MINUTES
Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
Land Use Office Regular Meeting
Conference Room #2 October 4, 2012
Primrose Street, Newtown, Connecticut
Present: Ms. Dean, Mr. Mulholland, Ms. Brymer, Mr. Porco and Mr. Swift. Alternates: Ms. Fillion and Mr. Pozek. Also present: George Benson, Land Use Director. Clerk: Ms. Wilkin
The meeting was opened at 7.36 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
MANDATORY REFERRAL
MANDATORY REFERRAL UNDER CGS 8-24 FROM THE BOROUGH OF NEWTOWN FOR APPLICATION FOR VILLAGE DISTRICT, SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVALS AT 30-32 CHURCH HILL ROAD, BOROUGH OF NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT
Peter Scalzo, Esq., 2 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, Connecticut explained the application for four commercial structures in the proposed village district within the Borough of Newtown. They will address the Borough at their September 19, 2012 meeting. The Inland Wetland Commission continued their hearing till September 12, 2012. They received unanimous approval of the Police Commission.
Hugh Sullivan, Architect, Southbury, Connecticut went through the Site Plan stating that all regulations had been met.
Mike Willis, P.E. CCA Engineers, Old New Milford Road, Bethel, Connecticut explained the engineering plan including grading and drainage. The site is already linked to the sewer line. The landscaping plan is based on Borough recommendations,
Michael Galante, Traffic Consultant, Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc., 41 Ruane Street, Fairfield, Connecticut, explained the traffic study, referring to an August 2012 Traffic Report.
Ms. Dean proposed sending a letter to the Borough approving the plan depending on the Inland Wetland Commission approval. The Commission unanimously agreed.
PUBLIC HEARING
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: ACHIEVIG THE VISION: COMMUNITY FACILITIES” DATED AUGUST 9, 2012
The hearing was opened at 8:40 p.m.
Ms. Dean read the call for the hearing noting that there were no members of the public present. The meeting was therefore closed at 8:42 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 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: Community Facilities”, dated August 9, 2012
SHALL BE APPROVED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission began this action to reorganize and undertake a comprehensive update of the Newtown Plan of Conservation and Development following its adoption of the 2004 updated Plan of Conservation and Development
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this section of the updated Plan of Conservation and Development shall become effective on September 17, 2012
Seconded by Mr. Pozek
Vote: Ms. Dean Yes
Mr. Mulholland Yes
Ms. Brymer Yes
Mr. Porco Yes
Mr. Swift Yes
Motion approved
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
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
FINAL DISCUSSION; ARTICLE V “ACHIEVING THE VISION: HOUSING” DATED JULY 20, 2012
The next topic to be addressed is housing. The Commission discussed Mr. Porco’s question about the character of Newtown and how more accurate statistics could be acquired regarding the percentages of homes by value and size. Mr. Benson will ask the Town Assessor if they have this information. Ms. Dean asked the Commission to read and submit comments to be incorporated into the document before being forwarded to the First Selectman and Head of the Legislative Council for their input. After which it will be placed on an upcoming agenda for public hearing.
Ms. Dean and Ms. Brymer will be attending a meeting on transportation
Ms. Dean asked the Commission to consider requests received from people for warehouse sales. The town no longer gets tax revenues on equipment in manufacturing zones. Ms. Brymer thought the EDC should be part of the discussion.
LAND USE AGENCY DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS
Nothing at this time
MINUTES
Mr. Pozek moved to accept the Minutes of August 16, 2012 as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Mulholland. The motion was unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Pozek made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Swift. The motion was unanimously approved.
The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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