TOWN OF SOMERS
PLANNING
COMMISSION
P. O. Box 308
Somers,
Connecticut 06071
PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
2/26/04;
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman
Karl Walton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were:
Karl Walton; Cliff Bordeaux; Mike Collins; Brad Pellissier and
Alternates Georgeanne Kuzman; Greg Genlot; and Joe Iadarola. Georgeanne Kuzman was seated for Michelle
Hayward. Also present was: Patrice Carson, Town Planner.
II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: There was none.
III. OLD BUSINESS:
a. 8-24 Referral: Substantial Improvement of Town Property,
619 Main Street, Town of Somers
The
Commission felt that they did not have enough information available on the type
of improvements to be made at 619 Main Street in order to make a
recommendation.
First Selectman David Pinney said that all the
asbestos tile will be removed and replaced.
For more detailed information, Steve Krasinski should talk to the
Commission.
Karl Walton asked if it looks feasible to move the
Police out of Kibbe Fuller. The
Planning Commission recommended this move about eight years ago.
Dave Pinney said the cost of the changeover has not
been established yet. However, the
Police could occupy the Firehouse right away on a temporary basis. The Certificate of Occupancy is still in
force. Public safety use covers the
Police being in the old firehouse and it seems to be a plausible option.
If the Police move out, the Recreation Department
and the Teen Center could move upstairs and the bottom floor would only be used
for storage. Having the bottom floor
unoccupied would reduce the need for ADA requirements.
David Pinney will have Steve Krasinski come to the
next Planning Meeting on March 11, 2004 to provide more details of the
renovation plan. Also David has spoken
with the architect who had some type of plan which he will attempt to have
available for the March 11th meeting.
Hopefully, this will provide sufficient information for the Planning
Commission to make a recommendation.
Cliff Bordeaux made a motion to take the agenda out
of order and hear the items under New Business before completing Old
Business. This motion was seconded by
Georgeanne Kuzman and unanimously approved by the Commission.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Reconfiguration
of Lots, 353 & 343 Hall Hill Road, Roy & Barnes
The
problem was that the Barnes' septic system was on the neighboring
property. The lot line has been changed
so that the septic system is on his own property. Sanitarian Steve Jacobs has no issues with this reconfiguration. Consulting Engineer Merv Strauss had two
conditions which have been incorporated into the approval motion.
Cliff Bordeaux made a motion to approve the
reconfiguration of property of Ida Roy and Ted & Rhonda Barnes at 353 and
343 Hall Hill Road, as shown on map entitled, "Property Survey Prepared
For Norman Roy, Showing Property To Be Conveyed To Theodore M. & Rhonda A.
Barnes at 353 Hall Hill Road, Somers, Connecticut," sheet 1 of 3 dated Dec
10, 2003 with no revisions, subject to adding to the plan a 1" = 500'
scaled key map and a legend. This
reconfiguration does not constitute a subdivision because no new lot is
created. This motion was seconded by
Mike Collins and unanimously approved by the Commission.
b. Reconfiguration
of Lots, 56 & 54 Hampden Road, Gavlak
Town Planner Patrice Carson
presented a plan and Mike Mocko, Environmental Consultant for the applicant,
pointed out the current lot line and explained what the reconfiguration would
be. The reconfiguration would make
available enough land for a one lot subdivision. No non-conforming lots will be created. The existing gravel driveway will be used. The Commission can not take action at this
meeting because Sanitarian Steve Jacobs has not yet reviewed the plan. A decision will be deferred until the next
meeting.
c. Subdivision
Application #374, 1 Lot, 56 Hampden Road, Gavlak
After approval of the
reconfiguration, the remaining property would become one conforming lot that
meets the zoning requirements and site conditions. The location of the septic system and well were shown on the site
map. An existing chain link fence will
be moved. It was the consensus of the
Commission that a public hearing will not be necessary. Neighbors are required to be notified by the
applicant.
The question of open space was discussed. Mr. Gavlak's son and daughter-in-law were in
the audience and stated that the property was gifted to them and money was not
exchanged. If this is verified, the
property would be exempt from open space.
It was the consensus of the Commission that if open space is required,
it should be in the form of a fee. This
fee would be established by appraisal of the property and 10% of that value
would go to the Town.
The Staff has not reviewed the plan as yet. This will be done before the next Planning
meeting. Patrice Carson requested proof
that money was not exchanged in this transaction and also deed information that
states the original property will not be sold.
d. Subdivision Application #375, 2
Lots, 171 Hampden Road, Daniele
What
is proposed is the creation of 2 lots on Hampden Road and Stafford Roads with a
square foot area that meets Zoning Regulations. One lot would be used for building the applicant's home. Location of the home, well and septic system
are shown on the drawing presented to the Commission by Mike Mocko,
Environmental Consultant to the applicant.
The wetlands have been delineated even though the wetland area is on an
adjacent property. Construction
activity will be well outside the 100' buffer area. A variance has already been obtained for the frontage.
It was the consensus of the commission that a public
hearing will not be required for this application.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the Open
Space requirement would be satisfied by a fee of 10% of the value appraised for
both lots.
Sanitarian Steve Jacobs requires a suitable footing
drain. Also each well site will have to
be analyzed for BOC's prior to well construction.
The Commission returned to Old Business.
III. OLD BUSINESS:
b. Discussion
of Plan for GIS
Patrice
Carson passed out a report on the GIS Parcel/Asset Project and the Capital
Project Request dating back to the 2001-2002 fiscal year. The Commission will review this report and
discussion will be deferred until the next Planning meeting.
V. STAFF/COMMISSIONER REPORTS:
Patrice
Carson has been working mainly on the agenda items. Mike Collins did not have a CRCOG report as he was unable to
attend the last meeting.
VI. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: There was none.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS:
Patrice
Carson transferred $74.00 into the publication account in order to purchase the
updated version of Mike Zizka's "What's Legally Required" for
commissioners.
Two bills:
Journal Inquirer (meeting of 1/8/04) $55.09
Planimetrics $17,514.45
They are still within budget.
Cliff Bordeaux made a motion to pay the bills;
seconded by Mike Collins and unanimously approved by the Commission.
VIII. MINUTES APPROVAL: January
22, 2004 & February 12, 2004
Greg
Genlot made a motion to approve the minutes of 1/22/04, as written. This motion was seconded by Georgeanne
Kuzman and unanimously approved by the Commission.
Brad Pellissier made a motion to approve the 2/12/04
minutes, as written; seconded by Greg Genlot and unanimously approved by the
Commission.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion
to adjourn was made by Cliff Bordeaux; seconded by Mike Collins and unanimously
approved by the Commission. The meeting
adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Pellissier, Secretary
Connie Carenzo, Recording Secretary