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PC 071807.Minutes



PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park
155  College Street Extension


I.        CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, R. McIntyre, called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

II.        ROLL CALL

Attendant Members       Absent Members
           Robert McIntyre, Chairman   Salvatore Aresco, Reg. Member
Judith Gallicchio, Vice Chairman                             Richard Tietjen, Regular Member                                                                                          
Janis Esty, Regular Member      James Conroy, Alternate Member
        William Voigt, Alternate Member

        
                
Attendant Staff                                                        
Christine Nelson, Town Planner
Kathy Noyes, Recording Clerk

III.    REGULAR BUSINESS


A.      Minutes

MOTION to approve the minutes of June 6, 2007 as read. MADE
By J. Gallicchio. SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none APPROVED: 3-0-0.


B.      Correspondence

Members’ packets contain the following: PC budget, 2 bills from Branse, Willis & Knapp, LLC, a letter dated 6/15/07 from Robert Doane, L.S., re: Neely Resubdivision, Ingham  Hill Road, a memo dated 6/4/07 from C. Nelson re: Proposed Memorial Garden, minutes from various commissions, a Hartford Courant newspaper articles re: cul-de-sacs, and another re: creating a pedestrian friendly village in Redding, CT, and the July-September 2007 American Planning Association newsletter.
 
MOTION to pay the bill from Branse, Willis & Knapp, LLC #15953 for $148.10. MADE  by J. Gallicchio.  SECONDED by J. Esty  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.

MOTION to pay the bill from Branse, Willis & Knapp, LLC #15955 for $72.50. MADE  by J. Gallicchio.  SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.

C. Nelson brought to the commission’s attention a letter from Robert Doane, P.E., L.S. requesting a 90 day extension re: Neely Resubdivision, Ingham Hill Road for plan review and preparation and filing of the mylars.


MOTION to approve a 90 day extension for the Neely property. MADE  by B. McIntyre.  SECONDED by J. Gallicchio.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.

C. Nelson told the commission that they can subscribe to the town website to receive automatic delivery of agendas and minutes.

C. Nelson also explained that the CT Planning Newsletter will soon be available only on line, but that commission members can subscribe to receive it.

C.      Committee, Representative &  Staff Reports


B. McIntyre said he had nothing new to report from the Inland Wetlands Commission.


“Peter Earl Lynch” Lot Line Revision of an Approved Subdivision
37 Riverside Avenue and 6 Rocky Point Road (Map 59 / Lots 88 and 88-4)
Applicant: Peter Earl Lynch & Susan Lynch Gannon, Owners
ACTION: Approve per reports of meeting Zoning, Building and Health codes.

The commission members received  in their packets a memo dated 6/19/07 from C. Costa, Enforcement Officer stating she has no objections re: the proposed lot line change. They also received memos, from D. Lucas, Building Official, and D. Taylor, Sanitarian, stating the same.

C. Nelson presented B. MyIntyre with a mylar that needed to be signed for this property, and he signed it.

MOTION to approve lot line change for “Peter Earl Lynch” Lot Line Revision of an Approved Subdivision 37 Riverside Avenue and 6 Rocky Point Road (Map 59 / Lots 88 and 88-4) Applicant: Peter Earl Lynch & Susan Lynch Gannon, Owners. MADE  by J. Gallicchio.  SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.

                    “Claudia Way” Lot Line Revision of an Approved Subdivision
   105 & 109 Bokum Road (Map 61 / Lots 2 & 4)
   Applicant: Claudia Way & Theresa Wichrowski, Owners
   ACTION: Approve per reports of meeting Zoning, Building and Health codes.

The commission members received in their packets a memo dated 6/7/07 from  C. Costa, Enforcement Officer stating that she has no objections to the proposed  lot line change. Also included were memos from D. Lucas, Building Official, and  S. Martinson, Sanitarian, stating the same.

C. Nelson presented B. McIntyre with a mylar to sign for this property, and he signed it.

MOTION to approve lot line change for “Claudia Way” Lot Line Revision of an Approved Subdivision 105 & 109 Bokum Road (Map 61 / Lots 2 & 4) Applicant: Claudia Way & Theresa Wichrowski, Owners. MADE  by J. Gallicchio.  SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.

MOTION to amend the agenda to add the following items under “NEW BUSINESS”:E. “Gateway Info Booth” Lease to O.S. Chamber of Commerce as Municipal Improvement  1 Main Street (Map 40 /Lot 1) Central Business B-1 Zone Applicant: Board of Selectmen, Representative Michael A. Pace, and F.”Days Inn” Special Exception Modification for Food Service, Rooms, Parking (2 ac.) 1430 Boston Post Road (Map 26 / Lot 16)  Gateway Business B-4 District, Coastal Management Zone Applicant: O.S. Association Agent: Gary P. Sharpe, P.E. MADE  by J. Gallicchio.  SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.


C.      “Shoreline Quick Lube” Spec’l Excep. Mod. for Automotive Sales (2 cars)
2 Center Road (Map 26 / Lot 6-1), Gateway Business B-4 District, Coastal Mgmt. Zone
Applicant: Kelly Industries, L.L.C., Owners     Agent: Angus L. MacDonald, Jr., L.S. ACTION: Consider per Plan; report for 8/6/07 ZC p.h.

Commission members received in their packets a memo dated 6/18/07 from the Zoning Commission and attached copies of applications and plan, along with a map from Angus McDonald, Gary Sharpe & Assoc., Inc.

Atty. William Childress presented for the applicant, who was also in attendance, to request to add 2 parking spaces to sell 2 used cars.

Atty. Childress explained that the spots would be painted on the existing pavement.

J. Gallicchio commented that the 2 new spaces would not be visible from the road.

B. McIntyre agreed and said this change would be inconspicuous, and a modest change to the existing business.

MOTION to recommend approval of Special Exception Use for “Shoreline Quick Lube” Special Exception Modification for Automotive Sales (2 cars) 2 Center Road (Map 26 / Lot 6-1), Gateway Business B-4 District, Coastal Management Zone, Applicant: Kelly Industries, L.L.C., Owners, Agent: Angus MacDonald, Jr., L.S. as it is consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development Economic Development Policies as follows: Observe the following order of priorities in future economic development: services for residents including employment opportunities, promotion of coastal resort features and maritime commerce, reinforcement of community image and a balance between seasonal activity and jobs in manufacturing and commercial distribution, and Maintain or reduce existing commercial development area boundaries, avoiding intrusions on established residential and civic areas. MADE  by J. Gallicchio.  SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.

Attorney C. Burnham informed the commission that her client was not yet present for the public hearing.




MOTION to amend the agenda to move item E. “Gateway Info Booth” Lease to O.S. Chamber of Commerce as Municipal Improvement 1 Main Street (Map 40 / Lot 1) Central Business B-1 Zone Applicant: Board of Selectmen Representative: Michael A. Pace, in front of  Item A. Public Hearing. MADE  by B. McIntyre. SECONDED by J. Gallicchio.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.


E.      “Gateway Info Booth” Lease to O.S. Chamber of Commerce as Municipal Improvement
1 Main Street (Map 40 / Lot 1) Central Business B-1 Zone
Applicant: Board of Selectmen     Agent: Michael A. Pace
ACTION: Report on consistency with Plan of Conservation And Development. for Board of Selectmen meeting 7/19/07

At tonight’s meeting, commission members received a letter dated 7/12/07 from Michael. A. Pace, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen re: Request for Approval of Municipal Improvement, Lease of “Gateway Information Booth” to Chamber of Commerce, with an attached Statement of Use.

Mr. Hugh Fiore, a board member for the Chamber of Commerce presented.

MOTION to grant a positive recommendation for “Gateway Info Booth” Lease to O.S. Chamber of Commerce as Municipal Improvement 1 Main Street (Map 40 / Lot 1) Central Business B-1 Zone Applicant: Board of Selectmen Representative: Michael A. Pace, in that it is consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development as follows: Continue to promote Main Street and the historic village center as the focus for community life in Old Saybrook, 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 Continue to encourage a balance of commercial, civic, and residential uses in the town center to maintain vitality and character. MADE  by J. Gallicchio. SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.


MOTION to amend the agenda to move item F. “Days Inn” Special Exception Modification for Food  Service, Rooms, Parking (2 ac.) 1430 Boston Post Road (Map 26 / Lot 16) Gateway Business B-4 District, Coastal Management Zone, Applicant: O.S. Association, Agent: Gary P. Sharpe, P.E. in front of  Item A. Public Hearing. MADE  by B. McIntyre. SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.

F.      “Days Inn” Spec’l Exception Mod. for Food Service, Rooms, Parking (2 ac.)
1430 Boston Post Road (Map 26 / Lot 16) Gateway Business B-4 District, Coastal Mgmt. Zone
Applicant: O.S. Association     Agent: Gary P. Sharpe, P.E.
ACTION: Consider per Plan; Report for 8/20/07 ZC p.h.

At tonight’s meeting, commission members received the following: a memo dated 7/2/07 from the Zoning Commission re: Modification to Special Exception Permit Application and Coastal Site Plan Review: O &  S Assoc., (Days Inn); Add food service area, 4 rooms and 7 parking spaces; remove pool. (with attached copies of applications, plans and map).


Mr. Thomas Shuck presented for O.S. Association. He explained that O.S. Association is looking to conduct interior renovations, establish 7 new parking spaces, and 4 new rooms, and a new food service area is proposed.

He said they plan to paint existing asphalt to create the proper length and width for the new parking spaces.

B. McIntyre stated, and J. Gallicchio and J. Esty concurred, that by enhancing hotel services we help promote tourism which is good for Old Saybrook..

MOTION to recommend approval of  “Days Inn” Special Exception Modification for Food Service, Rooms, Parking (2 ac.) 1430 Boston Post Road (Map 26 / Lot 16) Gateway Business B-4 District, Coastal Management Zone, Applicant: O.S. Association, Agent: Gary P. Sharpe, P.E. in that it is consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development Economic Development Policy to Recognize 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 J. Gallicchio. SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.



MOTION to amend the agenda to move item B. “Bessoni” Special Exception Modification of Parking & Landscaping (2.69 ac.) 90 Ingham Hill Road (Map 35 / Lot 12), Industrial I District, Coastal Management Zone Applicant: Blue Point, Inc. Agent: Christina Burnham, Esq. in front of  Item A. Public Hearing. MADE  by B. McIntyre. SECONDED by J. Gallicchio.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.

B.     “Bessoni” Spec’l Excep. Modification of Parking and Landscaping (2.69 ac.)  
90 Ingham Hill Road (Map 35 / Lot 12), Industrial I District, Coastal Mgmt. Zone
Applicant: Blue Point, Inc.     Agent: Christina Burnham, Esq.  
ACTION: Consider per plan; Report for 8/20/07 ZC p.h.

Commission members received the following correspondence in their packets: copies of applications and plan from the Zoning Commission, and the Application Form Municipal Coastal Site Plan Review.


Atty. C. Burnham presented for the client.

Atty. Burnham presented maps of the property to the Planning Commission. She explained that when first approved by the Zoning Commission, there were 3 buildings allowed. The smaller building was approved for 11,000 sq. ft. Mr. Bessoni took 20 ft. off the eastern end of the building, therefore, the building was built 20 ft. smaller than it was proposed. Also, there was a requirement that there be 13 parking spaces, and he put in 17 parking spaces.

Mr. Bessoni would like to put in a fence, and have approval for the smaller building.

B. McIntyre was on the Wetlands Commission at the time of the original approval of this property. He had concerns after reviewing the map and looking at the fence that something looked different than he remembered it should.

Atty. Burnham offered to pull the original plans for the Planning Commission’s review.  

J. Esty and J. Gallicchio agreed with B. McIntyre that they would like to see the original plans and application that were approved by the Wetlands Commission before they make a recommendation to the Zoning Commission for the Special Exception Modification.

MOTION to continue “Bessoni” Special Exception Modification of Parking & Landscaping (2.69 ac.) 90 Ingham Hill Road (Map 35 / Lot 12), Industrial I District, Coastal Management Zone Applicant: Blue Point, Inc. Agent: Christina Burnham, Esq. to next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission, August 15, 2007. MADE  by J. Gallicchio. SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.


MOTION to amend the agenda to move item D. “Saybrook Country Barn” Special Exception Modification for Restaurant Use & Municipal Improvement for Trail Head to Founders Memorial Park (2.48 ac) 2 Main Street (Map 40 / Lots 53-56, 59, 60 & 61-1) Central Business B-1 & Shopping Center Business B-2 Districts, Coastal Management Zone Applicant: Country Way Assoc. LLC Agent: Keith Bolles, Owner, in front of  Item A. Public Hearing. MADE  by B. McIntyre. SECONDED by J. Gallicchio.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.

D.      “Saybrook Country Barn” Spec’l Excep. Mod. For Restaurant Use & Municipal Improvement for Trail Head to Founders Memorial Park (2.48 ac.)
2 Main Street (Map 40 / Lots 53 –56, 59, 60 & 61-1)
Central Business B-1 & Shopping Center Business B-2 Districts, Coastal Mgmt. Zone
Applicant: Country Way Assoc. LLC   Agent: Keith Bolles, Owner
ACTION: Consider per Plan; Report for upcoming ZC p.h.

Commission members received a memo from M. Pace, First Selectman dated 6/12/07 re: Cross-Access Agreement over “Former DOT Property” as Municipal Improvement.

Mr. Bolles presented. He stated that he was requesting expansion for the number of seats for his restaurant, and thus he needed more parking which would be put into reserve. The parking would be on an adjacent piece of land which the town has purchased for use as a trail head for yet to be built Founders Park.

There was discussion about whether the parking would ever, in fact, need to be built, and about the cross access for the town.

B. McIntyre said there would be no negative impact on the wetlands.

MOTION to recommend approval of “Saybrook Country Barn” Special Exception Modification for Restaurant Use & Municipal Improvement for Trail Head to Founders Memorial Park (2.48 ac) 2 Main Street (Map 40 / Lots 53-56, 59, 60 & 61-1) Central Business B-1 & Shopping Center Business B-2 Districts, Coastal Management Zone Applicant: Country Way Assoc. LLC, Agent: Keith Bolles, Owner, in that it is consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development Economic Development Policy: 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 J. Gallicchio. SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.



MOTION to recommend to the Zoning Commission that the reserve parking plan showing 16 spaces total at Saybrook Country Barn be used for “Saybrook Country Barn” Special Exception Modification for Restaurant Use & Municipal Improvement for Trail Head to Founders Memorial Park (2.48 ac) 2 Main Street (Map 40 / Lots 53-56, 59, 60 & 61-1) Central Business B-1 & Shopping Center Business B-2 Districts, Coastal Management Zone Applicant: Country Way Assoc. LLC, Agent: Keith Bolles, Owner MADE  by J. Gallicchio. SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.


MOTION to recommend approval of “Saybrook Country Barn” Special Exception Modification for Restaurant Use & Municipal Improvement and cross easement for Trail Head to Founders Memorial Park (2.48 ac) 2 Main Street (Map 40 / Lots 53-56, 59, 60 & 61-1) Central Business B-1 & Shopping Center Business B-2 Districts, Coastal Management Zone Applicant: Country Way Assoc. LLC, Agent: Keith Bolles, Owner, in that it is consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development specifically Town Image Policy to Encourage quality design of commercial, industrial, and municipal development sites with special regard for landscape and other site amenities, traffic safety and convenience, and functional and visual linkages with adjacent areas. Also, Town Image Policy to Promote Old Saybrook as an attractive place to locate artistic and cultural endeavors such as music and dance programs, a Community Theater, art gallery, museum or restaurant. Also, Economic Development Policy to Encourage development of commercial retail sites that are consistent with Old Saybrook’s small town character with respect to scale, appearance, and design and with special regard for landscape and other site amenities, traffic safety and convenience, and functional and visual linkages with adjacent areas. MADE  by J. Gallicchio. SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.

IV.      PUBLIC HEARINGS

           A.       “Grace” Resubdivision of Land & Coastal Site Plan – 3 Lots (9.43 ac.)
No. Of Beach Road; 185’ E. of Maple Ave., Residence AA-2 District, Coastal Mgmt. Zone
                       (Map 3 / Lots 90-9, 310-1, 310-2, 310-3, 312, 379-1, 379-2, 379-3)
                       Applicant: Daniel & Jennifer Grace, Owners     Agent: James Cassidy, P.E.
ACTION: Open p.h., continue or close by 8/15/07 mtg (NLT 8/22/07); Consider and act.

In their packets, commission members received the following correspondence: a referral memo dated 6/15/07 from S. Aresco re: “Grace” Resubdivision of land, along with the application for re-subdivision, the map from Hallisey, Pearson and Cassidy, a memo dated 6/14/07 from C. Costa, Enforcement Officer with her comments, a memo dated 6/19/07 from D. Lucas, Building Official stating that he has no objection to this plan, and a letter from Branse & Willis, LLC dated 6/28/07 re: this re-subdivision.

At tonight’s meeting, commission members received a copy of a letter dated 7/16/07 from Marcia Balint, Sr. Coastal Planner, CT DEP, Office of Long Island Sound Programs with comments re: “Grace” Resubdivision. They also received a memo from C. Nelson dated 7/18/07 stating that she has no objections, and a memo from  Ryan Grenon, Sanitarian dated 7/19/07 stating that he has no objections.

Atty. Christina Burnham presented, and Mr. Grace, the applicant, was in attendance.

Atty. Burnham explained that the proposed resubdivision  was originally part of the Sands Point subdivision, and that 3 landowners now own the lots: the Thompsons, Hesers and Graces.

The applicant would like to remove the unbuildable, unusable roads from the plan.

Atty. Burnham addressed the concerns of Atty. Knapp. She talked about the case laws of roads and that people have to get a benefit of the roads to use the roads.

Concerns about Lot 4 were addressed. Lot 4 is marshland and therefore is an unbuildable lot. Lots 1,2, and 3 are buildable lots with houses currently on them.

Atty. Knapp’s concern about who had the right to make the application was addressed. Atty. Burnham presented for the record a letter dated 7/16/07 stating consent signed by Herman Thompson and Bruce Heser.

Atty. Burnham said the issue of driveway access is not applicable because a non-buildable lot does not need a driveway.

B. McIntyre stated for the record that there was no one in attendance from the public, therefore, there was no need to open the public hearing.

J. Gallicchio asked if the Old Saybrook Land Trust had been notified of the public hearing since they are a land abutter. C. Nelson said they were notified.

MOTION to close the public hearing for “Grace” Resubdivision of Land & Coastal Site Plan – 3 Lots (9.43 ac.)No. of Beach Road; 185’ E. of Maple Avenue, Residence AA-2 District, Coastal Management Zone (Map 3 / Lots 90-9, 310-1, 310-2, 310-3, 312, 379-1, 379-2, 379-3) Appplicant: Daniel and Jennifer Grace, Owners, Agent: James Cassidy, P.E.. MADE  by J. Gallicchio. SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.

B. McIntyre said that this proposed resubdivision makes sense from a planning  perspective because it clears up the lot lines and does away with unneeded things.

J. Gallicchio and J. Esty agreed that this plan makes sense and that the issue of                                          the roads is a non-issue because Lot 4 is an unbuildable lot.


MOTION to approve “Grace” Resubdivision of Land & Coastal Site Plan – 3 Lots (9.43 ac.)No. of Beach Road; 185’ E. of Maple Avenue, Residence AA-2 District, Coastal Management Zone (Map 3 / Lots 90-9, 310-1, 310-2, 310-3, 312, 379-1, 379-2, 379-3) Appplicant: Daniel and Jennifer Grace, Owners, Agent: James Cassidy, P.E., with the stipulation that Lot 4 be labeled “not a building lot”. The Planning Commission also approves the Coastal Site Plan in that it is consistent with all applicable Coastal Management Policies. MADE  by J. Gallicchio. SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.


V.      OLD BUSINESS

                None

VI.      NEW BUSINESS

A.      “Pizzemia” Special Exception for Restaurant Use – 2,700 s.f.
105 Elm Street (Map 36 / Lot 103), Shopping Center B-2 District
Applicant: Matthew Rubin, Owner   Agent: Michael Achille, Tenant        
ACTION: Consider per Plan; Report for 8/20/07 ZC p.h.

In their packets, commission members received the following correspondence:
A memo from the Zoning Commission dated 7/2/07 re: special exception use application, the application for site plan or special exception use, the application for cert. Of zoning compliance, a statement of use from the applicant, the business proposal, a floor plan, an SSDA analysis and letter from A-L Consulting, LLC dated 3/2/07, a copy of an article from Entertainment.ct.central re: Pazzo in Westbrook and Gabrielle’s in Centerbrook, a letter from the DEP and Alvin G. Wolfgram, PC dated 11/30/2001 re: flow information.

The applicant was not in attendance. C. Nelson presented all of the information she had on file to the commission.

J. Gallicchio asked about the plan for the exterior of the proposed restaurant, specifically what the windows, signage, façade would look like, and if it would be consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development.

C. Nelson said she did not have specific details on the exterior.

B. McIntyre said he felt it was very important for the ARB, Zoning Commission and Planning Commission to work together to review these plans to ask about materials used, etc., to create a consistent look for the shopping center, and to meet the goals and policies of the Plan of Cons. and Dev.

The Commission members agreed not to make any recommendations to the Zoning Commission until they’ve had a chance to review the proposed plans for the exterior.

MOTION to continue “Pizzemia” Special Exception for Restaurant Use – 2,700 s.f. 105 Elm Street (Map 36 / Lot 103), Shopping Center B-2 District Applicant: Matthew Rubin, Owner Agent: Michael Achille, Tenant. MADE  by J. Gallicchio. SECONDED by J. Esty.  VOTED IN FAVOR:  R. McIntyre, J. Esty, J. Gallicchio. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.

VII.   ADJOURNMENT

MOTION to adjourn meeting at 9:46 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, August 15, 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, R. McIntyre. OPPOSED: none;  ABSTAINED: none;  APPROVED: 3-0-0.


Respectfully Submitted,



Kathleen Noyes
Recording Clerk