TOWN OF WILLINGTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES
October 11, 2001
The Willington Zoning Board of Appeals held a Public Hearing on October 11, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building, 40 Old Farms Road, Willington, CT
PRESENT ABSENT
Chr. C. Csiki R. Claus
Vice Chr. R. Maloney N. Potvin
R. Manaskie S. Goodrich, Alt
D. Brown P. Enderle, Alt.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chr. Csiki opened the public hearing for application #2001-06 at 7:30 p.m.
#2001-06 – Application for special exception under Section 13 of the Willington Zoning Regulations for business office located at 156 River Road. Owner: Thomas Buccino/Applicant: US Nanocorp/Inframat Corporation (R80 Zone, Map 15, Lot 27A).
Chairman Csiki read application 2001-06 and its attachments and correspondence.
Mr. John Burdick of US Nanocorp Corp. gave a presentation and introduced Ms. Janet Serin who is on site at the Willington facility.
· There are presently 10 employees, on average, on site and Nanocorp would like to add an additional 10 employees. They are looking to add 3-5 employees next year and the additional employees as business grows.
· The additional 3500 sq. ft. of space will be for administrative staff and will occupy space applied for by a previous applicant.
· Mr. Burdick understands the concerns of ZBA in regard to parking and Mr. Buccino the owner of 156 River Road has made an agreement with Mr. Jerry Abbruzzese and Ms. Mary Abbruzzese for additional parking directly across the street. Mr. Burdick is requesting 10 spaces for employees and 5 for visitors be set aside for his company. There is space for 20 cars total and Mr. Burdick stated that there was enough space for future expansion. Mr. Maloney stated that Mr. Buccino would need to apply for the expansion before the ZBA.
· Mr. Burdick requested clarification of the number of feet needed for each parking space.
· Mr. Maloney wants the 15 spaces assigned specifically to Nanocorp and the other 5 assigned by Mr. Buccino and that the spaces are clearly marked and signage displayed.
Chairman Csiki the read parts of a letter sent to Mr. Miller of the EHHD requesting clairification of duties of the EHHD in the Town of Willington regarding the ZBA regulations.
Chairman Csiki is requesting EHHD to review Nanocorp application in regard to the sanitary waste disposal plan. There was also a discussion concerning the usage of the system.
Chairman Csiki then requested that Susan Yorgensen update the memos regarding Inland Wetland and Watercourses and Planning and Zoning. The application numbers need to be changed from 2001-05 to 2001-06.
Chairman Csiki opened the floor to public discussion; first in agreement then opposition.
In Agreement:
· Mr. Hisey of 67 Timber Lane is for the expansion.
· Ms. Lila Hisey a member of Board of Finance is in agreement.
· John Marchesseault of the Willington Fish & Game, LLC is in agreement and feels it is a good clean business.
· Peter Latincsics, 97 Trask Road feels it is a wonderful opportunity for the Town and the Mill Works.
In Opposition:
· Diane Becker of Ace Equipment Sales had concerns about septic.
1. Mr. Buccino testified in an affidavit in 1989 that the size of the septic tank was 1250 gal.; he is now stating that it is 2500 gal.
2. Concerned about the amount of information EHHD has at their disposal. There was a caretakers quarters on the property that has now become a 2000 to 2500 sq. ft apartment.
3. Recreation club – Willington Fish & Game was give access to restroom facilities in their lease and Mr. Buccino has stated that he did not care if they had 200 members.
· John Marchesseault of the Willington Fish & Game, LLC reported that his organization has done a lot of work on the river to clean it up. He is concerned that sewage would leak into the river.
Chairman Csiki stated the Board shares concerns about the septic and is relying on EHHD as an authority.
Mr. Maloney said he would review zoning regulations regarding sewage.
Mr. Burdick feels Mr. Buccino needs to review minutes of meeting as to specific directions as to correction of violations and to contact EHHD to let them know what has been done.
Chairman Csiki continued the application 2001-06 until November 8, 2001 ZBA meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Chr. Csiki adjourned the public hearing for application #2001-06 at 8:33 p.m.
Chr. Csiki also announced that anyone interested in looking at file #2001-06 could do so at this time.
REGULAR MEETING
Chr. Csiki opened the regular meeting at 8:34 p. m.
Members seated same as above.
MINUTES
Chr. Csiki had additional notes of minutes of September 13, 2001 and gave to Ms. Jordan. The members agreed to have Ms. Jordan correct the minutes from Chr. Csiki notes and send copies when amended.
NEW BUSINESS
Chr. Csiki opened discussion of his correspondence with Mr. Miller of the Eastern Highlands Health District concerning their role with regard to the zoning regulations. Mr. Maloney felt that the Health District had not fully read the zoning regulations and therefore, did not know what was expected of the district. The District talked about the capacity of the Mill Works and that there is no change in use but that is not what the Board was looking for. Chr. Csiki stated that the bottom line was what was there and Mr. Maloney said that hopefully the Board would get the answer. Mr. Maloney did not feel it was too much to ask for a plan of the septic system, what it is, and have the plan corrected.
Chr. Csiki passed the schedule for 2002 meeting dates of the ZBA around to the members and stated that if their was no problem with the dates, without objections it would be added to 2002 meeting schedule under new business. No objections were voiced so a copy will be sent to the Secretary of State. Chr. Csiki asked for a motion, Mr. Maloney made motion, Mr. Manaskie seconded, all in favor.
Chr. Csiki discussed Special Exceptions granted on 2001 for the following businesses: East Rock, Inc.; Impact Strategies; and Plassien Corp. Chr. Csiki asked the Board if they had the opportunity to read letter dated October 17, 2001 that was sent out by the Chairman to the owners of this property - River Road LLC? Chr. Csiki discussed e-mail from Ms. Yorgensen concerning site visit on October 9th where it was found items, referred to by the Chairman in a letter to the owners dated September 17, 2001, were not corrected as of October 9, 2001. Chr. Csiki stated that this was unacceptable and the Board fully expected cooperation to honor his word and he has not done that. What the Chr. Is recommending to the Board as provided for in the Regulations under Section 20, is that the Board schedule a public hearing to review
the special exceptions that were granted on February 8, 2001 to the above mentioned businesses and the purpose of the hearing is to review the compliance granted to them on February 8th and to consider voiding those exceptions if in fact those conditions have, in fact, not been corrected. A public notice will be published. Chairman Csiki entertained the motion, Mr. Maloney moved, and Mr. Manaskie seconded. All present agreed. Public Hearing to be scheduled November 8, 2001.
Mr. Maloney requested the Board to send a letter to the Assessor regarding adjoining property owners. Chr. Csiki asked the Board if they had read the letter he sent to the Assessor. Chr. Csiki then read response he received.
Chr. Csiki discussed committee letter on R. Maloney. Mr. Maloney reported he had attended Plan of Development and Conservation meeting and does not believe he can serve on the Board. Chr. Ciski noted it was an important function and would require a lot of work. Mr. Maloney reported the PDC was to look at a 10-year plan in conjunction with a new public act passed by the Legislature concerning the plan of development and conservation for all towns in Connecticut. Mr. Maloney will send a copy to ZBA members of a letter he is writing to the PDC. Ms. Brown requested names of the members of the PDC board and Mr. Maloney said he would compile a list. Chr. Csiki again reiterated that Mr. Maloney is very knowledgeable and capable and that he felt Mr. Maloney would be an asset to the PDC Board.
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by R. Maloney, seconded by R. Manaskie to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrea Jordan, Clerk for ZBA Approved _____________________
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