TOWN OF WILLINGTON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF 11-15-05
Public Hearings:
A. Call to Order
P. Latincsics called the hearing to order at 7:30 PM.
B. Roll Call
Members Present: R. Tulis, Chairman
P. Latincsics, Vice chairman
M. Ellis, Secretary
A. St. Louis
P. Nevers
T. Murphy (new member)
R. Ridzon (alt.)
Members Excused:
N. Gray (alt.)
Members Absent: D. Lytwyn
Also Present: S. Yorgensen, Planning - Zoning Agent
C. Seat Alternates
Dave Rizdon was seated for Dave Lytwyn
· File #2005-32 – Application for a Logging Permit on property at 96 Spak Road (M46, L 1A; M 47, L 26A; M 52, L 29A) Owner/Applicant: James & Annemarie Poole (Received 10/18/05, Public Hearing 11/15/05; Decision by 12/6/05)
Ralph Tulis recused himself and left the table.
Mr. Poole showed an ortho photo of the property to be logged and reviewed his 10 year forest stewardship plan. He said that Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approved the application on September 26th. He outlined the stages of his proposal.
Al St. Louis asked what the hours of operation and length of the operation would be. Answer: Mon. – Fri., for cutting 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM and truck hauling only (no cutting) on Saturdays. Length, 3-4 weeks.
Mr. Poole said he would require a bond from the logger and one of the requirements will be that all haul roads and landing must be reseeded. In addition sedimentation and erosion control would be required as per the plan.
P. Latincsics asked if staff had looked at the plan. Answer; yes staff felt it was a very good plan.
Mr. Latincsics asked if there were any comments from the public. Mr. and Mrs. Strickland asked where the property was located in relation to their home. Mr. Poole showed them on the map.
Mr. Poole asked why a public hearing was held. Mr. Latincsics answered that the Commission felt that a hearing would help the Commission and interested parties to be better informed. He said that hearings have been held in the past. Mr. Poole asked how according to statute the PZC could be dealing with logging at all. Mr. Latincsics said the Commission would refer that question to their attorney.
Phil Nevers motioned to close the Public Hearing. Matt Ellis seconded. Motion carries unanimously.
Regular Meeting:
D. Call to Order
Ralph Tulis joined the Commission table.
E. Roll Call
Same as above.
F. Seat Alternates
Same as above.
G. New Business
· File 2005-35 – Application for a Re-Subdivision of Willington Heights Subdivision (Lot 1/2 into two lots) on property at Lohse & Spak Roads (Map 46, Lot 1/2) Owner/Applicant: D. W. Fish Builders, LLC. (Received 11/15/05, Public Hearing or Decision by 1/3/06)
Public Hearing to be held on December 6, 2005
· File 2005-36 – Application for 14 Lot Subdivision on property at 22 Kucko Rd. (Map 42, Lot 8-1) Owner: Raymond Crossen; Applicant: R. F. Crossen Contr. (Received 11/15/02, Public Hearing or Decision by 1/3/06)
Public Hearing to be held on December 6, 2005. Site walk to be held on the 19th of November at 8:00 AM, Rain date the 20th.
· Request for reduction of a performance bond – Clover Springs Subdivision, Clover Springs Drive.
The Commission reviewed a memo from Gary Jones and a memo from Karl Acimovic.
M. Ellis motioned to approve the reduction of the performance bond upon the following conditions being met: pole and guyed wire need to be moved, the curb cuts not on the subdivision plan need to be curbed, the sign saying not a public road needs to be up and the 20% maintenance bond needs to be submitted. P. Nevers seconded the motion. Motion carries unanimously.
H. Old Business
· Plan of Conservation and Development – Public Hearing closed 10/4/2005
· File #2005-28 – Application for a 5 lot subdivision on property at Mihaliak Rd. (Map 50, Lot 3) Owners/Applicants: Mary C. Litwinczyk & Litwinczyk Children, LLC (Received 9/6/05; Public Hearing closed on 9/20/05; Decision by 11/15/05)
1. Ralph Tulis made a motion to approve the application with the following modifications:
2. Street improvements as shown on the plans are made.
3. Any technical revisions required by the engineer or staff shall be included on the final plans.
4. Open Space dedication to be as shown on Appendix A, as recommended by the Conservation Commission, equaling 15%.
5. Final Plans to be approved by the Commission.
Vote: 6 Yeas, 1 abstention (Matt Ellis). Motion Carries.
· File #2005-32 – Application for a Logging Permit on property at 96 Spak Road (M46, L 1A; M 47, L 26A; M 52, L 29A) Owner/Applicant: James & Annemarie Poole (Received 10/18/05, Public Hearing 11/15/05; Decision by 12/6/05)
Ralph Tulis recused himself and left the table.
Matt Ellis made a motion to approve the Forest Stewardship Plan as submitted. Phil Nevers seconded.
Motion carries unanimously
I. Public Comment
Mr. Poole suggested that a member of the Commission attend the Forest Forum at UCONN, Hartford on November 30th.
J. Minutes
Al. St. Louis made a motion to approve the October 18, 2005 minutes. Dave Ridzon seconded. 6 yeas, one abstention (Matt Ellis). Motion Carries.
K. Staff Report and Discussion
P. Latincsics said he would like the Commission to acknowledge and thank members Tulis and alternates Gray and Rizdon for their hard work and good service to the Commission.
L. Adjournment
Phil Nevers motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11: 15 PM. Al St. Louis seconded. Motion carries unanimously
| 
