Regular Meeting 907
Present - T. Lentz, Chairman
S. Morgan
J. Adametz
E. Hayash
P. McGuinness
D. Gross (seated for P. Stull)
1. Call to Order
Chairman Lentz called meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 906 Held February 6, 2007
Motion by Hayash, second by Morgan, to approve February 6, 2007 Minutes as written. Passed Unanimously.
3. Visitors
(a) Ed Coppola, Preliminary Review of New Site Plan for Running Brook Farms
Ed Coppola, Civil Engineer, and Scott Papoosha of Running Brook Farms were present to do a preliminary plan review of proposed building additions to the north site of Route 80. Mr. Coppola noted they were before the Commission on January 16th to discuss a possible application for modification to special exception. It was determined that a site plan application approval was more appropriate for the proposed use. He also noted there was a concern on the Commission’s part about having retail on both sides of the road and people either walking or driving across the street. Mr. Papoosha has given this a lot of thought and came up with a business plan to 1) have landscaping retail (shrubs, trees, plants, etc.) would be on the north side, and 2) the only thing remaining on the south side would be a commercial landscaping business. Therefore, all retail business would be on the north side of Route 80. Signage was briefly reviewed. Mr. Coppola noted there is a proposed 50’ x 100’ greenhouse that would be 15 feet from the existing building with an enclosed walkway. There will be two separate buildings each being 5000 square feet. There is also a single building of 4,560 square feet with some porches and patios. There was discussion regarding building sizes, parking lot requirements and the location of the farm/produce stand. Mr. Coppola also reviewed antique sales and a “home grown” section for consignment. The entrance and exit were reviewed. Mr. Coppola reviewed locations of septic and well. The next step will be to get Wetlands and Sanitarian approvals. Chairman Lentz reiterated those approvals should be obtained before going to Planning & Zoning public hearing.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Board of Selectmen Notice of Vote February 14, 2007.
(2) Literature from Joseph Merritt & Company regarding state contract pricing for copying and printing services.
(3) Invoice from Howard and McMillan in the amount of $405.00 for legal services. Chairman Lentz noted the Commission should keep in mind the fact that the Town pays for the Commission’s attorney to talk to Developer’s attorneys relative to easements and deeds. This should probably be added into the fee schedule.
(4) Notice from Clinton Planning & Zoning Commission Re February 12, 2007 meeting for Proposed Amendment to Zoning Regulations.
(5) Copy of letter from Connecticut DOT to Edward Coppola dated February 5, 2007 Re Village East Subdivision.
(6) Invoice from Pages, Inc. in the amount of $614.30 for printing and processing of the questionnaire.
(7) Letters from Cathie Jefferson, ZEO, dated 2/15/07, Re Motor Vehicle Junk to Stephen Hollander, Krysztof Zielinski and Sherry Farquarson.
(8) Notice from Clinton Planning & Zoning Commission Re April 2, 2007 Meeting for proposed Amendment to Zoning Regulations.
(9) Letter from Jacobson & Associates dated February 20, 2007 Re Sherwood Forest Subdivision, Performance Bond.
(10) Copies of letters from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to the following –
• Connecticut DEP, dated February 3, 2007 Re Town of Killingworth Public Bathing Areas.
• Sherry Farquarson, dated February 11, 2007 Re Drainage Problems/Existing & Non Permitted Driveways.
• First Selectman Martin Klein, dated February 19, 2007, Re Killingworth Intermediate School, Fire Tank Investigation Continued.
• JCJ Architecture, dated February 17, 2007, Re Killingworth Middle School, Gymnasium Roof Ladder Response.
5. Old Business – none.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer’s Report
C. Jefferson, ZEO, was not present but submitted the following report.
(a) Animal Hospital has received approval from Inland Wetlands Commission to pave a small portion of parking lot and the question has been asked now if this requires an amendment to their Special Exception. It was decided a plan should be submitted for the Commission’s review.
(b) It was noted the ZBA meeting for the Clinton property has now been scheduled for the end of March. C. Jefferson will meet with Attorney Howard before that meeting to review the case.
(c) Second notices for motor vehicle junk have been sent.
(d) Subdivision Open Space Requirements spreadsheet was submitted comparing Conventional Subdivisions to Open Space Subdivisions in several local towns. This will be discussed under the Plan of Conservation & Development later in the meeting.
(e) The Land Use Map may be available late May.
(f) There have been about 250 responses to the Town Plan Questionnaire so far.
7. New Business – none.
8. Report of Officers and Subcommittees
(a) Bond Subcommittee Chairman Morgan reviewed the letter from Jacobson & Associates regarding the Performance Bond for Sherwood Forest Subdivision was reviewed. Motion by Morgan, second by Hayash, to approve the recommendation of Jacobson & Associates dated February 20, 2007 to set the Performance Bond for Sherwood Forest Subdivision at $217,000. Passed Unanimously.
(b) Updates of Town Plan of Conservation & Development
Chairman Lentz noted there has been a concern relative to traffic congestion and he investigated the State Plan to see what they had. He prepared a document from that information that members should review for possible incorporation into the Town Plan. Aquifers, watersheds and storm water management were reviewed and concerns were added where applicable.
The following was also reviewed –
• Tree cutting and clear cutting.
• Town Centre Plan.
• Town Hall Expansion.
• Status of Town Bridges.
• Historic Preservation.
Chairman Lentz noted roads and recreation will be covered at the next meeting.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM.
S. Morgan
J. Adametz
E. Hayash
P. McGuinness
D. Gross (seated for P. Stull)
1. Call to Order
Chairman Lentz called meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 906 Held February 6, 2007
Motion by Hayash, second by Morgan, to approve February 6, 2007 Minutes as written. Passed Unanimously.
3. Visitors
(a) Ed Coppola, Preliminary Review of New Site Plan for Running Brook Farms
Ed Coppola, Civil Engineer, and Scott Papoosha of Running Brook Farms were present to do a preliminary plan review of proposed building additions to the north site of Route 80. Mr. Coppola noted they were before the Commission on January 16th to discuss a possible application for modification to special exception. It was determined that a site plan application approval was more appropriate for the proposed use. He also noted there was a concern on the Commission’s part about having retail on both sides of the road and people either walking or driving across the street. Mr. Papoosha has given this a lot of thought and came up with a business plan to 1) have landscaping retail (shrubs, trees, plants, etc.) would be on the north side, and 2) the only thing remaining on the south side would be a commercial landscaping business. Therefore, all retail business would be on the north side of Route 80. Signage was briefly reviewed. Mr. Coppola noted there is a proposed 50’ x 100’ greenhouse that would be 15 feet from the existing building with an enclosed walkway. There will be two separate buildings each being 5000 square feet. There is also a single building of 4,560 square feet with some porches and patios. There was discussion regarding building sizes, parking lot requirements and the location of the farm/produce stand. Mr. Coppola also reviewed antique sales and a “home grown” section for consignment. The entrance and exit were reviewed. Mr. Coppola reviewed locations of septic and well. The next step will be to get Wetlands and Sanitarian approvals. Chairman Lentz reiterated those approvals should be obtained before going to Planning & Zoning public hearing.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Board of Selectmen Notice of Vote February 14, 2007.
(2) Literature from Joseph Merritt & Company regarding state contract pricing for copying and printing services.
(3) Invoice from Howard and McMillan in the amount of $405.00 for legal services. Chairman Lentz noted the Commission should keep in mind the fact that the Town pays for the Commission’s attorney to talk to Developer’s attorneys relative to easements and deeds. This should probably be added into the fee schedule.
(4) Notice from Clinton Planning & Zoning Commission Re February 12, 2007 meeting for Proposed Amendment to Zoning Regulations.
(5) Copy of letter from Connecticut DOT to Edward Coppola dated February 5, 2007 Re Village East Subdivision.
(6) Invoice from Pages, Inc. in the amount of $614.30 for printing and processing of the questionnaire.
(7) Letters from Cathie Jefferson, ZEO, dated 2/15/07, Re Motor Vehicle Junk to Stephen Hollander, Krysztof Zielinski and Sherry Farquarson.
(8) Notice from Clinton Planning & Zoning Commission Re April 2, 2007 Meeting for proposed Amendment to Zoning Regulations.
(9) Letter from Jacobson & Associates dated February 20, 2007 Re Sherwood Forest Subdivision, Performance Bond.
(10) Copies of letters from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to the following –
• Connecticut DEP, dated February 3, 2007 Re Town of Killingworth Public Bathing Areas.
• Sherry Farquarson, dated February 11, 2007 Re Drainage Problems/Existing & Non Permitted Driveways.
• First Selectman Martin Klein, dated February 19, 2007, Re Killingworth Intermediate School, Fire Tank Investigation Continued.
• JCJ Architecture, dated February 17, 2007, Re Killingworth Middle School, Gymnasium Roof Ladder Response.
5. Old Business – none.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer’s Report
C. Jefferson, ZEO, was not present but submitted the following report.
(a) Animal Hospital has received approval from Inland Wetlands Commission to pave a small portion of parking lot and the question has been asked now if this requires an amendment to their Special Exception. It was decided a plan should be submitted for the Commission’s review.
(b) It was noted the ZBA meeting for the Clinton property has now been scheduled for the end of March. C. Jefferson will meet with Attorney Howard before that meeting to review the case.
(c) Second notices for motor vehicle junk have been sent.
(d) Subdivision Open Space Requirements spreadsheet was submitted comparing Conventional Subdivisions to Open Space Subdivisions in several local towns. This will be discussed under the Plan of Conservation & Development later in the meeting.
(e) The Land Use Map may be available late May.
(f) There have been about 250 responses to the Town Plan Questionnaire so far.
7. New Business – none.
8. Report of Officers and Subcommittees
(a) Bond Subcommittee Chairman Morgan reviewed the letter from Jacobson & Associates regarding the Performance Bond for Sherwood Forest Subdivision was reviewed. Motion by Morgan, second by Hayash, to approve the recommendation of Jacobson & Associates dated February 20, 2007 to set the Performance Bond for Sherwood Forest Subdivision at $217,000. Passed Unanimously.
(b) Updates of Town Plan of Conservation & Development
Chairman Lentz noted there has been a concern relative to traffic congestion and he investigated the State Plan to see what they had. He prepared a document from that information that members should review for possible incorporation into the Town Plan. Aquifers, watersheds and storm water management were reviewed and concerns were added where applicable.
The following was also reviewed –
• Tree cutting and clear cutting.
• Town Centre Plan.
• Town Hall Expansion.
• Status of Town Bridges.
• Historic Preservation.
Chairman Lentz noted roads and recreation will be covered at the next meeting.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM.
