MEMBERS PRESENT: Timothy Wentzell, Kevin McCann, Sue Larsen, Bart Pacekonis, Cliff Slicer, Suzanne Choate
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Michael Sullivan
Marc Finer
Gary Bazzano
STAFF PRESENT: Marcia Banach, Director of Planning
REGULAR MEETING MADDERN ROOM 7:00 P.M.
Chairman Wentzell opened the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Zoning Regulations Update with Bruce Hobin, Planimetrics, Inc.
Bruce Hobin presented to the Commission a handout with an overview of the proposed changes that are in the process of being reviewed (Exhibit A). Sub-committee members (Chairman Wentzell, Commissioner Choate, Commissioner McCann, and Commission Larsen) will be meeting to review a draft of the zoning regulations.
Appl 04-47P, Greenleaf Pottery, request for site plan approval to construct a kiln and operate Greenleaf Pottery on property located at 240 Chapel Road, I zone
John Macomber presented to the Commission a site plan for his proposal at 240 Chapel Road to construct a kiln and to operate Greenleaf Pottery.
Banach read the Planning report:
Request for site plan approval to construct a kiln and operate Greenleaf Pottery at 240 Chapel Road, I zone. Commissioners will recall that Mr. Macomber appeared before us in the spring requesting Commission feedback regarding whether the Commission thought this was an appropriate use for this existing site.
Maximum impervious coverage allowed is 65%. The plan reflects impervious coverage of 29%, but we will need it revised to include the gravel parking area. Proposed height for the new kiln is 10 feet; 40 feet allowed. Lot size is 25,500 sq ft; minimum lot size required is 20,000 sq ft. Frontage is 180 feet; minimum required is 100 feet. Front yard setback is 46 feet feet, 35 feet required. The survey shows that the building was constructed into the side/rear yard setback; however, this situation becomes legally nonconforming after three years of nonenforcement. When this building was built, as-built record drawings were not required; the as-built drawings are how setback violations are generally discovered.
Parking requirements for industrial uses are 1 space for 700 sq ft, or 9 spaces. We will need the parking formula as well as parking spaces themselves outlined on the final plan.
There is a loading dock on the east side of the building. The new kiln will partially screen the loading dock from Chapel Road.
The site is served by public water and sewer. The applicant will need to discuss the operation of the pottery business with the Supt of Pollution Control to ensure that clay and other byproducts are not disposed of into the sewer system.
There are no dumpsters proposed. If the applicant does need a dumpster, it will need to be on a concrete pad and screened.
If this project is approved, the Planning Dept. requests that parking formula spaces be depicted on the plan; and that the impervious coverage formula be revised to include the gravel parking area.
There was no public participation for this application.
Commissioner Bazzano was appointed to sit for Commissioner Kennedy and Commissioner Finer was appointed to sit for Commissioner Larsen who left the meeting for a brief time.
Motion to approve with conditions was made by Commissioner Choate.
No building permit will be issued until the final mylars have been filed in the Town Clerk's office.
This approval does not constitute approval of the sanitary sewer, which can only be granted by the Water Pollution Control Authority.
Parking formula (per zoning regulations) and actual parking spaces must be included on the final plan.
Impervious coverage formula must be revised to include the gravel parking area.
Seconded by Commissioner McCann. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARING – MADDEN ROOM
Chairman Wentzell opened the public hearing in the Madden Room.
Chairman Wentzell advised the Commission and the public that the public hearing for
Appl 04-38P, Evergreen Walk, LLC, “L.A. Fitness at Evergreen Walk” was postponed until the August 10, 2004 agenda.
Commissioner Sullivan read the legal notice as published in the Journal Inquirer.
Appl. 04-38P, Evergreen Walk LLC, request for site plan approval for an approximately 45,000 sq. ft. commercial building, including, parking lots, and associated site improvements to be known as "LA Fitness at Evergreen Walk" on property known as 151 Buckland Road, located on the westerly side of Buckland Road, southerly of Deming Street and northerly of Smith Street, GD zone
Commissioner Sullivan read into the record a letter (Exhibit B) from John Mallin, McCarter & English, requesting a postponement of the Public Hearing for Appl 04-38P, Evergreen Walk, LLC, “L.A. Fitness at Evergreen Walk” to August 10, 2004 and granting an extension of the statutory time period specified for commencing the public hearing.
CONTINUATION OF REGULAR MEETING – MADDEN ROOM
Chairman Wentzell continued the regular meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Ralph Alexander addressed the Commission regarding a letter submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission date July 16, 2004 requesting the reconsideration of action taken at the July 13, 2004, Planning and Zoning meeting for Appl 04-33P, Corner Meadow, LLC (Exhibit C).
Commissioner Sullivan was appointed to sit for Commissioner Kennedy for this application and Commissioner Finer was appointed to sit for Commissioner Larsen.
Motion to place on the agenda for discussion was made by Commissioner Choate. Seconded by Commissioner Slicer. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
The Commission had a general discussion regarding the following issues:
The coterminous buffer was discussed and it was indicated Watson Farms was approved with a coterminous buffer. Banach added Watson Farms was not developed under the SRD regulations
Traffic safety issues would need to be addressed regarding the entering and exiting of the site
The denial of the application was without prejudice that would allow the applicant the opportunity to come back before the Commission with an alternative proposal
The economic standpoint of the development was discussed
The site is sizable but there is a limited area suitable for development
No action was taken by the Commission regarding the request for reconsideration for Appl
04-33P, Corner Meadow, LLC
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion/Decision/Action regarding the following:
Commission Larsen read a letter into the record from the Town Council related to the Moderate Priced Housing Program (Exhibit D) indicating there has been a request to remove a home from the program.
The Commission had a general discussion and it was the consensus of the Commission that the homes in the moderate housing program should remain within the program.
BONDS: Callings/Reductions/Settings
Appl 03-28P, The Shops at Evergreen Walk Site Bond
Motion to set the site bond for Appl 03-28P, The Shops at Evergreen Walk in the amount of $1,169,189.00 and to reduce the bond to $664,727.00 was made by Commissioner McCann. Seconded by Commissioner Choate. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Appl 03-35W, Trunk Line Sewer (Evergreen Walk)
Motion to set the site bond for Appl 03-35W, Truck Line Sewer (Evergreen Walk) in the amount of $825,831.00 and to reduced the bond to $658,344.00. was made by Commissioner Choate.
Seconded by Commissioner McCann. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Appl 04-04P, Metro Realty Subdivision (Glen Terrace Subdivision)
Motion to set the subdivision improvement bond for Appl 04-04P, in the amount of $36,790.00 was made by Commissioner Choate. Seconded by Commissioner Pacekonis. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. was made by Commissioner McCann. Seconded by Commissioner Choate. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Kelli Koehler Approved
Recording Secretary
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