Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
January 17, 2012 – 7:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Roll Call
Members Present:
Andrew Marco – Chairman
Thomas Murphy – Secretary
John Sullivan
Phil Nevers
Walter Parsell
Edward Standish
James Poole – Alternate
Members Absent:
Matthew Ellis – Vice Chairman – excused
Also Present
Susan Yorgensen
Doug Roberts
Regular Meeting
Andrew Marco called the meeting to order at 7:34. J. Poole was seated for M. Ellis
The Commission welcomed Doug Roberts as their guest.
PZC2011-55 Application to amend site plan for Pubilc 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 Decision by March 6, 2012)
S. Yorgensen said the application is for moving of the waste oil fuel tank and the proposed location of the propane tank. The Commission looked at the plans. A discussion was held on a Spill Prevention Plan. P. Nevers brought up metal containment as an option. A discussion was held on the safety of the yard and the benefits of having roofing over the tank.
W. Parsell asked the size of the proposed tank. J. Poole said the current tank is a 1000 gallon floor drain tank but the size of the proposed tank is not on the plans.
The Commission discussed a containment berm built into the concrete pad to prevent accidental spills from contaminating the ground and groundwater.
The Commission discussed a roof covering the oil tank to prevent the rain from washing the oil spilled onto the bay and into the ground.
The Commission discussed an alternative solution of piping the berm to deposit the waste oil into the ground water containment tank.
The Commission discussed surrounding the tank with permanent bollards (barriers) to prevent vehicle impact.
J. Poole said he would like the size of the oil tank and propane tank added to the plans. J. Sullivan suggested a walk around of the site and the Commission agreed that would be beneficial.
S. Yorgensen said the transfer station and the garage are Special Permits so the Commission has discretion.
J. Poole questioned the proposed metal separators. W. Parsell said he believes that is for future plans.
S. Yorgensen read the application letter. A discussion was held on the information received. The Commission agreed additional information is needed. A discussion was held on the Stormwater Plan. A. Marco said he would like the Stormwater Plan removed from the plans if the applicant is not prepared to move forward at this time.
J. Poole asked if the completed plans could be reviewed by their engineer. S. Yorgensen said yes. A discussion was held on the costs.
W. Parsell said, in his experience roofing is not practical in some applications. He said you can build berms around the tank and leave areas around it so the water can drain out. W. Parsell said it is usually epoxy coated so it is easy to clean up and you have a Spill Containment Kit right there. E. Standish said the problem is, in this case, there is no Spill Containment Plan. W. Parsell said a Spill Containment Plan might be a more practical solution than a roof.
A discussion was held on waste oil disposal. The Commission discussed a Spill Prevention and Maintenance Plan.
The Commission would like the applicant to attend the next meeting.
PZC2011-58 Application for an Amended Subdivision Plan (Revision to Lot Line between lots 7&8 at Wilderness View Subdivision , street numbers 42 & 44 Wilderness Way) Owner/Applicant: R.F. Crossen Contractors, LLC (Received January 3, 2012 Decision by March 6, 2012 )
S. Yorgensen said she has not received amended plans as stated in the minutes of January 3, 2012. The applicant has not attended both meetings held on 1/3/2012 and 1/17/2012. The Commission agreed that they cannot make an informed decision until the amended plans are submitted by the applicant.
Minutes
P. Nevers motioned to approve the minutes of January 3, 2012. J. Sullivan seconded the motion. T. Murphy and E. Standish abstained. All others in favor.
Staff Report and Discussion
A discussion was held on staffing. S. Yorgensen said they need more staff hours in her office.
A discussion was held on the Zumba symbol brought up at the previous meeting. A discussion was held on signs currently on display. S. Yorgensen brought up the letter the Commission wanted sent after Christmas to the plaza regarding signage. She intends on sending the letter but, due to the staffing shortage, has not been able to get to it.
A discussion was held on signage. The Commission will form a subcommittee to begin working on the signage regulations. The Commission discussed various small towns that have tastefully done signage and lighting.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Manas
Recording Clerk
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