MINUTES
Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission
Land Use Office Regular Meeting
31 Pecks Lane, Newtown, Connecticut November 1, 2007
Present: Ms. Dean, Ms. Brymer, Mr. Poulin, and Mr. Bloom. Alternates: Mr. Mulholland. Also present: Elizabeth Stocker, Director of Community Development. Clerk: Ms. Wilkin
The meeting was opened at 7:32p.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 (Continued)
APPLICATION BY HIGHLAND HC LLC FOR A SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, PHASE II, HIGHLAND PLAZA, 121, 123 & 125 SOUTH MAIN STREET, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT. ASSESSOR’S MAP 37, BLOCK 2, LOTS 36, 38 AND 46
Before proceeding with the hearing, Ms. Stocker updated the Commission on how it was suggested they proceed with this concept, She distributed a flow chart “Special Development District Process”
Camille De Gallen, Esq., Chipman & Mazzucco, 30 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut, representing the applicant noted that they are still waiting for a decision from the Wetland Commission. Due to time constraints she asked to have both stages heard at the same time.
Peter Scott, P.E., 3871 Route 6, Brewster, New York explained their village concept, and how they had addressed certain issues such as frontage and septic location. Because of the sloping land, they had encountered problems with the height of the building. They requested signage modification.
The Commission expressed concern with the signage request. They preferred to see a simple sign in front indicating the name of the complex, which internal directories inside the site. They would discuss the best approach.
The hearing was continued till the next meeting, at which time the Town Attorney will be present and the Wetland Commission decision would be published. Ms. Dean asked the applicant to submit signage suggestions for discussion before the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION BY JULIA WASSERMAN FOR A SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 113 WALNUT TREE HILL ROAD, TWO LOTS ON VALLEY FIELD ROAD SOUTH AND RE-SUBDIVISION OF THE LOT ON 113 WALNUT TREE HILL ROAD, AS SHOWN ON A CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED “RECORD SUBDIVISION PLAN PREPARED FOR JULIA WASSERMAN, WALNUT TREE HILL ROAD, ALBERTS HILL ROAD & VALLEY FIELD ROAD SOUTH, TOWN OF NEWTOWN, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, STATE OF CONNECTICUT”, DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2007, SCALE 1”=200’, ASSESSOR’S MAP 42, BLOCK 1, LOT 4
The hearing was opened at 8:32 p.m.
Mr. Poulin read the call for the hearing.
Ms. Dean read the correspondence in the file and asked to hear from the applicant.
Paul Szymanski, P.E., Arthur H. Howland & Associates, 50A Bridge Street, New Milford, Connecticut acknowledged that abutters had not been notified. He asked to have the hearing continued till the next meeting in order to mail notifications. He briefly explained the application and submitted his response to the Town Engineer’s letter and revised maps reflecting minor changes.
Ms. Dean asked to hear from the public.
Joe Borst, 10 Beechwood Drive, Sandy Hook, Connecticut asked the Commission to act quickly on the application due to time constraints. There is 95 +/- acres of open space at stake.
The hearing was continued till the next meeting.
A recess was called at 8:38 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION BY THE NEWTOWN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION TO AMEND THE ZONING REGULATIONS AT ARTICLE V – INDUSTRIAL ZONES, SECTION 5.01.100 THROUGH 5.08.700 AS NOTED IN A CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED “ARTICLE V – INDUSTRIAL ZONES” DATED SEPTEMBER 17, 2007.
Mr. Poulin read the call for the hearing
Ms. Dean read the correspondence in the file and asked Ms. Stocker for an overview.
Ms. Stocker detailed the above entitled document, which she had put on slides to clearly show how and where the amendments would affect areas in town. The hearing was continued till the next meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS
* 2008 MEETING DATES
The Commission approved the 2008 schedule of meetings.
· DISCUSSION CONCERNING ARTICLE VII – AREA HEIGHT AND YARD REQUIREMENTS AND CHART VII-I, AREA, HEIGHT YARD REQUIREMENTS
The Commission and Ms. Stocker discussed the proposed changes.
· NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
Nothing was discussed at this time
· MINUTES
No action was taken at this time
Jack Samowitz subdivision application scheduled for the next meeting will include an expert on water.
The Commission noted that Robert Hall, Esq., would like to re-visit the Hunter Ridge Development bond reduction.
Mr. Bloom made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Poulin
Vote: Ms. Dean Yes
Ms. Brymer Yes
Mr. Poulin Yes
Mr. Bloom Yes
Mr. Mulholland Yes
Motion approved
The meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m.
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