Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
January 20, 2009 – 7:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
A. Call to Order
Andy Marco, Vice Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present:
Andy Marco, Vice Chairman
Phil Nevers, Secretary
John Sullivan
Edward Standish
Tom Murphy
James Poole, Alternate seated for P. Latincsics
Member Absent:
Matthew Ellis
Peter Latincsics
Also Present
Susan Yorgensen
Regular Meeting
Old Business
Ruby Road Development, LLC request for approval of a reclamation plan including the grading and stabilization of property on the east side of Ruby Rd adjacent and north of the bus lot (Assessors Map #42 Lot 49B, 49D)
Russell Heintz, of Tarbell, Heintz & Associates, was present. He said he had come before the commission 6 to 8 months ago with Keith Herzog. Mr. Herzog is going to be purchasing the property from Lisa Kenderdine and Margaret Harrison. Mr. Heintz presented the plans. He commented that a bond is outstanding on Ruby Assoc. Partnership. He said his client, Mr. Herzog, is a recycling company and hopes to set up a business on this parcel in the future.
Mr. Heintz explained that Mr. Herzog would like to get a stump grinder and clean up the mess, create top soil, get rid of the gravel piles and help re-establish the parcel with the outstanding bond. He would like to begin getting the site ready for his business. S. Yorgensen asked if they were going to use the existing driveway and Mr. Heintz said for now. Mr. Heintz said his client would bring in a stump grinder, backhoe, excavator, bucket loader and probably a dump truck to begin excavation.
S. Yorgensen said the sand and gravel permit was not renewed and they were told they needed a reclamation plan in which this is the reclamation plan. A discussion was held on an excavator that was previously there and work that may have been done.
E. Standish asked if they had tested for well or septic. Mr. Heintz said yes. A. Marco asked S. Yorgensen, if they approve the reclamation plan, they are not in any way approving the use. S. Yorgensen said that was correct. A discussion was held on the signs currently posted at the site. S. Yorgensen asked about a seeding plan and a discussion was held. She also said they should have a complete sedimentation and erosion plan.
Mr. Heintz said he would hate to put it off for another month in order to show a seeding plan. He would rather have it approved with a condition.
Lynn Nicholls, of Public Works, was present and said there are piles on the other property and they are going to clean those up as well. A. Marco said it sounds like both parcels are being attended to and asked if the owners were the same. Mr. Heintz said no and explained that his client is willing to help her out and wants to get started. J. Poole expressed his concern about them going on the other property. A. Marco asked if the terms of the bond would limit this. S. Yorgensen said it already has a reclamation plan and it probably can’t. A discussion was held on the bond.
S. Yorgensen said if they want to approve the plan, the solution is to have the bond holder/owner submit a letter to them saying what is to be done. Mr. Heintz said they are going to clean up the area, spread the piles and get some grass growing. J. Poole asked if that would satisfy the bond. S. Yorgensen said she believes so. A discussion was held on the erosion that needs to be fixed. A discussion was held on the pond. Mr. Heintz said he and S. Yorgensen do not agree on the pond and presented it on the map. A discussion was held.
P. Nevers motioned to approve the reclamation plan on the following conditions.
1. The plan is to be revised to remove the retention pond.
2. Sedimentation and erosion control including a seeding plan is to be added to the reclamation plan.
3. A letter is to be submitted from the bond holding owners of the northern parcel outlining the approval to grade and stabilize the parcel.
J. Poole seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
New Business
Donald W. Fish, Brian Sullivan, & D. W. Fish Home Builders are requesting the return of the maintenance bond for Angela and Ashley Lane.
A memo from Karl Acimovic was submitted on his final inspection explaining that he was satisfied. S. Yorgensen asked Ms. Nichols if she had any issues with the road and she said no.
E. Standish motioned to recommend to the Board of Selectmen to release the bond for Angela and Ashley Lane. J. Sullivan seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes
P. Nevers motioned to approve the minutes of December 2, 2008. E. Standish seconded the motion. A. Marco abstained. All others in favor. Motion carried.
Correspondence
1. Flyer on CBA Training & Education for Planning & Zoning. A discussion was held and the commission members will be attending.
2. Letter from the State of CT Siting Council on their review of the Ten Year Forecast of Electric Loads and Resources.
3. Planning and Zoning meeting schedule
4. A copy of a letter to the Town of Tolland, from the Capitol Region Council of Governments, with their report on zoning referral.
5. A letter to James Poole, from the Board of Selectmen, regarding his reappointment as an alternated on the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Staff Report and Discussion.
S. Yorgensen commented on a Notice of Violation that was sent to 139 River Road.
A discussion was held on the progress of the Subdivision Regulation Workshop and various positive/negative comments they have received.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:45
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Manas
Recording Clerk
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