I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Friedmann called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Robert Friedmann, Chairman Carl C. Garbe, Regular Member
Madeleine Fish, Vice-Chairman David M. Shearer, Alternate Member
Geraldine M. Lewis, Secretary
Charles Sohl, Regular Member
John T. Talbott, Alternate Member
Attendant Staff
Christina Costa, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Sarah Lyons, Recording Clerk
Alternate Member John T. Talbott was seated for Carl C. Garbe.
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. MINUTES
MOTION to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2011 meeting as presented; MADE: by M. Fish; SECONDED: by G. Lewis; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, G. Lewis, C. Sohl, J. Talbott; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
B. CORRESPONDENCE
MOTION to pay Branse, Willis & Knapp invoice # 27235 ($217.50) and #27167 (130.50) for a total of $348.00, and Nathan L. Jacobson and Assoc. invoice #73524 for $238.50; MADE: by G. Lewis; SECONDED: by M. Fish; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, G. Lewis, C. Sohl, J. Talbott; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
The Commission reviewed a letter from Old Saybrook First Selectman, Michael A. Pace to Essex First Selectman, Philip Miller regarding the Preserve.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION: Proposed Warehouse Development
119 Spencer Plains Road, Map 46, Lot 4-2, Business B-4 District
Applicant: BJM Pumps, Agent: Attorney Edward Cassella
Attorney Edward Cassella presented a plan for a proposed 8,000 s.f. warehouse building on lot 4.2 at 119 Spencer Plains Road. Cassella proposed a shared access and parking arrangement with all four lots on the site, while keeping the lots separate. The Commission expressed concern with the perimeter landscaping and parking with the four individual lots and suggested the possibility of merging the lots into one.
V. WORKSHOP – Discuss Future Zoning Regulation Amendments
The ZEO and Commission discussed the various upcoming Public Hearings, including those for Aquifer Protection Agency regulation changes and handing the Aquifer Protection Agency over to IWWC. Discussion also included possible text/map changes for IHZ, finding incentives for developers of Open Space Subdivisions in terms of public water. It was also decided that discussions concerning Adult Daycare regulation amendments will be tabled for now.
Also discussed were other items to address at future workshops such as time delays on electronic signs, outdoor seating, loading spaces and a sign discussion for the Fall.
VI. COMMITTEE, REPRESENTATIVE & STAFF REPORTS
The Commission discussed placing an article in local publications such as Saybrook Events which will inform of Zoning Commission activity. The money for the North Cove Crossing trail will be shifted to Parks and Recreation to hold for future use on the trail. Greg Bessoni responded to the C&D order and eviction proceedings are underway.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Friedmann adjourned at 9:00 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, March 7, 2011 at the Old Saybrook Town Hall First Floor conference room, 302 Main Street at 7:30 p.m.
Respectively submitted,
Sarah H. Lyons
Recording Clerk
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