Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
February 17, 2009 – 7:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
A. Call to Order
Matt Ellis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present:
Matthew Ellis, Chairman
Phil Nevers, Secretary
Edward Standish
Tom Murphy
James Poole, Alternate seated for P. Latincsics
Member Absent:
Andy Marco, Vice Chairman
John Sullivan - excused
Peter Latincsics
Also Present
Gary Jones
Public Hearing
PZC2009-1 Application for a Special Permit to open an “Alternative Heating” Business with showroom and sales office at 331 River Road (Map 30 Lot 16 Zone DC) Owners: David Stuart & Mike Andresen Applicant: JRJ Gas Connection LLC (Received February 3, 2009 Public Hearing February 17, 2009 decision within 65 days after close of P.H.)
J. Poole recused himself.
Gerald Johnston, of JRJ Gas Connection LLC, was present. He said he would like to open a showroom for gas appliances which will consist of a sales room and storage area. M. Ellis said in regards to demonstrating operating appliances, the commission will need the Fire Marshal’s approval. M. Ellis asked the applicant how long he has been in business and he said 2 years. T. Murphy asked where the business will be located in the building and M. Ellis said, when looking at the building, it will be on the left hand side. T. Murphy asked if there is an exit off the back and Mr. Johnston said yes. He said the business hours will be Monday thru Saturday, 8 to 5.
P. Nevers asked if fuel will be in the showroom. Mr. Johnston said no. He said there will be one propane tank located outside which will be used for demonstrations and it will be a maximum of 100 gallons. T. Murphy asked if they will be filling tanks and Mr. Johnston said no. James Poole, of the Economic Development Commission, said the business complies with the Plan of Conservation and Development and they encourage the commission to move rapidly in their decision.
M. Ellis said, in regards to the sign approval, the applicant will have to come back to staff for final approval. A discussion was held on the signage.
E. Standish Motioned to close the public hearing. T. Murphy seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Regular Meeting
PZC2009-1 Application for a Special Permit to open an Alternative Heating Business with showroom and sales office at 331 River Road (Map 30 Lot 16 Zone DC) Owners: David Stuart & Mike Andresen Applicant: JRJ Gas Connection LLC (Received February 3, 2009 Public Hearing February 17, 2009 decision within 65 days after close of P.H.)
T. Murphy motioned to approve the application on the following conditions.
1. Fire Marshal’s approval prior to occupancy and opening.
2. No signage currently approved, Staff to review and approve the signage.
3. No outside storage
4. Special Permit to be renewed annually
E. Standish seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes
P. Nevers motioned to approve the minutes of January 20, 2009.
J. Poole expressed his concern regarding the approval of the reclamation plan of Ruby Road Development and the work being done properly. He is concerned about the applicant reclaiming the property by grinding the piles on both properties. G. Jones said the pile that is to be ground is more than half on the Ruby Road Associates property. G. Jones said they would need final approval from the town engineer before the bond will be released.
T. Murphy seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Correspondence
1. Letter from the State of Connecticut regarding the Willington Fire Departments notice of intent to modify an existing telecommunications facility located at Cosgrove Road, Willington, Connecticut
J. Poole felt the commission should have been notified prior to January 21, 2009 regarding the proposal. G. Jones said the letter was received on January 14, 2009 and this topic would have been discussed on January 20, 2009, at the Planning and Zoning meeting, but the meeting had been cancelled. J. Poole felt this was unfortunate.
Staff Report
G. Jones said he had nothing to report at this time.
Discussion
E. Standish asked, regarding the regulation workshop, how they handle the changes if they do not have a full commission. M. Ellis said any changes made will have to be voted on at the end. A discussion was held on when the regulations have to be finalized and if the commission can request another extension. M. Ellis asked G. Jones to contact their attorney regarding the extension and to find out what the cut off date is.
A discussion was held on the possibility of reverting back to the existing regulations if the commission does not meet the deadline. M. Ellis said he would have the necessary information by the next meeting.
J. Poole motioned to adjourn at 8:00. E. Standish seconded the motion. All in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Manas
Recording Clerk
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