OLD LYME PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012
PRESENT WERE: Harold Thompson, Robert McCarthy, Stephen Martino, Chris Kerr and Alternate Todd Machnik (seated for Steve Ross) and Don Willis.
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m
LOT LINE MODIFICATION – CLAIRE D. HASKINS – 29 WASHINGTON AVENUE AND 28 HAWKS NEST ROAD.
Thompson stated that the commission has received a letter from Attorney Cassella dated May 10, 2012 indicating he reviewed the Lot Line Modification for the two properties and any approval of the application should incorporate the comments from Ann Brown, Zoning Enforcement Officer specifically that the shed and pool be relocated to comply with the zoning setbacks. He further stated that a Zoning Compliance Permit and a Health Department review would be required for these relocations. The commission reviewed and discussed the plans submitted with the application.
Harold Thompson made a motion to approve the Lot Line Modification for 29 Washington Avenue and 28 Hawks Nest Road with the stipulation that the pool and shed be moved to conform to the required setbacks and that the zoning permit is obtained to perform this relocation. Stephen Martino seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
ORIGINAL DIVISION – KIMBERLY BIRK – 459 SHORE ROAD
Matthew White, Angus McDonald and Gary Sharpe & Associates was present to discuss the application. He noted the parcel is located on the south side opposite Four Mile River Road. He stated that no construction was proposed. He stated the proposal is to divide the two properties and provide an easement over the property for the continued purpose of access to the 5.5 acre lot. Thompson stated the commission has received comments from Ron Rose, Town Sanitarian stating the septic system must be shown on the plan and if there is no system in place a system will be installed prior to the recording of the mylars. Thompson also noted that Ann Brown, Zoning Enforcement indicating the proposed lots comply with the Zoning Regulations. In her memo, Ann Brown also requested the applicant
confirm addresses for both lots with the Tax Assessor and supply this information to the Planning Commission. Thompson also noted that Attorney Cassella confirmed in his letter to the commission that he agreed that the parcel is eligible for a free split but noted
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the applicant should confirm the ownership of the parcel known as N/F Sprout, LLC and the owner should be correct on the filed map.
Matthew White stated that there are no good records as to the location of the septic system so either it will be located or a conforming system will be constructed.
Harold Thompson made a motion to approve the Original Division at 459 Shore Road with the condition that prior to the endorsement of the mylar or plan the applicant shall submit information showing the location of the existing septic system on Lot #1. If the information submitted is not compliant with the health code, the applicant shall install a new code compliant septic system on Lot 1 prior to the endorsement of the mylar plan. Todd Machnik seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
LOT LINE MODIFICATION – ROBERT F. & SARA C. MYERS – 11 BINNEY ROAD AND 11-1 BINNEY ROAD.
Thompson stated the commission received correspondence from Attorney Cassella dated May 10, 2012 indicated he has reviewed the plans and has no objection to the Lot Line Modification as proposed with the exception of the revision of the zoning data table as reference in a memo from Ann Brown dated May 3, 2012. Thompson further stated Brown indicated that Lot #2 is a rear lot and therefore the Zoning Data Table should be corrected to show the increased lot size and setbacks required. Thompson also noted that the Director of Health has stated in his letter that the plans are in compliance with the Public Health Code.
Matthew White reviewed the plans with the commission. He noted that Lot #2 is currently undeveloped. White stated he had increased the setbacks on the plan but did not make the changes to the data table and noted he had revised plans to submit with these corrections.
Chris Kerr made a motion to approve the application at 11 Binney Road and 11-1 Binney Road. Todd Machnik seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF COLLECTION OF OVERDUE FEES FOR THE WOODS OF OLD LYME SUBDIVISION.
Thompson explained that the applicants of The Woods of Old Lyme Subdivision have outstanding fees due to the Town of Old Lyme for engineering and legal reviews.
Harold Thompson made a motion to hold a public hearing to collect the fees owed to the town and to establish a lien on the property. Stephen Martino seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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READING AND APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 12, 2012 MEETING MINUTES.
Todd Machnik made a motion to waive the reading and approve the minutes as submitted. Stephen Martino seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND PROPOSED CHANGES TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AND DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
The commission agreed to hold a workshop on June 7th, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Groves
Land Use Administrator
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