MINUTES
Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
Land Use Office Regular Meeting
Council Chambers July 5, 2012
3 Primrose Street, Newtown, Connecticut
Present: Ms. Dean, Ms. Brymer, Mr. Porco. Alternates: Mr. Pozek seated for Mr. Swift and Mr. Spragg seated for Mr. Mulholland. Also present: George Benson, Land Use Director. Clerk: Ms. Wilkin
The meeting was opened at 7.38 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
Ms. Dean welcomed Ben Spragg to the Commission as an alternate member.
PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION BY THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS AT ARTICLE III, SECTION 3.04.314, MIXED INCOME HOUSING DISTRICT, TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (AHD ZONE) FROM 26 UNITS TO 100 UNITS AS CONTAINED IN A CERTAIN DOCUMENT DATED JUNE 15, 2012.
The hearing was opened at 7:40 p.m.
Ms. Dean read the call for the hearing and asked Mr. Benson to explain the reason for the proposed amendment.
Mr. Benson said that the Town had to accept the changes to the regulation for the Dauti property, which left the Town with two different Affordable Housing regulations. For this reason, the two were merged and this is what is being discussed.
The Commission was very familiar with the reasons and had no questions.
There were no questions from the public.
The hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m.
ACTION
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 proposed amendments to the zoning regulations at Article lll, Section 3.04.314, Mixed Income Housing District to be consistent with Affordable Housing District, (AHD Zone) from 26 units to 100 units as contained in a certain document dated June 15, 2012
SHALL BE APPROVED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendments are consistent with the town of Newtown Plan of Conservation and Development
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendment shall become effective on July 16, 1012.
Seconded by Mr. Pozek
Vote: Ms. Dean Yes
Ms. Brymer Yes
Mr. Porco Yes
Mr. Pozek Yes
Motion approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPLICATION BY THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR UPDATE TO THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AS CONTAINED IN A DRAFT DOCUMENT ENTITLED “PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT 2012 DRAFT ARTICLE V “ACHIEVING THE VISION: SPECIAL AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND CORRIDORS”, DATED MAY 17, 2012
APPLICATION BY THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR UPDATE TO THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AS CONTAINED IN A DRAFT DOCUMENT ENTITLED “PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT 2012 DRAFT ARTICLE III “NEWTOWN IN PERSPECTIVE GROWTH, CHANGE AND TRENDS” DATED MAY 17. 2012
Ms. Dean moved to send the drafts to the Board of Selectmen and Legislative Council for comment.
Ms. Brymer noted that these are almost complete. They are waiting for the maps. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pozek and approved unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING (Continued)
APPLICATION BY THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR UPDATE TO THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
This was not discussed at this time
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
LAND USE AGENCY DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
Mr. Benson noted that the Fairfield Hills rezoning for fairs and special events is still in the discussion phase. Ms. Dean was concerned about the possibility of attracting permanent hot dog, ice cream, et al stands. Mr. Benson said they are receiving a steady stream of inquiries from people like “Relay for Life” to use the campus. Ms. Dean wants trash removal added to the provisions as well as liability insurance. Mr. Benson will write up the final document for public hearing in August.
Ms. Dean opened the discussion regarding corner lot setbacks. There is a need to address the issue because it can cause problems. Mr. Benson said that this usually comes into play with accessory uses. He will put a document together for future discussion.
MINUTES
Ms. Brymer moved to approve the Minutes of June 21, 2012 with the following changes:
PAGE ONE – Bottom of the page. The word minimum should be maximum.
Last word should be marked not market
PAGE TWO - Midway down the page “Miss Dean noted…….. replace the word site with landscape plan ……
Seconded by Mr. Porco. The vote was unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Pozek made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Porco. The motion was unanimously approved.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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