ZONING
COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 308
SEPTEMBER
10, 2007 - 7:00pm
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman
Jill Conklin called the Special Meeting of the Zoning Commission to order at
7:01pm. Members present were Jill
Conklin, Wes Smith and Alternate Memeber Dan Fraro (seated for Rob
Martin). Town Planner Patrice Carson
was also in attendance.
II. INTERVIEW DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CANDIDATES
No candidates were
present to be interviewed.
Patrice Carson
said that four of the five people needed for the Board have been
appointed. She has been in contact with
Mr. Coelho. She hopes the Board will be
complete soon so they can review plans for the new development anticipated in
the commercial area.
III. OLD BUSINESS
a. Site Plan Application For Metal Building
For Industrial Use, 251 Field Road, Smyth (09/17)
Michael
Mocko presented the plans for a metal storage shed. The initial plan was presented at the July 23rd
Regular Meeting.
The
building will measure 60’ X 200’and will stand a maximum of 22’ at the roof
peak. The property is 6.19 acres
(269,636 square feet) including the other adjoining Smyth lot which was
reconfigured. The original plans were
for the maximum lot coverage of 59.9%.
After reconfiguring, the lot coverage will be 20%.
Access
will be from Field Road using the current driveway. The shed entrance will face the rear of the property in deference
to the residence located between Field Road and the shed.
There
is a zone line 80’ from the east side of the shed that separates the A-1 zone
and the industrial zone. A lattice
fence will be installed on the west boundary of the lot facing the residential
zone to screen the residence. The fence
will be 10’ from the lot line on top of an existing soil mound and will extend
almost to the end of the new shed. All
lighting will be cut-off lighting and will face away from the homes.
Wes
Smith asked what would be the purpose of the building. Mr. Mocko explained that it is intended for light
commercial and rental/lease space. Bob
Smyth added that Conval is expected to lease most of the space for storage and
some manufacturing.
Wes
Smith asked about the anticipated truck traffic. Bob Smyth answered that it will be 18-wheeler truck traffic that
will go to a loading dock.
Wes
Smith asked about the hours of operations.
Bob Smyth explained that Conval has a second shift but does not usually
receive anything after 6:00pm.
Jill
Conklin asked if the zone line is a property line. Bob Smyth said that it is not, he owns the property on both sides
of the zone line.
Patrice
Carson explained that this permit is a Site Plan and does not require a Public
Hearing.
A
motion was made by Wes Smith, seconded by Dan Fraro, and unanimously voted to
refer Smyth’s Site Plan application for a metal building for industrial use at
251 Field Road to the Planning Commission.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Site Plan Application For Antique
Business, 39 South Road, Rendell
Maureen
Rendell is requesting to reopen an antique at 39 South Road. About 17 years ago the Town had approved her
business at this location and she had run the business from there for several
years. The business would occupy 300
square feet of the ground floor of the premises where she lives. She would have six parking spaces for her
customers. The business would operate
only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from about 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jill
Conklin asked if Ms. Rendell had a Special Use Permit to live at the premises
since it is in a business district. Ms.
Rendell explained that she purchased the property with the residential use and
she never gave up her right to live there.
A
motion was made by Dan Fraro, seconded by Wes Smith, and unanimously voted to
accept Rendell’s Site Plan application for an antique business at 39 South Road
and refer it to the Planning Commission.
Patrice
Carson informed Ms. Rendell that she will need an additional permit for her
sign.
Patrice
Carson explained that she does not have any new information as of yet on the
ridge line. She is waiting for input
from the towns in the Metacomet Ridge area.
She would like to compare their regulations and Somers old regulations.
VI. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS
Patrice
Carson distributed copies of the Zoning Commission Annual Report and letters
from Zoning Enforcement Officer Joy O’Connell.
Dan
Fraro asked regarding outdoor furnaces.
Ms. Carson said she would bring in the information she has on them.
The
Zoning Commission Annual Report for 07/01/06 to 06/30/07 was reviewed and
discussed by the Commission. A motion
was made by Wes Smith, seconded by Dan Fraro, and unanimously voted to accept
the 2006-2007 Zoning Commission Annual Report as written for inclusion into the
Town of Somers Annual Report.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
The
Commission agreed to sign the yearly agreement for NCCD Services which provides
an Erosion Control/Inland Wetlands Officer.
The
following bills were presented for payment:
Journal Inquirer (July 23rd
Public Hearing)............ $188.88
Journal Inquirer (July 23rd
Meeting)......................... 70.83
˝ of Planning & Zoning
Conference Fee................. 92.50
A
motion was made by Dan Fraro, seconded by Wes Smith, and unanimously voted to
pay the bills as presented.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A
motion was made by Wes Smith, seconded by Dan Fraro, and unanimously voted to
adjourn the September 10, 2007 Zoning Commission Special Meeting at 7:43pm.
Respectfully
submitted,
Wesley Smith, Secretary Jeanne
Reed, Recording Secretary
MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVAL AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING