Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
May 15, 2012 – 7:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Roll Call
Members Present:
Andrew Marco – Chairman
Matthew Ellis – Vice Chairman
Thomas Murphy – Secretary
Phil Nevers
Walter Parsell
Edward Standish
James Poole – Alternate
Doug Roberts – Alternate
Members Absent:
John Sullivan - excused
Also Present
Susan Yorgensen
Public Hearing
Chariman Marco called the meeting to order at 7:30.
PZC2012-27 Application to Amend Special Permit & Site Plan for utilities including electrical to pavilion shed to hold irrigation well pump & concession stand at 511 River Road (Map 39 Lot 6 Zone R80) Owner/Applicant : Town of Willington (Received April17, 2012, decision by June 5, 2012)
Joe Colangelo, Chairman for the Parks and Recreation Committee, Karl Acimovic, Town Engineer, and Teri Gareau, Parks and Recreation Director were present for the Town of Willington.
Mr. Acimovic presented plans. Chairman Colangelo said they would like to build a temporary building to enclose the irrigation well pump and to double as a concession stand. The temporary building will be no more than 22’ x 20’ but most likely a smaller size. Lights will be installed inside but no outside lighting, heating or cooling. He said a couple of 110 outlets will be used during the summer. A discussion was held on lighting and the electrical source.
T. Gareau said this would be a temporary building but they would eventually like to have a permanent building with bathrooms.
A discussion was held on regulations 7.01.02 and 7.01.04. J. Poole said he believes the applicant meets the regulation requirements. The commission looked at the plans.
J. Poole asked the anticipated height of the building and K. Acimovic said the height of the building would be 10 to 12 feet.
Chairman asked the Parks and Recreation Department if they had a comprehensive plan with an end state. Mr. Acimovic said they have shown the plan in phases but this shed was not anticipated; the well is in but when they looked at the existing underground utility vault, it was not useful.
A discussion was held on the building and if it will block the view from the road. T. Gareau said you will see the building on an angle. A discussion was held on the size of the building. Chairman Colangelo said the building will most likely be 12’ x 18’.
No further questions were asked by the commission or the public.
J. Poole motioned to close the Public Hearing. P. Nevers seconded the motion. All in favor.
PZC2012-29 Application for 2 lot subdivision at Jared Sparks Road (Maps 32/1A Lots 37/12 Zone R80) Owners/Applicant: Rebecca M Kimbriugh & Liesa M Fawell-Sienkowski (Received April17, 2012 Public Hearing May 15, 2012 decision within 65 days after close of P.H.)
Bruce Woodis, of KWP Associates was present for the applicant and presented plans. He said the property is located on Jared Sparks Road approximately 2 miles north of the intersection. It is part of the former McDonald Farm and consists of two parcels, lot 1A and lot 12. In 1989 Mr. McDonald conveyed the farm into 3 parcels to his 3 children but by creating the 3 parcels, he violated subdivision regulations.
Mr. Woodis said they have IWWC approval and have gained conditional approval from the Health Department. He said, when they found the 2 acre lot did not meet slope requirements per the Zoning Regulations, they went to the Zoning Board for approval.
Mr. Woodis presented plans. Sheet 1 shows the modified lot line between the 2 properties, Sheet 2 includes the proposed house, septic, driveway, sedimentation and erosion control and Sheet 3 is the Detail Sheet showing the construction notes and details.
Chairman Marco asked if the parcels were divided and added on the tax records but the land use did not happen at that time and Mr. Woodis said that was correct. A. Marco asked if the application was complete and Mr. Woodis said it was.
A discussion was held on Section 4.21.06 of the regulations regarding the driveway requirements. A discussion was held on the letter from Eastern Highland Health District; they are requesting text and calculations of the MLSS to be submitted with the application. The applicant will provide the information.
M. Ellis motioned to close the Public Hearing. T. Murphy seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Regular Meeting
Chairman Marco called the Regular Meeting to order. J. Poole was seated for J. Sullivan.
New Business
PZC2012-30 Application to Amend Subdivision Wilderness View Lots 7 & 9 (Map 42 Lot 8 Zone R80),Owner/Applicant: Raymond Crossen (Received May 15, 2012 Public Hearing or decision by July 17, 2012)
Raymond Crossen was present. J. Poole recused himself as he is an abutter. S. Yorgensen received an email from the Conservation Commission regarding this application and requesting a copy of the plan and whether or not the parcel to be amended is next to any open space.
M. Ellis asked the applicant if the intent was to maintain the pastures and farm from their new residence and Mr. Crossen said that was correct and presented plans. A discussion was held on the plans. S. Yorgensen said the plans meet all zoning requirements for a buildable lot. M. Ellis said he felt this was a minor adjustment.
M. Ellis motioned to approve PZC2012-30 Application to Amend Subdivision Wilderness View Lots 7 & 9 (Map 42 Lot 8 Zone R80), Owner/Applicant: Raymond Crossen with the following condition:
- Parcel A is merged with Lot 7 per Deed.
E. Standish seconded the motion. J. Poole recused himself. All others in favor. Motion carried.
PZC2012-31 Application to Amend Special & Approved Site Plan at 150 Village Hill Rd (Map 43 Lot 124 Zone DR) Owner/Applicant: Ray Crossen (Received May 15, 2012 Public Hearing or decision by July 17, 2012)
Ray Crossen was present. M. Ellis asked for clarification on the application; they do not propose to add more campsites, only increase the buffer or open space? Mr. Crossen said that was correct.
M. Ellis motioned to approve PZC2012-31 Application to Amend Special & Approved Site Plan at 150 Village Hill Rd with the following condition:
- Parcel 1B to be merged with Wilderness Campground per Deed.
E. Standish seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Old Business
PZC2012-20 Application 1 lot subdivision at 298 Tolland Turnpike (Map 22 Lot 37 Zone R80) Owner/Applicant: Christopher Chaplin (Received March 20, 2012 Public Hearing May 1, 2012 decision within 65 days after close of P.H)
M. Ellis motioned to approve PZC2012-20 Application 1 lot subdivision at 298 Tolland Turnpike. E. Standish seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried.
PZC2012-27 Application to Amend Special Permit & Site Plan for utilities including electrical to pavilion shed to irrigation well pump & concession stand at 511 River Road (Map 39 Lot 6 Zone R80) Owner/Applicant : Town of Willington (Received April17, 2012, decision by June 5, 2012)
M. Ellis recused himself. E. Standish motioned to continue the application to June 5, 2012. P. Nevers seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Commission would like a draft motion prepared for the next meeting.
PZC2012-29 Application for 2 lot subdivision at Jared Sparks Road (Maps 32/1A Lots 37/12 Zone R80) Owners/Applicant: Rebecca M Kimbriugh & Liesa M Fawell-Sienkowski (Received April17, 2012 Public Hearing May 15, 2012 decision within 65 days after close of P.H.)
E. Standish motioned to continue the application to June 5, 2012. P. Nevers seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Commission would like a draft motion prepared for the next meeting.
Stipulated Agreement – regarding Green Hills Recycling & Landscaping Products, LLC Ruby Road Development, LLC /Town of Willington verses Ruby Associates Partnership, LLC
Chairman Marco said they started their meeting at 5:30 with workshop and then went into executive session at 6:45 regarding the Stipulated Agreement.
E. Standish motioned to approve the Stipulated Agreement with the amendment that except for the 80 foot planted buffer the applicant shall demonstrate that the existing landscaping along all other new boundary lines is in accordance with Section 5.05.01.02.05, so that there will be no visibility of the outside storage for the recycling facility from the lot lines.
P. Nevers seconded the motion.
S. Yorgensen asked that the chairman be authorized to sign the Stipulated Agreement put forth. A discussion was held on the visibility and the lot lines and if it still meets the intent of the regulations; the commission agreed the Stipulation as amended met the regulations.
Motion amended to authorize the Chairman to sign. M. Ellis abstained since he had not attended the executive session. All others in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes
P. Nevers motioned to approve the minutes of May 1, 2012. E. Standish seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Correspondence
Nothing at this time.
Staff Report
A discussion was held on the starting time of the regular meetings. Commission and Staff agreed to move the starting time to 7:00, workshops at 6:30. A. Marco said it would be on a trial basis beginning with the meeting scheduled for June 5, 2012.
First Selectman Mailhos asked if Warrior Dash was to be discussed. A discussion was held on the Warrior Dash scheduled at Wilderness Campground on Sept. 22, 2012 according to their web site and the necessary permits required. J. Poole recused himself and left the table. The meeting scheduled with Town Officials was cancelled by the Red Frog event planner. S. Yorgensen said the representative said an application would be submitted by May 4th but to date the Town has not received any application. S. Yorgensen said, if the permits are not obtained, she would take necessary action.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:30.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Manas
Recording Clerk
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