Regular Meeting 893
It is noted for the record that a continued public hearing was held for Special Exception No. 213, Terry Verni, Dog Grooming, 183 Route 81. The public hearing was closed.
1. Call to Order
T. Lentz called the meeting to order immediately following the above noted continued public hearing.
Motion by Hayash, second by Adametz, to change Agenda and move Appointment of Alternates to beginning of meeting. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Stull, second by Adametz, to appoint David Gross as alternate to fill Phil Stull’s alternate position. Discussion followed. Mr. Gross gave a brief history of his experience and background. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Stull, second by Hayash, to appoint William Hayden as alternate to fill Tim Withington’s alternate position. Discussion followed. Mr. Hayden gave a brief history of his experience and background. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Linda Dudek, Town Clerk, was present to swear in the alternates recently appointed.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 892 Held June 6, 2006
Motion by Mr. Hayash, second by Mr. Adametz, to approve the June 6, 2006 Minutes with the following amendment –
Page 5, under 7.a, 2nd sentence should read “It was noted that the lot line revision had been reviewed by the Commission previously.”
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors – none.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Memo from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated June 19, 2006, Re proposed Special Exception Dogs to Dragons Dog Grooming 183 Route 81, Sanitarian Approval.
(2) Fax copy of letter from Jacobson & Associates to Thomas Lentz dated June 20, 2006 Re Kuziak Subdivision, Beckwith Road, Engineering Review.
(3) Application of Alan & Virginia Chapman for 2 Lot Subdivision.
(4) Affidavit of Publication for Notice of Public Hearing for Terry Verni, Dog Grooming.
(5) Letter from Connecticut Water Company to Charles Martens dated June 8, 2006 Re Connecticut Water Company Water Supply Plan.
(6) Memo from Gina Regolo to Department Heads and Chairman dated June 9, 2006 Re Year End Information for Fiscal Year 2005/06.
(7) Letter from C. Jefferson to Nicole Graff dated May 30, 2006 Re Inspection of Property.
(8) Original letter from Jacobson & Associates dated June 6, 2006 Re Beckwith Ridge Subdivision Beckwith Road & Abner Lane Bond Estimate.
(9) Original letter from Jacobson Associates dated June 6, 2006 Re The Ridges at Deer Lake Phase III & IV Bond Reduction.
(10) Original letter from Jacobson Associates dated June 6, 2006 Re Cranberry Lane Subdivision Pond Meadow Road Performance Bond.
(11) Memo from Richard E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated June 9, 2006 Re The Ridges at Deer Lake, Resubdivision of Lots 37 and 64, Sanitarian Review Comments/Conditions.
(12) Board of Selectmen Notice of Vote from June 14 2006.
(13) Memo from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated May 16, 2006 Re Killingworth Country Commons, Sub-Surface Sewage Disposal System Review, Lot Line Revision, Approval.
(14) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Ann A. Straut-Esden, State of Connecticut Department of Public Health dated June 19, 2006 Re New Intermediate Middle School, Route 81, Fire Protection Requirements.
(15) Memo from Martin Klein to Department Heads and Chairs dated June 16, 2006 Re Purchase Order Policy and Procedure.
(16) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to James Foote, Industrial Construction Company dated June 19, 2006 Re RSD 17, Underground Line Flushing.
(17) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to James Foote, Industrial Construction Company dated June 19, 2006 Re RSD 17, Abandoned Septic Tank.
5. Old Business
(a) Application #303, Resubdivision of Lot 37, The Ridges at Deer Lake, Lawrence Brown
(b) Application #304, Resubdivision of Lot 64, The Ridges at Deer Lake, Lawrence Brown
Chairman Lentz noted these applications are scheduled for Public Hearing on July 18, 2006.
(c) Application #305, Gail Kuziak, 4 Lot Subdivision, Beckwith Road, Map 19, Lot 22
Pat Benjamin was present representing the applicant. He noted Lot 1 was 2.7 acres, Lot 2 was 2.8 acres, Lot 3 was 4.83 acres and Lot 4 was 4.81 acres. At that time, the Code Official reviewed the septic systems which were approved as engineered systems. The Town Engineer’s letter was received today. Mr. Benjamin reviewed the 3 comments, one of which was to look at regrading the edges of the driveway to make sure the water running down was directed to the swales. Mr. Benjamin further noted there was a question at the site walk about interior stone walls. He indicated they reviewed the lot lines and wasn’t able to get the lines to conform to the regulations. He reviewed the proposed revised lot lines for Lot 1 indicating the applicant could ask for a waiver at the next meeting. At that time, the Town Engineer’s comments should be addressed as well as the Fire Protection Plan. It was agreed there would be no problem with the request for a waiver. There was further discussion regarding the swale. Chairman Lentz noted the Commission must act on this at the July 18th meeting and urged the applicant to make sure everything is complete by that date.
(d) Special Exception #213, Terry Verni, Dog Grooming, 183 Route 81, Killingworth
Chairman Lentz noted this application was approved previously, but at a different location. Motion by Mr. Stull, second by Mr. Hayash, to approve Special Exception Application #213 as presented. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer’s Report
Ms. Jefferson noted the Graff matter has been finalized.
Ms. Jefferson noted she spoke with Richard Leighton, Code Official, regarding Sanitation letters. Mr. Leighton indicated he is under certain constraints by the State (Bob Scully) with respect to approving septic systems and understands the confusion by the Commission in determining whether something is approved or not. He will work something out in the next couple of weeks so that the Commission will readily understand in the future whether a subdivision should be approved or not.
Permit Log was distributed.
7. New Business
(a) Subdivision Application #306, Alan and Virginia Chapman, Beckwith Road, 2 Lot Subdivision
Don Carlson was present representing the applicant. He noted this property was immediately south of the Kuziak property. It was 7.3 acres and the Chapman house was shown as Lot 1. Lot 1 has an existing house, well and septic system and was 3.1 acres. Lot 2 was 4.07 acres and the applicant would like to construct a new house for themselves. The property was soil tested by Ed Coppola in the presence of Richard Leighton. The wetlands were flagged by Richard Snarski (small portion on Lot 1). Mr. Carlson noted they went before the Wetlands Commission and there was no concern because all activity was outside the 100 feet. The Commission was still waiting for a response from the Sanitarian and Town Engineer. Mr. Carlson also noted he sent a copy of the application to the State Archaeologist. No action was taken. This will be on the July 18th meeting.
8. Report of Officers and Subcommittees
C. Jefferson noted she is in the process of putting together a package of information regarding affordable housing and what other local towns are doing.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 PM.
1. Call to Order
T. Lentz called the meeting to order immediately following the above noted continued public hearing.
Motion by Hayash, second by Adametz, to change Agenda and move Appointment of Alternates to beginning of meeting. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Stull, second by Adametz, to appoint David Gross as alternate to fill Phil Stull’s alternate position. Discussion followed. Mr. Gross gave a brief history of his experience and background. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Stull, second by Hayash, to appoint William Hayden as alternate to fill Tim Withington’s alternate position. Discussion followed. Mr. Hayden gave a brief history of his experience and background. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Linda Dudek, Town Clerk, was present to swear in the alternates recently appointed.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 892 Held June 6, 2006
Motion by Mr. Hayash, second by Mr. Adametz, to approve the June 6, 2006 Minutes with the following amendment –
Page 5, under 7.a, 2nd sentence should read “It was noted that the lot line revision had been reviewed by the Commission previously.”
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors – none.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Memo from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated June 19, 2006, Re proposed Special Exception Dogs to Dragons Dog Grooming 183 Route 81, Sanitarian Approval.
(2) Fax copy of letter from Jacobson & Associates to Thomas Lentz dated June 20, 2006 Re Kuziak Subdivision, Beckwith Road, Engineering Review.
(3) Application of Alan & Virginia Chapman for 2 Lot Subdivision.
(4) Affidavit of Publication for Notice of Public Hearing for Terry Verni, Dog Grooming.
(5) Letter from Connecticut Water Company to Charles Martens dated June 8, 2006 Re Connecticut Water Company Water Supply Plan.
(6) Memo from Gina Regolo to Department Heads and Chairman dated June 9, 2006 Re Year End Information for Fiscal Year 2005/06.
(7) Letter from C. Jefferson to Nicole Graff dated May 30, 2006 Re Inspection of Property.
(8) Original letter from Jacobson & Associates dated June 6, 2006 Re Beckwith Ridge Subdivision Beckwith Road & Abner Lane Bond Estimate.
(9) Original letter from Jacobson Associates dated June 6, 2006 Re The Ridges at Deer Lake Phase III & IV Bond Reduction.
(10) Original letter from Jacobson Associates dated June 6, 2006 Re Cranberry Lane Subdivision Pond Meadow Road Performance Bond.
(11) Memo from Richard E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated June 9, 2006 Re The Ridges at Deer Lake, Resubdivision of Lots 37 and 64, Sanitarian Review Comments/Conditions.
(12) Board of Selectmen Notice of Vote from June 14 2006.
(13) Memo from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated May 16, 2006 Re Killingworth Country Commons, Sub-Surface Sewage Disposal System Review, Lot Line Revision, Approval.
(14) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Ann A. Straut-Esden, State of Connecticut Department of Public Health dated June 19, 2006 Re New Intermediate Middle School, Route 81, Fire Protection Requirements.
(15) Memo from Martin Klein to Department Heads and Chairs dated June 16, 2006 Re Purchase Order Policy and Procedure.
(16) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to James Foote, Industrial Construction Company dated June 19, 2006 Re RSD 17, Underground Line Flushing.
(17) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to James Foote, Industrial Construction Company dated June 19, 2006 Re RSD 17, Abandoned Septic Tank.
5. Old Business
(a) Application #303, Resubdivision of Lot 37, The Ridges at Deer Lake, Lawrence Brown
(b) Application #304, Resubdivision of Lot 64, The Ridges at Deer Lake, Lawrence Brown
Chairman Lentz noted these applications are scheduled for Public Hearing on July 18, 2006.
(c) Application #305, Gail Kuziak, 4 Lot Subdivision, Beckwith Road, Map 19, Lot 22
Pat Benjamin was present representing the applicant. He noted Lot 1 was 2.7 acres, Lot 2 was 2.8 acres, Lot 3 was 4.83 acres and Lot 4 was 4.81 acres. At that time, the Code Official reviewed the septic systems which were approved as engineered systems. The Town Engineer’s letter was received today. Mr. Benjamin reviewed the 3 comments, one of which was to look at regrading the edges of the driveway to make sure the water running down was directed to the swales. Mr. Benjamin further noted there was a question at the site walk about interior stone walls. He indicated they reviewed the lot lines and wasn’t able to get the lines to conform to the regulations. He reviewed the proposed revised lot lines for Lot 1 indicating the applicant could ask for a waiver at the next meeting. At that time, the Town Engineer’s comments should be addressed as well as the Fire Protection Plan. It was agreed there would be no problem with the request for a waiver. There was further discussion regarding the swale. Chairman Lentz noted the Commission must act on this at the July 18th meeting and urged the applicant to make sure everything is complete by that date.
(d) Special Exception #213, Terry Verni, Dog Grooming, 183 Route 81, Killingworth
Chairman Lentz noted this application was approved previously, but at a different location. Motion by Mr. Stull, second by Mr. Hayash, to approve Special Exception Application #213 as presented. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer’s Report
Ms. Jefferson noted the Graff matter has been finalized.
Ms. Jefferson noted she spoke with Richard Leighton, Code Official, regarding Sanitation letters. Mr. Leighton indicated he is under certain constraints by the State (Bob Scully) with respect to approving septic systems and understands the confusion by the Commission in determining whether something is approved or not. He will work something out in the next couple of weeks so that the Commission will readily understand in the future whether a subdivision should be approved or not.
Permit Log was distributed.
7. New Business
(a) Subdivision Application #306, Alan and Virginia Chapman, Beckwith Road, 2 Lot Subdivision
Don Carlson was present representing the applicant. He noted this property was immediately south of the Kuziak property. It was 7.3 acres and the Chapman house was shown as Lot 1. Lot 1 has an existing house, well and septic system and was 3.1 acres. Lot 2 was 4.07 acres and the applicant would like to construct a new house for themselves. The property was soil tested by Ed Coppola in the presence of Richard Leighton. The wetlands were flagged by Richard Snarski (small portion on Lot 1). Mr. Carlson noted they went before the Wetlands Commission and there was no concern because all activity was outside the 100 feet. The Commission was still waiting for a response from the Sanitarian and Town Engineer. Mr. Carlson also noted he sent a copy of the application to the State Archaeologist. No action was taken. This will be on the July 18th meeting.
8. Report of Officers and Subcommittees
C. Jefferson noted she is in the process of putting together a package of information regarding affordable housing and what other local towns are doing.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 PM.
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