TOWN OF WILLINGTON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 19, 2002
Minutes
A. ST. LOUIS CALLED A MEETING OF THE WILLINGTON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO ORDER AT 7:31 P.M. FEBRUARY 19, 2002 AT THE TOWN OFFICE BUILDING, 40 OLD FARMS ROAD, WILLINGTON.
PRESENT: ABSENT:
A. St. Louis, Chairman P. Nevers (exc.)
R. Tulis, Vice-Chairman T. Radell
S. Trueb, Secretary W. Goodale, alt.
M. Ellis, alt. B. Begansky
D. Palumbo, alt.
D. Lytwynn (arr. 7:35)
Al St. Louis welcomed new recording secretary Susan Nimerowski, and new alternate members Matthew Ellis and Dom Palumbo.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. File #2002-1-Application for a 2-lot subdivision located off Potter School Road (Map 49, Lot 1A, 31. 52 acres). Leo A. Passardi Jr. & Robert S. Passardi, owners/Jeffrey R. Passardi, applicant. (Received on 01/05/02, hearing on 02/19/02, decision by 04/16/02).
The commission seated D. Palumbo for T. Radell and M. Ellis for B. Begansky.
A. St. Louis reviewed public hearing procedures with the applicant.
Jeffrey Passardi submitted revised plans that have been updated in response to Gary’s comments. He reviewed the changes with the commission.
(D. Lytwynn arrived at 7:35 p.m.).
J. Passardi said as shown on Sheet 1, this was all one parcel at one time, and it was split in 1992. It was originally about 64 acres. He is now planning to divide Lots 1&2. A wetlands permit is in place.
The area up front has been purchased from the DOT. He showed 2 pieces that the Board of Selectmen has said they would likely be willing to sell or transfer. It was previously given to the town by the DOT.
A. St. Louis asked Mr. Passardi if he was a licensed engineer.
J. Passardi reviewed his credentials.
A. St. Louis noted these plans have been revised often and asked if this was the final drawing.
J. Passardi noted the wetlands stamp and soil scientist review. He responded to Gary’s comments noting the map & block & street numbers. Septic requirements as requested are shown on Sheet 5. The design criteria for the septic are on Sheet 2. There is a 20” perk rate on each lot.
He submitted the hydrological study. The soil & erosion info is noted within the narrative on Sheet 4. A note showing compliance was received from the health district. A written estimate of the improvements for the apron and bituminous curbing along the road (as well as drainage) was submitted & a report stating adequacy for the water supply and sewage arrangements is in the file.
The commission reviewed the information.
J. Passardi asked what the commission was looking for regarding the stream belt reservation requirements.
G. Jones said that requirement came about before there was an IWWC. The PZC was looking to protect any stream belts going through the subdivision. There are different ways to satisfy the requirement including use of the conservation easement. The Fenton is running through the lower corner of the property.
R. Tulis said an easement could be put on that corner since it abuts the forest anyway.
J. Passardi said he needs a wetlands permit to do anything within 100 feet anyway. He has no plans to do any of the activities that are listed as prohibited in a conservation easement area such as depositing trash. He would like to have the opportunity to cut trees, however.
G. Jones said he would need a permit from the IWWC to cut within the buffer.
The commission discussed stream belt reservations and the cutting of trees in the area.
R. Tulis said it would be possible to propose language that specifically precludes firewood cutting or logging.
J. Passardi read from the regulations regarding easements.
R. Tulis said the goal is to preserve the character the property has and not go in and clear cut. They need to preserve the habitat along the stream and it may be possible to find a realistic compromise.
A. St. Louis said it may be possible to come up with language that could address that and also satisfy the open space requirement. It needs to be addressed per the regs.
J. Passardi read from Section 12A (p. 50) regarding transfer of property to a child. It appears there is no open space requirement.
A. St. Louis asked if the land had been transferred yet.
J. Passardi said No. It will be a permanent transfer when it happens.
R. Tulis said if it is subdivided and the lot got sold within a short period of time, there could be problems. He asked how quickly after approval the transfer would happen.
J. Passardi said probably a couple months. The deeds will have to be written.
R. Tulis said the commission may condition the approval for the deed transfer to prove the exemption.
J. Passardi noted there was septic approval and a letter from the health district.
A. St. Louis asked if the buildable area was shown.
J. Passardi said Yes.
R. Tulis said typically they show the rectangle on the map to make it easier for people reviewing it, not just state that it exists. However, it appears the regulation is satisfied with the wording as it is.
S. Trueb said the septic reserve area is within 100 feet. It will be a problem when getting a building permit. It would not affect the subdivision, but it makes it non-compliant.
J. Passardi said if they moved it to other places they ran into ledge or buffer areas. It is done in accordance with state regulations.
D. Lytwynn said they may want to consider a pump system for the reserve.
The commission reviewed regulations on reserve areas (p. 52).
R. Tulis said if they need to use the reserve they will have to go before the health district.
A. St. Louis asked if there were any questions from the public.
There were none.
The commission discussed the open space issue and who could and should vote on the file.
R. TULIS MOVED TO CONTINUE UNTIL MARCH 5, 2002 THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR FILE #2002-1-APPLICATION FOR A 2-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED OFF POTTER SCHOOL ROAD (MAP 49, LOT 1A, 31. 52 ACRES). LEO A. PASSARDI JR. & ROBERT S. PASSARDI, OWNERS/JEFFREY R. PASSARDI, APPLICANT. (RECEIVED ON 01/05/02, HEARING ON 02/19/02, DECISION BY 04/16/02).
SECONDED BY S. TRUEB. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
A. St. Louis called the regular meeting to order at 8:27 p.m.
Same members seated as above.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. File #2002-6-Request for a zone change at 61 Turnpike Road from Designed Industrial to R-80 and a preliminary site development plan (Map 45, Lot 6, 12.5 acres). Richard Deszo, applicant/Mary Drew, owner. (Received on 02/05/02, hearing on 03/19/02, decision by 05/21/02).
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Public hearing for File #2002-1 is continued.
MINUTES:
S. TRUEB MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5, 2002 AS AMENDED.
SECONDED BY R. TULIS.
YES: A. St. Louis, R. Tulis, S. Trueb
ABSTAIN: D. Lytwynn, M. Ellis, D. Palumbo
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. 02/07/02 letter from the Board of Selectmen, re: new commission appointments
2. 02/11/02 Notice from town of Coventry, re: zone change
DISCUSSION:
A. St. Louis stated that Phil Nevers’ brother passed away and a sympathy card will be sent on behalf of the commission.
A. St. Louis said he has spoken with Sue about getting Mark Branse in to bring commission members up to speed on land use issues. Officials from surrounding towns will be invited.
PZC members are being sought to participate in the March 13 action forum “fish bowl” discussion. There will be a demonstration study circle and issues being discussed will be dealt with.
R. Tulis said the study circles will be wrapping up shortly. The info will be summarized and boiled down to key issues. It will be divided between issues that do and do not affect the Plan of Development.
D. Palumbo said he feels the study circles are a great concept and hopes the issues discussed will get followed up on. It would be good to see this type of dialog continue. He hopes interest continues, and having people see results of what they have discussed will encourage that.
STAFF REPORT:
G. Jones said the office is very busy with 5 new homes just last week.
R. TULIS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:52 P.M.
SECONDED BY S. TRUEB. UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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