OLD LYME PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 11, 2010
PRESENT WERE: Harold Thompson, Rob McCarthy, Steve Ross, Chris Kerr and Alternate Don Willis was seated for Connie Kastelowitz.
LOT LINE MODIFICATION
1. WILLIAM AND DEBRA LACEY – 34 & 35 SHORE ACRES ROAD
2. RICHARD AND DONNA BATTALINO – 166 MILE CREEK ROAD
3. ROBERT ROSS – 20 & 21 LIEUTENANT RIVER LANE
Thompson reported that he had met with Tony Hendriks, agent for the applicant, Ann Brown and Kim Groves to discuss the above reference applications. He stated it was determined at that time that further information was necessary as part of the submittal by the applicant prior to the Planning Commission taking any action.
Harold Thompson made a motion to table Items 1, 2 and 3 until the April Meeting. Chris Kerr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
REFERRAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS – PROPOSAL TO LIMIT TEMPORARY ROOF COVERINGS. APPLICANT. CHRISTY LAWRENCE
Kim Groves distributed copies of the Record of Vote which contained the motion of the Old Lyme Zoning Commission on the proposed amendment which indicated they rejected the request to amend the Zoning Regulations with respect to temporary coverings since they felt it was an inappropriate subject for their commission. No action was taken by the Planning Commission.
REFERRAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS – PROPOSED TO AMEND REGULATIONS BY ADDING “ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS”, SUBJECT TO 11.13 TO Sections 5.1.3, 5.2.3, and 5.12.3 (Zoning Districts RU-40, RU-80, and LI-80 respectively).
Thompson stated the Zoning Commission is proposing the change in the interest of promoting the use of alternative energy. He further stated the petitioner hopes to erect an 80 foot tall residential supply 10Kw wind turbine at a site which is suited to this purpose.
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Ross stated he felt there should be some sort of height limit. The commission was in favor of the proposal but expressed some concern with regard to height and setback requirements.
Ross stated he would recommend to the Zoning Commission that the maximum height be equal to or less than the setback. Kerr stated if you required a 35’ setback then the tower could only be 35’. McCarthy also noted that these towers do create some noise and therefore, felt the larger the setback distance would create less noise for adjacent properties. McCarthy stated the proposal has a minimum setback of 80’ but asked if there was a further setback for a 100’ tower.
Steve Ross made a motion that the commission indicate to the Zoning Commission that they are in favor of the proposed amendment however feel in addition to the setback and lot area requirement there should be a height requirement consistent with the setback. The motion passed unanimously.
REVISIONS TO THE OPEN SPACE REGULATIONS
This item was tabled until the April Meeting.
READING AND APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY 11, 2010
Steve Ross made a motion to waive the reading and approve the Regular Meeting minutes. Robert McCarthy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
READING AND APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DATED MARCH 4, 2010
Steve Ross made a motion waive the reading and approve the Special Meeting minutes. Robert McCarthy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Groves
Land Use Administrator
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