MINUTES
Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission
Land Use Office Regular Meeting
31 Pecks Lane, Newtown, Connecticut May 15, 2008
Present: Ms. Dean, Mr. Bloom, Ms. Brymer, Mr. Mulholland and Mr. English. Alternates: Mr. Belden and Mr. Cruson. Also present: George Benson, Land Use Director. Clerk: Ms. Wilkin
The meeting was opened at 7:38 p.m. p.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 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD LLC FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO CONSTRUCT AN OFFICE BUILDING AT 174 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT, AS SHOWN ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED “SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN PREPARED FOR MT. PLEASANT ROAD, LLC, 184 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, NEWTOWN, CT” DATED FEBRUARY 5, 2007, LAST REVISED 1/8/08, SCALE 1”=40’, ASSESSOR’S MAP 2, BLOCK 5, LOT 6
Ms. Dean noted that the Minutes of the Police Commission were in the file. They found no problems with the sight lines.
Anthony Cirone, 174 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown, Connecticut submitted a letter and hoped that the hearing could proceed after closing.
The hearing was closed at 7:39 p.m.
ACTION
Ms. Brymer moved the following:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission that the application by Mount Pleasant Road LLC for a special exception to construct an office building at 174 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown, Connecticut, as shown on a certain map entitled “Site Development Plan prepared for Mt. Pleasant Road, LLC, 174 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown, CT, dated February 5, 2007, last revised 3/10/08, scale 1=40’, Assessor’s Map 2, Block 5, Lot 6
SHALL BE APPROVED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Town of Newtown Plan of Conservation and Development
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission finds that the application meets the standards and criteria for a special exception as set forth in Section 11 of the Zoning Regulations and the application to be consistent with the B-2 zone
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this approval shall become effective on May 27, 2008
Seconded by Mr. Mulholland
Vote: Ms. Dean Yes
Mr. Bloom Yes
Ms. Brymer Yes
Mr. Mulholland Yes
Mr. English Yes
Motion approved
PUBLIC HEARING (Continued)
APPLICATON BY HATTERTON, LLC FOR A FOUR LOT SUBDIVISION, 22 HATTERTOWN ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT AS SHOWN ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED “FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP PREPARED FOR HATTERTOWN, LLC, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT” DATED OCTOBER 22, 2007, SCALE 1”=60’, ASSESSOR’S MAP 8, BLOCK 9, LOT 2 (PARCEL A)
The Commission concurred with the applicant’s attorney that a 35 day extension before acting on this application could be granted under State Statute 8-7d in order to hear from the Wetlands Commission. Mr. English read the Statute into the file.
Ward Mazzucco, Esq., 30 Main Street, Danbury, attorney for the applicant updated the Commission, stating that the Wetland Commission met May 14, 2008 and should have their findings by their next meeting. He explained the revised lot lines and parking spaces. According to the Fire Marshal’s request they will be installing a 30,000 gallon detention tank. A letter had been submitted to file addressing staff comments.
John McCoy, JFM Engineering, 440 Main Street, Ridgefield, Connecticut submitted revised drawings and a letter dated May 12, 2008 rev. 5/14/08. The Town Engineer had not submitted comments on the cut and fill calculations submitted. He went through proposed drainage. There would be three parking spaces for people wishing to access the open space, which abuts Forestry land.
Mr. Mazzucco read regulation 8.08.232.
The Commission had no questions but they would go over everything and wait for the Wetland Commission decision.
The hearing was closed at 8:10p.m.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission discussed possible State funding for affordable housing.
Ms. Brymer updated the Commission on a meeting of the Fairfield Hills Authority. They stated that existing houses on the campus that the P&Z suggested converting to affordable housing was not part of their Master Plan. Ms. Dean agreed to write a formal letter explaining their suggestion.
Ms. Dean is trying to schedule a meeting of all the Commissions. Although she has not heard from anyone yet, the meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 29th.
Mr. Benson referred to a memo he had sent regarding zoning regulation amendments. He had received requests by people wishing to install diesel tanks for fleet vehicles. There were also regulations that had been omitted when the recent changes were approved. He will prepare regulations for public hearing. Ms. Dean said they should hear applications on all regulation changes once every three or four months.
Ms. Dean had received a letter from the Borough attorney passing private property eminent domain regulations. She will respond approving the content because it has merit. She hoped a long -range plan for the town will follow so it can be adopted town-wide.
There is a meeting May 20, 2008 at 8.30am in Hartford on Green Affordable Housing. Ms. Dean will try and attend and report back to the Commission.
Mr. Mulholland made a motion to approve the Minutes of May 1, 2008 as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Bloom. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Mulholland made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Bloom
Vote: Ms. Dean Yes
Mr. Bloom Yes
Ms. Brymer Yes
Mr. Mulholland Yes
Mr. English Yes
Motion approved
The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
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