Regular Meeting
Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 7:30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street
At 6:00 p.m. the Commission met at the Town Hall for their annual gravel pit inspections.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Friedmann called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Robert Friedmann, Chairman Geraldine Lewis, Secretary
Madeleine Fish, Vice Chairman Carl Garbe, Regular Member
Charles Sohl, Regular Member David Shearer, Alternate Member
John Talbott, Alternate Member
Attendant Staff
Christina Costa, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Maura Farbotka, Recording Clerk
Alternate Member J. Talbott was seated for Regular Member, C. Garbe.
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
MOTION to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2010 meeting as presented; MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by M. Fish; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, C. Sohl, J. Talbott; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
None.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Special Exception use Application / Coastal Site Plan Review Application
Construct a 728 s.f. garage, 8 Rivers Edge Road, Map 53/Lot 32-6
Gateway Conservation Zone, AA-3 District
Applicant: Chris Jacobi Agent; David Annino, L.S.
Surveyor David Annino was present for the applicant. This property is a single family dwelling located on a private road at the end of Ragged Rock Road. The proposed plan would add a 728 s.f. garage. The existing garage will remain.
ZEO Costa stated this addition and the overall increase in square footage triggered the Special Exception / Gateway review.
This plan complies with all regulations, and meets all setbacks.
Positive referrals were received from the Health Department, Gateway Commission, and the Planning Commission. The Commission noted the report by M. Balint of the office of Long Island Sound. Ms. Balint has no objection on this project, however she points out the applicant has a pending violation concerning a long pier that was constructed with out proper authorization. The Commission noted for the record that any approval on this plan does not have any impact on that pending OLISP matter.
Discussion held with regard to the removal of a significant tree. Mr. Annino explained there was no other location or position of the new garage due to septic and setback issues.
There will also be one small maple tree and three unhealthy birch trees removed.
The second floor of the garage will be used for storage.
Materials during construction will be stockpiled on the north east side of the driveway. Silt fencing to be used around the stockpile and the foundation.
This plan is well within coverage limits. Coverage calculation was based on drip line.
MOTION to close public hearing MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by C. Sohl; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, C. Sohl, J. Talbott; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
MOTION to approve the Special Exception Use Application / Coastal Site Plan Review to construct a 728 s.f. garage in the Gateway zone, 8 Rivers Ridge, Map 53/Lot 32-6 a presented with the stipulation that 1. The stockpiling of materials should be located on the NE side fo the driveway away from the wetlands, and 2. That this approval has no bearing or implied approval of the actively pending violation of the applicant with the OLISP; that this application be approved because it is consistent with all applicable coastal policies and includes all reasonable measures to mitigage adverse impact; MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by M. Fish; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, C. Sohl, J. Talbott; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
V. Renewal of Gravel Pits
- Dibble: Ingham Hill Road, Map 35/Lot 7
MOTION to approve the gravel pit permit for 2010-2011; MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by M. Fish; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, C. Sohl, J. Talbott; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
2. B & L Construction: Middlesex Turnpike, Map 63/Lot 3
MOTION to approve the gravel pit permit for 2010-2011; MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by C. Sohl; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, C. Sohl, J. Talbott; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
- Pointkowski: Middlesex Turnpike, Map 52/Lot 32
MOTION to approve the gravel pit permit for 2010-2011; MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by J. Talbott; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, C. Sohl, J. Talbott; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
VI. COMMITTEE, REPRESENTATIVE & STAFF REPORTS
Kumari: Boston Post Road: Change to Brazilian / American Cuisine. Ok for ZEO to handle administratively.
ZEO Costa reported some progress being made on the removal of the many donation boxes around town.
Rutigliano, 57 Vincent Avenue: ZEO Costa noted the recent application to the IWWC.
Paperback Café, Main Street: Owner looking to relocating the door due to drafting. Okay for ZEO to handle administratively.
Clarification on Ordinance 71 fees: ZEO and Commission discussed the importance of the use of these fees. The Commission delegated its authority to the ZEO make a determination regarding the necessity of the fees on a per application basis and to discuss with Chairman Friedmann.
Lallier property, 14 Mulberry Street: Property owner looking to revise the planting plan and develop with Richard Snarski a new planting scheme in order to change some of the species of plants and create a 10 foot gap to access the water. The Commission discussed using plantings native to tidal wetlands. Commission agreed this was a minor modification. Okay for the ZEO to handle administratively.
ZEO Costa noted she continues to follow up on old site plan reviews to become compliant including, Starbucks (Main Street), Johnson property (Millrock Road), and the Fulkerson property (Spencer Plains Road).
ZEO Costa reminded Commission of the upcoming Coastal Site Plan workshop to be held Wednesday, June 30 @ 7:30 p.m. at the Clinton Town Hall.
Application received from North Cove Outfitters for outdoor events to be held on 5/28, 7/2-5, 7/22-25, and 10/9.
ZEO hopes to conduct another sign sweeping with the help of the Public Works department for continuing sign violators. ZEO indicated that the State has removed some signs from State Rights of Way including the Maynard’s Greenhouse sign on the Boston Post Road.
ZEO discussed continued enforcement efforts to stop tag sales and obstruction of parking at the Housewares Thrift Shop (Boston Post Road). ZEO informed that she is also working with the Smith Sister’s Gardens (Boston Post Road) for a new site plan as well as enforcement of unpermitted signs. The Smith Sister’s have indicated that new permanent signs will be submitted by the applicant for ARB and Zoning approval.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Friedmann adjourned at 8:35 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Old Saybrook Town Hall First Floor conference room, 302 Main Street at 7:30 p.m.
Respectively submitted,
Maura Farbotka
Recording Clerk
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