OLD LYME PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 13, 2006
Present were: Chairman Harold Thompson, Connie Kastelowitz, Chris Kerr, Rob McCarthy,Steve Ross and Alternates Robert Pierson and Nancy Strohla. Also present were: Tom Schellens, Tom Metcalf, Diana Atwood Johnson, Gary Hendron and other members of the public.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF BOND – SCHELLENS – 39 SAUNDERS HOLLOW ROAD
Mr. Thompson made a motion to release 85 percent of the bond as recommended by Mr. Metcalf in his letter to the commission dated April 8, 2006. Mr. Schellens stated he did not understand why the commission was not releasing the entire bond at this time. Mr. Meltcalf stated there are still some areas that are not complete and the remaining 15% would be enough to cover the cost should the town need to finish the improvements. Steve Ross stated he did not feel that 15 percent would be a burden. After much discussion between Mr. Metcalf and Mr. Schellens a site walk was proposed to review the areas of concern. A site walk will be planned to review the completion of the site work.
Chris Kerr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
ORIGINAL DIVISION – RICHARD AMES – WHIPPOORWILL ROAD
Harold Thompson noted that an opinion letter from the applicant’s attorney, Campbell Hudson has not been forwarded to Attorney Mattern indicated this is an original division. He also noted that both zoning and health have reviewed and approved the application.
Harold Thompson made a motion to table any action until next month after the commission’s counsel has reviewed the legal opinion. Connie Kastelowitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION – ROBERT DOUGHERTY – NECK ROAD
Tom Metcalf presented the plan for the Dougherty property. He explained that he hoped the commission did not feel this was a conflict of interest, but stated he has worked for this client for a long time and feels he has kept this “job” separate from a place where there might be any relationship with Planning.
This is the first split in the property to settle the estate. He asked the commission for their input on the placement of the new driveway. There was also a brief discussion of open space and Diana Atwood Johnson invited Mr. Metcalf to attend the next open space meeting.
SUBDIVISION – 8 – LOTS – NEW ENGLAND NATIONAL, LLC. – 29 –1 HATCHETTS HILL ROAD.
Steve Ross made a motion that the Planning Commission receive the application and set it for a Public Hearing at the May meeting. Chris Kerr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
FOUR PONDS DEVELOPMENT, LLC –PRCD – 313-355 BOSTON POST ROAD
Gary Hendron, Architect for the project, presented the plans for this development. He noted this proposal was originally called Stone Hill. He stated it is about 83 acres and will have 34 home sites with one septic system and individual wells.
The commission discussed a letter from Mr. Hendren dated April 3, 2006. In this letter to the commission Mr. Hendren requested consideration for deferment of several sections of the PRCD regulations. The deferral request was proposed because specific details for the final design of the project were incomplete. It was noted by Commission members that the project was far from being considered for approval and by the time the project would be final, the deferrals would not likely be needed. Therefore, no action was taken to grant deferrals requested by Mr. Hendren. Commission members stated that they were interested in additional technical information, especially the information relating to the septic and water systems.
Mr. Thompson asked Mr. Hendron for his time line. Mr. Hendren stated that he was interested in completing the project by September 2006. It was noted that Planning does not have a meeting in August and that the timing of various meeting would suggest that Mr. Hendren arrange meetings with Open Space and Inland/ Wetlands at his earliest convenience. Mr. Hendren stated that next month he will attend the Inland/Wetlands meeting and also the Open Space meeting.
SOUTH LYME ESTATES AND WOOD CREST ESTATES
The Planning Commission approved the intervention with the Town Clerk to facilitate the filing of the 3 mylar map sheets without charge for Kenny Associates due to a clerical error.
READING AND APPROVAL OF THE MARCH MINUTES
Steve Ross made a motion to approve the minutes of the March meeting. Connie Kastelowitz seconded the motion. . The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Strohla/Kim Groves
Ruth Dillon Roach
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