MEMBERS PRESENT: Timothy Wentzell, Kevin McCann, Sue Larsen, Patrick Kennedy, Bart Pacekonis, and Cliff Slicer, Suzanne Choate
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Gary Bazzano
Michael Sullivan
STAFF PRESENT: Marcia Banach, Director of Planning
Jeff Doolittle, Town Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Chairman Wentzell opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. and welcomed alternate Michael Sullivan to the Planning & Zoning Commission. McCann read the legal notice as published in the Journal Inquirer.
Appl 04-25P, Friend In-Law Apartment, request for a 5-year in law apartment permit for property located at 887 Ellington Road, A-20 Zone
Tim Friend presented the application to the Commission indicating the in-law apartment would be for his parents and he described the changes to the interior of the home.
The public hearing closed.
Appl 04-10P, Quarry Brook SRD, request for a special exception to 4.1.12 and site plan approval for a 6 unit Senior Residence Development for property located on the northerly side of Pleasant Valley Road, westerly of Clark Street, RR zone
Walt Kebalo presented a proposal to the Commission for a Senior Residence Development for a 6 unit building on a 3.14 acre parcel at 960 Pleasant Valley Road. Galen Semprebon with Design Professionals, Inc., reviewed the engineer aspect on the site. The public hearing closed.
Appl 04-15P, A & S Boats, request for a two year temporary and conditional permit for boat display areas on property located at 713 and 735 John Fitch Boulevard, GC zone
Mark Passeri owner of A & S Boats presented to the Commission an application for a temporary and conditional permit to allow a boat display area. The public hearing closed.
Appl 04-16P, Tom Young, request for a two year temporary and conditional permit for outdoor storage of engineered wood building products on property located at 317 Chapel Road, I-291 CD zone
Tom Young presented the application to the Commission indicating storage of building products only. There would be no manufacturing on the site. Young stated the parcel was zoned industrial until the zone changed to the I291 Corridor Zone and he would like to be able utilize the parcel. The public hearing remained opened to address the concerns of the Commission and to allow the applicant to provide additional information. The application will be continued to a future agenda.
Appl 04-18P, Bolstridge Accessory Apartment, request for a special exception to Article 4.7.1 to create an accessory apartment at 106 Pierce Road, RR zone
Attorney Hal Cummings with Cummings, Lanza and Purnhagen, presented the proposal for an accessory apartment indicating the application meets the criteria for a special exception to Article 4.7.1. The public hearing closed.
Appl 04-20P, Timothy H. Wentzell, request for an amendment to Section 4.6.c.2 of the zoning regulations to allow interior lots with A-20 zoning on the frontage portion of the property when certain criteria are met
Commissioner McCann, Vice Chairman, chaired this portion of the public hearing.
Tim Wentzell presented the application for an amendment to Section 4.6.c.2 of the zoning regulations and presented three options to the Commission. The public hearing closed.
REGULAR MEETING – MADDEN ROOM
ITEM: CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Wentzell called the regular meeting to order.
Motion to continue the meeting beyond 10:00 p.m. was made by Commissioner McCann. Seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
ITEM: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
There was no public participation for items not on the agenda.
ITEM: NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion/Decision/Action regarding the following:
Appl 04-08P, Watson House Bed and Breakfast, request for renewal of a two year temporary and conditional permit for a bed and breakfast at 1876 Main Street, A-40 zone
Motion to approve with modifications was made by Commissioner Kennedy. Seconded by Commissioner Larsen. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Appl 04-25P, Friend In-Law Apartment, request for a 5-year in law apartment permit for property located at 887 Ellington Road, A-20 Zone
Motion to approve with modifications was made by Commissioner Larsen. Seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Appl 04-15P, A & S Boats, request for a two year temporary and conditional permit for boat display areas on property located at 713 and 735 John Fitch Boulevard, GC zone
Motion to approve with modifications was made by Commissioner Pacekonis. Seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Appl 04-18P, Bolstridge Accessory Apartment, request for a special exception to Article 4.7.1 to create an accessory apartment at 106 Pierce Road, RR zone
Motion to approve with modifications was made by Commissioner Pacekonis. Seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. The motion carried the vote was unanimous.
Appl 04-20P, Timothy H. Wentzell, request for an amendment to Section 4.6.c.2 of the zoning regulations to allow interior lots with A-20 zoning on the frontage portion of the property when certain criteria are met
Commissioner Bazzano sat for Chairman Wentzell for Appl 04-20P
Motion to approve with modifications was made by Commissioner Choate. Seconded by Commissioner Kennedy. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Appl 03-28P, The Shops at Evergreen Walk – review of elevations for building 500C
Alan Lamson presented the elevations for building 500B. There was a general discussion of the Commission.
Motion to approve the elevations for building 500B was made by Commissioner Kennedy.
Seconded by Commissioner Choate. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pruch Redemption Center – 240 Chapel Road (see attached letter)
The presenter for this preliminary discussion was not present. Marcia Banach, Director of Planning reviewed the letter submitted by Mr. Pruch and Mr. Olesen. The Commission had a discussion and questions regarding the use of the property. There was no one present to answer the concerns of the Commission. The Commission indicated a site plan application would need to be submitted.
Four Seasons Painters, LLC request for location at 435 Chapel Road (see attached letter)
Kevin Greer was present and describe the intended use for property located at 435 Chapel Road.
The Commission had a general discussion indicating a site plan application should be filed.
BONDS: Callings/Reductions/Settings
Bond Setting
Engineering recommends a bond on the amount of $470,970 for Appl.03-12P, Shady Brook Village Senior Residence Development
Motion to set the bond for Appl 03-12P Shady Brook at $470,970 was made by Commissioner Kennedy. Seconded by Commissioner McCann. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Subdivision Bond
APPLICATION AMOUNT REDUCTION BALANCE
02-21P, Vintage Hills Ph. 1 $112,600 $ 77,060 $ 35,540**
02-21P Vintage Hills Ph. 2 $277,130 $157,430 $119,700
**maintenance expires on 4/13/05
Motion to reduce the subdivision bond for Appl 02-21P Vintage Hill for Phase 1 from $112,600.00 to $35,540.00** and Phase 2 from $277,130.00 to $119,700.00 was made by Commissioner Kennedy. Seconded by Commissioner Choate. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
IWA/CC Bond
APPLICATION AMOUNT REDUCTION BALANCE
00-23P, Stop and Shop $5,000 $5,000 -0-
Motion to release the IWA/CC bond for Appl 00-23P Stop & Shop in the amount of $5,000.00
was made by Commissioner Kennedy. Seconded by Commissioner Pacekonis. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
ITEM: APPLICATIONS TO BE OFFICIALLY RECEIVED:
Appl 04-18P, Bolstridge Accessory Apartment, request for a special exception to Article 4.7.1 to create an accessory apartment at 106 Pierce Road, RR zone
Appl 04-01P, Timothy H. Wentzell, request for an amendment to Section 4.6.c.2 of the zoning regulations to allow interior lots with A-20 zoning on the frontage portion of the property when certain criteria are met
Appl 04-21P, Electro-Methods, Inc., request for site plan modification for the construction of a 29,700 sf building located on the westerly side of Nutmeg Road North (behind existing building at 519 Nutmeg Road North), northerly of Governor’s Highway, I zone
Appl 04-29P, Daniels Electric, Inc., request for site plan approval for the construction of 9,180 square foot industrial building located at 6 Sandra Drive (northerly end of Sandra Drive), I zone
ITEM: ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn at 11:25 p.m. was made by Commissioner Kennedy. Seconded by Commissioner Pacekonis. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kelli Koehler
Recording Secretary
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