MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Bart Pacekonis (came in for Regular Meeting only), Mark Abrahamson, David Sorenson, Elizabeth Kuehnel and Viney Wilson
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Mario Marrero, Frank Bonzani & William Carroll, Jr.
STAFF PRESENT: Michele Lipe, Town Planner
Jeffrey Doolittle, Town Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Patrick Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
APPLICATIONS OFFICIALLY RECEIVED:
The secretary read the legal notice as it was published in the Journal Inquirer on Thursday September 2 and Thursday September 9, 2010.
- Appl. 10-41P, Superior Northeast – request for renewal of a 2-year temporary and conditional permit for a 30’ x 60’ storage shed on property located at 24 Jeffrey Drive, I zone
Paul O’Sullivan presented the application. The applicant is requesting to renew the permit for the use of a tent for outdoor storage on property located at 24 Jeffrey Drive.
Kennedy appointed Bonzani to sit for Pacekonis and Marrero to sit for Moriarty.
Lipe gave the following Planning report.
Request for renewal of a temporary and conditional permit for a storage tent to house equipment at 24 Jeffrey Drive, I zone. A permit was originally issued by this Commission in August 2002; and the most recent permit expired in April 8, 2010 (an application has been pending since 8/20/10).
The storage tent is approximately 30’ X 60’ and is located within the 35’ front yard setback.
There is a considerable amount of outdoor storage on site. With the latest renewal, the Commission required the applicant to screen this storage which he did and is reflected in the pictures.
The building code limits the duration of temporary structures. Chris Dougan, the Chief Building Official, indicated that he applicant will have to renew his permit for this temporary structure.
The wording of the T & C permit regulation is that, Temporary and conditional permits may be granted by the Commission for a period not to exceed two years. Such approval may be given after a Public Hearing if, in the judgment of the Commission, the public convenience and welfare will be substantially served, and the appropriate use of neighboring property will not be substantially or permanently injured, and traffic and other hazards will not result from such use.
There was no Engineering report.
The hearing was closed at 7:35 PM.
REGULAR MEETING – MADDEN ROOM
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
Kennedy made a motion to suspend the rules and take up the following application.
- Appl. 10-41P, Superior Northeast – request for renewal of a 2-year temporary and conditional permit for a 30’ x 60’ storage shed on property located at 24 Jeffrey Drive, I zone
Commissioner Abrahamson made a motion to approve the above mentioned application with the following conditions.
The Temporary and Conditional permit will expire on September 14, 2012.
A new Building permit is required to renew the temporary structure.
Wilson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
- CGS 8-24 Town Council referral for upgrades to the Dry Pit Sewer Pump Stations
Jeffrey Doolittle, Town Engineer presented the referral as follows.
The pumping stations are located in Barrington Estates, on Route 5, and on Rye Street. The Barrington Estates pump station is located along Pleasant Valley Road. The controls are currently bellow grade level, with the upgrade the controls will be brought above ground. The proposed work includes but is not limited to, the installation of new pumps, control panels and associated electrical improvements and control upgrades. The existing fence will be replaced by a vinyl fence. This item will be brought before voters as a referendum question. The work is anticipated to be finished by next fall.
Sorenson made a motion to make a favorable recommendation and moved that the following be adopted:
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of South Windsor, exercising the authority of the planning commission pursuant to Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes, having reviewed the proposal for upgrades to dry pit pump stations in the Town of South Windsor, hereby approves said proposal.
Abrahamson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
- Preliminary discussion with the Town Manager regarding apartments at Evergreen Walk.
Matthew Galligan came in front of the commission to discuss a new proposal for the use of apartments and commercial at Evergreen Walk. Galligan mentioned that buyers are not interested in the combined commercial with residential the way the original plan was approved. As a result of the down turn in the economy the original approval of commercial on the first floor and apartments on the second floor has not been financed by the banks. Therefore Mr. Galligan has been working with interested developers to re-configure the percentage of commercial versus residential component to make the project more viable. Also the federal government is now offering a program to fund luxury apartments but in order to take advantage of the funds the developer and Galligan feel that the plan would have to be changed
to 232,683 sf of residential and 164,000 sf of commercial. Galligan mentioned that the Town Managers office has received many e-mails from residents who were very upset that Highland Park Market left Evergreen Walk. Galligan feels that the residential component was missing and that is why Highland Park did not survive at Evergreen Walk. New shops have recently come in, like Charming Charlies; also Plate Duj Jour however Evergreen needs the residential component and a hotel in order to keep the synergy going and not lose any more stores.
Commissioners voiced their concerns as follows.
Commissioners did not feel comfortable with reducing the commercial and increasing the residential at Evergreen Walk.
Some Commissioners felt that the down turn in the economy is not sufficient reason to just change the original plan that was approved for mixed use. The original concept for Evergreen was specialty shops on the first floor and residential units above. Now it appears to have changed into something different that is not what was intended with the original approval.
Commissioners fear that with time the apartments could deteriorate. If they could be reassured that this would not happen they would support the apartments.
Commissioners had envisioned the apartments on the second floor and the shops on the first floor and need a better visual of the proposal.
- Preliminary discussion with Town Manger regarding rezoning for Fire Station No. 3, located at 180 Sullivan Avenue, I zone
Mathew Galligan asked the commissioners if they were willing to change the old fire house parcel to RC so that it can be more marketable. Several buyers have expressed interested in the property for a restaurant use or a bank.
Commissioners feel that changing the zone to RC is in conformance with the Town Plan of Conservation and Development and in the past other parcels have been re-zoned to provide uses.
- Preliminary discussion with Peter DeMallie and Ellen Marouski regarding a proposed farm stand on property located at 1062 Pleasant Valley Road, RR zone
Peter DeMallie, Design Professionals came before the commission on behalf of Ellen Marouski. Ms. Marouski has a farm stand on the corner of Pleasant Valley Road and Clark Street and she is proposing to expand it to include ice crème for a few months out of the year and to convert it to a permanent structure with plumbing and electrical. A question came up about the parcel that the farm stand is on since it is only 1 acre and does not have enough frontage and is it considered non-conforming based on the new regulations. The property that is directly across from the farm stand is now owned by CL & P but she retained the right to use it for farming. Ms. Marouski wanted to make sure that the Commission didn’t have a problem with her proceeding with her plan.
Commissioners asked how many months out of the year would she offer ice crème for sale
Ms. Marouski responded that she would offer ice crème from May – September.
Commissioners agreed that the farm stand is grandfathered under the old regulations and that they did not have a problem with Ms. Marouski’s proceeding with the proposal.
- Appl. 10-27P, Guarino Subdivision - request for two 90 day extensions for the filing of mylars
Pacekonis made a motion to grant the above mentioned extension of mylars. Kuehnel seconded the motion the motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
BONDS:
Subdivision Bonds
Pacekonis made a motion to approve the Engineering bond in the amount of $132,200 for Appl. 10-27P, Guarino Subdivision. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to approve Engineering bond in the amount of $ 9,650 for Appl. 10-32P, Casthano Interior Lot. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Landscaping Bonds
Wilson made a motion to reduce the $18,000 landscape bond for Appl. 10-22P, D&D Dependable to $ 1,800 Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Wilson made a motion to reduce the $ 5,000 landscape bond for Appl. 04-37P, Vision’s Salon to $2,000. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Wilson made a motion to release the $ 1,000 landscape bond for Appl. 00-47P, Ranco Automotive. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Wilson made a motion to release the $ 3,000 landscape for Appl. 02-35P, Satellite Tool. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Wilson made a motion to release the $ 2,000 landscape bond for Appl. 03-23P, Hudson Baylor. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Wilson made a motion to release the $ 2,000 landscape bond for Appl. 01-28P, Willowbrook Golf. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Wilson made a motion to release the $ 1,000 landscape bond for Appl. 03-21P, ECHN. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Wilson made a motion to release the $ 5,000 landscape bond for Appl. 06-22P, Evergreen Walk III. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Wilson made a motion to release the $ 1,000 landscape bond for Appl. 06-23P, CVS Drive Thru. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Wilson made a motion to release the $ 5,000 landscape bond for Appl.04-63P, GR Marine. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Wilson made a motion to release the $ 2,000 landscape bond for Appl. 06-33P, Boardwalk Auto Sales. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Wilson made a motion to release the $ 2,000 landscape bond for Appl. 04-49P, Mitchell Property – 38 Ident Rd. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
IWA/CC Bonds
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $ 2,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 04-37P, Vision’s Salon. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $ 3,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 02-35P, Satellite Tool. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $25,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 08-05P, G & S Scrap Metal. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $20,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 08-05P, G & S Scrap Metal- E & S. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $ 1,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 00-16P, Ranco Automotive. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $1,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 00-06P, Rogo Distributors. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $ 5,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 07-09P, Kilkenney Heights- E & S. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $ 5,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 07-09P, Kilkenney Heights – Stormwater. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $16,300 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 06-60P, Aldi - wetlands plantings. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $ 2,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 00-26W, Onsi E & S. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $ 2,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 00-06W, Lariviere House Lot. Stormwater. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $ 1,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 03-31P, Terra Technologies. Stormwater. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $ 10,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 05-19P, Hudson Baylor E & S. Stormwater. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $ 10,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 05-19P, Hudson Baylor wetlands Stormwater. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $ 2,500 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 10-01P, Mitchell Parking E & S Stormwater. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $ 2,500 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 10-01P, Mitchell Parking wetlands. Stormwater. Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
MINUTES:
The minutes dated 7/27/2010 were approved by consensus
OTHER BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Sorenson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Wilson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
The meeting ended at 9:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted
PZC Approved on 10-12-2010
D. Maria Acevedo
Recording Secretary
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