MINUTES
Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission
Land Use Office Regular Meeting
31 Pecks Lane, Newtown, Connecticut September 4, 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 7:31 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 HEARINGS
APPLICATION BY SCHULTZ FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR AN EIGHT LOT SUBDIVISION, 127 WALNUT TREE HILL ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT, AS SHOWN ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED “SUBDIVISION PLAN PREPARED FOR SCHULTZ FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ALBERTS HILL AND WALNUT TREE HILL ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT” DATED MARCH 3, 2008, SCALE 1” = 100’, ASSESSOR’S MAP 42, BLOCK 1, LOT 5.0A
APPLICATION BY JOSEPH NOVELLA FOR A TWO LOT SUBDIVISION, 176 BOGGS HILL ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT AS SHOWN ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED “FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN, TWO LOT SUBDIVISION PREPARED FOR JOSEPH NOVELLA, PROPERTY AT 176 BOGGS HILL ROAD, NEWTOWN, CT” DATED APRIL 11, 08, SCALE 1”=40’, ASSESSOR’S MAP 14, BLOCK 8, LOT 4
Ms. Brymer read the call for the above hearings and Ms. Dean read the contents of the file. Due to problems with notification they were continued till the next meeting scheduled for September 18, 2008.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS
DISCUSSION CONCERNING APPLICATION OF NEWTOWN MAIN LLC (WALGREENS PHARMACY)
Liz Suchy, Esq., 701 Summer Street, Stamford, Connecticut, representing Newtown Main LLC introduced: Craig Tompkins, Bohler Engineering, 707 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, New York and Jeff Koziel, Walgreens Pharmacy, 148 Easton Boulevard, Glastonbury, Connecticut who explained what they planned for the site, which is a Walgreens Pharmacy with a drive-through window.
The Commission explained the Special Design District, which is not met with this application. Drive-through windows are not allowed under the existing regulations except for financial institutions. This appears to be an attempt at bending the regulations thereby setting a precedent.
Robin Eshaghoour, Newtown LLC, 530 East 76th Street, New York, New York asked for consideration because the lease on the property was contingent on this application being approved.
A recess was called at 8:20 p.m. to allow the participants time to discuss whether or not they wished to proceed to public hearing.
The meeting reconvened at 8:28 p.m. The applicant wishes to proceed. The hearing was tentatively scheduled for October 2, 2008.
MINUTES
Mr. Bloom made a motion to approve the Minutes of August 7, 2008 as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Mulholland. The vote was unanimous.
The Commission discussed a request from Ann Mazur for an increase in the notification fee from $25 to $100. Mr. Bloom made a motion to approve the increase. Seconded by Ms. Brymer. The vote was unanimous.
The Commission and Mr. Benson discussed the request to move a veterinary hospital to Fairfield Hills. Mr. Benson will work on amending the regulations to include veterinary hospitals in the allowed uses.
Ms. Dean advised the Commission that the First Selectman and Board of Finance approved the request of a State grant.
Ms. Dean 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 8:50 p.m.
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