OLD LYME PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 10, 2010
PRESENT WERE: Harold Thompson, Robert McCarthy, Chris Kerr. Alternates Don Willis and Stephen Martino were seated for Regular Members Steve Ross and Connie Kastelowitz.
CONTINUED LOT LINE MODIFICATION – ROBERT ROSS – 20 & 21 LIEUTENANT RIVER LANE.
Tony Hendriks, agent for the applicant, submitted a letter to the Planning Commission formally withdrawing the application.
LOT LINE MODIFICATION – DEBRA A LACY – 34 & 35 SHORE ACRES ROAD.
This item has been tabled until the July meeting.
LOT LINE REVISION – BARBARA J. ELLIOT & CHRISTOPHER H. JOHNSTON – 12 BUTTONBALL ROAD.
Angus McDonald was present to represent Mr. Johnston and Ms. Elliot on the proposed application.
McDonald stated the applicants currently own two lots located at 2 and 12 Buttonball Road. He stated these two lots have existed as far back as 1936. He stated the southerly lot was a much larger lot that was cut in half when Shore Road went through in 1931, but noted the lot descriptions have remained the same. The proposal is to revise the lot lines to create a different configuration. McDonald stated last month he received some review comments from Ann Brown, Zoning Enforcement Officer, but since that time she has written a letter dated June 10, 2010 indicating the lots are in compliance with the zoning regulations.
McDonald also indicated he received a letter from Tom Metcalf, Consulting Engineer dated June 8, 2010 as well as Attorney Ed Cassella dated June 10, 2010. McDonald noted that Metcalf requested the drawings be stamped by an engineer and this has been
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done. McDonald also noted that Metcalf’s letter indicated that the configuration did not adversely effect the properties from an engineering perspective.
McDonald stated that Attorney Cassella concluded that after reviewing the title search that these lots meet the requirements for a property line revision.
Thompson asked if the property which has their septic system located on the opposite side of the road had enough area on the other side to have a compliant system. McDonald stated he believed they did but also noted that Metcalf stated in his letter it is not necessary that the system is moved as long it has the legal right to keep in its current location.
Harold Thompson made a motion to approve the Lot Line Modification for 12 Buttonball Road pending approval of the legal descriptions by Attorney Cassella and an easement to address “right to drain” or a drainage easement to clarify parcel No. 2 . Chris Kerr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
LORDS WOODS SUBDIVISION – REQUEST FOR TWO YEAR EXTENSION OF THE SUBDIVISION APPROVAL TO RESOVLE THE REMAINING OUTSTANDING ISSUES
Harold Thompson stated the commission had received a letter from Attorney Mark Block requesting the commission grant a two year extension for the applicant to resolve the remaining outstanding items.
Harold Thompson made a motion to grant the request. Robert McCarthy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE OLD LYME ZONING REGULATIONS – SECTION 4.2.12 CONSTRUCTION OR ENLARGEMENT OF CERTAIN BUILDINGS ADJOINING COASTAL RESOURCES AND SECTION 4.3 TIDAL WATERS PROTECTION
Thompson stated the commission had received the referral which outlined the proposed and existing changes to the zoning language.
Thompson made a motion to recommend that the proposed changes by the Zoning Commission be adopted. Robert McCarthy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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SUBDIVISION – RICHARD AND DONNA M. BATTALINO – 160 MILE CREEK ROAD.
Harold Thompson made a motion to receive the application. Chris Kerr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
TALCOTT FARM – REQUEST FOR BOND RELEASE
Thompson stated the commission received two documents with regard to this request. He stated the commission received a letter from Tom Metcalf dated June 7, 2010 as well as an email from Steven Hess, dated May 1, 2010 explaining what work had been performed at the site as well as photographs.
Thompson stated based on this review Mr. Metcalf has recommended the bond be reduced the bond being held by the Town of Old Lyme in the amount of $18,750.00 plus accrued interest down to $13,500.00. Thompson stated Metcalf also recommended that the remaining amount be retained for a period of one year. He further stated at the completion of one year Mr. Hess should perform an inspection of the repair and report his findings to the Commission for review, assessment and consideration for a full bond release or partial reduction.
Thompson also noted that prior to the meeting the commission received an email asking for the additional $1,000.00 reduction for pavement as discussed in Metcalf’s letter.
Chris Kerr made a motion to approve the bond reduction down to $12,500.00 conditional upon Mr. Metcalf inspecting the pavement repair at the site. Robert McCarthy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
READING AND APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DATED MAY 13, 2010.
Stephen Martino 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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