MINUTES
Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
Land Use Office Regular Meeting Meeting
Council Chamber September 19. 2013
Primrose Street, Newtown, Connecticut
Present: Mr. Mulholland, Chair Pro Tem, Mr. Porco and Mr. Swift. Alternates: Mr. Pozek was seated for Ms. Dean and Mr. Corigliano was seated for Ms. Brymer. Also present: George Benson, Land Use Director. Clerk: Ms. Wilkin
The meeting was opened at 7.30 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 CHS 8-3b from Spath-Bkorklund Associates, Inc. for a proposed Special Exception Permit application submitted to the Town of Monroe for property at 1585 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, Connecticut
Mr. Mulholland advised that this application is for a change of use at the Stephens Lumber location on Route 34 to allow for processing and distribution of firewood. The current buildings not be changed. This is simply a courtesy application. The Commission did not consider this a problem to Newtown. Ms. Dean will write a letter to Monroe.
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
Most of the proofed sections have been turned in to the office. Mr. Mulholland explained a few details he noticed on his section. The Commission noted that there should be a reference made to the town website.
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Land Use Agency Director’s Comments
Mr. Benson clarified State Statute 8-2M that was raised at the last meeting. This Statute pertains to New Haven only. He suggested that Elizabeth Stocker, Director of Economic and Community Development to address the Commission to explain the various design districts and the associated regulations.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Pozek made a motion to accept the Minutes of September 5, 2013 as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Corigliano. 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 7:55 p.m.
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