Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
December 2, 2008 – 7:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
A. Call to Order
Chairman, Matthew Ellis, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present:
Matthew Ellis
Phil Nevers arrived at 7:35
Edward Standish
Tom Murphy
Andy Marco arrived at 7:45
Peter Latincsics
James Poole – alternate
Member Absent:
John Sullivan
Also Present
Gary Jones, Planning and Zoning Agent
Public Hearing
J. Poole was seated for P. Nevers.
PZC2008-24 Application for Special Permit & Sign for ECHN Blood Laboratory Service at 11 Phelps Way (Map 30 Lot 14 Zone DC) Owner/Applicant: Roger Talbert & Clem Langlois (Received November 18, 2008 Public Hearing by January 20, 2009 decision within 35 days after close of Public Hearing.)
J. Poole recused himself.
Owner, Clem Langlois, was present. Linda Buttero and Pam Gaetani were present representing ECHN. Ms. Buttero said the service will draw blood for doctors and various tests. M. Ellis asked if they will have onsite storage. Ms. Buttero said no, they will have runners that pick up the blood and bring it to the laboratories. Ms. Gaetani said the hazardous waste is picked up once a month and is stored in biohazard containers.
P. Nevers arrived at 7:35.
Mr. Langlois explained the layout and location of the facility. M. Ellis asked how many employees. Ms. Gaetani said 1 and the location will see, on average, 20 to 30 people per day. T. Murphy asked if they have to meet state regulations and Mrs. Gaetani said absolutely. She also said the anticipated hours will be Monday thru Saturday, probably 7:00 until 4:00 or 4:30.
J. Poole, Chairman of the Economic Development Commission, said they approve of the business coming into town.
M. Ellis showed the proposed sign and asked the applicants thoughts on matching the rest of the building. Mr. Langlois commented that New Alliance has their symbol and they want people to recognize ECHN. Ms. Buttero said they are willing to conform but their preference is to stay with the ECHN logo. E. Standish said they made the convenience store conform and they need some sort of consistency. A discussion was held on the signage.
P. Nevers Motioned to close the public hearing. E. Standish seconded the motion. All in favor. Hearing closed.
Regular Meeting
J. Poole was seated for A. Marco.
J. Poole recused himself
PZC2008-24 Application for Special Permit & Sign for ECHN Blood Laboratory Service at 11 Phelps Way (Map 30 Lot 14 Zone DC) Owner/Applicant: Roger Talbert & Clem Langlois (Received November 18, 2008 Public Hearing by January 20, 2009 decision within 35 days after close of Public Hearing.)
Discussion was held on the signage. G. Jones said the previous commission did not enforce New Alliance Bank’s signage matching the rest of the building. The commission discussed keeping the shape and sign size consistent with the rest of the building.
A. Marco arrived at 7:45.
Poole commented that ECHN could put their logo on the inside of the glass window and a discussion was held. Discussion was held on the plans and anything lacking with this application. J. Poole commented that they need to stay within their rules and regulations.
E. Standish motioned to approve PZC2008-24 with the conditions:
- The signage conforms to the existing design of signage for the majority of the plaza, signs to be reviewed and approved by staff.
- The applicant is to submit an overall site plan and a floor plan showing all uses/businesses.
P. Nevers seconded the motion. J. Poole abstained. All in favor. Motion carried.
PZC2008-25 Application for modification of site plan Phase 1 (well drilling) at 511 River Road (Map 39 Lot 6) Owner/Applicant: Town of Willington (Received December 5, 2008 Public Hearing or decision by January 20, 2009)
Gary pointed out the position of the well drilling on the plans and a brief discussion was held. The commission remanded this application to staff.
Minutes
P. Nevers motioned to approve the minutes of November 18, 2008. J. Poole seconded the motion. All in favor.
Correspondence
Nothing at this time.
Staff Report
G. Jones said he had nothing additional to report at this time.
Discussion
A. Marco motioned to be acting chairman for the special meeting regarding the changes to the Subdivision Regulations. M. Ellis seconded the motion.
A. Marco commented that he would like to get practice, as chairman, in an informal session. J. Poole said he would be the scribe. A. Marco said his plan is to have a projector, go line by line and use word to track all the changes. J. Poole said they have heard a great deal of information and should post notes as a way of going over the items heard. J. Poole wanted to confirm that 8/28/08 was the last revision and ask staff for an electronic copy.
J. Poole asked about the graph presented by Ray Crossen. He would like to know the author and have an explanation of the graphs presented. He asked staff to see about obtaining the words that went along with the graphs.
A discussion was held on the agendas for the regular meetings and the workshops. The commission discussed ways of giving the public an opportunity to speak. A discussion was held on changing the agenda if they find public comments are hindering their progress.
All in favor. Motion Carried.
J. Poole asked if the Town of Willington filed Forest practices with the state within one year of 1/1/98. G. Jones said he would look into it.
M. Ellis thanked the commission for all the work they have done over the past year.
Meeting adjourned at 8:06
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Manas
Recording Clerk
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