OLD LYME PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
October 13, 2005
Present were: Chairman Harold Thompson, Robert McCarthy, Connie Kastelowitz, Steve Ross, Chris Kerr, Alternates Nancy Strohla, Robert Pierson and Alan Bayreuther. Also present were: Tony Hendriks, Dave Coonrod, Birute Sessa, Thomas Sessa, Dave Annino and Kim Groves.
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
SUBDIVISION – HIGH SPIRITS - 46 TOWN WOODS ROAD – BIRUTE & THOMAS SESSA
Mr. Thompson stated the commission has received correspondence with respect to the application. He further indicated the plan dated June 3, 2005 has been revised through October 12, 2005. Mr. Thompson noted Attorney Mattern stated in his letter of September 7, 2005, there were no legal documents required on this application. However since that time the plans has been revised and a note has been added to the plan that states “right to drain to be granted to the Town of Old Lyme”. Therefore, Attorney Mattern would like the opportunity to review the revised plans. Mr. Metcalf has also submitted comments to the commission dated October 10, 2005. Mr. Thompson stated the applicant had indicated a letter from Mr. Metcalf was expected prior to the meeting
tonight stating his comments had been addressed. Mr. Thompson asked the commission for their input, but his inclination was to request an extension from the applicant so that Attorney Mattern has the opportunity to review the legal documents, and confirm that no additional changes are needed to the drawings. Mr. Coonrod stated he would like to note the changes to the plans were as a result of staff comments. Nancy Strohla stated she felt it was important to receive input from counsel prior to rendering any decisions.
Mr. Ross stated he thought Attorney Mattern stated in his letter of September 7, 2005, that there were no legal documents required. Kim Groves stated the plan has been revised since his review and he has not yet seen the revised plan. Mr. Ross stated the changes seem to be minor in terms of easements and in the past the commission has approved or made decisions on applications contingent upon review of legal documents by counsel. Furthermore, he stated in reviewing Mr. Metcalf’s comments it appears several have been addressed and the remaining items are minor. He also added it appeared some of the items did not even matter – for instance some of the items would be addressed at the time of application for zoning and building permits. Mr. Ross concluded by
stating he did not see anything significant in either the legal or the engineering aspects of this application that would prevent the commission from rendering a decision. Mr. Bayreuther and Mr. Pierson concurred with Mr. Ross.
Mr. Conrood stated he received the comments on the 10th and made the changes and hand delivered a set to Mr. Metcalf on the 12th for his review. He further stated if there are still some minor issues the applicant has no problem addressing them.
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Kim Groves noted a letter had been submitted to the commission from the Old Lyme Fire Department indicating there was adequate water supply to the site.
Steve Ross made a motion to approve the application of Birute and Thomas Sess for subdivision at 46 Town Woods Road contingent upon final review and approval by the town engineer and counsel and grant the waiver of open space for a fee in the amount of $26,000.00. Robert McCarthy seconded the motion. The motion carried. Chris Kerr abstained.
SUBDIVISION MODIFICATION – WOOD CREST ESTATES
Chairman Thompson stated the applicant had submitted a letter indicating because of vacation schedules their revisions to the plan are not complete. Therefore, the applicant would be presenting at the November meeting.
LOT LINE MODIFICATION – 235 BOSTON POST ROAD – WILLIAM OGLE & ELIZABETH OGLE
Robert McCarthy recused himself. Robert Pierson was seated in his place.
Kim Groves noted the commission had received letters from both the Health Department and the Zoning Enforcement Officer indicating they had met the requirements. The commission reviewed the proposal.
Chris Kerr made a motion to approve the lot line modification as presented. Steve Ross seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
SJE DEVELOPMENT, LLC – 3 LOT SUBDIVISION – FLAT ROCK HILL ROAD
The commission noted they had received a letter from the Conservation Commission with regard to the application. Connie Kastelowitz made a motion to receive the application and set it for public hearing in November. Chris Kerr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
LOT LINE MODIFICATION – LONE PINE TRAIL & ROGERS LAKE TRAIL – JEFFREY & MARILYN CUMMINGS
Mr. Thompson noted Ann Brown had submitted a letter indicated she had not yet completed her review of the proposed application. The commission reviewed the proposal. Kim Groves noted the application was submitted on October 6th, 2005 and it was a holiday weekend therefore all the necessary reviews have not yet been completed.
Steve Ross made a motion to approve the application for a lot line modification for Jeffrey & Marilyn Cummings contingent upon confirmation by the Zoning Enforcement Officer that the new configuration meets all zoning requirements, health and legal standards. Connie Kastelowitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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LORDS WOODS – BASSAM AWWA
Harold Thompson made a motion to grant the request for extension of filing and signing of the mylars. Steve Ross seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
READING AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER MINUTES
Steve Ross made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the minutes as submitted. Robert McCarthy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
100 ACRES, LLC – 2 LOT SUBDIVISION – 218 SHORE ROAD
David Annino, Land Surveyor for the project was present to give the commission a quick overview of the proposal.
Steve Ross made a motion to receive the application and set the public hearing for November. Chris Kerr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
LORD COVE LANDING –6 LOT SUBDIVISION – TAUNTUMMAHEAG ROAD
Steve Ross made a motion to receive the application and set the public hearing for December. Connie Kastelowitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Steve Ross made a motion to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation. Connie Kastelowitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Steve Ross made a motion to come out of executive session. Robert McCarthy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Groves
Land Use Administrator
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