MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Berstene, Stephen Wagner, Teri Dickey-Gaignat, N’Marie Crumbie, Sandy Jeski
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Phil Koboski, James Kupchunos
STAFF PRESENT: Donna Thompson, Recording Secretary
Michele Lipe, Assistant Director of Planning
The following are motions made during the October 1, 2009 Public Hearing/Regular Meeting.
Public Hearing
Chairperson Berstene called the public hearing to order at 7:33 PM
The recording secretary read the legal notice into the record as it was published in the Journal Inquirer on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 and Saturday, September 26, 2009.
Appl. 2736-09 – Mitchell Property Group, LLC, 90 Brookfield Street, South Windsor, CT – request for a 13.5’ variance to Table 6.2.4A along southerly boundary to allow the buffer to be 36.5 feet (50’ required) and a 20’ variance to Table 6.2.4A along westerly boundary to allow the buffer to be 30 feet (50’ required) at 35 Ident Road, I zone.
Attorney Wayne Gerlt represented the applicant.
Chairperson Berstene closed the public hearing at 8:49 pm.
Appl. 2737-09 – Kathryn A. Marra, 90 Crystal Springs Drive, Tolland, CT - request for a variance to Table 6.5.8A to allow a 3rd freestanding sign, 24 sf in size at 1330, 1340, 1350 Sullivan Avenue (Westgate Professional Center), RO zone.
Ms. Marra presented the application. She had discovered that there was never a permit for the sign at 1350 Sullivan Avenue. Signs are needed at this location due to the entrance being off Sand Hill Road to the rear of the buildings, not off Sullivan Avenue. It is difficult to locate the businesses at 1330, 1340 and 1350 because there is no entrance to the property on Sullivan. There is a directory for businesses after enter driveway off Sand Hill Road. Would like all signs to be uniform – same color scheme, no roofs over signs, same lighting, numbers of buildings on signs, size would be slightly different due to number of businesses in each building. This sign at 1350 Sullivan would 24 sq ft.
Commissioners needed little clarification/explanation due to the thoroughness of Ms. Marra’s presentation.
Chairperson Berstene closed the public hearing at 9:01 pm.
ITEM: Deliberative Session
Appl. 2736-09 – Mitchell Property Group, LLC, 90 Brookfield Street, South Windsor, CT – request for a 13.5’ variance to Table 6.2.4A along southerly boundary to allow the buffer to be 36.5 feet (50’ required) and a 20’ variance to Table 6.2.4A along westerly boundary to allow the buffer to be 30 feet (50’ required) at 35 Ident Road, I zone.
Motion to: approve Appl. 2736-09 - Mitchell Property Group, LLC, 90 Brookfield Street, South Windsor, CT – request for a 13.5’ variance to Table 6.2.4A along southerly boundary to allow the buffer to be 36.5 feet (50’ required) and a 20’ variance to Table 6.2.4A along westerly boundary to allow the buffer to be 30 feet (50’ required) at 35 Ident Road, I zone, with the following conditions:
1. a 6 ft stockade fence be placed on 47 Ident Road as shown on plan;
2. buffer trees must be placed as shown on plans and must be maintained over time to provide completely screened boundary;
3. crosswalk to be shown on plan at time submitted to Planning and Zoning Commission;
4. wheel stops as shown on the plan to ensure conformity to the buffer as varied;
5. well at 47 Ident Road be tested prior to construction to establish a baseline of water quality;
6. approval of site plan by Planning and Zoning Commission and Inland Wetlands Agency.
Hardship: extent of wetlands and required buffer for wetlands; imposition of regulation 50 ft buffer as stated would severely restrict amount of parking.
Was made by: Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
Seconded by: Commissioner Wagner
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous.
Appl. 2737-09 – Kathryn A. Marra, 90 Crystal Springs Drive, Tolland, CT - request for a variance to Table 6.5.8A to allow a 3rd freestanding sign, 24 sf in size at 1330, 1340, 1350 Sullivan Avenue (Westgate Professional Center), RO zone.
Motion to: approve Appl. 2737-09 – Kathryn A. Marra, 90 Crystal Springs Drive, Tolland, CT - request for a variance to Table 6.5.8A to allow a 3rd freestanding sign, 24 sf in size at 1330, 1340, 1350 Sullivan Avenue (Westgate Professional Center), RO zone, with the following condition: post building numbers on signs.
Hardship: shape of the property; where the buildings are located on the property and the entrance to the property not being on Sullivan Ave; difficulty in locating each building address and the businesses contained therein; additional signage will help traffic safety.
Was made by: Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
Seconded by: Commissioner Wagner
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous.
Regular Meeting
ITEM: Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes of September 3, 2009.
Was made by: Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
Was seconded by: Commissioner Wagner
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
ITEM: Old Business
1. After reviewing the Town Charter, Chairperson Berstene recommended reviewing the by-laws in November and changing the election of officers to December.
2. Chairperson Berstene stated that the revisions to the checklist are progressing and will be presented to the Commissioners for their review as soon as possible.
ITEM: Adjournment
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 9:38 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Jeski
Seconded by Commissioner Crumbie
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Respectfully submitted:
Donna Thompson
Recording Secretary
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