Regular Meeting 911
Present - T. Lentz, Chairman C. Jefferson, ZEO
L. Annino
S. Morgan
J. Adametz
E. Hayash
P. Stull
D. Gross (non-voting alternate)
J. O'Brien (non-voting alternate)
1. Call to Order
T. Lentz called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 910 Held April 3, 2007
Motion by Stull, second by Hayash, to approve April 3, 2007 Minutes as written. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors - none.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Letter from Aimee Eberly, R.S., Food Service Inspector, to Cathie Jefferson, ZEO, dated April 17, 2007, Re Weiner Knoll, Armand Paglinco, Owner.
(2) Letter from State of Connecticut Dept. of Public Health to Dr. Edward Winokur, Director of Health, dated April 10, 2007 Re Well Drilling Permits issued to The Cooking Company, 187 Route 81 and Killingworth Kids Center, 155 Route 81.
(3) Letter from Killingworth Inland Wetlands & Watercourse Commission to Planning & Zoning Commission dated 4/16/07 Re Papoosha Application for Wetlands Review: Nursery and Parking, 212 Route 80.
(4) Two letters from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated April 11, 2007 Re Papoosha Real Estate Investors, Proposed Greenhouse & Retail Building, Fire Protection Review Approval and Sanitarian Review Approval.
(5) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Robert & Olive Coleman dated April 11, 2007 Re Septic System at 61 Alders Bridge Road, Possible Leaching Field Failure.
(6) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Lawrence Anderson III dated April 6, 2007 Re 243 Roast Meat Hill Road, Proposed Driveway.
(7) Letter from Lawrence Brown to Cathie Jefferson dated (no date) Re Ridges of Deer Lake, Request for Bond Release.
(8) Letter from Michael Milano to Planning & Zoning Commission dated April 13, 2007 Re Public Act 06-80 and request to be put on registry for notifications of meetings for proposed changes to the regulations.
(9) Letter from Killingworth Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission to Planning & Zoning Commission dated 4/16/07 Re Seven Eighth's LLC Wetlands Review for addition to existing indoor riding arena.
(10) Comprehensive Statement of Use for Proposed Storage Addition to Arena at Seven Eighth's LLC property.
(11) Two letters from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Planning & Zoning Commission dated April 14, 2007 Re Special Exception Review, Seven Eighth's Farm, Favorable Fire Protection Review and Favorable Sanitation Review.
(12) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to State of Connecticut Dept. of Public Health, R. W. Scully, dated April 14, 2007 Re Septic Easement, 50 Parker Hill Road, Easement Request.
(13) Minutes from Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission Meetings of March 27, 2007 and April 10, 2007.
(14) Board of Selectmen Notice of Vote from April 9, 2007.
(15) Three invoices from Howard and McMillan for legal services.
(16) Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to Killingworth Parks & Recreation dated 4/3/07 Re Bethke Field.
(17) Special Exception Application No. 226, Armand Paglinco.
(18) Special Exception Application No. 225, Papoosha.
(19) Plans for Parkside Resubdivision discussion, letter of transmittal to Cathie Jefferson dated 4/12/07.
5. Old Business
(a) Burr Hill Road Culvert Project - Section 8-24, Municipal Improvement
C. Jefferson noted the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved the project at their meeting last week and issued a permit. Motion by Stull, second by Morgan, to approve the Section 8-24, Municipal Improvement to Burr Hill Road Culvert Project as submitted. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(b) Special Exception #224 - Brad Turley, Seven Eighths Farm LLC, 70 Route 80, Modification to Special Exception #185
Chairman Lentz noted this is scheduled for public hearing on May 1st. All approvals have been received.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report
C. Jefferson noted she has not had a response yet regarding her letter to the Killingworth Park & Recreation Commission having to do with Bethke Field.
C. Jefferson noted there are a number of violations that are on going. Some of these will probably be turned over to the attorney in a couple of weeks.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #225 - Running Brook Farms, 219 Route 80
Chairman Lentz noted a public hearing will be held on May 15, 2007.
(b) Special Exception #226 - Armand Paglinco - 223 Route 80, Hot Dog Stand
Chairman Lentz noted this is a commercial property and would like to sell food service items from a vending truck. If this were a mobile vendor selling from a Town owned Park, it would require a vendor's permit from the Selectmen's Office. However, because it is a commercial property in town, it comes under Planning & Zoning. Section 80 of the Zoning Regulations was reviewed. Chairman Lentz noted the regulations do not clearly address mobile activity for selling food service items. C. Jefferson noted this was not an accessory use, but rather the primary use. It was noted the vehicle selling the food service items would be on private property, not town owned property. After review of the regulations, members felt this was not a permitted use on private property. The property owner asked if he could build a building on his property and sell from there. It was agreed that would be okay as long as it met all building and zoning requirements and regulations for private property. It was reiterated a mobile vendor's permit could be obtained from the Selectmen's Office if this occurred on Town owned property, such as a ball field. This applicant withdrew the application and the application fee will be returned.
(c) Parkside Resubdivision, Patrick Drive
Roger Nemergut noted there was resubdivision approval last year for a lot at the end of the cul-de-sac (Lot 11). He reviewed access to that lot and investigated sharing a drive with an abutting property owner. Lot 10 is an interior lot and has a 25 foot access strip. The plan already approved showed the first 250 feet of the driveway being shared with Lot 10 (waiver granted at that time). At the last minute the Lot 10 property owner decided not to go through with the agreement for a shared driveway. Mr. Nemergut noted they received approval from the Wetlands Agency to have their own driveway and eliminate the shared driveway. The Open Space for Lot 11 has now increased by 4 acres which was in the original agreement to be given to the owner of Lot 10. Mr. Nemergut asked what the procedure was for accomplishing this now. It was decided the proper procedure would be to apply for a Lot Line Change and show the new driveway on the mylar. No action was taken. A Lot Line Change application will be submitted at the next meeting.
8. Report of Officers and Subcommittees
(a) Updates of Town Plan of Conservation & Development
Chairman Lentz noted the Commission is waiting for the tallying results of the survey.
(b) Lovers Lane Environmental Report
Lou Annino reviewed the Lovers Lane Environmental Report. He indicated if significant improvements were done to the road it would have a detrimental effect to the wetlands. If nothing was done, it would have a beneficial impact on the wetlands or no impact at all. The report discussed measures that could be taken regarding oils from vehicles ending up in the wetlands. Mr. Annino noted he didn't see anything in the report that led him to believe that repairing it would be inappropriate or any worse than leaving it as is. The report indicated that if the road was abandoned, there probably should be long term monitoring for environmental impact. Mr. Annino felt it would be worth patching the road and keeping it open. There is no other cost alternative to the road. There was a brief discussion regarding past accidents at the intersection of Lovers Lane and Route 148 and the issue of speeding vehicles. Having Lovers Lane open would relieve the speed of at least 50% of motor vehicles and would be a positive thing. The issue of having 17 feet of peat on the road was reviewed.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
L. Annino
S. Morgan
J. Adametz
E. Hayash
P. Stull
D. Gross (non-voting alternate)
J. O'Brien (non-voting alternate)
1. Call to Order
T. Lentz called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 910 Held April 3, 2007
Motion by Stull, second by Hayash, to approve April 3, 2007 Minutes as written. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors - none.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Letter from Aimee Eberly, R.S., Food Service Inspector, to Cathie Jefferson, ZEO, dated April 17, 2007, Re Weiner Knoll, Armand Paglinco, Owner.
(2) Letter from State of Connecticut Dept. of Public Health to Dr. Edward Winokur, Director of Health, dated April 10, 2007 Re Well Drilling Permits issued to The Cooking Company, 187 Route 81 and Killingworth Kids Center, 155 Route 81.
(3) Letter from Killingworth Inland Wetlands & Watercourse Commission to Planning & Zoning Commission dated 4/16/07 Re Papoosha Application for Wetlands Review: Nursery and Parking, 212 Route 80.
(4) Two letters from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated April 11, 2007 Re Papoosha Real Estate Investors, Proposed Greenhouse & Retail Building, Fire Protection Review Approval and Sanitarian Review Approval.
(5) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Robert & Olive Coleman dated April 11, 2007 Re Septic System at 61 Alders Bridge Road, Possible Leaching Field Failure.
(6) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Lawrence Anderson III dated April 6, 2007 Re 243 Roast Meat Hill Road, Proposed Driveway.
(7) Letter from Lawrence Brown to Cathie Jefferson dated (no date) Re Ridges of Deer Lake, Request for Bond Release.
(8) Letter from Michael Milano to Planning & Zoning Commission dated April 13, 2007 Re Public Act 06-80 and request to be put on registry for notifications of meetings for proposed changes to the regulations.
(9) Letter from Killingworth Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission to Planning & Zoning Commission dated 4/16/07 Re Seven Eighth's LLC Wetlands Review for addition to existing indoor riding arena.
(10) Comprehensive Statement of Use for Proposed Storage Addition to Arena at Seven Eighth's LLC property.
(11) Two letters from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Planning & Zoning Commission dated April 14, 2007 Re Special Exception Review, Seven Eighth's Farm, Favorable Fire Protection Review and Favorable Sanitation Review.
(12) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to State of Connecticut Dept. of Public Health, R. W. Scully, dated April 14, 2007 Re Septic Easement, 50 Parker Hill Road, Easement Request.
(13) Minutes from Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission Meetings of March 27, 2007 and April 10, 2007.
(14) Board of Selectmen Notice of Vote from April 9, 2007.
(15) Three invoices from Howard and McMillan for legal services.
(16) Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to Killingworth Parks & Recreation dated 4/3/07 Re Bethke Field.
(17) Special Exception Application No. 226, Armand Paglinco.
(18) Special Exception Application No. 225, Papoosha.
(19) Plans for Parkside Resubdivision discussion, letter of transmittal to Cathie Jefferson dated 4/12/07.
5. Old Business
(a) Burr Hill Road Culvert Project - Section 8-24, Municipal Improvement
C. Jefferson noted the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency approved the project at their meeting last week and issued a permit. Motion by Stull, second by Morgan, to approve the Section 8-24, Municipal Improvement to Burr Hill Road Culvert Project as submitted. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(b) Special Exception #224 - Brad Turley, Seven Eighths Farm LLC, 70 Route 80, Modification to Special Exception #185
Chairman Lentz noted this is scheduled for public hearing on May 1st. All approvals have been received.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report
C. Jefferson noted she has not had a response yet regarding her letter to the Killingworth Park & Recreation Commission having to do with Bethke Field.
C. Jefferson noted there are a number of violations that are on going. Some of these will probably be turned over to the attorney in a couple of weeks.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #225 - Running Brook Farms, 219 Route 80
Chairman Lentz noted a public hearing will be held on May 15, 2007.
(b) Special Exception #226 - Armand Paglinco - 223 Route 80, Hot Dog Stand
Chairman Lentz noted this is a commercial property and would like to sell food service items from a vending truck. If this were a mobile vendor selling from a Town owned Park, it would require a vendor's permit from the Selectmen's Office. However, because it is a commercial property in town, it comes under Planning & Zoning. Section 80 of the Zoning Regulations was reviewed. Chairman Lentz noted the regulations do not clearly address mobile activity for selling food service items. C. Jefferson noted this was not an accessory use, but rather the primary use. It was noted the vehicle selling the food service items would be on private property, not town owned property. After review of the regulations, members felt this was not a permitted use on private property. The property owner asked if he could build a building on his property and sell from there. It was agreed that would be okay as long as it met all building and zoning requirements and regulations for private property. It was reiterated a mobile vendor's permit could be obtained from the Selectmen's Office if this occurred on Town owned property, such as a ball field. This applicant withdrew the application and the application fee will be returned.
(c) Parkside Resubdivision, Patrick Drive
Roger Nemergut noted there was resubdivision approval last year for a lot at the end of the cul-de-sac (Lot 11). He reviewed access to that lot and investigated sharing a drive with an abutting property owner. Lot 10 is an interior lot and has a 25 foot access strip. The plan already approved showed the first 250 feet of the driveway being shared with Lot 10 (waiver granted at that time). At the last minute the Lot 10 property owner decided not to go through with the agreement for a shared driveway. Mr. Nemergut noted they received approval from the Wetlands Agency to have their own driveway and eliminate the shared driveway. The Open Space for Lot 11 has now increased by 4 acres which was in the original agreement to be given to the owner of Lot 10. Mr. Nemergut asked what the procedure was for accomplishing this now. It was decided the proper procedure would be to apply for a Lot Line Change and show the new driveway on the mylar. No action was taken. A Lot Line Change application will be submitted at the next meeting.
8. Report of Officers and Subcommittees
(a) Updates of Town Plan of Conservation & Development
Chairman Lentz noted the Commission is waiting for the tallying results of the survey.
(b) Lovers Lane Environmental Report
Lou Annino reviewed the Lovers Lane Environmental Report. He indicated if significant improvements were done to the road it would have a detrimental effect to the wetlands. If nothing was done, it would have a beneficial impact on the wetlands or no impact at all. The report discussed measures that could be taken regarding oils from vehicles ending up in the wetlands. Mr. Annino noted he didn't see anything in the report that led him to believe that repairing it would be inappropriate or any worse than leaving it as is. The report indicated that if the road was abandoned, there probably should be long term monitoring for environmental impact. Mr. Annino felt it would be worth patching the road and keeping it open. There is no other cost alternative to the road. There was a brief discussion regarding past accidents at the intersection of Lovers Lane and Route 148 and the issue of speeding vehicles. Having Lovers Lane open would relieve the speed of at least 50% of motor vehicles and would be a positive thing. The issue of having 17 feet of peat on the road was reviewed.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
