TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
Planning Commission
302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
Telephone (860) 395-3131 FAX (860) 395-3125
MINUTES
Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park
155 College Street Extension
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman, Judith Gallicchio, called the regular meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
James Conroy, Alternate Member Robert McIntyre, Chairman
Judith Gallicchio, Vice Chairma
Janis Esty, Alternate Member
Julius Castagno, Regular Member
William Voigt, Alternate Member
Richard Tietjen, Regular Member
Salvatore Aresco, Regular Member
Attendant Staff
Christine Nelson, Town Planner
Katie Beecher, Recording Clerk
James Conroy was seated for Chairman Robert McIntyre by Vice Chairman Judith Gallicchio.
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Minutes
The following corrections were made to the minutes of February 15, 2006:
Page 2 – The vote on the first motion should read 4-0-1.
Page 3 – Plan of Conservation & Development should be substituted for Preserve.
Page 5, Section B, Last sentence in the second paragraph – substitute Zoning Commission for Planning Commission.
MOTION to approve as amended the minutes of February 15, 2006. MADE by J.Conroy. SECONDED by S. Aresco. VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, J. Castagno, R. Tietjen, J. Conroy, S. Aresco OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
The following corrections were made to the minutes of March 1, 2006:
Page 6 – The first motion should be removed as it was withdrawn before vote took place.
MOTION to approve as amended the minutes of March 1, 2006. MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by J. Castagno. VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, J. Castagno, R. Tietjen, S. Aresco OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: J. Conroy; APPROVED: 4-0-1.
B. Correspondence
Town Planner Christine Nelson presented two bills from Branse, Willis & Knapp, LLC for legal services.
MOTION to pay $797.50 to the firm of Branse, Willis & Knapp, LLC, 148 Eastern Boulevard, Glastonbury, CT as per their Statement No. 11870 dated 03/01/06 MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by J. Conroy. VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, J. Conroy, J. Castagno, R. Tietjen; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
MOTION to pay $19.50 to the firm of Branse, Willis & Knapp, LLC, 148 Eastern Boulevard, Glastonbury, CT as per their Statement No. 11869 dated 03/01/06 MADE by J. Conroy. SECONDED by J. Castagno. VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, J. Conroy, J. Castagno, R. Tietjen; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
C. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
Richard Tietjen, CRERPA Representative, reported that the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan had been presented at the last meeting and received a very favorable response.
A Letter of Action regarding Max’s Place, LLC requesting an extension of filing was presented.
MOTION to grant a 90 day extension for filing the approved Resubdivision Plan for the Center Road West cul-de-sac for Max’s Place, LLC as requested on March 14, 2006. MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by J. Conroy. VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, J. Conroy, J. Castagno, R. Tietjen; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
Christine Nelson presented the Planning Commission budget for Fiscal Year
2005-2006, presented a letter from Town Selectman Bill Peace regarding funding to purchase 1,000 acres of environmentally valuable land and presented a letter regarding the DEP’s evaluation of River Sound Development’s request for a right-of-way bridge. She presented information about educational opportunities and said that an electronic version of the Parcel Map is being
updated. The Sidewalk Plan with the new cover has been forwarded to the Board of Selectmen. Founders Memorial Park is progressing and the Town is looking at improvements to the trails at Great Cedars Park.
D. Appointment of Representatives
None.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V. INFORMATIONAL MEETING
“Bokum Road” Municipal Improvements
Petitioner: Board of Selectmen Presenter: Larry Bonin, Director of Public Works and Bruce Hillson, Traffic Engineer
Larry Bonin, Director of Public Works for the Town of Old Saybrook, presented the initial findings of the Bokum Road inspection. Mr. Bonin showed aerial photographs of the road and explained the specific problems found. These included traffic congestion, visibility, drainage and flooding problems, the need for new headwalls and wider shoulders and the need for new guardrails.
A notice of this meeting was sent to all Bokum Road residents to invite them to give the Town input on needed improvements.
Joan and Peter Bernard of 92 Bokum Road inquired about the trains on DEP property and asked when they would be removed. Larry Bonin said that Michael Pace, First Selectman, continues to work with the DEP and other related agencies on this project.
Azi Azizi of 82 Bokum Road inquired about the accident rate. Mr. Bonin said that the rate on Bokum was probably above average. Other residents who attended the meeting included Glen Rice, 190 Bokum, Tom Davidson, John Bosnak, Bokum Road, Mike and Cameron Evangelisti, 65 Bokum, James Mehan, 42 Bokum and BobViborne. They expressed shared concerns about the following issues: accidents, speed, the need for turning lanes, ledge hazards, visibility, guardrails, retaining the “country feel” of the road, possible blasting (which Mr. Bonin said was not planned), tree trimming, access to The Preserve property and the use of
private land for improvements. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Harry Greaves of 50 Bokum was also read.
MOTION to continue discussion of “Bokum Road” Municipal Improvements including residents to the Planning Commission meeting on April 5, 2006. MADE by J. Conroy. SECONDED by J.Castangno. VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, J. Conroy, J. Castagno, R. Tietjen; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
“Bosnak Subdivision” – 2 Lots (5.67 ac.)
North side of Bokum Rd./ 1,100’ W. of Rte. 154 (Lot 57 / Map 29)
Residence AAA District, Aquifier Protection Area
Applicant: Dawn & David Whida Agent: Joseph Wren, P.E.
Favorable reports from Lt. Adam Stuart and Scott Martinson, Sanitarian were read. Engineer Joseph Wren presented the new plan, which was revised after the applicants received comments from Christina Costa, Zoning Enforcement Officer regarding necessary modifications.
MOTION to grant the waiver for Open Space regarding the Bosnak Subdivision. MADE by S. Aresco, SECONDED by R. Tietjen VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Conroy, J. Gallicchio, J. Castagno, R. Tietjen; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none APPROVED: 5-0-0.
MOTION to approve the Bosnak Subdivision. MADE by S. Aresco, SECONDED by J. Conroy VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Conroy, J. Gallicchio, J. Castagno, R. Tietjen; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none APPROVED: 5-0-0.
VII. WORKSHOP
None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn meeting at 9:28 until the next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion, Saybrook Point Park, 155 College Street Extension. MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by J. Conroy VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, J. Conroy, S. Aresco, R. Tietjen, J. Castagno OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Katie Beecher
Recording Clerk
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