TOWN OF SOMERS

PLANNING COMMISSION

P.O. BOX 308

SOMERS, CONNECTICUT 06071

PLANNING MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, October 13, 2005

7:00 p.m.     Town Hall

I.          CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Karl Walton called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.  Members Cliff Bordeaux, Mike Collins, Michelle Hayward, Karl Walton and Alternates Greg Genlot and Georgeanne Kuzman (seated for Brad Pellessier) were present and constituted a quorum.  Town Planner Patrice Carson was also present.

 

II.        OLD BUSINESS

a.         Withdrawal of Subdivision Application #389, 1 Lot, 52 Rosehaven Road, Bemis

Attorney John Parks forwarded a letter describing the situation.  Mrs. Carson explained that at some time previous to 1953, a map was filed dividing a 7-acre parcel owned by Mr. Bemis on Rosehaven Road into 3 lots.  Mr. Bemis built his home on Lot 2 and in 1959 a free cut was made on Lot 3 and a portion of the parcel was sold.  Then in 1967 Lot 1 was sold and Mr. Bemis retained Lot 2 and the remaining Lot 3.

At this time, the applicant is proposing adding property onto Lot 2 from the remaining Lot 3 established by the cut in 1959.  Because it has been determined that there was a free cut, no new lot will be created and no subdivision application will be required.

A motion was made by Michelle Hayward, seconded by Michael Collins, and unanimously voted to approve the withdrawal of Subdivision Application #389 for 1 lot on Rosehaven Road as requested by the applicant.  Town Staff and Commission have performed final reviews for this subdivision, therefore no fee will be returned.

b.         Other     No other Old Business was presented.

III.       NEW BUSINESS

a.         Reconfiguration of Lots, 52 & 44 Rosehaven Road (Map 09, Block 22, Lots 2 and 3) Bemis

Tim Coons, from J. R. Russo & Associates, presented plans for the lot reconfiguration, explaining how the revised lot line will allow for 175 feet of frontage on Lot 3.  If the reconfiguration is approved and completed, Lot 3 will become a buildable lot.

A motion was made by Georgeanne Kuzman, seconded by Michelle Hayward and unanimously voted to approve the reconfiguration of property of Chapin Bemis, Jr. at 52 and 44 Rosehaven Road (Map 09 Block 22 Lots 2 & 3), as shown on map entitled, "Area Map, Owner/Applicant, Chapin T. Bemis, Jr., 52 Rosehaven Road, Somers, Connecticut", dated:  8/23/05, 4 sheets.  This reconfiguration does not constitute a subdivision because no new lot is created.

b.         Reconfiguration of Lots, 78 & 98 Rocky Dundee Road (Map 12, Block 53, Lots 3 & 2) Schober

The Commission reviewed plans for 78 and 98 Rocky Dundee Road, which is a portion of the Greystone Farms Subdivision.  The applicant is proposing to change the property line location between Lots 2 and 3, adding property to Lot 2.  The property line location would change at the rear of the lot, rendering the frontage the same as before the reconfiguration.

A motion was made by Cliff Bordeaux, seconded by Michelle Hayward and unanimously voted to approve the reconfiguration of property of Judith M. Schober and GCS Land Development Corp. at 78 and 98 Rocky Dundee Road (Map 12 Block 53 Lots 3 & 2), as shown on map entitled, "Lot Line Revision Lots #2 & #3 "Greystone Farm Estates", #78 & #98 Rocky Dundee Road, Stafford & Somers, Connecticut", dated:  10/1/05, 1 sheet.  Approval is contingent upon having the buildable areas both before the reconfiguration is completed and after it is completed placed on the plans.  This reconfiguration does not constitute a subdivision because no new lot is created.

c.         Request for Bond Reduction, Bridle Path Ridge, McCullough

This item was deffered.

d.         Other     No other New Business was presented.

IV.       DISCUSSION:  PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT

After reviewing the choices from the Zoning Commission, it was the consensus of the Commission to schedule the next Joint POCD meeting for Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. and to invite the Economic Development Commission to attend.  Mrs. Carson will notify Lou Bachetti of the scheduled date and time.

V.        STAFF/COMMISSIONER REPORTS

Patrice Carson has been working on the Somersville Mill Project and five engineering firms have been chosen to submit proposals.  Most of these firms can begin working within 2 weeks of being selected to do the project, so it is expected that things will move along once a decision has been reached.

The ARH project has also been moving forward and the contractor has agreed to include sidewalks on the site.

During September, 24 permits were reviewed and 23 were issued.  Six Certificates of Occupancy were reviewed and 5 were issued.

VI.       AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

There was none.

VII.     CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS

Copies of the latest "Planning Commissioners Journal" were distributed along with a bill for a new 2-year subscription in the amount of $72.00.  In addition, Mrs. Carson received a bill in the amount of $4,612.50 from the Town Engineer for the period of July 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005.  A motion was made by Georgeanne Kuzman, seconded by Cliff Bordeaux and unanimously voted to pay both bills as presented.

A notice was received from the Department of Environmental Protection stating that they are going to renew current discharge permits.

VIII.    MINUTES APPROVAL

Approval of the September 8, 2005 Planning Commission minutes was deferred until the next meeting.

A motion was made by Michael Collins, seconded by Cliff Bordeaux and unanimously voted to approve the September 22, 2005 Planning Commission minutes as written.

IX.       ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Cliff  Bordeaux, seconded by Georgeanne Kuzman, and unanimously voted to adjourn the October 13, 2005 Planning Commission meeting at 7:34 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Brad Pellissier, Secretary                                              Robin Timmons, Recording Secretary

MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVAL AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.