Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
January 3, 2012 – 7:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Roll Call
Members Present:
Andrew Marco – Chairman
John Sullivan
Phil Nevers
Walter Parsell
Members Absent:
Matthew Ellis – Vice Chairman - excused
Thomas Murphy – Secretary - excused
Edward Standish - excused
James Poole – Alternate - excused
Also Present
Susan Yorgensen
Regular Meeting
Andrew Marco called the meeting to order at 7:30.
New Business
PZC2011-55 Application to amend site plan for Public Works Site and Transfer Station Area at 49 Hancock Road (Map 38 Lot 20 Zone R80) Owner/Applicant: Town of Willington (Received January 3, 2012 Public Hearing by March 6, 2012 Decision within 65 days after close of P.H.)
Karl Acimovic and Lynn Nicholls were present for the Town of Willington. K.Acimovic gave an overview of the existing plans and proposed work to be done; moving of the propane tanks and installing a waste oil tank. A discussion was held on spill prevention controls. A. Marco would like the application amended to state the specific work to be done.
Application has been received and tabled until the next meeting.
PZC2011-56 Request for review and approval pursuant to CGS Section 8-24 for public water main connection to Town Office Building at 40 Old Farms Road (Map 22 Lot 53 Zone R80) Owner/Applicant: Town of Willington .
S. Yorgensen explained that the Town of Willington is requesting a review and approval under 8-24. A. Marco read the letter from the Town of Willington. The Town has not received formal approval and does need written approval under 8-24. Selectman Christina Mailhos was present and explained that they have received approval for the water main and the connection of Center School and now need approval to have the Town Office Building connected to the main.
P. Nevers motioned to approve the Town Office Building connection to the water main under the 8-24 Review. J. Sullivan seconded the motion. All in favor. A. Marco will draft a letter and submit it to the town recommending the Town Office Building be connected to the water main.
PZC2011-58 Revision to Lot Line between lots 7&8 at Wilderness View Subdivision 42 & 44 Wilderness Way (Map 42 Lot 7&8 Zone R80) Owner/Applicant: R.F. Crossen Contractors, LLC (Received January 3, 2012 Public Hearing by March 6, 2012 Decision within 65 days after close of P.H.)
The commission looked at plans. The proposal is to move the boundary line a few feet making lot 8 a bit larger. A discussion was held on the lot line and the site. The Commission agreed that this is a minor revision and a Public Hearing is not necessary. A. Marco said the moving of the boundary line does not affect open space, the shape of the lot, the driveway, etc.
A discussion was held on the maps. S. Yorgensen said the plans just need to be amended to include a Subdivision Title Block. The Commission would like the proper plans submitted and will review the plans once revised.
Minutes
P. Nevers motioned to approve the minutes of December 6, 2011. W. Parsell seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Correspondence
A. Marco read a letter from M. Ellis stating he cannot attend the meetings for the next 4 months due to a prior commitment. He would like to continue on as a Commission member at such time if the Commission so agrees. The Commission agreed to have M. Ellis continue on as Vice Chairman.
Staff Report
S. Yorgensen explained the following Notice of Violations she has issued and letters that were sent on 12/23/2011; Joel York, Accessory Structure/Chicken Coup, William Faust and Candace Connelly, Chickens and Chicken Coup, Douglas Zigadlo, Construction of an Accessory Building/Barn and River Road Associates, Erection of a Real Estate Sign. A discussion was held on the violations.
S. Yorgensen told the Commission she has spoken to the Zumba Fitness Center and they are asking if they could have their business symbol displayed as they are a franchise and this is a requirement. A discussion was held on keeping the symbol in line with the Curves and ECHN symbol. A. Marco said she should submit what she wants to do and sees no problem with that.
A discussion was held on signage. The Commission agreed to take a look at the signage regulations.
A discussion was held on the site at the corner of Route 32 and Route 74 and the building and building materials that still remain.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:20.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Manas
Recording Clerk
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