MINUTES
OLD LYME PLANNING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014
PRESENT WERE: Harold Thompson, Robert McCarthy, Steven Ross, Chris Kerr. Alternate Don Willis was seated for Edgar Butcher. Also present was Attorney Edward Cassella.
LOT LINE MODIFICATION – 36 & 40 SEASIDE LANE – WAYNE J. CARINI
Tony Hendriks explained the proposal was to adjust the boundary line between two parcels owned by the Carini family. He noted initially he had hoped to draw a new boundary line which would provide for the driveway that services 36 Seaside Lane to be completely on that parcel. He further stated that Ann Brown reviewed the site plan and stated as submitted the proposal is reducing the high ground on 40 Seaside Lane which was not in compliance with the zoning regulations. He stated since then he has submitted a revised plan with a new boundary line granting an easement to 36 Seaside Lane to allow that driveway to be used by parcel 36 and to let the shed that now straddles the boundary line to be part of parcel 36 without impacting the high ground. Hendriks stated that Ann Brown has not completed her review. Attorney
Cassella raised several issues with regard to the shed’s proximity to the wetlands as well as easements reducing the MABL. Hendriks agreed to grant the commission a 30 day extension to render a decision.
Steve Ross made a motion to extend the time for decision on this application for an additional 30 days. Chris Kerr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
LOT LINE MODIFICATION – 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 & 61 WEST END DRIVE – MARGARET M. BORCHERT
John Paul Mereen, Licensed Land Surveyor from Waterford, Connecticut was present to discuss the application. He noted in March the Zoning Board of Appeals approved this application. Mr. Mereen stated he was asked to complete a boundary survey on West End Drive and at that time the property owners determined the boundary lines were not in the location as they thought they existed. He stated as a result of that the neighbors reached an agreement and have created a site plan which demonstrates what is exactly in the area. He noted the Sanitarian has reviewed and approved the plan. Ann Brown also noted in her memo of April 7, 2014 that the proposal is in compliance with the Old Lyme Zoning Regulations because variances necessary for these changes have been granted. Attorney Cassella also submitted a
letter dated April 10, 2014 indicating that the proposal can be approved by the Planning Commission due to the variances granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Cassella stated that the Planning Commission should include a similar condition on the modifications, namely: The Boundary Line Agreements provided will be recorded on the land records together with a mylar of the boundary line adjustments.
Mereen stated they would also like to install permanent markers in places where they will not get disturbed. Ross expressed concern about the markers near the road being dangerous to children riding bikes or running in the area. Mereen stated they could install something flat in the ground as well as place them in areas that would have the least impact.
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April 10, 2014
Steven Ross made motion to approve the lot line modifications to 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 & 61 West End Drive with the condition that the boundary line agreements and mylars will be recorded on the land records of each property. Don Willis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION – SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Thompson reported on the concerns raised by Tim Griswold at the March Town Meeting. The commission discussed the items raised which included: incentives for private roads, street lighting, and architectural structures in the roadway.
Harold Thompson made a motion to set a Public Hearing for May 8, 2014 for discussion of the proposed Subdivision Regulations. Steven Ross seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
READING AND APPROVAL OF THE MARCH MEETING MINUTES
Steven Ross made a motion to waive the reading and approve the minutes as submitted. Don Willis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Groves
Land Use Administrator
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