MINUTES
Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission
Land Use Office Regular Meeting
31 Pecks Lane, Newtown, Connecticut August 7, 2008
Present: Ms. Dean, Mr. Bloom, Mr. Mulholland and Mr. English.
Clerk: Ms. Wilkin
The meeting was opened at 7:35 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
MANDATORY REFERRAL
CSG 8-24 MANDATORY REFERRAL FROM THE BOROUGH OF NEWTOWN FOR MODIFICATION APPLICATIONS FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVALS FOR PROPOSED 2014 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AT 46 CHURCH HILL ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT
Jim Strub, Esq., Waterbury, representing the Knights of Columbus and St. Roses’ Church explained the application and its intended use.
Tim Onderko, P.E., Langham Engineering, 555 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, Connecticut submitted explained revised drawings
Leonard Moritz, 68 Osborne Hill Road, Newtown, Connecticut, representing the Knights of Columbus explained why they needed the space that would be used as a bay/storage facility with a meeting room upstairs.
Ms. Dean moved to send a letter to the Borough in favor of the proposed modification. Seconded by Mr. English. The vote was unanimous.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
APPLICATION BY NEWTOWN MAIN, LLC FOR A ZONE MAP CHANGE TO SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT #3 (SDD3) AND AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN ZONING REGULATIONS AT SECTION 6.06 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 47-49 SOUTH MAIN STREET, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT, AS SHOWN ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED “PROPOSED SITE PLAN WALGREENS, SOUTH MAIN STREET AND MILE HILL ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT”, DATED MA 14, 2008, SCALE AS SHOWN, ASSESSOR’S MAP 28, BLOCK 7, LOTS 8 AND 9
Ms. Dean noted a letter from Robert Hall, Esq., representing the applicant dated August 6, 2008 requesting an extension. The Public Hearing will be postponed until advised by the applicant.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPLICATION BY THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO AMEND THE ZONING REGULATIONS AT ARTICLE II, SECTION 2.15.02 PERTAINING TO OPEN SPACE AS NOTED IN A CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED “TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVISION AND ZONING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO OPEN SPACE” DATED JULY 11, 2008
The hearing was opened at 8:07 p.m.
There was nobody present to comment on the application. The Commission had discussed the proposed amendment extensively.
The hearing was closed at 8:08 p.m.
Mr. Bloom moved the following:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission that the application by this Commission for revisions to the Town of Newtown Zoning Regulations pertaining to Open Space at Article ll, Section 2.15.02 as written in a certain document entitled “Town of Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission amendment to the Zoning Regulations Pertaining to Open Space” dated July 11, 2008
SHALL BE APPROVED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the reasons for amendment the regulations are as follows:
To achieve recommended protection and design standards for open space as proposed by the Conservation Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendments are consistent with the Newtown Plan of Conservation and Development
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendments shall become effective on august 18, 2008
Seconded by Mr. English.
Vote: Ms. Dean Yes
Mr. Bloom Yes
Mr. Mulholland Yes
Mr. English Yes
Motion approved
APPLICATION BY THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO AMEND THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AT ARTIVLE I, SECTION 4.16 AND ARTICLE II, SECTION 4.05 PERTAINING TO OPEN SPACE AS NOTED IN A CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED “TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVISION AND ZONING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO OPEN SPACE” DATED JULY 11, 2008
The hearing was opened at 8:10 p.m.
There was nobody present to comment on the application. The Commission had discussed the proposed amendment extensively.
The hearing was closed at 8:11 p.m.
Mr. Bloom moved the following:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission that the application by this Commission for revisions to the Town of Newtown Zoning Regulations pertaining to Open Space at Article l, Section 4.16 and Article ll, Section 4.05 as written in a certain document entitled “Town of Newtown Planning & Zoning Commission Amendment to the Subdivision Regulations Pertaining to Open Space” dated July 11, 2008
SHALL BE APPROVED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the reasons for amendment the regulations are as follows:
To achieve recommended protection and design standards for open space as proposed by the Conservation Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendments are consistent with the Newtown Plan of Conservation and Development
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendments shall become effective on august 18, 2008
Seconded by Mr. Mulholland.
Vote: Ms. Dean Yes
Mr. Bloom Yes
Mr. Mulholland Yes
Mr. English Yes
Motion approved
The Commission commended Robert Sibley on a good job with the above revisions.
CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
APPLICATION BY NAGY BROTHERS FOR ANNUAL RENEWAL OF MINING PERMIT, COLD SPRING ROAD.
The Commission unanimously approved the application for renewal.
DISCUSSION CONCERNING TOWN OF NEWTOWN INCENTIVE HOUSE ZONE STUDY GRANT PROJECT PLAN
The Commission discussed a letter sent by Rob Sibley to the Finance Board and Board of Selectmen requesting approval to be reviewed before a final document is presented at their next meetings.
Ms. Dean advised the Commission that she attended a ceremony accepting $200,000 from the EPA for remediation of Fairfield Hills. She also noted the trees that had been removed from Greenwich House even though the developer had been advised not to do so.
MINUTES
Mr. Mulholland made a motion to approve the Minutes of July 17, 2008 and July 31, 2008 as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Bloom. The vote was unanimous.
Ms. Dean made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Bloom
Vote: Ms. Dean Yes
Mr. Bloom Yes
Mr. Mulholland Yes
Mr. English Yes
Motion approved
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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