TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
Planning Commission
302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
Telephone (860) 395-3131 FAX (860) 395-3125
MINUTES
Wednesday, July 19, 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
Robert McIntyre, Chairman Judith Gallicchio, Vice Chairman
Salvatore Aresco, Regular Member Richard Tietjen, Regular Member
Janis Esty, Alternate Member James Conroy, Alternate Member
Richard Tietjen, Regular Member
Julius Castagno, Regular Member
William Voigt, Alternate Member
Attendant Staff
Christine Nelson, Town Planner
Janis Esty was seated for Vice Chairman Judith Gallicchio by Chairman Robert McIntyre.
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Minutes
The minutes from the June 7, 2006 meeting will be presented at the next meeting.
B. Correspondence
Town Planner Christine Nelson presented Minutes from the Architectural Review Board and Historic District Commission.
Also presented: updated Planning Commission roster
two bills from Branse, Willis and Knapp
a letter from residents Sal and Sophia Perruccio
announcement from the Trust for Public Land
an article from Planning Commission Journal
Planning Commission Journal from Spring 2006
Sound Outlook
MOTION to pay bills from Branse, Willis and Knapp, #12770 for $203 and #12769 for $29. MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by J. Esty VOTED IN FAVOR: R. McIntyre, J. Esty, S. Aresco, OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.
B. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
The representative for the IWWC reported.
MOTION to approve lot line change for 113 Old Boston Post Road, (Map 29, Lots 42 & 45), Residence A District. MADE by R. McIntyre. SECONDED by S. Aresco VOTED IN FAVOR: R. McIntyre, J. Esty, S. Aresco, OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.
MOTION to approve free split/lot line change, Application of Robert Doane – Estate of Lucille Schultz, Map 22, Lot 24, Residence A District MADE by R. McIntyre. SECONDED by S. Aresco VOTED IN FAVOR: R. McIntyre, J. Esty, S. Aresco, OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.
C. Appointment of Representatives
None.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V. OLD BUSINESS
None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. “Report on Proposed “South Green” Historic District (40 properties)
Pennywise Lane and portions Main Street and Old Boston Post Road
Petitioner: HDC Historic District Study Committee
Agent: Robert Wendler
Robert Wendler presented the history and process for designating a local district “Historic” to protect the integrity of the fabric of the historic neighborhood by guiding residents to preserve the exteriors of their homes. Commission members
Sal Aresco and Janis Esty asked questions. Chairman McIntyre stated that it is consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development, Town Center, Goals #1 and #3
1. Continue to promote Main Street and the historic village center as the focus for community life in Old Saybrook.
3. Continue to promote the aesthetic qualities that make the village center an attractive, pleasant place to visit, create a positive image of the community and give a sense of community pride.
And Cultural and Historical Resources, Goals #1 and #3
1. Preserve unique historical resources that help to focus attention on Old Saybrook’s historic past.
3. Maintain the flavor and character of the Town by monitoring development and encouraging developers to incorporate design features compatible with New England style architecture into their plans.
B. “Upper Cemetery” Municipal Improvement (2.7ac)
North Main Street (Map 40/Lot 70)
Petitioner: BOS Municipal Cemetery Committee Agent: Jane Sypher, Chairman
This item was mistakenly listed as the second item “A” on the agenda.
Jane Sypher presented a proposal to improve the neglected cemetery to make it viable again by creating a perpetual garden in the circular “bowl” area for cremains, a series of plots for cremains in the northwest corner and a
columbarium wall along the southwest and northwest property lines.
The Chairman stated that the concept is certainly consistent with the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development but the sketch needs more detail to fully document all the improvements described verbally. Sypher explained that the
Municipal Cemetery Committee would like to construct it in phases as it generates income. Sal Aresco described how valuable a cemetery is to the town’s historic image as a tourist destination. The Town Planner mentioned that she coincidentally received a phone call during the day
from a grass roots group that weeds municipal properties and that they would like to help at the Upper Cemetery. The Chairman asked the Committee to come back with its master plan.
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Postpone to next meeting
VIII. WORKSHOP
Postpone to next meeting
IX. ADOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn meeting at 8:39 until the next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion, Saybrook Point Park, 155 College Street Extension. MADE by W. Voigt. SECONDED by S. Aresco VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, W. Voigt, S. Aresco, R. Tietjen, OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Katie Beecher
Recording Clerk
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