Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
October 5, 2010 – 7:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Roll Call
Members Present:
Matt Ellis – Chairman
Andy Marco – Vice Chairman
Tom Murphy – Secretary
Edward Standish
Walter Parsell
Phil Nevers
James Poole - Alternate
Members Absent:
John Sullivan
Also Present:
Susan Yorgensen – Planner/Zoning Agent
Regular Meeting
M. Ellis called the meeting to order at 7:38. J. Poole was seated for J. Sullivan.
Minutes
W. Parsell motioned to approve the minutes of September 21, 2010. T. Murphy seconded the motion. M. Ellis abstained. All other members in favor.
A discussion was held on the pre-application presented at the last meeting. The commission asked for a copy of the email from Atty. Branse regarding this pre-application.
Discussion – Subdivision Regulations
A discussion was held on Section 5.04.6 regarding loop streets. Staff will work on the wording for this section. The Commission would like 1200 feet in and 1200 feet to the middle of the loop.
A discussion was held on cul-de-sacs and the amount of lots accessible. A discussion was held on changing the footage to 1500 feet in length. The Commission agreed to leave this at 1200 feet.
A discussion was held on Section 5.04.11 and the wording of “If authorized by Statute”. S. Yorgensen said the law states the town has to improve the road to town standards if necessary.
A discussion was held on 5.05.1 and the recommendations from K. Acimovic. The Commission would like 5.05.1 reviewed in regards to the statement of “Stormwater detention shall be utilized where required”. Staff will review.
A discussion was held on Section 6.05.3. S. Yorgensen said she prefers “defined R.O.W.” rather than “easement”. A discussion was held on the width of 25 feet for an easement and R.O.W. A discussion was held on changing the minimum width of the driveway. The Commission agreed the wording should be changed and asked staff to review the consultant’s notes and adjust accordingly. S. Yorgensen said she would also like to check the definitions.
The Commission would like Mark Branse to review the document after staff makes the final changes discussed. The Commission would like Atty. Branse to attend the Public Hearing.
A discussion was held on Option #5, the Yield Plan.
Staff Report
S. Yorgensen had nothing additional at this time.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:30.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Manas
Recording Clerk
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