OLD LYME PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 9, 2011
PRESENT WERE: Robert McCarthy, Chris Kerr, Steven Ross, and Stephen Martino. Alternate Todd Machnik was seated for Harold Thompson.
REGULAR MEETING
SUBDIVISION – RICHARD M. AND DONNA D. BATTALINO – 160 MILE CREEK ROAD.
Todd Machnik recused himself from this application.
McCarthy stated the commission had received correspondence from both Attorney Cassella and Tom Metcalf. He noted that in Attorney Cassella’s letter of June 9, 2011 he stated that it does not appear as though the MABL areas have been satisfactorily addressed on the plan. He further stated that the MABL is a zoning requirement and cannot be waived by the Planning Commission.
Steve Ross made a motion to approve the application for the subdivision of Richard M. and Donna D. Battalino at 160 Mile Creek Road contingent upon the following items being addressed:
1. That the plans be revised to reflect all easement areas in determining MABL
compliance.
2. The plans be revised to reflect an acceptable driveway grade servicing Parcel A.
3. Upon development of Parcel B, the existing driveway servicing Parcel A should
be abandoned and both lots should share a common driveway over Parcel A. A
Common Driveway and Utility Easement should be recorded at the time of the
endorsement and recording of the mylar.
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4. The plans be revised to include existing topography and proposed grading along
with erosion control measures for the Parcel A driveway at the steep slope
between elevations 110 and 115.
5. Lot numbers and addresses for the proposed lots must be assigned by the Tax
Assessor and must be added to the final plan prior to endorsement and recording.
6. The applicant post a security/performance bonds required by the Commission and
approved by Tom Metcalf.
7. An as-built plan or a letter from a land surveyor be submitted noting compliance
with the demonstration plan upon completion of the driveway entrance
construction and clearing of sight lines.
8. All legal documents submitted in the course of the application must be approved
by the Commission’s counsel in final form and filed on the land records at
the time of filing the mylars, or at another time approved by the Commission’s
counsel.
Chris Kerr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
ZONING REFERRAL – PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OLD LYME ZONING REGULATIONS
Kim Groves noted that the proposed text amendments were mandated by FEMA.
Steve Ross expressed concern over the exclusion on the 2nd page 4.4.2 (xx)…..Items to be excluded include: costs of plans and specifications, survey costs, permit fees, outside improvements such as septic systems, water supply wells, landscaping sidewalks, fences, yard lights, irrigation systems, and detached structures such as garages, sheds, and gazebos. Discussion ensued.
Chris Kerr made a motion to recommend approval of the proposed amendments. Todd Machnik seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
EAST SHORE POINT SUBDIVISION – SKIP ADAMS – OLIVIA LANE – REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF BOND
McCarthy stated the commission received a letter from Tom Metcalf dated May 25, 2011 stating he recommended the release of the maintenance bond pending his filing of the mylar which was referenced in the deed that was recorded in the town clerks office. Kim Groves noted the map was recorded today.
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Steve Ross made a motion to release the bond pending receipt of all outstanding engineering review fees due to the town. Stephen Martino seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
PIONEER SUBDIVISION – EDWARD & LINDA MARSH – BUTTONBALL ROAD – RELEASE OF BOND
McCarthy reported that the commission received correspondence from Tom Metcalf recommending the bond be released considering the driveway is private he did not feel it was necessary to retain a bond.
Chris Kerr made a motion to release the bond pending receipt of all outstanding engineering review fees due to the town. Steven Ross seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
LOT LINE MODIFICATION – QUESTA BUILDERS – DAVIS ROAD AND HALLS ROAD.
Steve Ross made a motion to receive the application. Chris Kerr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
READING AND APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DATED MAY 14, 2011.
Steve Ross made a motion to waive the reading and approve the minutes as submitted. Stephen Martino seconded the motion. Chris Kerr Abstained. The motion passed with 4 votes. 0 Against. 1 Abstention
ADJOURNMENT
Chris Kerr made a motion to adjourn. Steve Ross seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Groves
Land Use Administrator
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