown, CT, as presented. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Sullivan. The vote was unanimous and was as follows:
Linda Shepard – Yes
Doug Nelson – Yes
David Francis – Yes
Lucy Sullivan – Yes
Brid Craddock – Yes
b. Any new proposed signs, if any – There were no new sign applications. Discussion took place regarding the “150” sign at St. Rose Church.
c. Acceptance of any new applications – none
d. Any old business - none
New Business:
a. Any other new business - none
There being no other business to transact the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2009.
Respectfully submitted,
David Francis, Secretary
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