MEMBERS PRESENT: Patrick Kennedy, Bart Pacekonis, David Sorenson, Elizabeth Kuehnel, Timothy Moriarty and Viney Wilson (arrived for regular meeting only)
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Mario Marrero
STAFF PRESENT: Michele Lipe, Town Planner
PUBLIC HEARING/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
APPLICATIONS OFFICIALLY RECEIVED:
- Appl. 10-49P, Paul Lis dba Celebrity Nails and Spa– request for a 5-year major home occupation for a nail salon on property located at 1430 Ellington Road, RR zone
The secretary read the legal notice as it was published in the Journal Inquirer on Friday October 15 and Thursday October 21, 2010.
Kennedy appointed Marrero to sit for Wilson
Kuehnel made a motion to suspend the rules and to move to the next item, Application 10-48P Christine Cassettari. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
- Appl. 10-48P, Christine Cassettari, request for a 5-year renewal for a major home occupation “Chrissy’s Hair Studio” on property located at 1483 Ellington Road, RR zone
Christine Cassettari presented the application. The applicant stated that she was requesting the same home occupation renewal and that the business is still running the same.
Lipe had the following Planning report.
This is an application for a renewal of a 5-year major home occupation permit to operate a hair salon at 1483 Ellington Road, RR zone. This is the applicant’s third renewal.
In approving the original application, the PZC required several site improvements that have been accomplished and also placed several conditions of the original approval including:
Operation of this salon is restricted to the present owner;
Retail sales of hair products are restricted to incidental sales to hair customers
Hours of operation are limited to Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Sunday and Monday closed
Since that time the applicant has indicated that she operates less hours than the current approval. Her current hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 am – 7:30 pm and every other Saturday from 8 –12.
Public sewer and water serve the existing house.
The parking requirement is being met within the existing driveway.
The applicant has a sign on the property.
If this application is approved, the applicant would also be required to return to this Commission for renewal upon expiration of the 5-year permit period.
There was public participation ad follows.
Marcia Banach, 7 Ravine Road, spoke in favor of the above mentioned application.
Commissioners had no question.
The hearing closed at 7:35 PM.
- Appl. 10-46P, Kelley Zone Change – request for a zone change of approx. 40,000 +/- sf from Rural Residential to Restricted Commercial for property located at 1559 Sullivan Ave. and a portion of 29 Community Road
Pat Gorman, Principal LRC Group, presented the application as follows.
The applicant is requesting a zone change from Rural Residential to Restricted Commercial. The applicant intends to use the property for a medical office building. The use meets the criteria in the Plan of Conservation and Development and will not present a burden to the neighborhood. If granted this use would fit right in and would be an asset to the Town.
Lipe had a Planning report as follows.
Request for a zone change from Rural Residential to Restricted Commercial for approx. 35,500 sf on the south side of Sullivan Ave, and Community Road. The site is surrounded by restricted commercially zoned land to the south and west, residential to the north and east. There is a combination of residential industrial and commercial uses in the area.
The Plan of Conservation and Development proposed land use map shows this area as a “Traditional Town Center,” which are characterized by a mix of uses including residential, commercial, institutional/governmental”. The plan indicates that, “The most appropriate uses in this area are a continuation of the existing pattern of mixed uses without domination of any one type of use.” It goes on to emphasize preservation of historic structures as well as strengthening of pedestrian accessibility in the area.
Minimum lot size in an RC zone is 30,000 square feet with 60% impervious coverage; minimum lot size in the RR zone is 40,000 square feet with no impervious coverage requirement for houses.
Uses allowed in the RC zone include: commercial, professional offices, retail stores, financial institutions and agencies, personal service shops; retail sales, hotels, assisted living facilities, municipal facilities and uses, day care facilities, etc., and other uses deemed appropriate after public hearing.
Traffic impacts from the zone change should be handled by Sullivan Ave and Ellington Road. As these properties are developed, we would expect that all entering and exiting would occur through a single access on Sullivan Ave. and existing access on Ellington Road with easements to abutters to meet access management requirements. Both roads are state road and subject to DOT approval.
Public water and sewer are currently available to the site.
There are regulated wetlands on the property.
The applicant would have to return to this Commission as well as the IWA/CC for approval of site development plans prior to any construction on the site.
If this zone change is approved, the Commission must state on the record that you have found the zone change to be consistent with the Town plan of conservation and development.
There was public participation was as follows.
Dave Caron, 312 Deming Street spoke in favor of the zone change.
- Commissioners agreed that a zone change is good for this property.
- Commissioners questioned the access in and out of the property and the size of the building.
Lipe mentioned the applicant has indicated they would propose access from Sullivan Avenue and the size of the building will depend on the type of business that comes in, and the parking needs of that business. The site plan will reflect that.
- Commissioners asked the applicant about access into the property.
The applicant responded that this is still being worked out with the State, they intend to have access on to Sullivan Ave to inter connect to the adjacent site and have access onto Ellington Road.
The meeting closed at 7:45 PM.
REGULAR MEETING – MADDEN ROOM
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
- Appl. 10-46P, Kelley Zone Change – request for a zone change of approx. 40,000 +/- sf from Rural Residential to Restricted Commercial for property located at 1559 Sullivan Ave. and a portion of 29 Community Road
Sorenson made a motion to approve the above mentioned application and found that the zone change is in conformance with the Town Plan of Conservation and Development. Moriarty seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
- Appl. 10-48P, Christine Cassettari, request for a 5-year renewal for a major home occupation. “Chrissy’s Hair Studio” on property located at 1483 Ellington Road, RR zone
Pacekonis made a motion to approve the above mentioned application with the following conditions.
The business must be operated by the homeowner.
The permit will expire on October 26, 2015, and will have to be renewed at that time.
Only one non-resident employee can be hired.
Hours of operation currently are Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 am – 7:30 pm and every other Saturday from 8 am – 12pm.
Refuse from the business cannot be disposed of with residential refuse. Adequate arrangements must be made for business refuse disposal.
Kuehnel seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
- Preliminary discussion with Dave Caron regarding the temporary use of outdoor recreation for property located off of Patria and Schweir Road, I zone
Dave Caron came before the Commission to discuss the potential use of his land for a motor cross practice facility and other potential recreational uses. Mr. Caron is having a difficult time finding industrial tenants for his property.
Bill Angsworth, a resident of Colombia and a professional racer discussed some of the details of motor cross. There is a new generation that is in to motor cross sports and there is definitely a market for it in South Windsor. It may be a controversial sport due to the noise, but Mr. Caron’s property is ideal since it is not in a residential area. It will bring revenue to the Town and more business to hotels, restaurants and gas stations since the races will bring people in from out of state and surrounding Towns. In the future concession stands could be added. Many residents that own bikes are riding through properties illegally, it this was approved kids would have a place to go that would be safer. This could be approved at a temporary basis to determine if it is an appropriate
use for the site.
Karen Isherwood, resident spoke in favor of the proposal. She mentioned that it is a very family oriented sport and there is a need for this type of facility in South Windsor.
Mr. Caron also discussed some other possibilities for the site including; paint ball, skate board park, dog sledding and horse back riding.
Commissioners discussed the use and agreed that there is a potential need for this type of recreation in South Windsor. Some felt that it may be allowed under a temporary and conditional permit although the noise could be an issue for the East Windsor Hill area, noise will need to be addressed if an application were to come forward as well as a site plan showing approved improvements.
BONDS:
Pacekonis made a motion to release the $12,500 erosion and sedimentation bond for Appl. 02-18P, SW Technologies E & S. Sorenson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Pacekonis made a motion to reduce the $25,000 wetlands for Appl. 02-18P, SW Technologies bond to $12,500. Sorenson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Kuehnel made a motion to release the $2,000 landscaping bond for App. 04-37P, Visions Salon. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
MINUTES:
The minutes dated 10/12/2010 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 November 9, 2010
D. Maria Acevedo
Recording Secretary
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