January 15, 2008
Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
January 15, 2008 – 7:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
A. Call to Order
Chairman, Matt Ellis, called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present: Members Absent
Matthew Ellis, Chairman Peter Latincsics
Andrew Marco, Vice Chairman John Sullivan
Phil Nevers, Secretary
Edward Standish
Tom Murphy
James Poole seated for P. Latincsics
Public Hearing
Amendment to Plan of Conservation & Development – Addition of the
Conservation commissions Natural Resource Inventory and Open Space
Plan. (Public Hearing Jan 15, 2008 Decision by March 18, 2008)
Peter Anderson, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, presented the proposed amendment. Sixteen maps were displayed on the walls showing various resources in the town. Map #16, labeled Conservation Priority Areas, showed the greatest density of natural resources, and was pointed out to the commission and the public.
Kathleen Demers commented that this amendment is meant to expand on chapters currently in the PoCD. The commission came up with parcels in town that had the most value in natural resources.
A. Marco asked if the maps would be available in a small format. The commission said they would be incorporated in the document and available on the website.
A discussion was held on whether or not certain parcels were targeted on Map #16. Ms. Demers said that parcels were not specifically shown on this map and the edges were blurred. Members of the commission and the public felt the map appeared to point out certain property and property lines. There was concern on how this map would be used in the future and if certain properties would be targeted for purchase or restrictions by the town. Members of the Planning and Zoning commission felt the lines needed to be blurred or rounded out even more.
Mr. Anderson commented that this is a factual recording of resources in the Town of Willington. In regards to the future, the Conservation Commission is trying to establish direction for the town in preserving open space.
J. Poole commented that if the Conservation Commission used appendix four, which establishes the criteria and the town voted on, he does not see a problem with this map. J. Poole asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to review appendix four.
Mr. Anderson and Ms. Demers commented that the Conservation Commission would also review appendix four and go back and look at the amendment.
Mr. Becker commented, if this is the criteria used, could the intent of the map be clearly stated on the map.
M. Ellis made to a motion to hold the public hearing open until the next meeting, dated February 5. E. Standish seconded the motion. All in favor.
File # PZC2007 – 46 Application for Special Permit for convenience store At 11 Phelps Way (Map 30 Lot 14 Zone DC) Applicant: Pankaj N & Minaben C Patel (Received Jan 10, 2008 P.H. by March 4, 2008 decision Within 65 days after close of P.H.)
S. Yorgensen said the commission is just receiving the application and the applicant has asked for a hearing as soon as possible.
M. Ellis asked if the hearing could be added to the agenda on 2/5/08. P. Nevers made a motion to have the hearing added. T. Murphy seconded the motion. All in favor.
Old Business
Renewal of Sand and Gravel Permits:
Lawrence Becker 171 Tolland Tpk (Map 23 Lot 3)
180 Tolland Tpk (23/18/Lot 62/19)
9 George Dr (Map 30 Lot 1)
Lawrence Becker was present. Mr. Patton and Ms. Becker presented and maps were distributed. Mr. Patton commented that they are a manufacturer of crushed stone. M. Ellis asked if there was ever a pit there, which was used for processing. Mr. Becker said yes. Mr. Ellis asked if they were processing in 1969. Mr. Becker said yes.
M. Ellis referenced the letter from the town attorney and commented if 32 were pre-existing, we do not have an issue.
S. Yorgensen suggested the commission review everything.
M. Ellis requested the commission read the documents and get comments and questions to him by Jan. 30th. After which, they will get back to the applicant.
Ruby Assoc General Partnership 328 Ruby Road (Map 42 Lot 48)
Ms. Becker was present and was unsure of the issue. S. Yorgensen said there’s an outstanding issue with the reclamation. The last renewal applicant, Mihaliak Trucking, said they were not going to renew but documents have not been received to close out. We have not seen the reclamation. A discussion was held on the condition of the property. S. Yorgensen recommended the commission call the $45,000 bond if it is not reclaimed.
The Consensus of the Commission was to call the bond.
Lisa H Kenderdine Ruby Road (Map 42 Lot 49A)
Trask Road (Map 29 Lot 4)
Russell Heintz was present. After discussing the plans required for Map 42, Lot 49A, the commission concluded it should be a two step process. First, show the reclamation plan and then apply for a special permit. The applicant requested an extension for Ruby Road, which was granted by the commission.
Mr. Heinz requested an extension on Trask Road. S, Yorgensen said they will not issue the sand and gravel permit but, they will not pull the bond if an extension is granted. E. Standish made a motion to give an extension until June 2nd to give time to view reclamation. P. Nevers seconded the motion. All in favor.
Wayne Williams 66 Navratil Road (Map 14 Lot 16)
Mr. Heinz was present to represent Wayne Williams.
S. Yorgensen gave the commission a copy of a memo from G. Jones on his review. Mr. Heinz said he submitted plans at the last meeting. S. Yorgensen asked if he had a re-use plan and Mr. Heinz said he did. M. Ellis commented that there seems to be a discrepancy here. S. Yorgensen asked if they had done any soil testing and Mr. Heinz replied that they had not. Mr. Heinz commented that his client could ask for certain waivers. S. Yorgensen commented that they are a lot closer to conforming to the regulations than they were last year. Mr. Heinz said he will meet with his client and then they will sit with Planning and Zoning to see where they are.
E. Standish made a motion for a continuation until 2/19/08. J. Poole seconded the motion. All in favor.
DeSiato Sand & Gravel River Road (Map 25 Lot 2)
Mr. Desiato was present, submitted a map, and stated there were three phases left. They are presently doing stage 1 and 2, which will go back into cornfields. Stage 3, which was fill and is not very active, they will leave alone. There’s no processing, no buildings and hauling is not done very often.
M. Ellis asked if it was acceptable, as a reclamation plan, if they have it as fields. S. Yorgensen said she would have to review the sand and gravel regulations. On a quick look, she thought they would have to show a re-use plan and test pits. M. Ellis suggested the commission grant an extension for staff to review. J. Poole made a motion. P. Nevers seconded the motion. Extension granted until March 4th. All in favor.
Town of Willington Ruby Road (Map 42 Lot 49)
L. Nicholls and K. Acimovic presented maps and a list of 29 items that are material storage piles. Of which, three are gravel excavation areas. Many of the piles were various materials labeled as “junk”. M. Ellis asked if they had done test pits and K. Acimovic said they had not. There was discussion on the school bus parking next to the parcel in question.
S. Yorgensen said there has to be a re-use plan and a reclamation plan for the parcel. K. Acimovic said it is going to be for storage and not for anything else. M. Ellis commented that this is a zoning violation.
S. Yorgensen commented that if they do not apply for a sand and gravel permit renewal now, they could come back in the future to apply for a special permit.
S. Yorgensen said the commission could void the permit and ask for an order to clean-up the both properties.
The applicants said they need to store materials here. M. Ellis suggested they talk to Mike Eldredge to see if they want to abandon it or where they want to go. In addition, the parcel with the busses on it has a special permit for just that, no sand and gravel nor anything else. M. Ellis made a motion to extend to 2/5/08. A. Marco seconded the motion. All in favor.
Planning and Zoning Representation for WINCOG.
S. Yorgensen explained that the Board of Selectmen appoints one person and Planning and Zoning appoints one person to serve for 2 years per the ordinance, though there is a discrepancy with the COG bylaws. There is one meeting a month, which is the first Wednesday. Commission tabled it for tonight.
Minutes and Correspondence were tabled until the next meeting.
Reviewing the Draft Subdivision Regulations was added to the 2/5/08 agenda.
Staff Report
S. Yorgensen said they are in the middle of letters to the daycare. G. Jones left a message for Crossroads. He was told the banners would come down. Vector Mortgage had their attorney call. S. Yorgensen told the attorney that the lights on the sign need to come down and the Crossroads sign needs to come down immediately. She said they will be sending a letter to both parties.
S. Yorgensen will email the Smartcode Booklet to the commission.
J. Poole commented that Willington Veterinary was approved for a roof and porch.
Phil Nevers made a motion to adjourn at 10:00.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Manas
Recording Clerk
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