TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
Planning Commission
302 Main Street
Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
Telephone (860) 395-3131 FAX (860) 395-3125
MINUTES
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park
155 College Street Extension
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, Robert McIntyre, called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Robert McIntyre, Chairman James Conroy, Alternate Member
Judith Gallicchio, Vice Chairman
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
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
William Voigt seated for Judy Gallicchio and Janis Esty seated for Julius Castagno.
A. Minutes
MOTION to approve as submitted the minutes of October 4, 2006. MADE by W. Voigt SECONDED by J. Esty. VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Esty, W. Voigt, R. Tietjen, R. McIntyre, S. Aresco OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
Judy Gallicchio and Julius Castagno re-seated.
B. Correspondence
Town Planner Christine Nelson presented:
1. A bill from Branse, Willis & Knapp.
2. A bill from Traffic Engineering Solutions.
3. Minutes from the Zoning Commission.
4. Copy of the current Town budget.
5. Public Notice from the US Army Corps of Engineers.
MOTION to pay Invoice #8 from Traffic Engineering Solutions regarding the Preserve for $990.20 MADE by S. Aresco SECONDED by J. Gallicchio. VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, R. McIntyre, J. Castagno; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: R. Tietjen; APPROVED: 4-0-1.
MOTION to pay Invoice #13601 from Branse, Willis & Knapp for $261.00 MADE by S. Aresco SECONDED by R. Tietjen. VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, R. McIntyre, J. Castagno, R. Tietjen; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
C. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
Christine Nelson reported that Damon Hearne will be leaving his employment with the Town of Old Saybrook.. Christine and Chairman McIntyre commended Damon’s performance, stating that Damon has been an integral part of many of the Town commissions and boards and that he will be missed. His skills enabled him to perform many diverse and valuable functions including map making.
D. Appointment of Representatives
None.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. “Golinowski” Spec’l Exception for Open Space Subd. – 8 Lots (21.5 ac. total)
Bokum Road (Map 61/Lot 13 & 1), Residence AAA District
Applicant: Golinowski, LLC Agent: Maurice Woodworth, LS
The following documents have been added to the file:
- Engineering Review from Nathan Jacobson & Associates, Inc.
- Design and Construction Specifications of the Town of Old Saybrook concerning acceptance of streets in regards to the Golinowski subdivision.
- Basic Life Safety Plan Review from Fire Marshall Donn Dobson.
- Memo from the Zoning Commission dated October 4, 2006.
Mr. Woodworth addressed the additional requirements and recommendations from the various reports. His client is willing to make all necessary modifications. They are waiting for a permit from the DEP. The public had no comments.
Member Sal Aresco expressed concern about the wetlands. Mr. Woodworth stated that a permit was issued by the IWWC and that many special measures have been taken to protect the wetlands.
Member Judy Gallicchio suggested that a different street name be used instead of Ridge since that is currently used in many places by the Town. She also requested that the maps be in 60 scale not 40 scale and that a site walk take place. She asked that as many of the current stone walls be preserved as possible.
Mr. Woodworth responded that some of the stone walls will be removed during construction but that they plan to reconstruct them on the property, perhaps in a different location. He said that the planting plan in the revised plan is identical to that of the first plan.
Commission members scheduled a site walk for October 28, 2006 at 10:00, meeting at the Exchange Club pond parking lot first. They asked for clarification of later road extension possibilities regarding the wetland areas.
MOTION to continue the Public Hearing regarding the Golinowski Open Space Subdivision until Saturday, October 28, 2006. MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by J.Gallicchio. VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, R. McIntyre, J. Castagno, R. Tietjen; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
B. “Max’s Place” Resubdivision of Land & Coastal Site Plan – Center Road West
Petitioner: Ron Lyman Agent: David M. Royston, Esq.
Portion of Center Road West; Gateway Business B-4 District
(Map 25/Lots 29,32,32-1 and Map 26/Lots 6-10, 6-11, 6-12)
Attorney Royston requested that any new plans for the Special Exception incorporate all of the town’s requests simultaneously. Member Sal Aresco asked about the intentions of the entire project. Attorney Royston responded that all items will be shown including grading, storm water drainage, landscaping and traffic reports.
No one is present at the Public Hearing in the audience since they were informed that a continuation would be requested until all reports are in and examined.
MOTION to extend the Public Hearing regarding the Max’s Place resubdivision - Center Road West until November 1, 2006. MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by J.Castagno. VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, R. McIntyre, J. Castagno, R. Tietjen; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. “Max’s Place Special Exception for Retail Businesses – 135,900 s.f.
Spencer Plains Road/Boston Post Rd. Gateway Business B-4 District
(Map 25/Lots 28,29,30,32,32-1 and Map 26/Lots 6-10, 6-11, 6-12)
MOTION to continue the Public Hearing regarding the Max’s Place Special Exception for Retail Businesses to the next scheduled meeting on Wednesday, November 1, 2006. MADE by R. Tietjen. SECONDED by J.Gallicchio. VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, R. McIntyre, J. Castagno, R. Tietjen; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
None
V. WORKSHOP
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn meeting at 9:10 until the next scheduled meeting on November 1, 2006. MADE by J. Gallicchio. SECONDED by R. McIntyre. VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, R. McIntyre, J. Castagno, R. Tietjen; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Katie Beecher
Recording Clerk
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