Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
August 18, 2009 – 7:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
A. Call to Order
Matt Ellis called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present:
Matt Ellis - Chairman
Andy Marco – Vice-Chairman
Phil Nevers
Edward Standish
John Sullivan
Tom Murphy
Member Absent:
Peter Latincsics
James Poole - excused
Also Present
Gary Jones – Zoning Agent
New Business
PZC2009-17 Application for Special Permit & Site Plan Approval for Recycling Business for construction Material at East side of Ruby Road (Map 42 Lot 49A Zone DI) (Received July 21, 2009 Public Hearing, September 1, 2009 Decision within 65 days after close P.H.) Site walk August 18, 2009 Owner/Applicant: Ruby Road Development
The site walk was conducted on August 18, 2009 and the Public Hearing is scheduled for Sept 1, 2009.
PZC2009-20 Section 8-24 Kechkes Road Bridge project and associated bypass. Kechkes Road Owner / Applicant: Town of Willington
First Selectman, Mike Eldredge, said they are in the process of negotiating a temporary easement, right of way. He said they would need the easement for a period of 5 months and only municipal vehicles and emergency vehicles will be allowed.
M. Ellis asked about the work to be done on the bypass road. The Town Engineer, Karl Acimovic, said a minor amount of fill will be needed, branches along the road will be cut and they will have to make the turn at Liska and Kechkes road a little gentler. Mr. Acimovic presented a narrative to the commission stating the existing conditions and the proposed replacement. He said the corrosion that has taken place has produced a bridge that is unsafe. He said the DOT has inspected the bridge. Mr. Acimovic said they have been to Inland Wetlands and told them they will not be touching the river itself. He said the bridge will be a prefab steel bridge and will come in sections.
M. Ellis asked about an alternative plan if the easement doesn’t work out. Mr. Acimovic said they would probably get an entirely prefabricated bridge and set it on prefabricated abutments but the road would still be out for a day or two. M. Ellis asked about the cost difference and Mr. Acimovic said a little over $200,000.
J. Sullivan asked if the landowner had been approached and Mr. Eldredge said yes, the attorneys have gone back and forth regarding the temporary easement. A brief discussion was held. Mr. Eldredge said he hopes they can resolve the issue because it is the safest and most desirable way to do the project.
A discussion was held on the time frame of the project. Mr. Eldredge said they cannot start the project until the campground is shut down for the winter. G. Jones commented that the home is a caretaker’s residence affiliated with the campground. Mr. Acimovic said the bridge construction will take approximately 2 months and the remainder of the time will be to secure the site. T. Murphy asked if the current bridge was safe for emergency vehicles and Mr. Acimovic said yes.
A discussion was held on the precautions to be taken to ensure materials do not fall into the water. Mr. Acimovic said they are contacting DEP Fisheries to make them aware of the project. A. Marco asked how far the town road extends beyond the bridge. Lynn Nicholls, of Public Works, said they take of the road past the campground office and up to the steel tanks.
G. Jones commented that the applicant will need approval from Inland Wetlands to do any work on the bypass. K. Acimovic said, when they have permission, he will walk the site with a soil scientist.
P. Nevers motioned to approve PZC2009-20 the request under Section 8-24 for the Bridge replacement only (excluding the bypass) with the condition that the applicant shall come back before the Planning and Zoning commission for any modifications to the bridge plan and for approval for the associated bypass. J. Sullivan seconded the motion. All in favor.
Minutes
M. Ellis motioned to approve the minutes of July 21, 2009. A. Marco seconded the motion. All in favor.
Staff Report
G. Jones reported that staff and Commission representatives would be conducting a site review at 60 Adams St., Manchester that is scheduled for 3:00 on Friday, August 21st.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:00.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Manas, Recording Clerk
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