Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
October 1, 2013 7:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Roll Call
Members Present
Andrew Marco - Chairman
Edward Standish- Vice Chairman
Walter Parsell - Secretary
Thomas Murphy
Phil Nevers
Doug Roberts – Alternate
Members Absent:
J. Sullivan – excused
D. Roberts – excused
P. Nevers - excused
James Poole - excused
Also Present:
Susan Yorgensen – Planner/Zoning Agent
PZC2013-27 Resubdivision Plan (one new residential lot) of lot #5 map entitled “Property of Albert J. Barone Jr. Route 32 and Fisher Hill Road Willington, Conn”; dated Nov, 1980 approved June 2, 1981 for a 4.8 acres lot at 224 River Road (Map 19 Lot 22 Zone R80) Owner/Applicant: Kenneth Golden (Received September 3, 2013 Public Hearing October 1,
2013 Decision within 65 days after close of P.H.)
Richard Mihok, a Civil Engineer, was present for the applicant. He said they are proposing to re-subdivide a 15 ½ acre into two lots; 5 acres and 11 acres. He said in 1981 the lot was subdivided into 6 or 7 lots. He said there is an existing dwelling on the 11 acre lot and they are proposing a new front lot in the amount of 5 acres.
Mr. Mihok said they have received approval from the IWWC and Eastern Highland Health District. He presented the plans and said they are not proposing any work within the wetlands. He said the mailings were sent and submitted the receipts for the record.
A discussion was held on the driveway. Mr. Mihok said the cut at the road is presently shared and S. Yorgensen said each site would be capable of having a separate driveway. E. Standish asked the size of the original parcel and Mr. Mihok said 35 ½ acres and in 1981, they took out 6 lots.
Chairman Marco asked for questions or comments from the public. Steve Arnold, an adjacent land owner, said he is not opposed to growth or to Mr. Golden's proposed plan but expressed his concerns on the current resident of the existing home in regards to safety. He said there is unsafe firearm use on the property including usage at 4 o’clock in the morning. He said they have fenced in horses that have been spooked; this has resulted in broken fences. A discussion was held on reducing the lot size to less than 10 acres so they cannot hunt with rifles. Mr. Mihok said, if okay with the applicant, they could adjust the lot size. He said he was not aware of the situation. Ken Golden was present and said he owns the property and his son lives there. He said he wished someone would have contacted
him regarding this issue and he would have dealt with the situation. Mr. Golden said there was one incident of rifle use and the police were called but they only talked to his son, asked the size of the property and there was no action taken. The Applicant and Mr. Mihok said they could reduce the size of the lot from just over 10 acres to just under.
A discussion was held on the driveway and shared entrance. Mr. Mihok said they may have an alternate driveway and W. Parsell asked if it would share the same apron. S. Yorgensen said the alternate driveway might make the apron wider but it would make it so both parcels are capable of having a driveway that meets the regulations. She added that they might end up sharing the apron they have there now.
Chairman Marco asked for additional comments or questions from Public and there were none.
Chairman Marco motioned to close the Public Hearing. E. Standish seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
PZC2013-31 Application for Special Permit to open retail store selling crafts, decorations and ~gift wrapping with shipping ~at 15 River Road (Map 5 Lot 3 Zone DC) Owner: Amy Moore Applicant: Elsie Martin (Received September 17, 2013 Public Hearing October 1, 2013 decision within 65 days after closes of P.H.)
Elsie Martin was present and submitted mailing notices for the record. She said she has submitted a list of items she would like to sell but would not have all the items right away. She said the space is 400 sq. feet and right next to the Eagle; where the karate studio was located. A. Marco said there is a letter in the file from Easter Highland Health District; they have reviewed the application and it is not a change of use according to their guidelines.
Ms. Martin said the space is a square box and she will have shelving and tables to wrap things on. S. Yorgensen said the parking plan will remain the same. T. Murphy asked if there was a rear exit and a discussion was held. S. Yorgensen said the applicant will have to get approval from the Building Inspector and the Fire Marshal. Further discussion was held on whether or not a rear exit would be required.
E. Standish motioned to close the Public Hearing. T. Murphy seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Regular Meeting
PZC2013-33 Amendment to Special Permit/Site Development Plan to install a new 32’X8’ office building increase footprint by 16 sq. at 256 Ruby Road (School Bus Lot) (Map 42 Lot 49 Zone R80) Owner/Applicant: Town of Willington (Received September 17, 2013 P.H. Hearing or Decision by November 19, 2013)
Lynn Nichols and Karl Acimovic were present. L. Nichols said the Bus Driver’s Union negotiated and asked for a new trailer. She said the current trailer is 8 x 24, which you cannot get any more, and they are asking for an 8 x 32 modular trailer. A brief discussion was held and the Commission agreed it was a minor modification.
E. Standish motioned to not to hold a Public Hearing since this was a minor modification and to approve PZC2013-33 Amendment to Special Permit/Site Development Plan to install a new 32’X8’ office building increase footprint by 16 sq. at 256 Ruby Road. W. Parsell seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
S. Yorgensen told the applicant she will need the Mylar with the motion on it and signed.
PZC2013-34 ~Request for review and approval pursuant to CGS 8-24 for the improvement to Turnpike Road Owner/Applicant: Town of Willington
Lynn Nichols and Karl Acimovic were present and submitted plans. Chairman Marco read the request for review and approval pursuant to CGS 8-24. K. Acimovic said the key is the last sentence of the request; the project is strictly for the purpose of drainage improvements and that no widening or alignment changes are either planned or proposed. He said the 3rd phase will be next year and similar in nature.
W. Parsell motioned to approve the improvements to Turnpike Road pursuant to CGS 8-24(remainder of the project). T. Murphy seconded the motion. All in favor.
PZC2013-15 Stephan Lackman of 55 Blair Road is requesting 2 ninety day extensions to file mylars for 1 lot subdivision at 55 Blair Road.
Chairman Marco read the letter from the applicant and a discussion was held on the extension. A. Marco said any changes to the application would require the applicant to re-file. Discussion was held on the amount of time to grant the extension.
E. Standish motioned to grant 1 ninety day extension. T. Murphy seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Old Business
PZC2013-27 Resubdivision Plan (one new residential lot) of lot #5 map entitled “Property of Albert J. Barone Jr. Route 32 and Fisher Hill Road Willington, Conn”; dated Nov, 1980 approved June 2, 1981 for a 4.8 acres lot at 224 River Road (Map 19 Lot 22 Zone R80) Owner/Applicant: Kenneth Golden (Received September 3, 2013 Public Hearing October 1,
2013 Decision within 65 days after close of P.H.)
The Commission asked Staff to draft a motion. They would like the lot size reduced to 9 ¾ per the applicant and engineers testimony, the driveway changed to conform to regulations and the buildable area currently shown to be modified.
PZC2013-31 Application for Special Permit to open retail store selling crafts, decorations and ~gift wrapping with shipping ~at 15 River Road (Map 5 Lot 3 Zone DC) Owner: Amy Moore Applicant: Elsie Martin (Received September 17, 2013 Public Hearing October 1, 2013 decision within 65 days after closes of P.H.)
W. Parsell motioned to approve PZC2013-31 Application for Special Permit to open retail store selling crafts, decorations and gift wrapping with shipping at 15 River Road pursuant to the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal approval. E. Standish seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes; Approval of minutes for the following dates; August 27, 2013, September 3, 4, 9, & 17, 2013
E. Standish motioned to approve the minutes of August 27, 2013, September 3, 4, 9, & 17, 2013 with the following change; W. Parsell is Secretary of the Commission. W. Parsell seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Correspondence
- Letter from Roberta Card to S. Yorgensen regarding the Heck Family Land.
- Letter from Connecticut Water regarding the annual phone survey of the government.
- Letter to Stafford P & Z regarding a report on Subdivision Referral S-2013-5.
Staff Report and Discussion
Chairman Marco said regarding the Love’s approval, he would like to add Special Meetings as needed to discuss landscaping, lighting and signs.
A discussion was held on permits that are annually renewable. The Commission asked S. Yorgensen to request information from Atty. Branse regarding this and to put it on the next agenda.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Manas
Recording Clerk
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