Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park
155 College Street Extension
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Robert Friedmann called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Robert Friedmann, Chairman Madeleine Fish, Vice Chairman
Walter Harris, Secretary Carl Garbe, Regular Member
Paula Stuart, Regular Member Charles Sohl, Alternate Member
Geraldine Lewis, Alternate Member John Duhig, Alternate Member
Attendant Staff
Christina Costa, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Maura Farbotka, Recording Clerk
Alternate Member G. Lewis will be seated for Regular Member C. Garbe.
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. MINUTES
MOTION to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2008 meeting as submitted; MADE: by P. Stuart; SECONDED: R. Friedmann; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, W. Harris, P. Stuart, G. Lewis; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
B. CORRESPONDENCE:
None.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.d):
SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION/CSP REVIEW APPLICATION
Addition of detached 1,064 s.f. three-car garage with 742 s.f. of storage above
7 Rivers Edge Road, Map 64/Lot 18, AA-3 District, Gateway Conservation Zone
Applicant: Robert M. Mule, Trustee Agent Gary Sharpe, P.E. (NLT 5/26/08)
P. Stuart to step down for this public hearing.
Chris Caufield distributed revised plans to the commission. These plans included a site layout plan, and new plans for the proposed space above the garage. The plans above the garage included a bathroom. Mr. Caufield noted the septic system has been approved by the health department.
The new site layout plan identified the trees on the site and included the 4 new trees proposed. These plans are based on recommendations from Torrance Downes.
ZEO Costa noted positive referrals received from the following:
-Planning Commission
-Gateway Commission
-Marci Balint
-Health Department
W. Harris cited section 26.1.1 prohibiting no more than one dwelling on a property.
No further comments from commission members. R. Friedmann opened hearing to public; no comments.
MOTION to close public hearing; MADE: by W. Harris; SECONDED: by G. Lewis; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, W. Harris, G. Lewis; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.
MOTION to approve the Special Exception Use Application/CSP Review Application for an addition of a detached 1,064 s.f. three car garage and a 742 s.f. playroom above; with the condition that the area above the garage remains a playroom, and does not be used for living space; that it be approved because it is consistent with all applicable coastal policies and uses all reasonable measures to mitigate adverse impact. MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by G. Lewis; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, W. Harris, G. Lewis; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.
V. NEW BUSINESS:
A. SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION: Contractor’s office & warehouse
6 Center Road, W., Map 26/Lot 6-9, B-4 District Agent: Darcy Collins
Darcy Collins of Doane/Collins was present. She advised the commission this site was reviewed and approved by the commission in December 2004. The permit has since expired, and the plan is being re-submitted with minor modifications. The applicant received approval from the IWWC, and a permit was issued in December 2007. The plan calls for a 9,000 s.f. building on Lot 9. The primary, larger portion will be occupied by Duncan Downie. The remaining space will be divided into 4 units for office space. There are 13 spaces required and proposed. The septic system which was modified/updated to reflect Health Department changes made in January 2007 has been approved. Ms. Collins indicated the loading spaces on the site plan which will be located in the rear of the building. She noted a slight
modification to the storm water discharge system.
There will be new street trees to be planted in the front. There is no signage or lighting proposed at this time. Hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The applicant expects minimal truck trips per day; primarily employee traffic. Landscape plan is at 46%, exceeding the minimal requirement of 25%. R. Friedmann confirmed there is an adequate perimeter buffer. Ms. Collins stated the driveway will be paved with the exception of the rear loading areas. The CL&P easements were noted on the site plan. There will be one handicap parking space, located closest to the larger office.
MOTION to approve the Site Plan Review Application for 6 Center Road West, Map 26/Lot 6-9, B-4 District as presented; MADE: by r. Friedmann; SECONDED: by G. Lewis; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, W. Harris, P. Stuart, G. Lewis; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
B. MINOR MODIFICATION TO APPROVED SPECIAL EXCEPTION
PERMIT
Liv’s Oyster Bar, 166 Main Street, Map 37/Lot 28, B-1 Zone, CZC 08-079
1400 s.f. expansion of indoor restaurant into existing retail (Clay House) at
162 Main St.
Applicant: Liv’s Oyster Bar, LLC Agent: Atty. David Royston
Attorneys David Royston and Katie Gillepsie, and owner John Brescio were present. Attorney Royston discussed the minor modification with the commission, explaining the plans proposed for the new restaurant. A statement of use dated 04/17/08 describes the plan. The restaurant, recently named Frankie & Giannis, will be casual and will seat 24. Both restaurants will use Liv’s kitchen facilities. Liv’s will be adjusting their current hours from lunch-dinner to dinner only, (7 days per week). The new restaurant will be open 7am-9pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mr. Brescio states the primary overlap time in the kitchen will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
The applicant recently received sign approval at the 04/28/08 ARB meeting. There are 2 signs proposed in this application. The commission advised Mr. Brescio that the proposed awning can not have any signage on it.
The application has received approval from the Health District. Attorney Royston reminded the commission that the owner brought the septic system into compliance when Liv’s was being opened, and the oversized septic can easily accommodate the 24 seats proposed.
Attorney Royston provided the commission with an updated/revised floor plan indicating the seating and the location of the 2 required bathrooms. Reports received from the building inspector and fire marshal. Mr. Royston confirmed the building will meet the fire code and both the restaurant and basement will have a sprinkler system, per the Fire Marshal’s request.
Out door seating was discussed, noting 6 seats allowed. The applicant was aware that they will need approval annually from the commission for outdoor seating.
Parking was discussed, and is adequate. Comment rose to possibly use directional sign indicating parking in rear, which is often under utilized.
MOTION to approve the Minor Modification to the Special Exception Permit; Liv’s Oyster Bar, 166 Main St., Map 37/Lot 28, B-1 Zone, CZC# 08-079. For a 1,400 s.f., expansion of indoor restaurant into existing retail (Clay House), at 162 Main Street; MADE: by W. Harris; SECONDED: by P. Stuart; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, W. Harris, P. Stuart, G. Lewis; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
VI. OUTDOOR SEATING RENEWALS (Cont’d.)
The ZEO updated the commission on the outdoor seating renewals received since the 04/21/08 meeting.
-Starbucks (ZEO Costa has to double check the numbers provided)
-Mike’s Meats and Deli
-James Soda Fountain
-Foodworks
-Back Porch (50 seats)
-Fiores
VII. COMMITTEE, REPRESENTATIVE & STAFF REPORTS
-ZEO Costa summarized the ongoing issues regarding the Martel property at 78 Neptune Drive, and the correspondence received since the last meeting. The commission instructed the ZEO to continue with the same timeline recently discussed at the 04/21/08 meeting.
-Stop and Shop is requesting temporary outdoor decorations for their grand re-opening to be held 05/14/08 thru 05/19/08. Decorations will include banners, pennants and buntings on the building. Commission gave okay for ZEO to handle administratively.
-Ms. Costa advised the commission there is an opening to the upcoming Aquifer Training Seminar, and any interested commission member should see her.
-Robin’s Nest Adult Day Care is in the process of looking for a new location, and is currently looking at residential houses.
-Property at 114 Millrock Rd. E. is undergoing renovations, which include a 2nd story addition.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Friedman adjourned at 9:00 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, May 19, 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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