PLANNING
COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 308
Thursday,
March 9, 2006
7:00
p.m. Town
Hall
Chairman
Karl Walton called the regular meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Members Cliff Bordeaux, Karl Walton, and
Alternates Greg Genlot (seated for Michelle Hayward), and Joe Iadarola (seated
for Brad Pellissier) were present and constituted a quorum. Town Planner Patrice Carson was also
present.
II.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Discussion/Possible Decision:
Subdivision Application #390:
6-Lots, LaCabana Road, (off Mountain View Road),
Jalbert
Mrs.
Carson noted that the open space fee has been determined and the bond has been
set at $408,908.00. The relocation
of the septic system needs to be completed before the Mountain View Road
re-grading work. In addition, she
is awaiting the Quitclaim Deed for the strip of land between the street line and
the road. The applicant will have
to check with the Selectmen regarding streetlights. The Fire Department was unable to obtain
a written easement for the dry hydrant, so this condition will not be included
in the approval.
A
motion was made by Joe Iadarola, seconded by Cliff Bordeaux and unanimously
voted to approve Rodney Jalbert’s 6-lot subdivision,
application #390, in accordance with the plans known as “Jalbert Heights”,
Prepared For Robert Jalbert, Somers, Conn.”, dated: 7-20-05 & 1-9-06, Revised: through 2-17-06, 11 sheets, which is
conditional on the following:
1.
A note shall be placed on the plans:
“The filing of a $47,500.00 fee in lieu of open space ($7,916.66 per lot)
is required to be paid to the Town of Somers upon the sale or transfer of each
lot.”
The Town of Somers shall also place a notice on the land records to
insure payment.
2.
The fee for the appraisal for open space shall be paid in full and proof
of payment shall be submitted to the planning office.
3.
The signatures of the Town Engineer and Town Sanitarian shall be on the
plans signifying their approval of the plans in accordance with Section 213-19
of the Subdivision Regulations.
4.
All appropriate seals and signatures of the design professionals for this
plan shall be on the plans.
5.
A bond for road, utility and site improvements in the amount of
$408,908.00 acceptable to the Planning Commission and Town Engineer and in a
form acceptable to the Town Attorney shall be filed with the Planning Office as
required by Section 213-54 prior to the commencement of any construction,
including construction of any public improvements.
6.
The relocation of the leaching system serving the Machnicki property
shall be done prior to the re-grading of Mountain View
Road.
7.
The subdivision lot lines and road shall be depicted on the key
map.
8.
Language shall be added to Note #2:
“The maximum grade for a driveway shall not exceed 15% if paved and 10%
if unpaved in accordance with the Town of Somers Driveway
Ordinance.”.
9.
A Quit Claim Deed shall be provided to the Town of Somers for the strip
of land between the road pavement and the street line established by the
subdivision plans running along the entire frontage of the property on Mountain
View Road.
10.
In accordance with Section 213-46. the developer shall install
streetlighting as required and approved by the Selectmen.
The
Commission waives the requirement in Section 213-22.C. of the Subdivision
Regulations which requires, where practicable lot lines to be either at right
angles or radial to street lines.
The
Planning Commission finds with these conditions the plan meets the requirements
of the Somers Subdivision Regulations.
b.
Zoning Referral: Site Plan
Application for Outdoor Growing Areas and Gravel Bank, 164 Hampden Road, Grower
Direct Farms
Mrs.
Carson presented copies of the Town Engineer’s March 9, 2006 letter in which he
noted the erosion and sedimentation control plans have been included on the
submitted plans. She added that she
has spoken with David Askew, Mike Mocko and Mr. Strauss today and all are ok
with the revised plans. David Askew
visits the site regularly and will monitor progress. Mrs. Carson suggested to Mr. Van
Wingerden and Mr. Mocko that before any work is done, they should check with Mr.
Askew. Discussion followed as to
which sheets of the plans Mr. Askew has seen and it was noted that he will need
a full set of plans.
The
bond figure has been set at $12,000.00 and it is anticipated that this will be
an 18 to 20 month project, based upon the plans.
A
motion was made by Cliff Bordeaux, seconded by Greg Genlot and unanimously voted
to recommend to the Zoning Commission approval of the gravel operation with a
bond amount of $12,000.00 and approval from David Askew.
c.
Resubdivision Application #391:
2-Lots, 92 Field Road, Percoski
The
Commission reviewed the plans for the 2-lot resubdivision with one existing home
situated over 100 feet from the wetlands.
The applicant is proposing to divide the parcel in half to create an
additional house lot.
The
applicant has already submitted a letter to the water company and many of the
housekeeping items have been addressed.
Merv had a concern about the placement of a monument and has spoken with
someone from BSC Group about it directly.
A
public hearing is required because it is a resubdivision. Mrs. Carson has contacted the appraiser
for the open space fee.
A
motion was made by Cliff Bordeaux, seconded by Greg Genlot and unanimously voted
to schedule a public hearing for the next Planning meeting on March 23, 2006 at
7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall.
d.
Other
- No other Old Business was presented.
a.
Subdivision Application #392: 1-Lot, 183 Mountain Road,
DeWitt
Engineer
Ed Lally presented plans for the one-lot subdivision on Mountain Road, which
consists of 4-1/2 acres of land.
The lot was never approved as a building lot. The applicant has given notice that Mr.
Lally is to act on her behalf regarding this application, and Mr. Lally
submitted a copy of this letter to Mrs. Carson.
A
soil scientist has flagged the wetland on the site and they have checked the
Land Records to verify the existence of an easement enabling access to cross
Gillette Brook with a driveway for accessing the home. The driveway will approach the home from
the side, rather than from the front of the home.
The
applicant is seeking a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for the common
drive.
Staff
has not yet reviewed the plans and it is expected that a fee in lieu of open
space rather than land would be acceptable. Mr. Lally agreed and the Commission
asked Mrs Carson to order the appraisal.
No public hearing will be required.
b.
Other
- No Other New Business was presented.
A
reminder was given that the next meeting is scheduled for March 27,
2006.
VI.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
- There was none.
Mrs.
Carson would like to attend a March 24, 2006 meeting on Town and Land Trust
Partnerships to Preserve Open Space sponsored by the CCAPA at South
Congregational Church in Hartford.
The fee is $35.00. A motion
was made by Cliff Bordeaux, seconded by Greg Genlot and unanimously voted to pay
the $35.00 fee and send Mrs. Carson to the meeting.
Notice
was also given of the March 23, 2006 evening CFPZA meeting. It was noted that the Planning
Commission has a regularly scheduled meeting that evening as
well.
A
bill was presented from the Journal Inquirer for the February 9, 2006 meeting in
the amount of $259.71. A motion was
made by Cliff Bordeaux, seconded by Joe Iadarola and unanimously voted to pay
the bill.
A
motion was made by Greg Genlot, seconded by Cliff Bordeaux and unanimously voted
to approve the February 23, 2006 Planning minutes as
presented.
A
motion was made by Cliff Bordeaux, seconded by Greg Genlot and unanimously voted
to adjourn the March 9, 2006 Planning Commission meeting at 7:55
p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Brad
Pellissier, Secretary
Robin Timmons, Recording Secretary
MINUTES
ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVAL AT A SUBSEQUENT
MEETING.