MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY October 20, 2010 at 6:30PM
Old Saybrook Town Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman McIntyre called the regular meeting to order at 6:34PM. Four commission members were seated to vote.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members
Robert McIntyre, Chairman
Janis Esty, Vice Chairman
Donald Ranaudo, Regular Member
Cathryn Flanagan, Alternate seated for Robert Missel
Absent Members
Salvatore Aresco, Secretary
Cameron Evangelisti
Robert Missel
Richard Sullivan
Attendant Staff
Joanne Rynecki, Clerk
Christine Nelson, Town Planner
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
- Minutes – August 4, 2010 minutes.
MOTION to approve the minutes of August 4, 2010. MADE by Donald Ranaudo, SECONDED by Janis Esty; NO DISCUSSION. IN FAVOR: Robert McIntyre, Janis Esty, Cathryn Flanagan, Donald Ranaudo; OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: None; APPROVED: 4-0-0
- Correspondence and Bills- include in packets
C. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports – Chairman McIntyre reported that the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission is busy with applications for small projects and violations. Christine Nelson reported that a new Environmental Planner was hired, Sandy Prisloe. Mr. Prisloe brings many years of experience in GIS mapping as well as Wetland and Conservation experience. Ms. Nelson discussed the scheduling a workshop for Members to write a summary of the Town’s accomplishments over the last 10 years.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. “Ralph Gometz” Special Exception use for warehouse (3,960 s.f.)2 & 4 Center Road West (Map 26/ Lots 6-7 & 6-8)
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant/Agent: Ralph Gometz
ACTION: Review for consistency with Town Plans; report for 11/01/10 ZC p.h.
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This application is a Special Exception before the Zoning Commission. Under current regulations a warehouse is a Special Exception Use in a B-4 Zone. Mr. Gometz explained the history of the property located at 2 and 4 Center Road West where he is proposing to build a third building. The first building, for offices, was constructed in 1994 and the second building, for warehouse space, was built in 1997. The proposed building will be additional warehouse space of approximately 3, 960 square feet, similar to the existing warehouse building. The building will be Cape Cod grey with white trim and architectural roofing shingles. The warehouse space will provide space for individual contractors to store their tools and equipment rather than operating out of their homes.
Chairman McIntyre stated that the building is consistent with the Town of Old Saybrook’s Plan of Conservation and Development.
MOTION to send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Commission for “Ralph Gometz” Special Exception use for warehouse (3,960 s.f.). 2 &4 Center Road West (M26/L6-7 & 6-8) as consistent with the Town Plan of Conservation and Development, Specifically, Economic Development (Policy) “To encourage development of commercial and industrial sites that is 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 images with adjacent areas.” and (Goals) “An enhanced image of Old Saybrook as an important, successful, and enjoyable place for economic activity”. MADE by Robert
McIntyre, SECONDED by Janis Esty; NO DISCUSSION. IN FAVOR: Robert McIntyre, Janis Esty, Cathryn Flanagan, Donald Ranaudo; OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: None; APPROVED: 4-0-0
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:00PM until the next regular meeting at the Town Hall, 1st Floor Conference Room at 320 Main Street on November 3, 2010. MADE by Robert McIntyre, SECONDED by Cathryn Flanagan; IN FAVOR: Robert McIntyre, Janis Esty, Cathryn Flanagan, Donald Ranaudo; OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: None; APPROVED: 4-0-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Rynecki, Clerk
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