Planning and Zoning Commission
40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279
October 6, 2015 7:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Roll Call
Members Present
Andrew Marco – Chairman
Doug Roberts – Vice-Chairman
W. Parsell
P. Nevers
Nicole Martin – Alternate
Members Absent:
John Sullivan – Secretary – excused
E. Standish - excused
Ken Golden - excused
Also Present:
Susan Yorgensen
Regular Meeting
Chairman Marco called the meeting to order at 7:30. Nicole Martin was seated for Ken Golden.
PZC2015-39 Application for site plan approval ~for pump house, generator and tank at 80 Cisar Road (Map 8 Lots 13 & 14 Zone R80) Owner: GLK Realty Applicant: Aqua Pump Co. Inc (Received October 6, 2015 Public Hearing or decision by December 1, 201
The applicant was not present. This application was tabled until the next meeting.
PZC2015-40 Request for site plan approval~for an awning over back entrance ar 327 Ruby Road (Map 42 Lot 45 Zone DC) Applicant: Scott E. Anderson Northeast Field Manager TA Operating, LLC
Scott Anderson was present for the applicant and presented a picture of the awning. He said they would like to enhance the back of the building. He said the awning would provide inclement weather coverage at the driver’s entrance to the building and coverage over the sidewalk. The size of the awning is approximately 20’ x 8’. P. Nevers asked about run-off and the applicant said it would go on the sidewalk.
Scott Anderson said the lighting would not change; it will remain the existing lighting that is currently there.
A discussion was held on a Public Hearing and the Commission did not feel it was necessary.
W. parsell motioned to approve application PZC2015-40. P. Nevers seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
PZC2015-9 Request for approval of site plan modification (sign location) at 333 River Road (Map 30 Lot 17 Zone DC) Applicant: Bill Gavigan Jr. of PoyantSigns ~
Bill Gavigan Jr. was present for the applicant. He presented plans and said they are proposing 3 changes. The first would be to move the pylon sign over18 feet to make it more visible as you are approaching the light. He said they would swap the sign out for a parking light. He said, with the current placement, drivers would not see the sign until they were just about at the light.
The 2nd change is to move the back menu board to the other side. Mr. Gavigan said, if they keep it in the current location, it would be on top of 2 large drainage pipes for the septic and electrical. He said they would like to move it to the other side of the cooler. He Gavigan said the signs would remain the same size.
Mr. Gavigan said the 3rd change is to make the front sidewalk area and landscaping area a full slab. He said they would still have landscaping with potted plants and trees. The applicant said they would also add more landscaping on the side. He explained that he concerned about keeping the area clear in the winter and cleaning the mulched landscaping. He said he is also concerned about people walking through the landscaping. A discussion was held on the landscaping and the slab. S. Yorgensen said the regulations call for landscaping in that area.
The Commission looked at the original landscaping plan. S. Yorgensen said the original plan called for mixed bulbs and juniper. A discussion was held on whether or not these could be planted in pots. Discussion was held on the regulations and if potted plans were in line with the regulations.
A discussion was held on placing raised beds under the windows up against the building. The applicant said he would agree to this. He could place the beds against the building, encase in stone and fill with plantings. Chairman Marco said they would need a new landscaping plan as this is not the original plan that was approved.
The Commission agreed they were good with the sign changes and the proposed landscaping change with the raised beds.
Chairman Marco motioned to approve the relocation of the signs and the larger concrete walkway with raised beds against the building with the following condition; a revised landscape plan is to be submitted. D. Roberts seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes
P. Nevers motioned to approve the minutes of 9/15/15. D. Roberts seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried
Correspondence
- Letter to P&Z regarding zoning changes.
- Copy of a letter to Stafford P&Z regarding a proposed zone regulation amendment.
- Letter to Selectman Mailhos from Robinson+Cole regarding Utility Pole Attachments.
Staff Report
S. Yorgensen said TA will be coming before the Commission to cut trees from the pylon sign down to the highway.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Manas
Recording Clerk
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