TOWN OF WILLINGTON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF APRIL 15, 2003 MEETING
A. Call to Order
St. Louis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present: A. St. Louis, Chairman
R. Tulis, Vice-Chairman
M. Ellis (alt.)
N. Gray
P. Nevers
T. Radell
S. Trueb
Members Absent: W. Goodale (alt.)
D. Lytwynn
C. Seat Alternates
M. Ellis was seated for D. Lytwynn.
D. New Business
1. File #2003-20 – Application for a Special Permit for office space in a DI zone for
property at 81 River Road (Map 10, Lot 4A, Zone DI). Owner: Celtic Holdings,
LLC; Applicant: Shamrock Power Sales. (Received 4/15/03; Hearing by 6/17/03;
Decision by 7/15/03.)
St. Louis said this is the site of the former Connecticut Emission Station on Rt. 32. He said he had a letter requesting a waiver of 13.02 – Requirement for Special Permit Exception.
Andy McMann said that he wants to expand the office space by taking down some interior walls, and that he has a demolition permit. He said he wants to put a few windows in also; the offices have no windows now. He said the exterior of the building, and the parking will be the same. He said the traffic in the neighborhood will be much less than it was with the emission station there. Mr. McMann identified himself as a manufacturer’s rep for electrical products such as transformers. He said the products will not be stocked there.
There was a brief discussion about special permits and waivers. Jones said the Commission may choose to condition this without going through a Public Hearing.
Tulis suggested the proposed use would probably fall under “corporate offices.” He asked Mr. McMann if he would have any walk-in customers, and Mr. McMann replied no, that there would be no retail sales. He said that couriers will be in every day, but that’s about it. He said that there will be a fleet out of the facility. In answer to questions from St. Louis, Mr. McMann said that there would be no hazardous materials, the outside lighting would remain the same, and the hours of operation would be 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. He said he would be there from 4:30 a.m. until midnite.
Tulis suggested that the Commision members discuss the application later, under “Old Business.”
2. File #2003-17 – Request for Temporary Renewal of Special Permit for Rainbow
Acres Campground (aka Wilderness Lake), 150 Village Hill Road (Map 47, Lot 36A
and Map 43, Lot 124). Owner/Applicants: Joe Halchek/KMC, LLC.
St. Louis said he had received a response from Attorney Brant, who gave us a couple of alternatives. St. Louis said the site work has already been done.
Atty. Caposella said that Sue Yorgensen had drafted out a joint application with Joe Halchek, seeking to reopen for this season.
St. Louis said the Commission is aware of circumstances regarding the special permit renewal, and that the other applications are tied to this permit renewal.
Atty. Caposella said that some of the conditions are inappropriate and some are redundant.
Mr. Crossen gave copies of the as-built, and members and the applicant discussed the site plan. There was discussion about wells and trash removal.
St. Louis asked if they were looking for a renewal with the special permit using the present site plan.
Jones said he had concerns with putting something on the site plan that violates the 200 ft. setback.
Atty. Caposella said they have a trash-hauling contract. Mr. Crossen said they have three dumpsters, which will be situated on gravel.
Tulis asked about motorized vehicles on the trails, and Mr. Crossen replied that only golf carts will be allowed. They have five of them for the seniors to use. He said no ATVs will be allowed. He said that park rules have been formulated. Tulis said that all points of access except the driveway need to be cut off. Jones added that this would include the logging road.
3. File #2003-21 – Application for Zoning Regulation Changes to Section 3.78 regarding
dog kennels. Applicant: Baywood Kennels, LLC.
The applicant, Patty Wright, said she wanted to add one word to the definition of a kennel – the word “training.” She said she wants to train dogs at her kennel. Jones said that June 3 would be the earliest that a Public Hearing could be held.
MOTION: To set a Public Hearing date for File #2003-21 for June 3, 2003.
By: Trueb Seconded: Radell
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
4. File #2003-15 – Application for Zone Change for property on 150 Village Hill Road
(Map 47, Lot 36A and Map 43, Lot 124). Rainbow Acres Campground (aka
Wilderness Lake) Owner/Applicant: KMC, LLC. (Received 4/1/03; Public Hearing
by 6/3/03; Decision by 7/1/03.)
5. File #2003-16 – Application for Zoning Regulation Changes to Section 11.19
regarding campgrounds. Applicant: KMC, LLC. (Public Hearing 5/6/2003.)
There will be a Public Hearing on this application on May 6, 2003.
F. Old Business
1. File #2003-20 – Application for Special Permit for office space in a DI zone for
property at 81 River Road (Map 10, Lot 4A, Zone DI). Owner: Celtic Holdings,
LLC; Applicant: Shamrock Power Sales. (Received 4/15/03; Hearing by 6/17/03;
Decision by 7/15/03.)
Discussion. Tulis asked if there was a site plan on file for this property, and Jones replied yes.
MOTION: To grant a waiver of the special permit requirements under 13.02 for
File #2003-20.
By: Trueb Seconded: Ellis
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
MOTION: To approve Application #2003-20, Application for Special Permit for
office space in a DI zone for property at 81 River Road, under the
following conditions:
· Signage to meet regulations.
· No site changes without review by Commission.
· No new exterior lighting.
· No outside storage
· Annually renewable May 1
By: Tulis Seconded: Trueb
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
2. File #2003-17 – Request for Temporary Renewal of Special Permit for Rainbow
Acres Campground (aka Wilderness Lake) 150 Village Hill Road (Map 47, Lot
36A and Map 43, Lot 124). Owner/Applicant: KMC, LLC.
Discussion. St. Louis said that Mr. Crossen needs permits for work already done; Mr. Crossen replied that the building inspector said he didn’t need any for tearing out plumbing, etc.
MOTION: To approve application for File #2003-17, Request for Temporary
Renewal of Special Permit for Rainbow Acres Campground (aka
Wilderness Lake), 150 Village Hill Road.
· All original conditions apply except for conditions that reference the by-laws for Joe Halchek mentioning the original condition #2.
· Close off all other access points other than the main entrance.
· Dumpster location and paving slab required for same be coordinated with site plan and approved by staff.
· All other conditions apply.
· Remove “annually renewable.”
· Temporary renewal expires October 15, 2003.
· Campground/resort rules be submitted.
By: Trueb Seconded: Ellis
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
G. Minutes
Two changes were requested, both on page 2: sixth paragraph, remove the word “man,” and seventh paragraph, remove the word “man.”
MOTION: To approve minutes of April 1 as amended.
By: Trueb Seconded: Gray
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
H. Correspondence
1. Article dated February, 2003, “No More Road Kill?”
2. “Notice of Certain Planning & Zoning Matters in Neighboring Municipalities” dated
March 6, 2003, re: Town of Tolland
Correspondence was discussed.
I. & J. Staff Report/Discussion
Several items were discussed.
K. Adjournment
MOTION: To adjourn at 9:44 p.m.
By: Trueb Seconded: Ellis
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan S. Nimerowski
Recording Clerk
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