TOWN OF WILLINGTON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF JANUARY 4, 2005
A. Call to Order
Chairman Ralph Tulis called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present: R. Tulis, Chairman
P. Latincsics, Vice-Chairman (arrived 7:41 p.m.)
M. Ellis, Secretary
N. Gray (alt.)
A. St. Louis
P. Nevers
Members Absent: M. Dinallo
T. Lough (alt.)
D. Lytwyn
D. Rizdon (alt.)
Also Present: S. Yorgensen, Planning and Zoning Agent
S. Nimerowski, Recording Clerk
C. Seat Alternates
Gray was seated for Lytwyn.
D. New Business
1. File #2004-46 – Approval of acquisition of State owned property for a recreation field
on River Road pursuant to Section 8-24 (Map 39, Lot 6B). Owner: State of
Connecticut. (Received 1/4/05; Decision by 3/1/05.)
Mike Eldredge, First Selectman, identified the piece of property involved. He said the Conservation Commission wants to have a walk near the brook.
MOTION: To approve the acquisition of State owned property for a recreation
field on River Road pursuant to Section 8-24 (Map 39, Lot 6B).
By: Ellis Seconded: Gray
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
2. Discussion of Plan of Conservation and Development
Tulis said he didn’t have the final draft yet; he expects to distribute it at the next meeting. Yorgensen suggested correcting a statement in the PoCD regarding the fire departments.
E. Pre-Application
None.
F. Applications received post-agenda filing
None.
G. Public Comment
The Commission will hear brief comments at this time from anyone wishing to
speak. No business can be conducted here nor can any comments be made about
any Public Hearing item.
None.
H. Old Business
None.
I. Minutes
Ellis said that on the three motions on pages 2 and 3 of the December 7, 2004 minutes, he did not abstain. The minutes indicated that he had abstained.
MOTION: To approve the December 7, 2004 minutes as amended.
By: Ellis Seconded: Nevers
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
J. Correspondence
1. March 5 CBA Education and Training
2. Letter dated December 1, 2004 from W. David LeVasseur, Governmental Policies
Division, Office of Policies and Management, State of CT and attachments:
Recommended Conservation and Development Policies Plan for Connecticut 04-09
3. Emergency Incident Report dated November 23, 2004
re: I-84 Ruby Road
4. Letter dated 12/17/04 from Branse & Willis, LLC to Michael Eldridge, IWC, P&Z
and ZBA
5. December 7, 2004 Minutes of Town of Willington Space Committee
6. Letter dated December 6, 2004 to All Boards, Commissions and Agencies from the
Board of Finance
re: Fiscal Year 2005-06 Budget Requests
7. Complaint E-Mail dated December 21, 2004 from R. Cook, 77 Common Road,
concerning a neighbor
8. Report on Zoning Referral dated December 8, 2004 from Capitol Region Council of
Governments
re: Town of Ellington #2004/117
9. Letter dated December 7, 2004 from Windham Regional Council of Governments to
Town of Ellington P&Z
re: Ellington Landscaping, Special Permits
Correspondence was reviewed. Yorgensen said that concerning the regulation revisions, there is “no way” the regular budget can pay for regulation revisions and printing in 2005-06. She said that there would only be a small cost for flyers or mailings this year, more if our attorney is involved. Tulis suggested that $5,000 be requested for this year. Yorgensen said that any unused money would go back into the general fund.
MOTION: To request $5,000 for 0171, Object 400.
By: Tulis Seconded: Ellis
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
Latincsics arrived at 7:41 p.m.
K. Staff Report and Discussion
Yorgensen said that next month a business will come before P&Z, for special permit that is renewable annually. That is the procedure if a complaint about a business is lodged.
L. Adjournment
MOTION: To adjourn at 7:45 p.m.
By: Ellis Seconded: Nevers
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan S. Nimerowski
Recording Clerk
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