Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
November 16, 2010 – 7:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Roll Call
Members Present:
Matt Ellis – Chairman
John Sullivan
Edward Standish
Walter Parsell
Phil Nevers
James Poole - Alternate
Members Absent:
Andy Marco – Vice Chairman – excused
Phil Nevers
Also Present
Susan Yorgensen
Public Hearing
M. Ellis called the Public Hearing to order at 7:30. J. Poole was seated for A. Marco.
PZC2007-33 ~Subdivision Regulation Change to extend the existing temporary, limited moratorium on subdivision applications and approvals for an additional 6 months or until the new Subdivision Regulations are in place (which ever is first) to allow the Commission to continue to study, develop and edit the draft open space subdivision regulations (a variation of Cluster Development pursuant to CGS § 8-25(c)) with the possibility of exempting from the moratorium subdivisions and re-subdivisions of 3 lots or less AND consisting of 15 acres or less overall.
No one from the public was present to speak. A brief discussion was held.
E. Standish motioned to close the Public Hearing. T. Murphy seconded the motion. All in favor.
Regular Meeting
J. Poole was seated for A. Marco.
PZC2007-33 ~Subdivision Regulation Change to extend the existing temporary, limited moratorium on subdivision applications and approvals for an additional 6 months or until the new Subdivision Regulations are in place (which ever is first) to allow the Commission to continue to study, develop and edit the draft open space subdivision regulations (a variation of Cluster Development pursuant to CGS § 8-25(c)) with the possibility of exempting from the moratorium subdivisions and re-subdivisions of 3 lots or less AND consisting of 15 acres or less overall.
E. Standish motioned to extend the existing temporary, limited moratorium on subdivision applications and approvals for an additional 6 months or until the new Subdivision Regulations are in place (which ever is first) to allow the Commission to continue to study, develop and edit the draft open space subdivision regulations (a variation of Cluster Development pursuant to CGS § 8-25(c)) with exempting from the moratorium subdivisions and re-subdivisions of 3 lots or less AND consisting of 15 acres or less overall. T. Murphy seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes
M. Ellis motioned to approve the Special Meeting minutes of 11/1/2010. E. Standish seconded the motion. All in favor.
Discussion:
Draft Subdivision Regulation
S. Yorgensen said the Draft Subdivision Regulations were sent to Attorney Mark Branse for review. She said the new engineer, Nate Jacobson & Associates, has reviewed them and provided feedback. M. Ellis said the revisions were mostly technical. J. Poole would like Atty. Branse to look at the Draft Subdivision Regulations and make sure everything in there is defendable. A discussion was held. S. Yorgensen provided documents to the Commission with the engineer’s comments. The Commission asked for digital copies of his comments. The commission will review the comments and discuss at a later date.
Correspondence
1. Letter from Selectman Christina Mailhos to the Commission regarding a meeting scheduled for Jan. 12, 2011 on the status of our town.
Staff Report
A discussion was held on signage and lighting. A discussion was held on lighting at the town green and lighting costs. The Commission agreed that all lighting has to be “down lighting” and comply with all regulations.
A discussion was held on the proposed Love’s Travel Center and the proposed Recycling Center. J. Poole asked the status of the reclamation of the gravel pit. The Commission would like Staff to check with Atty. Mark Branse to see how long a reclamation permit can stay open.
M. Ellis asked if a letter was sent to the AT&T Siting Council and S. Yorgensen said not as of yet.
J. Poole asked the status of the Town of Willington pit. The Commission would like monthly progress reports. S. Yorgensen said she will look into and report back.
A discussion was held on the budget and budget cuts.
J. Sullivan said he volunteered to attend WINCOG the first Monday of the month but has been unable to make all meetings due to his work travel schedule. He asked his colleagues to share in the responsibility. The Commission asked him to send an email when he is unable to attend and they will share the responsibility.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Manas
Recording Clerk
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