TOWN OF WILLINGTON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 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. Lytwyn
Also Present: S. Yorgensen, Planning-Zoning Agent
S. Nimerowski, Recording Clerk
C. Seat Alternates
St. Louis seated Ellis for Lytwyn.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. File #2003-16 – Application for Zoning Regulation Changes to Section 11.19
regarding campgrounds. Applicant: KMC, LLC. (Received 4/1/2003; Public
Hearing continued from 5/6/2003 to 5/20/2003, 6/3/2003; Decision by 7/15/2003.)
St. Louis read a letter from the applicant, in which he requested a 35-day extension through July 15, 2003. St. Louis said that we are still awaiting feedback on this application from Atty. Branse.
MOTION: To continue File #2003-16 to June 17, 2003.
By: Trueb Seconded: Nevers
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
2. File #2003-25 – Application for special permit for beauty salon for property at 11
Phelps Plaza (Map 30, Lot 14, Zone DC). Owner: C & S Willington Limited
Partnership; Applicant: Sioux Bryer. (Received 5/20/2003; Public Hearing 6/3/2003;
Decision by 7/15/2003.)
Sioux Bryer said she has a beauty salon in Tolland. She would like to have a 5-employee beauty salon at 11 Phelps Plaza with 6 stations. She said the full-service salon, Creative Concepts Salon, would offer tanning and waxing as well as hair styling. It would be located next to Curves.
Yorgensen handed out copies of a letter from Janet McAllister, Town Sanitarian, and a letter from Fire Marshall Dick Palmer.
Sioux Bryer handed out folders of information for the Commission’s perusal.
St. Louis asked if anyone from the public would like to speak against the proposed salon; no one responded. Several spoke in favor.
Laurie Heintz of Spak Road said she has known Sioux Bryer professionally for 25 years. She said that having a salon at Phelps Plaza would be very convenient and an asset to the town of Willington.
Laurel Rabschutz of Jared Sparks Road said the salon sounds like a good idea.
Robert Campbell of Tolland Turnpike said he thought it would be nice to see the vacancy at Phelps Plaza filled. He said that Sioux Bryer runs a really good business.
Valerie Pelletier, Chair of Economic Development and President of the Willington Business Association, said that both organizations heartily approve of the application.
Joyce Helenski of Jared Sparks Road said she was in favor of the application.
MOTION: To close Public Hearing on File #2003-25.
By: Trueb Seconded: Radell
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
3. File #2003-21 – Application for Zoning Regulation Changes to Section 3.78 regarding
dog kennels. Applicant: Baywood Kennels, LLC. (Received 4/15/2003; Public
Hearing 6/3/2003; Decision by 7/15/2003.)
St. Louis explained that the applicant is proposing the addition of the word “training” to the definition of dog kennels. He said the applicant has also had a pre-app conference with the Commission recently.
The applicant, Pat Wright, said she has also had a pre-application hearing with the PZA.
Laurel Rabschutz of Jared Sparks Road spoke in favor of the application, saying that presently there is nothing available for dog training in this area.
Susan Gagnon of Willington Hill Road stated that she is a dog trainer and would like to sub-contract with Baywood Kennels.
Michael Straley of Parker Road, a neighbor and user of Baywood Kennels, said he was in favor of this application. He said the environment is safe and loving.
Janet Walstedt of Tolland Turnpike said she was very much in favor of the application. She said the kennel is the cleanest she’d ever seen, and very professionally run.
Valerie Pelletier, Chair of Economic Development and President of the Willington Business Association, said that both groups strongly support this venture. She said that training naturally goes with a kennel.
Lindsey Sutherland said she has a puppy that needs to be trained and is in favor of the application.
St. Louis reminded the Committee that this application is not site-specific but rather involves a change in wording.
Gray asked the applicant how much area would be needed to train dogs, and Ms. Wright said that an area 24 x 48 ft. would be rented, which is plenty of space.
Trueb as how many dogs would be in each class, and Ms. Wright answered no more than 10. She said the classes would be in the evening, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. approximately.
St. Louis asked Yorgensen if the kennels holds a special permit now, and she replied no, that it is a non conforming commercial kennel now, and if the regulation change is approved they would be required to go to ZBA to apply for a special exception.
St. Louis reminded the Commission again that approval of this application would only allow training in addition to kennel use.
Yorgensen stated that even if the regulation is changed only commercial kennels could train dogs.
MOTION: To close Public Hearing on File #2003-21.
By: Tulis Seconded: Trueb
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
REGULAR MEETING
D. New Business
1. File #2003-24 – Application to modify existing special permit to include two new
bathrooms, floor space, and pool table, for property at 15 River Road, American
Eagle Bar and Café. (Map 5, Lot 3, zone DC). Owner/Applicant: Amy Moore.
(Received 5/20/2003, Public Hearing 7/1/2003, Decision by 9/2/2003.)
Public Hearing scheduled for July 1, 2003.
2. 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, 65-day extension requested and approved to 7/15/03; Decision by
9/16/03.)
Continued until next meeting (June 17, 2003).
E. Old Business
1. File #2003-16 – Application for Zoning Regulation Changes to Section 11.19
regarding campgrounds. Applicant: KMC, LLC. (Received 4/1/2003; Public
Hearing continued from 5/6/2003 to 5/20/2003, 6/3/2003; Decision by 7/15/2003).
The Public Hearing is still open on this application.
2. File #2003-25 – Application for special permit for beauty salon for property at
11 Phelps Plaza (Map 30, Lot 14, Zone DC). Owner: C & S Willington Limited
Partnership; Applicant: Sioux Bryer. (Received 5/20/2003, Public Hearing 6/3/2003,
Decision by 7/15/2003.)
St. Louis said his biggest concern is the flow rate for the septic system. He said Janet McAllister pretty much signed off on this and said it was within the limits, but any future proposals may push the flow over 5,000 gallons per day, and that would require DEP approval. Trueb suggested that a letter be sent along to the owner of the complex.
MOTION: To approve Application #2003-25 on the condition that the Fire
Marshall inspect the facility prior to opening.
By: Tulis Seconded: Trueb
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
3. File #2003-21 – Application for Zoning Regulation Changes to Section 3.78 regarding
dog kennels. Applicant: Baywood Kennels, LLC. (Received 4/15/2003; Public
Hearing 6/3/2003; Decision by 7/15/2003.)
St. Louis said that a Public Hearing was held this evening. A brief discussion ensued concerning the effective date of this application.
MOTION: To approve Application #2003-21 effective June 15, 2003.
By: Ellis Seconded: Trueb
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
F. Minutes
One change was requested by Tulis—one page 2, 6th paragraph, start a new paragraph with “Ms. Reiser asked…” and before the word “sections” of that sentence, add the word “regulation.”
MOTION: To approve minutes as amended.
By: Trueb Seconded: Nevers
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
G. Correspondence
St. Louis noted that a resignation letter from Scott Trueb has been received and is effective June 4, 2003; therefore, this is his last meeting. St. Louis said it’s been enjoyable having Mr. Trueb on the Commission.
St. Louis said that since Mr. Trueb has resigned from the Commission, a new Secretary is needed.
MOTION: To nominate Tony Radell as Secretary.
By: Gray Seconded: Trueb
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
H. & I. Staff Report/Discussion.
None.
J. Executive Session
Trueb and Tulis recused themselves.
MOTION: To go into Executive Session at 8:32 p.m. with Commission members
and Planning and Zoning Agent Yorgensen present, regarding pending
litigation with Royce Properties.
By: Radell Seconded: Gray
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
The Commission left Executive Session and returned to Open Session at 8:59 p.m.
K. Adjournment
MOTION: To adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
By: Nevers Seconded: Ellis
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan S. Nimerowski
Recording Clerk
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