Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
July 17, 2007- 7:30 P.M.
Agenda
*Presentation: Economics of Land Use – How land use decisions ultimately impact the mill rate of your town presented by Paula Stahl
Regular Meeting:
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Seat Alternates
D. New Business
1. File #PZC2007-17 Application for Resubdivision of Lot 7 Mihaliak Road Ext. & Rosemary Lane (Map 50, Lot 3, and Zone R80). Lechowiz Farms Estates Owner/Applicant: Mary C Litwinczyk & Litwinczyk Children, LLC (Received 6-19-07, P.H. 8-21-07.)
2. Proposed regulation changes
a.Subdivision regulation Section lll .3
B.Zoning regulation, Section 12.03.03.01, 13.04.03.04, 13.04.03.06
3. File #PZC2007-20 Application for Modification of special permit and Final Site Development plan at 15 River Road (Map 5, Lot 3, Zone DC,) Owner/Applicant: Amy G. Moore (Received July 17, 2007, P.H. by Sept 18, 2007)
4. Review and approval of renewal of special permit for American Eagle Saloon & Café. 15 River Road (map 5, Lot 3) Owner/Applicant: Amy Moore
E. Old Business
1. File #2007-07-Application for a 6 lot Subdivision located at 150 Clint Eldredge Road. (Map 12, Lot 20, 21.07 acres, R80 Zone). Owner/Applicant CE Road, LLC. (Received 2/20/07, Public Hearing 4/03/07, continued to 5-1-07, continued to 6-05-07, extension granted, continued to 6-19-07. (Decision by 8-23-07)
F. Applications Received after Agenda Filing:
G. Minutes
H. Correspondence
I. Sub-Committee Reports
J. Staff Report and Discussion
K. Public Comment
The Commission will hear brief comments at this time from anyone wishing to speak about an item not on the agenda. No business can be conducted here nor can any comments be made about any public hearing item.
L Adjournment
* Presentation by The Green Valley Institute
The Economics of Land Use
Tuesday, July 17th at 6:30 in the Willington Town Hall
Connecticut towns struggle with their budgets and wonder why the mill rate seems to always be increasing, and often turn to economic development as a solution. But development is a paradox: it can be a source of revenue, but at the same time it can be a threat to a town’s rural character, and the impact on town services can increase future taxes.
The Economics of Land Use: How land use decisions affect the mill rate will be given by Paula Stahl, Community Planning and Finance Educator. She holds an MBA in Finance and a BS in Landscape Architecture, and was a municipal finance director in Connecticut for 12 years. The program will give an overview of the issues, delve into analysis and offer practical solutions.
Using hypothetical shifts in land use, from vacant to developed, the impact to the mill rate will be examined. Alternatives that preserve open space, lessen the pressure to increase the mill rate and increase the community’s quality of life will be presented.
Using maps, diagrams and photographs, this ‘dry’ subject will come alive, and the forum will provide ample time for discussion.
The Green Valley Institute is a partnership between the Quinebaug-Shetucket National Heritage Corridor and the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and numerous other partners. The focus of the Green Valley Institute is to improve the knowledge base from which land use decisions are made by building local capacity to protect and manage natural resources as our region grows. To learn more, visit the web site at www.greenvalleyinstitute.org
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