MINUTES
Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission
Land Use Office Regular Meeting
31 Pecks Lane, Newtown, Connecticut July 16, 2009
Present: Ms. Dean; Mr. Bloom; Ms. Brymer, Mr. Mulholland and Mr. English. Alternate: Mr. Cruson.. Clerk: Ms. Wilkin
The meeting was opened at 7.40 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
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
POND PERMIT APPLICATION
APPLICATION BY NORMAL NAGY FOR A POND PERMIT FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF COGER POND, COLD SPRING ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT
The Commission was unable to vote on this application. They are still waiting for approval from Inland Wetland Commission.
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
APLICATION BY NAGY BROTHERS FOR RENEWAL OF ANNUAL MINING PERMIT, COLD SPRINGS ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.
After a brief discussion Mr. Mulholland made a motion to approve this application of Nagy Brothers for renewal of their annual mining permit, Cold Springs Road, Newtown, Connecticut. Seconded by Mr. Bloom. The vote was unanimous
COMMUNICATONS
PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION ABOUT REZONING SOUTH ROUTE 6
Ms. Dean and Mr. Mulholland updated the Commission on their research. They are studying each individual property in order to create an overlay map indicating current zones and uses.
GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Ms. Dean met with the Legislative Council about the application from the railroad for a permit to transfer waste material. She read a letter from Cohen & Wolf, Esqs.
The Commission received a communication from The Newtown Chamber of Commerce pursuing the possibility of a temporary change to the sign regulations. They were invited to make a formal application. The Commission would also like to see input studies.
MINUTES
Correction to the Minutes of June 18, 2009 was inaccurate. The word OPEN should be replaced by the word CLOSED.
Page 3 – top of the page. The Commission noted that the concerns expressed by the neighbors might apply to other uses in this zone. (From a planning perspective the Commission had no problem with it - Deleted)
Mr. English made a motion to approve the Minutes of July 2, 2009 as amended. Seconded by Mr. Mulholland. The vote was unanimous.
The Commission discussed the status of the Hunter Ridge application for a subdivision. They will wait for the formal application and the comments of the various town agencies.
The Commission discussed the clear cutting that was going on with the new Medical Building on Mount Pleasant Road. They want to see if any additional cutting could be curbed.
LAND USE AGENCY DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
Mr. Benson was unable to attend the meeting. His comments will be discussed at the next meeting.
Mr. Mulholland made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Bloom. The vote was unanimous.
The meeting was closed at 8:34 p.m.
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