TOWN OF WILLINGTON
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING OF
JANUARY 17, 2006
Public Hearing:
A. Call to Order
Acting Chairman Peter Latincsics called the meeting to order at 7:35p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present: P. Latincsics, Acting Chairman, Vice Chairman
M. Ellis, Secretary
P. Nevers
A. Marco
T. Murphy
N. Gray
D. Ridzon (alt)
Members Absent: D. Lytwyn
Also Present: S. Yorgensen, Planning & Zoning Agent
M. Benjamin, Recording Clerk
C. Seat Alternates: Gray seated for Lytwyn.
D. Public Hearings:
File 2003-35 – Application for a Re-Subdivision of Willington Heights Subdivision [Lot 1/2 into two lots] on property at Lohse and 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)
Mark Peterson brought and explained changes to the plans. He went before the IWW, and has their recommendations. This application is to re-subdivide a building lot. The owner has 5+ acres and wants to make this one lot into two lots. There was no staff comment. There were no comments by the commissioners. There were no comments from the public. Motion: To close the Public Hearing of file 2003-35. By: Ellis; Second: Gray. Result: Public Hearing Closed.
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)
Mark Petersen and Tom Marion, Esq. appeared on behalf of the applicant. Peterson gave Yorgensen copies of proof that some owners of abutting properties had been notified. He will send the remainder to Yorgensen. Peterson showed a map of this area, pointing out Lohse Rod and Village Hill Rd, ¼ mile away. This is a 52-acre property. Site topography was also presented. The two water flow channels were pointed out – from the west, water flows to Wilderness Lake, and flows to Kucko from the easterly portion. The 14 lots were shaded. Wilderness Way Rd will be a permanent cul-de-sac. 1 house currently exists, with a barn and a stable. The road will follow an existing trail.
As far as storm drainage is concern, this application has been before the IWW, and a Plan of Erosion is required for approval. As planned, water will drain to the storm water treatment area, then a detention area and then leveler. For the flow to Kucko Rd., this will go to the existing drain on the road. Marked on the plans are a seeding plans and silt fence.
Open Space was “Fee in Lieu of” initially. The Open Space easements are now located on the back of many lots in the subdivision. This new plan has been presented to the Open Space and Conservation Commissions. Ellis asked the size of the area set aside for open space and was told that it was 7.8 acres, or 15%. Peterson said that the map with this new open space plan will be given to the town.
Peterson said that Kucko Rd is a narrow, unpaved road. Frontage improvements, fill build-out will be the builders’ responsibility. The northwest area of Kucko Rd will need widening, paving and more drainage. Ellis asked how wide the road would be and was told that the road would be 26 feet wide. It is currently 15 feet wide. It was confirmed that all lots would all be buildable even with the land taken to widen and improve the road.
Peterson pointed out that a waiver to allow the roadway to be 22-feet wide had been requested, and asked the town to consider this. He received a copy of Yorgensen’s 2-page list of comments and responded to them. Drainage issues were then discussed.
The Conservation Commission submitted a memo and a presentation about this application. Their proposal was to preserve wildlife crossing, and for the Open Space are to be a 250-foot wide area on the property. A map was presented. Kathy Demers stated that the town does not have to accept wetlands as open space.
Ralph Tulis asked if the existing house had a C.O.Tulis stated that DEP does not allow the burial of stumps, etc. in land to be developed, and that a Clerk of the Works was needed to protect the town’s interests. There has been substantial fill on this property, and the town needs to know of what it is comprised. He added that he supported the Conservation Commission’s recommendation for the area taken for Open Space as there are many wildlife crossings in the proposed area that he has seen. He is concerned because this application could be approved without anyone from the Commission except for two members attending the site walk.
Jim Poole, an abutting neighbor, commented that he had no intention of developing his land, but could not speak for his heirs. He also supports the Conservation Commission’s recommendations and believes that Wilderness Lake should not be part of the deliberations on this application.
Gray noted that there had been a site walk on 11/20 with members of the PZC and the IWW.
Marion commented that the wildlife swath of land recommended by the Conservation Commission would have a major impact on how lots on this property would need to be configured.
Peterson stated that road construction had already been discussed with the town engineer, and that Peterson hoped that utilities would be placed in proper areas. Peterson added that the access strip to the north will be considered and responded to.
Ellis asked Peterson to discuss the idea of widening all of Kucko Rd. to 26 feet with his client. Peterson will do so.
Tulis gave Yorgensen a copy of his comments about this application.
Demers stated that if the application for the campground plus the subdivision were to be submitted together that the Conservation would want to consider the applications together.
MOTION: To continue the Public Hearing for file 2005-36 on 2/7/06. By: Ellis Second: Nevers Result: Motion passes unanimously.
There was a short break between 9:15-9:22.
Regular Meeting:
A. Call to Order – by Latincsics
B. Roll Call – as above
C. Seat Alternates – as above
D. New Business
MOTION: To add two items to the agenda, namely Files 2006-05 and 2006-06
By: Ellis Second: Nevers
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
File 2006-06 Application for a daycare center on River Road
MOTION: To hold the Public Hearing for this application on 2/21/06 By: Gray Second: Nevers Result: Motion approved unanimously.
File 2006-05 Application for a Special Permit for a Tattoo & Piercing Shop at 15 River Road [Map 5, Lot 3, Zone DC] Owner: Amy G. Moore; Applicant: Frank Demao (Received 1/17/06, Public Hearing by 3/7/06).
MOTION: To hold the Public Hearing for this application on 2/7/06. By: Ellis Second: Gray Result: Motion passes unanimously.
File 2005-43 – Application for a Special Permit for a consulting soil scientist at property at 479 Tolland Turnpike [Map 21, Lot 20-01] Owner: John Schneider; Applicant: Wayne Cyr (Received 12/6/05, Public Hearing by 2/7/06)
No action taken.
File 2005-42 – Application for a Special Permit for Plumbing, Heating and Radiant Flooring Services at property at 479 Tolland Turnpike [Map 21, Lot 20-01] Owner: John Schneider; Applicant: Richard Zulick (Received 12/6/05, Public Hearing by 2/7/06
No action taken.
File 2006-02 – Application for a 14-lot subdivision on Mihaliak Rd [Map 50, Lot3] Owner/Applicant: Mary C. Litwinczyk & Litwinczyk Children (Received 1/17/06, Public Hearing by 3/7/06)
No action taken.
Election of Officers
Latincsics asked that staff send a memo to the Selectmen stating that the PZC concurred with having Gray become a full member of the commission. After discussion among commission members, the officers elected were as follows:
MOTION: To elect Peter Latincsics Chairman of the PZC. By: Murphy, Second: Nevers. Result: Motion passed.
MOTION: To elect Matt Ellis as Vice Chairman of the PZC. By: Nevers Second: Marco. Result: Motion passed.
MOTION: To elect Andy Marco Secretary of the PZC. By: Ellis Second: Nevers. Result: Motion passed.
E. Old Business
File 2005-35 – Application of a Re-subdivision of Willington Heights Subdivision [Lot ½ into two lots] on property at Lohse and Spak Roads [Map 46, Lot ½] Owner/Applicant: D.W. Fish Builders, LLC. (Received 11/15/05, Public Hearing 1/17/06, Decision by 3/21/06)
Motion: To approve this application. By: Ellis Second: Nevers Result: Motion passed.
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).
Tabled, as the Public Hearing remains open.
F. Public Comment
None.
G. Minutes
MOTION: To approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of 12/19/05. By: Gray Second: Nevers. Result: Motion passes unanimously.
I. Correspondence
1. 2006 Schedule of ZBA Meetings
2. Memo re: Norman Gray regarding his appointment to the PZC recommending that Gray be a full member.
3. Resignation from the PZC letter from Al St. Louis
4. Memo regarding formation of a Joint Committee in Willington (Ellis and Gray will join)
5. 2 memos from the School Growth Committee
6. Letter from Tolland regarding a Public Hearing on water line work.
J. Staff Report and Discussion
As the PoCD will be in effect on 2/7/06, it was decided that a special meeting will be held to review this and current regulations. Special Meeting set for 2/11/06 at 9am.
K. Adjournment
MOTION: To adjourn at 10:12 p.m. By: Nevers Seconded: Gray Result: Motion passes unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Maura Benjamin
Recording Clerk
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