Regular Meeting
Monday, December 7, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Friedmann called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Robert Friedmann, Chairman None
Madeleine Fish, Vice Chairman
Walter Harris, Secretary
Carl Garbe, Regular Member
Geraldine Lewis, Regular Member
David Shearer, Alternate Member
John Talbott, Alternate Member
Attendant Staff
Christina Costa, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Maura Farbotka, Recording Clerk
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
MOTION to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2009 meeting as presented; MADE: W. Harris; SECONDED: by G. Lewis; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, W. Harris, C. Garbe, G. Lewis; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
None.
IV. DISCUSSION – Saybrook Stone - Stone sales and insulation, 71 Millrock Road East
Map 42/Lot 34, B-4 District
Applicant: Gary Marineau Owner: Patricia Brink
David White was present for the new tenants. Chairman Friedmann stated the purpose for this discussion is to review the site to make sure it is compliant with both the Zoning and Gateway regulations.
Pallets for pavers will not be higher than 6 feet. Bins will be used for storage/display of stone and stone dust.
D. Shearer questioned how visible the site will be from the road. Details of the map were reviewed and clarified by Mr. White and the commission. Mr. White confirmed there will be no outdoor lighting or outdoor speakers. The landscape buffers are protected. The proposed signage is in the process of being submitted to the ARB.
ZEO Costa stated this new plan better defines the parking on site. The spaces remain the same, but with a different configuration.
C. Sohl raised a question about three unregistered trucks on the site. The Commission suggested a follow up by ZEO Costa.
VIII. COMMITTEE, REPRESENTATIVE & STAFF REPORTS
Chairman Friedman welcomed the new Commission members, David Shearer and John Talbott. Both confirmed they have been sworn in with the Town Clerk, and both will be serving as alternates.
MOTION to nominate C. Sohl as IWWC representative; MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by G. Lewis; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, W. Harris, C. Garbe, G. Lewis; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
MOTION to close nominations; MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by G. Lewis; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, W. Harris, C. Garbe, G. Lewis; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
MOTION to appoint C. Sohl as IWWC representative; MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by W. Harris; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, W. Harris, C. Garbe, G. Lewis; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
- ZEO Costa updated the Commission regarding the Incentive Housing application previously sent to the Office of Policy and Management. She advised the Land Use Department is in the process of reapplying and a review of the Resolution that was previously approved is required so that it may be submitted with the application.
MOTION to approve the December 7, 2009 Resolution and submit with the new application to the Office of Policy and Management; MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by G. Lewis; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, W. Harris, C. Garbe, G. Lewis; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
-Martel; Neptune Drive. Mr. Martel was granted a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals. ZEO Costa noted she expects a Special Exception Application to be submitted by Mr. Martel and discussed the Superior Court pre-trial last week.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairman Fish adjourned at 8:50 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, January 4, 2009 at the Old Saybrook Town Hall, First Floor Conference Room, 302 Main at 7:30 p.m.
Respectively submitted,
Maura Farbotka
Recording Clerk
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