TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
Planning Commission
302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
Telephone (860) 395-3131 FAX (860) 395-3125
MINUTES
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall – First Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, Robert McIntyre, called the regular meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Robert McIntyre, Chairman James Conroy, Alternate Member Judith Gallicchio, Vice Chairman William Voigt, Alternate Member
Richard Tietjen, Regular Member
Salvatore Aresco, Regular Member
Janis Esty, Regular Member
Attendant Staff
Christine Nelson, Town Planner
Katie Beecher, Recording Clerk
Kathleen Noyes, Recording Clerk
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Minutes
MOTION to approve the minutes of December 20, 2006 as amended on page 3, first motion, add “to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Julius Castagno” after Janis Esty’s name. MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by J. Gallicchio. VOTED IN FAVOR: R. McIntyre, J. Esty, D. Tietjen, J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
B. Correspondence
Member’s packets contain minutes from Zoning, Historic District Commission, Conservation Commission, ARB a copy of the budget, flyer regarding CBA education and training, an article about spotting good architecture, lawsuit regarding Ralph Gometz vs. the Planning Commission, an article about street names (odonyms), schedule of ARB meetings for 2007 and two bills from Branse, Willis and Knapp. CREMPO packets were handed out for the next meeting.
MOTION to pay invoice #14313 from Branse, Willis and Knapp for legal services in the amount of $116.00 MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by D. Tietjen. VOTED IN FAVOR: R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, D. Tietjen OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
MOTION to pay invoice #14314 from Branse, Willis and Knapp for legal services in the amount of $174.00 MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by J. Gallicchio. VOTED IN FAVOR: R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, D. Tietjen OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
C. Election of Officers
MOTION to open the election of officers MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by J. Gallicchio. VOTED IN FAVOR: R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, D. Tietjen OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
MOTION to recommend Robert McIntyre to continue as Chairman MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by J. Gallicchio. VOTED IN FAVOR: R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, D. Tietjen OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
MOTION to recommend Judy Gallicchio to continue as Vice Chaiman MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by B. McIntyre VOTED IN FAVOR: R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, D. Tietjen OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
MOTION to recommend S. Aresco to continue as Secretary MADE by R. Tietjen. SECONDED by B. McIntyre VOTED IN FAVOR: R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, D. Tietjen OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
D. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
J. Gallicchio, representative for the Land Acquisition Committee reported that the Fairbank Property is now town property.
Christine Nelson, Town Planner, informed the committee that interviews are underway for the Environmental Planner. A candidate will be chosen by the end of the month.
E. Appointment of Representatives
None
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. “Anthology” Special Exception for Retail Use (1,650 s.f.)
954 Middlesex Turnpike (Map 62 Lot 48) Restricted Business B-3 District
Applicant: Colleen Doyle/Roger LaFrancois
Ms. Doyle presented the application to the Planning Commission.
MOTION to recommend a positive referral to the Zoning Commission, as it is consistent with the Plan of Conservation & Development according to the following items:
Economic Development: Goal : An enhanced image of Old Saybrook as an important, successful, and enjoyable place for economic activity.
Goal: To promote the small-town character and unique natural resources of the town as a marketable economic commodity, providing an exceptional quality-of-life for residents and a quality experience for visitors.
MADE by S. Aresco. SECONDED by J. Gallicchio. VOTED IN FAVOR: R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio, S. Aresco, D. Tietjen OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
None
VII. WORKSHOP
A. Community Explorer On-Line
Web-based Geographic Information System
Presenter: Lawrence E. Baril, P.E., Fuss & O’Neill Technologies, LLC
MOTION to authorize Christine Nelson to purchase from Fuss & O’Neill Technologies, LLC the initial setup and a one half year’s subscription MADE by R. McIntyre. SECONDED by J. Gallicchio VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, J. Esty, S. Aresco, R. Tietjen, R. McIntyre OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn meeting at 9:17 until the next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion, Saybrook Point Park, 155 College Street Extension. MADE by J. Gallicchio. SECONDED by J. Esty VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Gallicchio, J. Esty, S. Aresco, R. Tietjen, R. McIntyre OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathy Noyes
Recording Clerk
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