Regular Meeting
Monday, October 15, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Pasbeshauke Pavilion @ Saybrook Point Park
155 College Street Extension
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman E. Steffen called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Elizabeth Steffen, Vice Chairman Robert Friedmann, Chairman
Madeleine Fish, Regular Member Walter Harris, Secretary
P. Stuart, Regular Member G. Lewis, Alternate Member Charles Sohl, Alternate Member
Arcangela Claffey, Alternate Member
Attendant Staff
Christina Costa, ZEO
Alternate Member C. Sohl will be seated for R. Friedmann
Alternate Member A. Claffey will be seated for W. Harris
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. MINUTES
MOTION to approve the October 1, 2007 minutes as submitted MADE: by M. Fish; SECONDED: by P. Stuart; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: M. Fish, P. Stuart, C. Sohl, A. Claffey; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING; E. Steffen; APPROVED: 4-0-1.
B. CORRESPONDENCE
To be handled under Staff Reports.
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MOTION to pay Branse and Willis invoice # 16645 in the amount of $29.00, invoice
# 16639 in the amount of $855.50, invoice #16641 in the amount of $565.50, invoice #16646 in the amount of $29.00, and invoice #16649 in the amount of $203.00 for a total of $1682.00; MADE: by E. Steffen; SECONDED: by A. Claffey; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: E. Steffen, M. Fish, P. Stuart, C. Sohl, A. Claffey; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
IV. DISCUSSION: Moped and bicycle rentals at Saybrook Point Inn
Requested by Jonathan Hurley
Jonathan Turley reviewed the plans with the commission which include expanding the existing bicycle rentals to add 6-8 moped rentals. The bike shed was already approved with the previous addition. No charge for bike use for hotel guests, but there will be a charge to guests for moped rentals. Moped to be stored in the evening. They will not be located in landscaping; there will be no signage. Commission noted mopeds should not be visible from the street. E. Steffen questioned storage of fuel. Per Mr. Turley there will be no flammables in shed; gas will be stored off-site in safe conditions. Helmets will be provided due to rental contract, and renter must be at least 16 years of age.
Commission instructed ZEO to review Statement of Use with the Certificate of Zoning Compliance, and to handle administratively. Commission advised applicant should copy O.S.P.D. so that they are aware of activity.
V. WORKSHOP: Zoning regulations re-write
The commission reviewed and discussed at length possible re-writes to the zoning regulations.
VI. COMMITTEE, REPRESENTATIVE & STAFF REPORTS
- Dirt, LLC. Attorney Knapp has filed a motion for default. Tom Cloutier is now representing Dirt.
- ZEO reviewed the recent letter received regarding Brygger/Powitz; 7 Fox Hill Road.
-Ocean Performance: The commission determined that all parking needs to be striped, as per the approved plan. The white pine and spruce trees need to be installed. The nine spaces and associated landscaping next to the possible future 25,600 s.f. building that was not constructed does not need to be installed. Parking requirements will satisfy the regulations because 22 spaces were allocated for the unconstructed building.
-Sams wall; new trial date set for 02/20/08.
- Commission updated on the billboard on Vincent Ave., (Ziegler property); The ZEO decision upheld.
-Donnelleys Property: Proposed new tenant, an auto parts and accessories distribution facility. Commission noted the owner of the property has yet to come to the commission for a Special Exception for the new mixed industrial use. Commission asked ZEO to advise Attorney Royston of need for Special Exception prior to reviewing this new tenant.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairman E. Steffen adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, November 5, 2007 at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park, 155 College Street Extension at 7:30 p.m.
Respectively submitted:
Maura Farbotka, Recording Clerk
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