TOWN OF
PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING MINUTES
Thursday, April 22, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman
Karl Walton called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Members present were: Karl Walton; Brad Pellissier; Mike Collins;
Alternates Greg Genlot and Georgeanne Kuzman.
Greg Genlot was seated for Cliff Bordeaux; Georgeanne Kuzman was seated
for Michelle Hayward. Also present
were: Town
Town Consulting Engineer Merv Strauss.
II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: There was none.
III. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Discussion/Decision: Subdivision Application #375, 2 Lots, 171
Mike Mocko, Environmental Consultant for the applicant, presented revised maps that have addressed the Staff concerns. He has been in contact with Merv Strauss to resolve the issue of drainage from the driveways. He feels the Staff comments have been covered. Patrice Carson said she has no outstanding issues.
Merv Strauss said the street line changes shown on the map are complex and in disarray.
The Town may someday have to address the issues on both
sides of
Brad Pellissier made a motion to approve Daniele's 2-lot subdivision, application #375,
in accordance with the plans known
as "
1. A note shall be placed on the plans:
"The
filing of a $1,350.00 fee in lieu of open space ($675.00 per lot) is required
to be paid to the Town of
The Town of
2. The $300.00 fee for the appraisal for open space shall be paid in full and proof of payment shall be submitted to the planning office.
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3. A copy of the transfer of any lot shall be filed by the applicant with the Planning Office.
4. The signatures of the Town Engineer and Town Sanitarian be on the plans signifying their approval of the plans in accordance with Section 213.19 of the Subdivision Regulations.
5. All appropriate seals and signatures of the design professionals and Soil Scientist for this plan shall be on the plans.
6. Within 45 days of this approval all iron pins and monuments be set and certified in accordance with the plans or a $10,000 bond be received by the Town in accordance with Section 213-54.c. of the Subdivision Regulations.
The Planning Commission finds with these conditions the plan meets the requirements of the Somers Subdivision Regulations.
This motion was seconded by Georgeanne Kuzman and unanimously approved by the Commission.
b. Subdivision
Application #376, 5-lots,
Ridge) Richard A. McCullough,
Inc. Builders
There have been no official Staff comments to date. Sanitarian Steve Jacobs has requested some additional testing on all of the lots so he can render a decision about the proposed septic systems. Merv and Patrice are awaiting Steve's decision.
Patrice said some of her concerns are that she needs an abutter's list for the 1,200' road; the map needs updating; tree notes and the question of open space. The Open Space Committee will discuss this issue at their meeting of May 5, 2004.
Merv Strauss also has some concerns. The line of sight is bad in one area and he requires information on drainage. He also feels the lot lines should be radial. Patrice Carson said the Staff could make radial lot lines a requirement.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Reconfiguration
of Lots, 12 &
This
is an already approved subdivision off
Georgeanne Kuzman made a motion to approve the reconfiguration of property of Robert C. & Diane E. Socha and William & Karen Thomson at 12 & 6 Amie Lane, as shown on map entitled, "Compilation Plan Prepared For Robert C. & Diane E. Socha, Mountain Ridge Estates, 12 Amie Lane, Somers, Connecticut", dated: 4-8-04, Revised: through
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4-20-04, 1 sheet. This reconfiguration does not constitute a subdivision because no new lot is created. This motion was seconded by Greg Genlot and unanimously approved by the Commission.
b. Reconfiguration
of Lots,
J's, LLC & Koneski
This property is mainly on Shaker and the two owners are basically trading property.
Brad Pellissier made a motion to approve the reconfiguration of property of Two J's LLC
& Joseph T. Koneski at 147 Main Street & 60 Shaker Road, as shown on map entitled, "Land Transfer Map, Shaker Road, Somers, Connecticut, Prepared For: TWO Js, LLC,
452 South Road, Somers, CT. 06071", dated: February 12, 2004, Revised: through 3-31-04, 1 sheet. 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.
c. Subdivision
Application #377, 1-lot, End of
Dave
Palmberg, surveyor for the applicant, said this is a 1-lot 18.9 acre parcel
located at the end of
Patrice Carson will start the appraisal process of the entire property, deducting the value of the easement, and establishing the cost of the remainder of the open space requirement.
This is a re-subdivision, so a public hearing will be required.
Drainage issues were discussed; the applicant will devise a way to bring the drainage over to the wetland. No official Staff comments, as yet. The public hearing date can be set the second meeting in May - May 27, 2004.
d. Zoning
Referral: Site Plan Application for
Welding & Auto Body
Repair Business,
The applicants for this Site Plan were present and explained their business to the Commission. The company plans to do welding and manufacturing of the parts required
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by the other businesses in this industrial complex. Large painting jobs will be contracted out. Ceiling fans will be installed for ventilation. There is no chemical or acid waste. Business hours would be 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., six days a week.
Brad Pellissier made a motion to recommend approval to the
Zoning Commission of this Site Plan Application for Welding & Auto Body
Repair Business at
e. Zoning
Referral: Proposed Amendments to Zoning
Regulations,
Section
214-98.B.22. Motor Vehicle Sales, Service, Gasoline Sales
This amendment adds motor vehicle sales, service and gasoline sales to the list of businesses allowed in an industrial zone.
Brad Pellissier asked about the aquifer protection program that will be required by the State. This could pose restrictions in the future. Brad would like to see the protection plan in place before changing the regulations.
Greg Genlot made a motion to send this proposed amendment back to the Zoning Commission with a recommendation of denial at least until the State mandated aquifer protection plan is in place. This motion was seconded by Brad Pellissier and unanimously approved by the Commission.
f. Zoning
Referral: Proposed Amendments to Zoning
Regulations,
Section 214-60.
Unregistered Motor Vehicles
This amendment would only allow one unregistered vehicle on a property, rather than two. It would also require complete screening from the street and nearby properties.
Patrice expressed concern about properties that do not have a garage or screening in the backyard.
Karl Walton was also concerned about the citizens that like to restore old cars. They could have their primary car but could not keep another unregistered vehicle for parts.
Karl suggested strengthening the existing regulation by not allowing unregistered vehicles in the front yard or out by the street.
It was the consensus of the Commission to ask Jim Taylor, ZEO, to provide a list of all the properties that have more than two cars that are not registered, as well as providing pictures as examples.
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It was also the consensus of the Commission to take no action on this zoning referral at this time.
V. STAFF/COMMISSIONER REPORTS:
Merv
Strauss and Patrice Carson have been working on
VI. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: There was none.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS:
Patrice
Carson mentioned a seminar at the
After a discussion, several commissioners decided to attend this meeting in Tolland.
One bill from Merv Strauss for his services in the time period of January 1 through March 31, 2004 in the amount of $2,380.00.
Brad Pellissier made a motion to approve payment of the bill; seconded by Georgeanne
Kuzman seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by the Commission.
VIII. MINUTES APPROVAL: March 25, 2004 & April 8, 2004
Brad Pellissier made a motion to approve the March 25, 2004 minutes, as written.
This motion was seconded by Georgeanne Kuzman and unanimously approved by the Commission.
Brad Pellissier made a motion to approve the April 8, 2004 minutes, as written. This motion was seconded by Greg Genlot and unanimously approved by the Commission.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn made by Brad Pellissier; seconded by Georgeanne Kuzman and unanimously approved by the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Pellissier, Secretary
Connie Carenzo, Recording Secretary
MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVAL AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.