Regular Meeting 901
It is noted for the record that two public hearings were held for Special Exception #216 Village East Lot #1 and Special Exception #217 Village East Lot #2, commencing at 7:30 PM and closing at 8:15 PM.
It is noted for the record a public hearing was held for Special Exception #218 June Sullivan 222 Reservoir Road Accessory Apartment, commencing at 8:20 PM and closing at 8:25 PM.
Present - T. Lentz, Chairman
L. Annino
S. Morgan
J. Adametz
E. Hayash
P. Stull
P. McGuinness (non-voting alternate)
D. Gross (non-voting alternate)
1. Call to Order
T. Lentz called the meeting to order at 8:26 PM.
Motion by Annino, second by Adametz, to amend the agenda to discuss appointment of alternate. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 900 Held October 17, 2006
Motion by Annino, second by Adametz, to approve the October 17, 2006 Minutes amended as follows -
Page 4, correct first sentence to read, "Chairman Lentz noted he is currently working on getting in touch with Bill Haydon regarding his lack of participation on this Commission and resignation."
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors - none.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Correspondence pertaining to Special Exception #218, June Sullivan
(a) Letter from June Sullivan dated September 18, 2006 to Cathie Jefferson
(b) Letter from June Sullivan dated November 8, 2006 to Thomas Lentz
(c) Memo from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, dated November 11, 2006, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission
(2) Correspondence pertaining to Special Exceptions #216 and 217, Village East Lots 1 and 2
(a) Letter from Joseph Dillon, Jacobson & Associates, dated November 13, 2006 (9:52 AM) to Dr. Thomas Lentz
(b) Letter from Joseph Dillon, Jacobson & Associates, dated November 13, 2006 (3:01 PM) to Dr. Thomas Lentz
(c) Letter from Edward J. Coppola, P.E. to Cathie S. Jefferson, dated November 7, 2006, with accompanying plans
(d) Original letter from Joseph Dillon to Dr. Thomas Lentz, dated October 17, 2006.
(e) Letter from Killingworth Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission, dated 10/12/2006
(f) Memo from Richard E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission, dated October 15, 2006 Re Fire Protection Review & Approval
(g) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Edward J. Coppola, dated October 15, 2006 Re Septic System Review
(h) Letter from Edward J. Coppola to Richard Leighton, dated November 17, 2006 Re Septic System Review Letter
(i) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Agent for the Health Director, to State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health, dated October 21, 2006 Re Septic System Review
3. Letters from Thomas Lentz to Linda Dudek dated November 13, 2006 and reply from Linda Dudek to Thomas Lentz dated November 15, 2006 Re William Haydon, Status of Alternate Position
4. Memo from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Chairman Darrell Smith, WPCA, dated November 19, 2006 Re Westbrook's Draft Ordinance.
5. Minutes from Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission November 14, 2006 Meeting and October 10, 2006.
6. Notice of Vote from Board of Selectmen November 13, 2006 Meeting w/accompanying documentation on Alder's Bridge Road.
7. Original letter from Joseph Dillon, Jacobson & Associates, dated October 16, 2006, Re Cranberry Lane Subdivision Bond Reduction.
8. Original letter from Joseph Dillon, Jacobson & Associates, dated October 16, 2006, Re Rachel's Court Subdivision Review for Release of Maintenance Bond.
9. Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to James Foote, Industrial Construction Company, dated October 18, 2006, Re Emergency Access Roadway to the Vault (RSD #17, New Intermediate School).
10. Board of Selectmen Notice of Vote and Minutes from October 23, 2006.
11. Board of Selectmen Minutes from Special Meeting October 3, 2006.
12. Water Pollution Control Authority Minutes from October 4, 2006 and November 1, 2006.
13. Letter from Richard E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission, dated October 28, 2006 Re Land Of Richter Fire Protection Review, Not Applicable.
14. Memorandum from Joseph Dillon, Jacobson & Associates, to FILE dated November 2, 2006 Re RSD #17 Punch list of Outstanding Work Items.
15. Memo from First Selectman Klein to All Department Heads dated October 26, 2006 Re Conserving Energy at the Town Hall by turning off the lights.
16. Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to William Shipman, dated 11/7/06 Re RV Storage.
17. Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to Thomas Shipman, dated 11/7/06 Re RV Storage.
18. Letter from Cardinal Engineering Associates, Inc. to First Selectman Martin Klein, dated November 2, 2006, Re Replacement Bridge No. 04716 Reservoir Road.
19. Invoice from Howard & McMillan dated November 7, 2006.
20. Memorandum from Linda M. Dudek to Planning & Zoning Commission, dated October 26, 2006, Re 2007 Meeting Schedule.
21. Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Jacobson & Association, dated November 11, 2006 Re RSD #17 Request for Reconsideration (Punch List).
22. Affidavit of Publication from Hartford Courant and Legal Notice Publication Re Notice of Public Hearing for tonight's public hearings.
23. Notice of Vote from Board of Selectmen Meeting November 13, 2006.
24. Invoice from Technique Printers for printing of regulations.
25. Article from New York Times dated November 14, 2006 Re Limitation of Dogs.
26. Special Exception Application #219 from PAC Principal Assets.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #219 - PAC Principal Assets, 8 Route 80 - Addition to existing industrial building
Steve Anderson and Larry Papuga, owners of PAC Principal Assets, were present. They own a storage warehouse where they warehouse and consolidate plastic. They are planning on moving their offices from leased space in Madison to this building. In order to do so, they need to convert about 1900 square feet of existing first floor and put a second floor of 1900 square feet to have one location for everything. The footprint of the building will not be changed at all. Chairman Lentz asked if the applicant had discussed this with the ZEO and Code Official. Mr. Anderson noted he has met with Mr. Leighton twice and has discussed the application requirements with Ms. Jefferson. Chairman Lentz asked if wetlands approval was required. He indicated C. Jefferson had said no wetlands approval was necessary. Chairman Lentz asked about Sanitarian approval. It was noted that is being worked on with the Code Official. Chairman Lentz indicated a public hearing would be required for this and a Sanitarian report would be necessary for that hearing. It was noted the use is not changing, but the size of the building is changing. A public hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at 7:30 PM. Mr. Lentz urged the applicant to check with the ZEO to be sure everything is in order for that hearing.
5. Old Business
(a) and (b) Special Exceptions #216 and #217 - Village East Lots 1 and 2 - Commercial Buildings - Owner Ronald & Rosalie Amato
Chairman Lentz noted the applicant has made a presentation of the application and the plans have been reviewed. Wetlands approval and fire protection approval have been received. Everything has been received except the issue with the Sanitarian's report. Mr. Stull noted he felt the landscaping was deficient. T. Lentz advised landscaping is covered by the Zoning Regulations Section 120C.4. Mr. Stull also noted sidewalks should be considered and covered in the Zoning Regulations. This could not be required for this particular application, but should be thought about in the future. There was considerable discussion regarding screening and buffer zones between the commercial and residential zones. Chairman Lentz noted this could be considered as a condition of approval. Mr. Annino felt if there was no buffer zone with the residential zone, there would be noise or lighting issues in the future.
Motion by Annino, second by Adametz, to approve Special Exception #216, Village East Lot #1, subject to the condition that the subsurface sewage disposal system by installed as shown on the site development plan. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Annino, second by Morgan, to approve Special Exception #217, Village East Lot #2, subject to two conditions the first being the same condition for Special Exception #216 and the second being that a buffer strip of Lillian Cypress be installed on the south side as additional screening as outlined in Section 130C.C. Discussion followed regarding the septic system and that this has been forwarded to the State. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(c) Special Exception #218, June Sullivan, 222 Reservoir Road, Accessory Apartment
Motion by Stull, second by Annino, to approve Special Exception Application #218, Accessory Apartment at 222 Reservoir Road. Discussion followed. The application was again briefly reviewed. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report - none.
7. New Business - was discussed earlier in the meeting.
(b) Section 8-24 Referral to Planning & Zoning Commission - Alder's Bridge Road, Discontinuance Due to Realignment
Jere Adametz noted he was disappointed in how the Town has handled the discontinuance of Alder's Bridge Road. He reviewed the process that started in October and the fact the wrong parcel was originally discontinued and it had to be corrected. The revised plan was reviewed.
Motion by Annino, second by Stull, to approve the new Resolution for Alder's Bridge Road discontinuance due to the realignment as shown on the map dated October 2006, Revised 10/20/06. Voting in favor - Lentz, Annino, Morgan, Stull, Hayash. Opposed - Adametz. Motion Carried.
8. Report of Officers and Subcommittees
(a) Updates of Town Plan of Conservation & Development
T. Lentz noted he has been in touch with CRERPA regarding the Land Use Table that has not been updated. CRERPA suggested the Tax Assessor might have this information. T. Lentz noted he sent the questionnaire to Torrance Downes who added a couple more questions. This will be revised and mailed out after the Holidays. CRERPA will do the mailing and analysis.
T. Lentz distributed copies of Chapter 2 of the Plan of Conservation & Development. This will be copies and distributed at the next meeting.
(b) Appointment of Alternate
Motion by Annino, second by Stull, to appoint James O'Brien as alternate to fill the vacancy of William Haydon. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(c) Jere Adametz briefly reviewed a presentation given by Jim Gibbons regarding Land Use Planning Programs.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:32 PM.
It is noted for the record a public hearing was held for Special Exception #218 June Sullivan 222 Reservoir Road Accessory Apartment, commencing at 8:20 PM and closing at 8:25 PM.
Present - T. Lentz, Chairman
L. Annino
S. Morgan
J. Adametz
E. Hayash
P. Stull
P. McGuinness (non-voting alternate)
D. Gross (non-voting alternate)
1. Call to Order
T. Lentz called the meeting to order at 8:26 PM.
Motion by Annino, second by Adametz, to amend the agenda to discuss appointment of alternate. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 900 Held October 17, 2006
Motion by Annino, second by Adametz, to approve the October 17, 2006 Minutes amended as follows -
Page 4, correct first sentence to read, "Chairman Lentz noted he is currently working on getting in touch with Bill Haydon regarding his lack of participation on this Commission and resignation."
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors - none.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Correspondence pertaining to Special Exception #218, June Sullivan
(a) Letter from June Sullivan dated September 18, 2006 to Cathie Jefferson
(b) Letter from June Sullivan dated November 8, 2006 to Thomas Lentz
(c) Memo from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, dated November 11, 2006, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission
(2) Correspondence pertaining to Special Exceptions #216 and 217, Village East Lots 1 and 2
(a) Letter from Joseph Dillon, Jacobson & Associates, dated November 13, 2006 (9:52 AM) to Dr. Thomas Lentz
(b) Letter from Joseph Dillon, Jacobson & Associates, dated November 13, 2006 (3:01 PM) to Dr. Thomas Lentz
(c) Letter from Edward J. Coppola, P.E. to Cathie S. Jefferson, dated November 7, 2006, with accompanying plans
(d) Original letter from Joseph Dillon to Dr. Thomas Lentz, dated October 17, 2006.
(e) Letter from Killingworth Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission, dated 10/12/2006
(f) Memo from Richard E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission, dated October 15, 2006 Re Fire Protection Review & Approval
(g) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Edward J. Coppola, dated October 15, 2006 Re Septic System Review
(h) Letter from Edward J. Coppola to Richard Leighton, dated November 17, 2006 Re Septic System Review Letter
(i) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Agent for the Health Director, to State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health, dated October 21, 2006 Re Septic System Review
3. Letters from Thomas Lentz to Linda Dudek dated November 13, 2006 and reply from Linda Dudek to Thomas Lentz dated November 15, 2006 Re William Haydon, Status of Alternate Position
4. Memo from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Chairman Darrell Smith, WPCA, dated November 19, 2006 Re Westbrook's Draft Ordinance.
5. Minutes from Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission November 14, 2006 Meeting and October 10, 2006.
6. Notice of Vote from Board of Selectmen November 13, 2006 Meeting w/accompanying documentation on Alder's Bridge Road.
7. Original letter from Joseph Dillon, Jacobson & Associates, dated October 16, 2006, Re Cranberry Lane Subdivision Bond Reduction.
8. Original letter from Joseph Dillon, Jacobson & Associates, dated October 16, 2006, Re Rachel's Court Subdivision Review for Release of Maintenance Bond.
9. Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to James Foote, Industrial Construction Company, dated October 18, 2006, Re Emergency Access Roadway to the Vault (RSD #17, New Intermediate School).
10. Board of Selectmen Notice of Vote and Minutes from October 23, 2006.
11. Board of Selectmen Minutes from Special Meeting October 3, 2006.
12. Water Pollution Control Authority Minutes from October 4, 2006 and November 1, 2006.
13. Letter from Richard E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission, dated October 28, 2006 Re Land Of Richter Fire Protection Review, Not Applicable.
14. Memorandum from Joseph Dillon, Jacobson & Associates, to FILE dated November 2, 2006 Re RSD #17 Punch list of Outstanding Work Items.
15. Memo from First Selectman Klein to All Department Heads dated October 26, 2006 Re Conserving Energy at the Town Hall by turning off the lights.
16. Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to William Shipman, dated 11/7/06 Re RV Storage.
17. Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to Thomas Shipman, dated 11/7/06 Re RV Storage.
18. Letter from Cardinal Engineering Associates, Inc. to First Selectman Martin Klein, dated November 2, 2006, Re Replacement Bridge No. 04716 Reservoir Road.
19. Invoice from Howard & McMillan dated November 7, 2006.
20. Memorandum from Linda M. Dudek to Planning & Zoning Commission, dated October 26, 2006, Re 2007 Meeting Schedule.
21. Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Jacobson & Association, dated November 11, 2006 Re RSD #17 Request for Reconsideration (Punch List).
22. Affidavit of Publication from Hartford Courant and Legal Notice Publication Re Notice of Public Hearing for tonight's public hearings.
23. Notice of Vote from Board of Selectmen Meeting November 13, 2006.
24. Invoice from Technique Printers for printing of regulations.
25. Article from New York Times dated November 14, 2006 Re Limitation of Dogs.
26. Special Exception Application #219 from PAC Principal Assets.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #219 - PAC Principal Assets, 8 Route 80 - Addition to existing industrial building
Steve Anderson and Larry Papuga, owners of PAC Principal Assets, were present. They own a storage warehouse where they warehouse and consolidate plastic. They are planning on moving their offices from leased space in Madison to this building. In order to do so, they need to convert about 1900 square feet of existing first floor and put a second floor of 1900 square feet to have one location for everything. The footprint of the building will not be changed at all. Chairman Lentz asked if the applicant had discussed this with the ZEO and Code Official. Mr. Anderson noted he has met with Mr. Leighton twice and has discussed the application requirements with Ms. Jefferson. Chairman Lentz asked if wetlands approval was required. He indicated C. Jefferson had said no wetlands approval was necessary. Chairman Lentz asked about Sanitarian approval. It was noted that is being worked on with the Code Official. Chairman Lentz indicated a public hearing would be required for this and a Sanitarian report would be necessary for that hearing. It was noted the use is not changing, but the size of the building is changing. A public hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at 7:30 PM. Mr. Lentz urged the applicant to check with the ZEO to be sure everything is in order for that hearing.
5. Old Business
(a) and (b) Special Exceptions #216 and #217 - Village East Lots 1 and 2 - Commercial Buildings - Owner Ronald & Rosalie Amato
Chairman Lentz noted the applicant has made a presentation of the application and the plans have been reviewed. Wetlands approval and fire protection approval have been received. Everything has been received except the issue with the Sanitarian's report. Mr. Stull noted he felt the landscaping was deficient. T. Lentz advised landscaping is covered by the Zoning Regulations Section 120C.4. Mr. Stull also noted sidewalks should be considered and covered in the Zoning Regulations. This could not be required for this particular application, but should be thought about in the future. There was considerable discussion regarding screening and buffer zones between the commercial and residential zones. Chairman Lentz noted this could be considered as a condition of approval. Mr. Annino felt if there was no buffer zone with the residential zone, there would be noise or lighting issues in the future.
Motion by Annino, second by Adametz, to approve Special Exception #216, Village East Lot #1, subject to the condition that the subsurface sewage disposal system by installed as shown on the site development plan. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Annino, second by Morgan, to approve Special Exception #217, Village East Lot #2, subject to two conditions the first being the same condition for Special Exception #216 and the second being that a buffer strip of Lillian Cypress be installed on the south side as additional screening as outlined in Section 130C.C. Discussion followed regarding the septic system and that this has been forwarded to the State. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(c) Special Exception #218, June Sullivan, 222 Reservoir Road, Accessory Apartment
Motion by Stull, second by Annino, to approve Special Exception Application #218, Accessory Apartment at 222 Reservoir Road. Discussion followed. The application was again briefly reviewed. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report - none.
7. New Business - was discussed earlier in the meeting.
(b) Section 8-24 Referral to Planning & Zoning Commission - Alder's Bridge Road, Discontinuance Due to Realignment
Jere Adametz noted he was disappointed in how the Town has handled the discontinuance of Alder's Bridge Road. He reviewed the process that started in October and the fact the wrong parcel was originally discontinued and it had to be corrected. The revised plan was reviewed.
Motion by Annino, second by Stull, to approve the new Resolution for Alder's Bridge Road discontinuance due to the realignment as shown on the map dated October 2006, Revised 10/20/06. Voting in favor - Lentz, Annino, Morgan, Stull, Hayash. Opposed - Adametz. Motion Carried.
8. Report of Officers and Subcommittees
(a) Updates of Town Plan of Conservation & Development
T. Lentz noted he has been in touch with CRERPA regarding the Land Use Table that has not been updated. CRERPA suggested the Tax Assessor might have this information. T. Lentz noted he sent the questionnaire to Torrance Downes who added a couple more questions. This will be revised and mailed out after the Holidays. CRERPA will do the mailing and analysis.
T. Lentz distributed copies of Chapter 2 of the Plan of Conservation & Development. This will be copies and distributed at the next meeting.
(b) Appointment of Alternate
Motion by Annino, second by Stull, to appoint James O'Brien as alternate to fill the vacancy of William Haydon. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(c) Jere Adametz briefly reviewed a presentation given by Jim Gibbons regarding Land Use Planning Programs.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:32 PM.
