TOWN OF WILLINGTON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 2005
Regular Meeting
A. Call to Order
Vice Chairman Peter Latincsics called the meeting to order at 7:35p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present: P. Latincsics, Vice Chairman
M. Ellis, Secretary
P. Nevers
T. Murphy
A. Marco
N. Gray (alt)
D. Ridzon (alt)
Members Absent: D. Lytwyn
A. St. Louis
D Rizdon (Alt)
Also Present: G. Jones, Assistant Planning & Zoning Agent
M. Benjamin, Recording Clerk
C. Seat Alternates: Gray seated for Lytwyn.
D. 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 1/17/06, Decision by 3/21/06)
Error by applicant to adequately notice abutters. Tabled.
·~~~~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 11/15/05, Public Hearing 1/17/06/ Decision by 3/21/06)
Error by applicant to adequately notice abutters. Tabled.
·~~~File #2005-43 – Application for a Special Permit for a consulting soil scientist at property at 479 Tolland Tpke. (Map 21, Lot 20-01) Owner: John Schneider; Applicant: Richard Zulick (Received 12/6/05, Public Hearing by 2/7/06)
MOTION: To hold public hearing for this application on 2/7/06.
By: Ellis Second: Nevers
RESULT: Motion passes unanimously.
·~~~~ File #2005-42 - Application for a Special Permit for Plumbing, Heating and Radiant Flooring Services at property at 479 Tolland Tpke. (Map 21, Lot 20-01) Owner: John Schneider; Applicant: Wayne Cyr (Received 12/6/05, Public Hearing by 2/7/06)
MOTION: To hold public hearing for this application on 2/7/06.
By: Ellis Second: Nevers
RESULT: Motion passes unanimously
E. Public Comment
David Poole of Spak Road wanted to know which commissions(s) had jurisdiction over logging. He was looking for clarity. Latincsics stated that Mr. Poole could certainly contact the staff for clarity on this, as well as governmental agencies.
Peter Anderson, Chairman of the Conservation Commission made the following comments to the Commission:
1. The PZC will determine how the town looks in the future.
2. He expressed his concern about the area on Ruby Road that is proposed for development. He stated that the applicant had hired a nationally-known Open Space expert, which is atypical. In general, he expressed his desire for the town to have more control and direction over growth. Developers need to meet the needs of Willington, not vice-versa.
3. The CC has become more active and is using the PoCD and the Open Space plan under development as the basis for its work.
NEW BUSINESS (continued)
Election of Officers
MOTION: To table this election until the next meeting of the PZC.
By: Nevers Second: Ellis
RESULT: Motion passes unanimously.
F. Old Business
Plan of Conservation and Development – Public Hearing closed 10/4/2005
Latincsics said that this plan needs to be moved on quickly. A final draft needs to be approved, and this then needs to be sent to the Selectmen so a Town Meeting can be scheduled. There has been no additional correspondence from the Selectmen about this. This PoCD needs to be finalized. At that point action must be taken by the staff.
MOTION: That Susan Yorgensen write a letter to the Board of Selectmen requesting that they review the final draft of the PoCD.
By: Ellis Second: Nevers
RESULT: Motion approved unanimously.
G.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Minutes
MOTION: To approve the minutes for the 11/15/05 meeting.
By: Ellis Second: Nevers
Result: Motion passes. Ayes: Ellis, Latincsics, Nevers,
Abstentions: Gray, Murphy, Marco
H.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Correspondence
1. Letter from Marc Branse on logging.
2. 2006 Meeting Schedule
3. Letter from Gardener Pearson to reschedule hearings.
4. Memo from town engineer re: Willington Heights subdivision
5. Memo from town engineer on Clover Springs subdivision
I.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Staff Report and Discussion
Jones said that on the Mihaliak Road subdivision that there were concerns about the effect on Kucko Road. This is a re-subdivision of 1 lot. 5 lots have been approved with 14 more lots to be approved potentially. He added that another subdivision at Lustig and Tinkerbell will be submitted to the town.
Ralph Tulis handed out copies of the latest version of the PoCD. Tulis stated that the PoCD needed to have an effective date and adoption date established quickly. Then it can go to the legislative body for the Town Meeting, and a decision. Approval by the Selectmen will help greatly with the state’s view of the PoCD.
Nevers suggested that a special work session be held to discuss the PoCD as time is of the essence. Per Tulis, Maps and text changes are still needed.
MOTION: To hold a special PZC meeting on December 19, 2005 at 7pm.
By: Ellis Second: Nevers
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
J. Adjournment
MOTION: To adjourn at 8:25p.m.
By: Ellis Second: Gray
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Maura Benjamin
Recording Clerk
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