MINUTES
Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission
Land Use Office Regular Meeting
31 Pecks Lane, Newtown, Connecticut August 16, 2007
Present: Ms. Dean, Ms. Brymer, Mr. Poulin, and Mr. Bloom. Alternates: Mr. Mulholland seated for Mr. Wilson. Also present: Elizabeth Stocker, Director of Community Development. Clerk: Ms. Wilkin
The meeting was opened at 7:34p.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
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
APPLICATION BY PATRICK NAPOLITANO AND MARY GAUDET-WILSON TO AMEND THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN ZONING REGULATIONS AT SECTIONS 4.18.300 AND 4.18.875
Mr. Bloom suggested that exterior lighting should be considered under this use. He had no problem with interior use. Mr. Poulin said that use should be restricted on evenings and weekends. Ms. Brymer was not averse to indoor sports use. Mr. Mulholland reminded the Commission that there were no plans currently before them for consideration under this amendment. Ms. Stocker considered the plan to allow this kind of use was acceptable. Ms. Dean noted that the sole piece of property affected by this amendment would be difficult to development because of traffic and sewer restrictions. She also noted that there was no plan currently before the Commission adding that she would like to do more research on the options and wait till the next meeting to make a decision. The Commission
agreed
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS
DISCUSSION OF REVISED ARTICLE IX – ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Ms. Stocker explained the revisions, thanking Ms. Brymer for her input. The document in front of them would be edited before the matter goes to public hearing. They would like to hear from George Benson before proceeding further.
DISCUSSION OF REVISED ARTICLE XIII – LEGISTLATIVE REVISIONS
The Commission and Ms. Stocker discussed the revisions. They had no problem with them.
TRAILS AT FAIRFIELD HILLS
Ms. Dean is requesting a better map so she could better understand the trail system.
MINUTES OF JULY 19, 2007
Ms. Brymer made a motion to approve the minutes of July 19, 2007 with a spelling correction to the third application by the Zoning Commission to read “PLANNING”. Seconded by Mr. Mulholland. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Mulholland raised the issue of parking at the new Adath Israel synagogue. The Commission discussed the matter.
Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Wilson had a preliminary meeting regarding condos on Bryant Lane. Six acres in the aquifer zone with no sewers. Water could be extended.
Mr. Mulholland made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Bloom.
Vote: Ms. Dean Yes
Ms. Brymer Yes
Mr. Poulin Yes
Mr. Bloom Yes
Mr. Mulholland Yes
Motion approved
The meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
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