ZONING
COMMISSION
P.O.
BOX 308
July
24, 2006
Town Hall
7:00
p.m.
Chairman
Robert Martin called the public hearing to order at 7:06 p.m. Patrice Carson read the legal notice
dated July 11, 2006 and published in the Journal Inquirer on July 13 and July
19, 2006.
Mrs.
Carson explained that the Zoning Commission has been working to update its flood
regulations. A copy of the
revisions made May 1, 2006 were submitted to the State for review. DEP and FEMA sent back a list of
additional changes necessary to bring the Town into compliance with State
requirements. She explained these
changes and noted that they have also been reviewed and recommended by the
Planning Commission, CRCOG and the Town Attorney.
The
state has requested that these changes be made before the new maps come out on
August 16, 2006.
There
were no comments from the audience and a motion was made by Terry Kuzman,
seconded by Lise Wood and unanimously voted to close the public hearing at 7:12
p.m.
Acting
Chairman Robert Martin called the regular meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Members Anita Calder, Robert Martin, Wes
Smith, Lise Wood and Alternate Member Terry Kuzman (seated for Jill Conklin)
were present and constituted a quorum.
Town Planner Patrice Carson was also present.
III.
INTERVIEW DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CANDIDATES
This
item was deferred because there were no applicants to
interview.
The
following change was made to Old Business, Item e: The bond amount was corrected to be
$77,640.00. A motion was made by
Anita Calder, seconded by Wes Smith and unanimously voted to approve the minutes
of the June 19, 2006 Zoning Commission Meeting as amended.
V.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Discussion/Possible Decision:
Zoning Commission’s Amendment to the Zoning Regulations Section 214-4
Definitions, 214-84 & 214-85.B. of Article XV Flood Damage Prevention, to
Update Flood Requirements
A
motion was made by Terry Kuzman, seconded by Lise Wood and unanimously voted to
approve the Zoning Commission’s amendments to the Zoning Regulations Section
214-4 Definitions, 214-84 & 214-85.B. of Article XV Flood Damage Prevention
as presented, effective July 27, 2006.
b.
Site Plan Application for Shopping Center, 85 South Road, Somers Crossing
LLC
Mrs.
Carson explained that the extension from Chet Ladd granted at the last Zoning
Commission meeting ends as of this date.
The Planning Commission has since met and recommended approval, but with
8 conditions, which hopefully will be addressed by the end of this week. In addition, Mr. Ladd has submitted a
letter granting the full 65-day extension.
The
Town Attorney needs to review all the easements prior to the Zoning Commission
making its decision, and it is also recommended that all of the requested items
have been addressed, new drawings submitted, and approval has been made by staff
and the Town Engineer. Mrs. Carson
recommended that a special Zoning Commission meeting be held to discuss the
application once the conditions have been met to be held either August 7, 14, or
21.
Discussion
followed about some of the recommendations which the Commissioners have
regarding the plans. The
Commissioners want to see a colonial style, not western style, building with
colonial mullions in the windows and peaked roofs. A suggestion was made that some
colonial-style lighting be added to the more modern fixtures that have been
selected for a colonial feeling. In
addition, it was recommended that the long roofline on the right side of the
Geissler’s building be changed, so as not to create a long, flat
appearance. Mrs. Carson will
present these recommendations to the applicant for their review and addition to
their plans.
A
motion was made by Lise Wood, seconded by Anita Calder and unanimously voted to
accept the 65-day extension from Somers Crossing, LLC and to have the Town
Planner set up a special Zoning Commission meeting in August when the items have
been taken care of and approved by staff.
c.
Discussion/Review of Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Regulations for
Change in Allowable Building Height
This
item was deferred pending further information.
d.
Other
- There was no other Old Business.
a.
Other
- See item added in Correspondence portion of meeting.
VII.
DISCUSSION: PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
The
next Plan of Conservation and Development meeting has not yet been
scheduled.
VIII.
STAFF/COMMISSIONER
REPORTS
Jim
Taylor has retired as Zoning Enforcement Officer. Mrs. Carson reported that a new
part-time person is being hired for the position. She will keep the Commission
updated.
IX.
CORRESPONDENCE AND
BILLS
A
letter dated July 19, 2006 was received from Roger Stedding, 153 Hampden Road,
expressing concern that his comments were not clearly represented regarding
Grower Direct Farms in the minutes of the June 19, 2006 meeting. It was the consensus of the Commission
to attach the letter to this set of minutes.
A
letter dated July 24, 2006 was received from Kenneth Prior, 364 Mountain Road,
regarding activity at Worthington Pond Farms and he requested to be added to the
agenda to address the Commission.
Mr. Martin noted that since the Commission has not yet been brought
up-to-date by the Town Attorney regarding the results of the legal proceedings
with Worthington Pond Farms, they would not be in a position to comment at this
time.
Since
Mr. Prior was in attendance, a motion was made by Lise Wood, seconded by Anita
Calder and unanimously voted to add under New Business
a. Comments From Ken Prior
Regarding Worthington Pond Farms.
Mr. Prior noted that any revisions to the site plan must be approved by
the Commission, but this has not been the case, and he presented an outline of
the activity he has seen on the site.
The Commission will forward his letter to the Town Attorney for
review.
A
motion was made by Wes Smith, seconded by Lise Wood and unanimously voted to
adjourn the July 24, 2006 Zoning Commission meeting at 7:50
p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
A.P.
Calder, Secretary
Robin Timmons, Recording Secretary
MINUTES
ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVAL AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.