Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. First Floor Conference Room, Town Hall 302 Main Street
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Robert Friedmann called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Robert Friedmann, Chairman Walter Harris, Secretary
Madeleine Fish, Vice Chairman Carl Garbe, Regular Member
Paula Stuart, Regular Member Geraldine Lewis, Alternate Member
Charles Sohl, Alternate Member
John Duhig, Alternate Member
Attendant Staff
Christina Costa, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Maura Farbotka, Recording Clerk
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. MINUTES
MOTION to approve the minutes of the 01/07/08 meeting as presented MADE: by M. Fish; SECONDED: by C. Sohl; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, P. Stuart, C. Sohl, J. Duhig; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
B. CORRESPONDENCE
MOTION to approve Branse and Willis invoice #17299 in the amount of $667.00; MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by M. Fish; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, P. Stuart, C. Sohl, J. Duhig; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
MOTION to approve Branse and Willis invoice #17298 in the amount of $1168.00; MADE: by M. Fish; SECONDED: by R. Friedmann; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, P. Stuart, C. Sohl, J. Duhig; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
MOTION to approve Branse and Willis invoice #17305 in the amount of $319.00; MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by P. Stuart; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, P. Stuart, C. Sohl, J. Duhig; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
Discussion was held regarding the Jacobson bills submitted. ZEO Costa explained there were open flood files dating back to 1999. The $3592.04 bill consists of inspections/reviews done in November and December to close out these outstanding files.
MOTION to approve Nathan Jacobson and Associates, Inc., invoice #14031 in the amount of $3592.04; MADE: by P. Stuart; SECONDED: by R. Friedmann; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, P. Stuart, C. Sohl, J. Duhig; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
IV. COASTAL SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION:
Demolish existing year round dwelling; construct new 3 bedroom dwelling; 31 Woodland Drive,
Map 4/Lot 4-58, Residence A District. Applicants: Donald and Linda Hunt.
The applicant Mr. Hunt and his engineer, Frank Magnot was present. Mr. Magnot reviewed the plans with the commission, explaining the location of the existing and proposed residence, garage and driveway. The new, paved driveway will be outside of the flood area. The plan requires a new septic system, which will now be located in the front of the property.
Discussion held at length regarding coverage; clarification made that plans are under the 20% building/structure limit.
Basement will be above the flood level. Fill will need to be brought in; applicant will have SE/SC consisting of hay bales and silt fencing. The existing driveway will remain in place acting as a tracking pad until the new driveway is complete. The old driveway and its curb cut will then be removed.
C. Sohl raised concern of drainage into wetlands.
MOTION to approve the project to demolish the existing year round dwelling and construct a new 3 bedroom dwelling at 31 Woodland Drive, Map 4/Lot 4-58; to be approved because it is consistent with all applicable coastal policies and includes all reasonable measures to mitigate adverse impact. Approved with the condition that a level spreader be added where the catch basin flows into the wetlands; MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by P. Stuart; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, P. Stuart, C. Sohl, J. Duhig; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. PROPOSED TEXT CHANGE TO ZONING REGS.: Remove Sec. 57,
Aquifer Protection Regulations; remove Definitions of Primary and Secondary Recharge Areas from Sec. 9; remove Sec. 5.1.6, Supplementary Aquifer Map 6; modify Sec. 4.2.3 to reference the new Aquifer Protection Area Regulations (a separate set of regulations than the zoning regulations). PETITIONER: Old Saybrook Zoning Commission
MOTION to continue the public hearing until the next regularly scheduled Zoning Commission Meeting to be held on Monday, February 4, 2008 at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by P. Stuart; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, P. Stuart, C. Sohl, J. Duhig; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
VI. COMMITTEE, REPRESENTATIVE & STAFF REPORTS
-The Back Porch Restaurant is having a one day event sponsoring a cigarette boat/poker run, and requests a tent be set up for this day. Per Commission, ok for ZEO to handle administratively.
-Elegance Nails: ZEO will be following up with owner to have flashing sign corrected.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Friedmann adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on February 4, 2008 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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