MINUTES
Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission
Land Use Office Regular Meeting
Municipal Building January 7, 2010
3 Primrose Street, Newtown, Connecticut
Present: Ms. Dean; Ms. Brymer; Mr. Bloom; Mr. Mulholland and Mr. English. Alternates: Mr. Cruson, Mr. Pozek and Mr.Porco. 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, Municipal Building, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, Connecticut
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Bloom nominated Ms. Dean as Chairman. Seconded by Mr. English. There were no other nominations. The vote was unanimous.
Ms. Dean nominated Ms. Bloom as Vice-Chair. Seconded by Mr. English. There were no other nominations. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Bloom nominated Ms. Brymer as Secretary. Seconded by Ms. Dean. There were no other nominations. The vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPLICATION BY THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS AT ARTICLE V, SECTION 5.0-6.490 PERTAINING TO AN ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY AS CONTAINED IN A CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED “PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE NEWTOWN ZONING REGULATIONS, ADD 5.-6.490 TP: ARTICLE V, SECTION 6, INDUSTRIAL ZONE M-5” DATED NOVEMBER 13. 2009
APPLICATION BY THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A ZONE MAP CHANGE FROM CA TO M-5, LOT 37-3-15, OLD FARM ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT, AS SHOWN ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED “SUBDIVISION MAP LANDS TO BE CONVEYED TO THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, OLD FARM ROAD, NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT” DATED 2/19/09, SCALE 1”=50’, ASSESSOR’S MAP 37, BLOCK 3, LOT 15
The hearings were opened jointly at 7:43 p.m.
The Commission, referring to a map of the proposed site which was donated by the State, discussed the issues. In order to allow a dog pound on the site, the zone has to be changed and the use added to the regulations.
The hearings were closed at 8:00 p.m.
Ms. Brymer moved the following:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission that the application by the Town of Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission for a proposed amendment to the zoning regulations at Article V, Section 5.06.490 pertaining to an animal control facility as contained in a certain document entitled “Proposed Amendment to the Newtown Zoning Regulations, add 5.06.490 to: Article V, Section 6, Industrial Zone M-5” dated November 13, 2009
SHALL BE APPROVED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the reasons for amending the regulations are as follows:
To allow for a Town operated animal control facility in the M-5 zone.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendment is consistent with the Newtown Plan of Conservation and Development
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendments shall become effective on January 19, 2010
Seconded by Mr. Bloom
Vote: Ms Dean Yes
Mr. Bloom Yes
Ms. Brymer Yes
Mr. Mulholland Yes
Mr. English Yes
Motion approved
Ms. Bryner moved the following:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission that the application by the Town of Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission for a zone map change from Ca to M-5, Lot 37-3-15, Old Farm Road, Newtown, Connecticut
SHALL BE APPROVED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the zone change is necessary to maintain consistency between the Zoning Regulations and the Zone Map for the Town of Newtown and that the Commission finds that the zone change is appropriate to the land uses and property where the change is made
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the zone change is consistent with the implementation of the recommendations of the Newtown Plan of Conservation and Development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the zone change shall become effective on January 19, 2010
Seconded by Mr. English
Vote: Ms Dean Yes
Mr. Bloom Yes
Ms. Brymer Yes
Mr. Mulholland Yes
Mr. English Yes
Motion approved
MINUTES
Mr. Mulholland moved to accept the minutes of December 17, 2009 as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Bloom. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Bloom moved to accept the minutes of December 3, 2009 with the following corrections:
Page 2 – correct the spelling in application description from FOOR to FOOT
Page 5 – correct Subsection 1.08.100 to 1.06.100
Page 7 – under “Preservation of Trees” insert the word “diameter” between 12” and as
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATION
Ms. Dean informed the Commission of a meeting she will be attending regarding the new Tech Park plan. The Commission will get a chance to view the concept in February.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Dean made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Bloom. The vote was unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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