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MINUTES
Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission
Land Use Office Regular Meeting
31 Pecks Lane, Newtown, Connecticut June 21, 2007
Present: Ms. Dean, Ms. Brymer, Mr. Poulin, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Bloom.
Clerk: Ms. Wilkin
The meeting was opened at 7:37p.m. Notice is made that the entire meeting was taped and can be heard in the Planning and Zoning Office, 31 Pecks Lane, Newtown, Connecticut
PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION BY RAFFIE ARYEH FOR A ONE LOT SUBDIVISION, THREE ACRES, LOT 15, EDEN HILL ROAD AD SERENE WAY, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT, ASSESSOR’S MAP 12, BLOCK 5, LOT 12L15.
Ms. Brymer read the call for the hearing.
Ms. Dean read the correspondence in the file and continued the hearing in order to allow the applicant to address staff comments.
PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION BY THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN ZONING REGULATIONS ARTICLE IV – BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL ZONES, SECTION 1 – BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ZONE (BPO) AND PROPOSED ZONE MAP CHANGES FOR THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES: 12 POCONO ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT, ASSESSOR’S MAP 2, BLOCK 31, LOT 31 LT2, 182 MT. PLEASANT ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT, ASSESSOR’S MAP 2, BLOCK 5, LOT 4, 184 MT. PLEASANT ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT, ASSESSOR’S MAP 2, BLOCK 5, LOT 3, 188 MT. PLEASANT ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT, ASSESSOR’S MAP 2, BLOCK 5, LOT 2, 190 MT. PLEASANT ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT, ASSESSOR’S MAP 2, BLOCK 5, LOT 1, ASSESSOR’S MAP 2, BLOCK 5, LOT 32 (UNKNOWN), 11 MILE HILL ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT,
ASSESSPR’S MAP 28, BLOCK 7, LOTS 18, 19 POR, 7 BERKSHIRE ROAD, SANDY HOOK, CONNECTICUT, ASSESSOR’S MAP 38, BLOCK 10, LOT 6 LT A, 13 BERKSHIRE ROAD, SANDY HOOK, CONNECTICUT, ASSESSOR’S MAP 38, BLOCK 10, LOT 1 LT B1, 17 BERKSHIRE ROAD, SANDY HOOK, CONNECTICUT, ASSESSOR’S MAP 38, BLOCK 10, LOT 2, 21 BERKSHIRE ROAD, SANDY HOOK, CONNECTICUT, ASSESSOR’S MAP 38, BLOCK 10, LOT 3, 15 BERKSHIRE ROAD, SANDY HOOK, CONNECTICUT, ASSESSOR’S MAP 38, BLOCK 10, LOT 7 LT B2 AND 50 BERKSHIRE ROAD, SANDY HOOK, CONNECTICUT, ASSESSOR’S MAP 44, BLOCK 3, LOT 1LT A
Ms. Brymer read the amended notice for the hearing. She distributed a chart titled “Proposed List of Permitted Uses in Commercial Zones Town of Newtown”
The Commission discussed the matter. Once all the changes are received they will be ready to vote. Ms. Dean complemented the committee on an excellent presentation.
The hearing was continued.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED)
APPLICATION BY THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FOR AN ADDENDUM TO THE 2004 PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION BY THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FOR A PROPOSED ZONE MAP CHANGE TO ESTABLISH A SOUTH MAIN STREET VILLAGE DESIGN DISTRICT.
APPLICATION BY THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A SOUTH MAIN STREET VILLAGE DESIGN DISTRICT.
The Commission discussed correspondence from Glen Chalder and Robert Hall, Esq. The Commission would have control on proposals, especially architecturally. Mr. Wilson said that once implemented it would require strict enforcement. Ms Brymer said there would be a need for control. Ms. Dean stated that although the use of a property might change, the building design would remain.
The hearing was left open for final input from the Commission and Ms. Stocker.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATION
MINUTES
Mr. Poulin moved to accept the Minutes of May 3, 2007 as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Bloom. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Poulin moved to accept the Minutes of May 17, 2007 as submitted. Seconded by Ms. Brymer. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Poulin moved to accept the Minutes of June 7, 2007 with amendment to Page 4 second line of Mr. Hall’s comments changing the word Closets to Plaza. Seconded by Ms. Brymer. The vote was unanimous
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Dean noted a letter she had written to the Fairfield Hills Authority regarding the Master Plan.
The Commission discussed a request from Peter Spath requesting a six month continuation of his special exception. The Commission agreed to the extension.
The Commission discussed the Tech Park proposal submitted by Kim Denziger of the EDC. Mr. Wilson suggested land banking the property for future consideration.
The Commission discussed a possible proposal in the future for a retail village in the M2A property near Exit 9.
Mr. Poulin made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Wilson.
Vote: Ms. Dean Yes
Ms. Brymer Yes
Mr. Poulin Yes
Mr. Wilson Yes
Mr. Bloom Yes
Motion approved
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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