ZONING
COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 308
Tuesday, September 7,
2004
7:30 p.m. Town Hall
I.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Peter
Klein called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Members Marie Burnette, Anita P. Calder,
Peter Klein and Lise Wood, and Alternate Members Peter Chipouras (seated for
Robert Martin), and Jill Conklin were present and constituted a quorum. Also in attendance were Town Planner,
Patrice Carson, and Zoning Enforcement Officer, James
Taylor.
II.
MINUTES APPROVAL:
A motion was
made by Lise Wood and seconded by A.P. Calder to approve the July 26, 2004
minutes as written. The motion
passed by a vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstention
(Klein).
A motion was
made by Lise Wood and seconded by A.P. Calder to approve the August 9, 2004
minutes as written. The motion
passed by a vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstention
(Burnette).
III. OLD
BUSINESS:
There was
none.
IV. NEW
BUSINESS:
A
motion was made by Lise Wood, seconded by Marie Burnette and unanimously voted
to take Items a. and d. under New Business out of order, and to put Item d. just
before adjournment.
b.
Site Plan Application for Change of Use to Tee Shirt Distribution &
Print Facility, 23 Eleanor Road, Eleanor Road Business Center
Steve
Riley presented his plan for the 2-story building in an industrial zone. His intention is to use approximately 80
percent of the basement for warehouse purposes and the remainder of the basement
for the printing of T-shirts. He
expects to have 3 employees in addition to 3 family members. No retail sales would take place on the
site.
Peter
Klein asked about removal of waste products and the applicant replied that silk
screening machines would be used and waste removal would be minimal. There is septic on the
site.
Patrice
Carson stated that the Fire Marshall and Sanitarian have both reviewed and
approved the site plan.
Discussion
followed about the location of the facility and it was determined that there is
a residence on one side of the site only.
Signage and lighting were also discussed and it was determined that Jim
Taylor would work with the applicant regarding this.
A
motion was made by Lise Wood, seconded by Peter Chipouras and unanimously voted
to accept the application and refer it to the Planning
Commission.
c.
2003 – 2004 Annual Report
A
draft of the Annual Zoning Report was presented for the Commission’s review by
Patrice Carson. It was decided to
delete the word “covered” in one sentence.
A
motion was made by Lise Wood, seconded by A.J. Calder and unanimously voted to
accept the Annual Report as amended and forward to the printer and
Treasurer.
A
motion was made by Lise Wood, seconded by Marie Burnette and unanimously voted
to return to Item a. of New Business.
a.
Site Plan Application for Change of Use to Salon/Day Spa & Addition,
67 South Road, Wurdig
The
plans for the applicant include an addition to the building as well as additions
to the parking area. There would be
approximately 15 spaces, as well as handicap parking and access. The site is serviced with public water
and has a septic system.
Concern
was expressed about the large amount of pavement on the site but Mrs. Carson
stated that the applicant may cover up to 60% of the site and the plans show
only about 48% to be covered.
Screening
of the property was discussed and Mr. Klein asked if measurements had been done
to ensure that at least 10 feet of space was available. It was determined by looking at the
plans that there should be adequate room.
Mrs. Carson stated that one of the requirements of the applicant was for
a landscaping plan.
The
flow of traffic as shown on the plan was discussed. The Commission felt that the traffic
pattern would be better if it were reversed.
A
motion was made by Marie Burnette, seconded by Lise Wood and unanimously voted
to accept the site plan application and refer it to the Planning
Commission.
V.
STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS:
Zoning
Enforcement Officer Jim Taylor reviewed his report with the Commission. A motion was made by Lise Wood, seconded
by Marie Burnette and unanimously voted to accept the
report.
Patrice
Carson asked Commission members to note the wording located at the bottom of the
agenda for this meeting regarding citizen input and she expressed gratitude to
A.J. Calder for help with the proper wording.
VI.
CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
No
new bills were presented.
A
notice was received from the Town of Stafford regarding a public hearing to be
held on September 14, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
The hearing involves a subdivision at 16 Rocky Dundee Road which is
within 500 feet of the Town of Somers.
Notice
was received of CCM’s Annual Conference on October 14,
2004.
Notice
was received of a seminar entitled “Effective Use of Zoning Tool Box” on
September 28, 2004 in Hartford. The
cost of the meeting is $50.00. Jill
Conklin said that she would be able to attend. A motion was made by Marie Burnette,
seconded by Lise Wood and unanimously voted to allocate funds for Jill to attend
the seminar on behalf of the Commission.
d.
Executive Session: Pending
Litigation, James Taylor/Worthington Pond Farm
A
motion was made by Marie Burnette, seconded by Lise Wood and unanimously voted
to go into Executive Session at 8:26 p.m. for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation. The commission invited
Zoning Enforcement Officer, Jim Taylor, Town Planner, Patrice Carson, and First
Selectman, David Pinney to join the session.
The
Commission came out of Executive Session at 8:38 p.m.
VII.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was
made by Marie Burnette, seconded by Lise Wood and unanimously voted to adjourn
the regular Zoning Commission meeting of September 7, 2004 at 8:39
p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
A.P. Calder,
Secretary
Robin A. Timmons, Recording Secretary
Town of Somers Zoning Enforcement Officer
For the Zoning Commission Meeting of September 7, 2004
Covering the Weeks
of 7/25/04 thru
8/29/04
Activities listed by Address
Zoning Permits issued ------22 Certificates of Occupancy issued----27
Enforcement activity:
1. 180 Battle St. K, Lloyd. Placement of non-permitted trailer in violation of section 214-92.C. Violation eliminated
2, 663 Main St. P. Smith. Section 214-60 (Unregistered Vehicles) . Issued Cease and Desist Order 4/21/04. Mr. Smith has agreed to Remove the subject Vehicles. Additional progress has been made toward compliance. Will continue to follow-up.
6. Battle Street. Lloyd Gravel Pit. Sent letter requesting restoration of this site be completed on or before July 31, 2004.
Restoration close to completion. Mr. Lloyd has requested a final inspection.
7, 359 Mountain Road. Worthington Pond, LLC. Section 214-87.D. (Sales & consumption of alcoholic beverages .Issued Cease and Desist Order. Cease and Desist Order has been appealed to the ZBA with a hearing set for Sept 14, 2004.
8. 60A & 60B Sunshine Farms Drive, David Birkenshaw. Section 214-104 (Failure to obtain Certificate of Occupancy). Issued Cease & Desist Order. Cease and Desist Order has been appealed to the ZBA with a hearing set of Sept. 14, 2004
NOTE:: Attached to the chairman’s copy of this report are copies of the 22 signed zoning permits and 27 C.O.’s
Respectfully submitted:
Jim Taylor, ZEO