Town of
North Stonington, CT
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 – 7:00 P.M.
New Town Hall
Conference Room
40 Main Street
North Stonington, CT 06359
MINUTES APPROVED ~ APRIL 5, 2012
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Vice-Chair Boissevain called the Regular Meeting of the North Stonington Planning & Zoning Commission to order on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 7:05p.m. at the New Town Hall, Conference Room.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Louis Steinbrecher, Chairman (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), Elaine Boissevain, Vice-Chair, Joseph Siner, Secretary, Wayne Wilkinson, and Ann Brown
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Alternate Members Andrew Gaskins and Loretta Aiken
STAFF PRESENT: Sr. Planner & Zoning Official Juliet Leeming and Administrative Assistant Cheryl Konsavitch
2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
MOTION by A. Brown, SECOND by W. Wilkinson to amend the agenda to add Executive Session after Old Business for pending litigation for Ames. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
4. WORKSHOP:
A joint workshop was held with Planning & Zoning and the Economic Development Commission.
Present from EDC: Peter Bogoian, David Isom, Robert Kimball, Brett Mastroianni, and Marilyn Mackay (arrived at 7:40 p.m.)
Don Poland discussed his recommendations and findings of his review of the regulations and submitted a handout of his presentation.
Jason Vincent discussed affordable housing with the Commissions.
5. COMMISSION REVIEW: None
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
7. PENDING APPLICATIONS: None
8. NEW APPLICATIONS:
A. RC #12-024 (Regulation Change) Application of the Town of North Stonington, Planning & Zoning Commission, 40 Main Street, North Stonington, CT 06359 to add new sections 1105.2 (Seasonal Use Overlay Area) & 202.1 D (Interpretation of Regulations-Prohibited if not permitted) of the North Stonington Zoning Regulations.
(Commission to receive on 3/08/12 & set for PH on 4/12/12)
The Public Hearing on RC #12-024 is scheduled for 4/12/12
B. SP #12-026 (Site Plan Modification) Application of the Town of North Stonington, Highway Department, 40 Main Street, North Stonington, CT 06359 to construct a building addition for use as a vehicle wash station. Property is located at 11 Wyassup Road, North Stonington, CT 06359 in an R-80 Zone. Tax Map #109, Parcel #5292 (Commission to receive on 3/08/12 & must act on or by
5/11/12)
ZEO Leeming stated the application needs to be revised as information is missing.
9. PLANNING ISSUES & DISCUSSION:
A. SPEC #12-022 (Modification of Special Permit #06-038) Application of the North Stonington Little League Association, Inc., P.O. Box 419, North Stonington, CT 06359 to phase construction of an approved 5 field Little League complex with associated improvements, including but not limited to parking, lighting, & wastewater disposal. Property is located at 74 Swantown Hill Road, North Stonington, CT 06359 in an R-80 Zone. Tax Map #77, Parcel #2994
The Commission continued discussion of this application from last week’s meeting and the consensus was that the application change was minor and ZEO Leeming can handle the application administratively.
10. SENIOR PLANNER & ZONING OFFICIAL’S REPORT/ISSUES:
ZEO Leeming discussed the additional appropriation requested by P&Z for $16,000 which she stated she increased to $20,000. The Board of Finance did not approve the appropriation at their last meeting and would like to know how the money was spent to date.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
12. OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion and possible appointment of new member
MOTION by E. Boissevain, SECOND by W. Wilkinson to appoint Julie Lanier to the open alternate position vacated by L. Aitken. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by A. Brown, SECOND by W. Wilkinson to appoint Priscilla Lewis to the open alternate position vacated by J. Ryan. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
MOTION by J. Siner, SECOND by E. Boissevain to go into Executive Session at 10:15 p.m. to discuss pending litigation for John Ames. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Present: L. Steinbrecher, E. Boissevain, J. Siner, W. Wilkinson, J. Leeming
MOTION by J. Siner, SECOND by E. Boissevain to come out of Executive Session at 10:25 p.m. where no decisions were made or actions taken. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. CORRESPONDENCE:
15. REVIEW MINUTES:
Review minutes of Regular Meeting of 3/01/12
MOTION by E. Boissevain, SECOND by A. Brown to approve the regular meeting minutes of 3/01/12 with the necessary corrections. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
16. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by E. Boissevain, SECOND by W. Wilkinson to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Konsavitch
Cheryl Konsavitch, Administrative Assistant
Planning & Zoning Office
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