OLD LYME PLANNING COMMISSON
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
PRESENT WERE: Chairman Harold Thompson, Vice Chair Robert McCarthy, Steven Ross, Chris Kerr and Alternates Todd Machnik, Stephen Martino and Don Willis.
Harold Thompson seated Alternate Stephen Martino for Connie Kastelowitz.
SUBDIVISION – RICHARD M. AND DONNA D. BATTALINO – 160 MILE CREEK ROAD.
Thompson noted that this application has been before the commission previously. He stated as a result of the two prior applications there are currently outstanding review fees due to the town in the amount of $1,400.00 for engineering and legal work associated with those previous applications. Thompson stated he would like to request that the opening of the public hearing be contingent upon the review fees being paid. Ross questioned if this was legal. The commission agreed to contact Attorney Cassella with regard to collecting the fees due to the town.
Harold Thompson made a motion to receive the application and set it for Public Hearing on Thursday, March 3, 2011. Steve Ross seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
REFERRAL OF PROPOSED REGULATION AMENDMENT TO REPLACE EXISTING TABLE 11.19A.3 WITH THE ATTACHED PROPOSED TABLE 11.19A.3 WITH RESPECT TO SECTION 11.9 SEASONAL USE OF THE OLD LYME ZONING REGULATIONS
Thompson stated that the commission received a referral from the Zoning Commission. He noted the package contained a narrative regarding the proposed amendment from the South Lyme Property Owners Association drafted by Attorney Kenneth Slater. Thompson stated after discussing the issue with Attorney Cassella it was his recommendation that Attorney Slater attend the next Planning Commission meeting to discuss the proposed changes. Ross requested that Attorney Slater provide a list that details only what has been changed, added or deleted rather than trying to compare the lists.
Steve Ross made a motion to table this item until the March 3, 2011 meeting. Robert McCarthy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION RFP – PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PLAN OFF LYME STREET
Bob Doane stated the proposal is to subdivide a 39.2 acre parcel owned by the Lyme Academy College of the Arts located just south of the highway. He stated the parcel is located in several zones: RU80, R40, MF 40 and MFR 80. He stated the division proposed is for three lots ranging in size 5.47 acres to 29 acres. He stated that the development is proposed on a 12 plus acre lot which would be access by a 24’ private roadway. He noted at approximately 1,000 feet into the roadway they would construct an emergency accessway through the high school property.
He stated on Lot 2 they are proposing twenty-four 2 bedroom apartments. He said it will consist of four building with six units in each building. He stated the apartments would be available for rental to anybody but the preference would be to tenants associated with the academy.
Ross asked what was planned for the water supply. Doane stated a sub-surface sewage disposal on site and further noted that the high school has offered to share their water supply rather than put in wells. Doane stated he has not done test holes yet but was anticipating putting the system in the green area shown on the plan.
Thompson asked what the distance was to the neighboring property. Doane indicated it was approximately 400 feet. Thompson asked if a traffic study would be done. Doane stated the access is limited to one area and a study will be conducted. He also noted that the proposed entrance is directly opposite the driveway of the Academy and noted that sidewalks and crosswalks would be installed. Thompson also expressed concern that the emergency access not be accessible to high school traffic. Doane stated the access would be gated with a gravel surface and kept as low key as possible.
Doane also noted that the high school does have a cross-country trail that runs through this property and the applicant will try to maintain it and incorporate it into the design.
Thompson asked what the distance would be to connect into the high school water supply? Doane stated it was fairly close but he has not located the line at this point. Doane further stated even if a booster pump was necessary it would still be less expensive than developing wells and storage facilities.
Doane stated the open space would consist of approximately 6 acres in the rear as well as 5 acres on Lot 2. Doane also noted that the developer has had discussions with the Open Space Committee as well as the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal.
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Ross asked if the rear portion of open space was located on Lot 3. Doane indicated that was correct. He stated there would be open space for the subdivision which is located in the rear (Lot 3) as well as the additional open space required in a multi-family project. Doane stated it was his interpretation of the regulations that the open space for the mulit-family has to be contained on the multi-family parcel and the open space for the subdivision just has to meeting the subdivision requirements.
Chris Kerr recused himself from the application.
McCarthy asked if the open space was proposed as a conservation easement. Doane stated that was what is currently planned but if there are other suggestions they would be open to them. McCarthy stated that Lot 3 was currently getting its frontage from Lyme Street and if in the future I-95 is expanded and that frontage was lost would that lot be impacted. Doane stated a private roadway will be constructed and they will have permanent access over that roadway.
Doane stated he would expect to submit a formal subdivision application in April.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Harold Thompson read a letter into the record written by Connie Kastelowitz.
He noted that in her letter of resignation she offered to act in any consulting capacity to the commission at any time in the future, should there be the need.
Thompson stated that Kastelowitz terms run to 2013. Thompson stated that the most senior alternate is given the opportunity to fill the vacancy if he or she so wishes. Thompson asked Stephen Martino if he would like to fill the vacancy. Martino indicated he would like to do that. Steve Ross made a motion to appoint Stephen Martino fill the unexpired term of Connie Kastelowitz. Chris Kerr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Chris Kerr made a motion to reinstate the existing slate of officers. Steven Martino seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
READING AND APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 13, 2011 MINUTES.
Steve Ross made a motion to waive the reading and approve the minutes as submitted. Chris Kerr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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