Regular Meeting No. 924
Present - T. Lentz, Chairman C. Jefferson, ZEO
L. Annino
S. Morgan
J. Adametz
E. Hayash
P. Stull
D. Gross (non-voting alternate)
P. McGuinness (non-voting alternate)
J. O'Brien (non-voting alternate)
1. Call to Order
T. Lentz called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 923 Held October 16, 2007
Motion by Stull, second by Annino, to approve October 16, 2007 Minutes amended as follows -
Under 6(c), ZEO's Report, correct 4th sentence to read "...at which time a new application could be submitted."
Under 6(c), ZEO's Report, add to last sentence "...in violation of an Order and that a recommendation is made to that effect within the Town Plan of Conservation and Development."
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors
Chris Kelly from Killingworth Park & Recreation Commission was present. He presented plans (for review only) for the development of the Wettish property. Mr. Kelly reviewed "alternative 4" noting stone walls would need to be moved, lighting would only be at the gate, the fields would be open only from dawn to dusk and locked from dusk to dawn, irrigation of the fields would be included. Chairman Lentz noted the Commission could not comment further until engineering studies were presented. Mr. Annino requested information on how this proposal fits into future development plans for the Wettish property. Mr. Stull requested information on how the balance of the property would be utilized. There was considerable discussion on the preservation of stone walls. Mr. Kelly noted the proposal was cost driven and the State Grant would be lost if less than 5 playing fields were developed. It was noted a site walk was premature.
Mike Epright, Killingworth resident and member of Killingworth Youth League was present. He reviewed a proposal for alternative sponsorship advertising at the Little League Fields at Rocco and Sheldon Parks. The proposal is for temporary sponsor signs at the athletic fields seasonally based in accordance with his letter to the Commission of November 19, 2007. As noted in the letter the signs would be no larger than 32" x 40". Chairman Lentz noted these signs would not be in compliance with Zoning Regulations. It was suggested Mr. Epright pursue writing a specific regulation and petition the Commission for its adoption. If adopted, then KYL would have to apply to the Commission under that regulation. There was some discussion as to what the regulation would consist of. Cathie Jefferson, ZEO, asked Commission members if they would even entertain such a regulation before KYL goes through the time and expense of preparing documentation. Chairman Lentz noted the Commission would welcome KYL applying for such regulation, but did not encourage them to do so. Commission members also noted they would like a couple of weeks to think about any ramifications there might be to such a regulation.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Letter from Michael W. Epright dated November 19, 2007 Re Proposal of Alternative Sponsorship Advertising at Little League Fields at Rocco and Sheldon Park.
(2) Special Exception Application #232, Municipal Improvement, Town of Killingworth, for Temporary Structure to Cover Sand & Salt Mixture for Public Use.
(3) Application for Amendment to Zoning Regulations, Section 80A.2.I, Commercial Districts, Special Principal Use, Storage for Construction Material Removal Bins.
(4) Letter from Clinton Planning & Zoning Commission dated October 29, 2007 Re Proposed Amendments to Zoning Regulations - Reorganization and Renumbering of Existing Regulations.
(5) Copy of Town of Killingworth Public Information Meeting Notice in The Source for Replacement of Reservoir Road Bridge to be held on November 15, 2007.
(6) Copy of Budget July 2007 through June 2008.
(7) Memo from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated November 3, 2007 Re Surrey Ridge Subdivision, Construction Damage to Roast Meat Hill Road.
(8) Letter from State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection dated November 7, 2008 Re Availability of Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants for Federal Fiscal Year 2008.
(9) Invoice from Howard and McMillan for legal services in the amount of $46.50 dated 11/7/2007.
(10) Copy of Water Pollution Control Authority Minutes and Motions from November 7, 2007.
(11) Letter from J. Howard Pfrommer to Martin Klein dated October 19, 2007 Re Roadway Geometric Design Criteria, Green Hill Road/Route 81 Intersection Improvements.
(12) Copy of Board of Selectmen Minutes and Notice of Vote from November 13, 2007.
(13) Letter from Gwenne Lally dated October 24, 2007 Re former First Selectman Klein's actions regarding the tragic death of Sergeant Jason Lantieri.
(14) Notice from Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency of 40th Anniversary on Monday, December 3, 2007, from 6 to 7 PM at the Old Saybrook Offices.
(15) Memo from Board of Finance to All Town Agencies Re Annual Report Submission.
(16) Memo from Richard E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated October 16, 2007 Re Olde Church Commons, Approvals with Conditions for Commission Consideration.
(17) Copy of Water Pollution Control Authority Minutes from October 3, 2007.
(18) Affidavit of Publication for Notice of Public Hearing for Special Exception Application #231 Killingworth Center LLC.
(19) Copy of letter from Cathie S. Jefferson, Zoning Enforcement Officer, to Sherry Farquarson Re Motor Vehicle Junk.
(20) Memo from Donna Shanoff, Assessor, to Planning & Zoning Chairman, dated 10/26/2007 Re Griswold Subdivision.
(21) Copy of Board of Selectmen Notice of Vote and Minutes from October 22, 2007.
(22) Memo to Board of Selectmen and Various Agencies enclosing copy of the Town Plan.
(23) Copy of letter enclosing Town Plan sent to Linda Krause at CRERPA.
(24) Memo to Richard Cabral and Cathy Iino advising a copy of the Town Plan is available for them.
(25) Correspondence between John Himmelman and Tom Lentz regarding Wetlands Review of the Town Plan.
(26) Correspondence between Gwenne Lally and Tom Lentz regarding Town Office Building Study Committee and Conservation Commission.
(27) Comments from Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency.
5. Old Business - none.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report
C. Jefferson noted she met with Mike DiStefano regarding the trees at the Middle School field. It was decided to move 5 feet closer to the road rather than going back because they need to get a machine up against the field to raise and lower the netting, and to go between the sugar maples. There will be 5 groupings of evergreen between the maples. Mr. DiStefano will also contact the State to see if they can put a guard rail along Route 81. Hopefully this can be done this season.
C. Jefferson gave an update on the Jazzercise situation. There was an initial court date of November 9th and mediation is scheduled for either this week or the week after for the eviction notice. Ms. Jefferson noted she spoke to Attorney Howard at length about the Town's role in this matter. Attorney Howard suggests the Town do nothing at this time other than send a letter to the mediator saying the Town supports a speedy eviction or the Town will institute action.
Permit log for October was distributed.
There was a brief discussion about churches in a residential zone.
Chairman Lentz noted there would be no Planning & Zoning meeting on January 1, 2008 and that the meetings for next year would start at 7:00 PM beginning with the January 15, 2008 meeting.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #232 Municipal Improvement, Town Of Killingworth, 323 Route 81, Temporary Structure to Cover Sand & Salt Mixture for Public Use.
Walter Adametz Jr., Highway Foreman, explained the application for a temporary structure for sand and salt mixture for public use. The previous location is an open bin to the elements, etc. The relocation would be next to the dog pound and convenient to the general public. The bin has been eliminated. A concrete pad has been poured and a hoop building will be put up to cover the sand and salt pile. Mr. Adametz noted he contacted the Connecticut Water Company as the location is in the watershed area. He also noted the location is raised above the parking lot so water will not be able to get into the pile. Mr. Adametz further noted this is temporary storage during the winter months. Public health code now requires the pile be covered. Eventually a lean to will be put on the building just renovated as a permanent location. Mr. Adametz reviewed the map showing the new location. Motion by Annino, second by Stull, to approve Special Exception #232 Municipal Improvement, for Temporary Structure (hoop building) to Cover Sand and Salt Mixture for Public Use with the condition it be for 2 years. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(b) Amendment to Section 80 to add 80A.2.I, Special Principal Use, Storage for Construction Material Removal Bins.
Chairman Lentz noted a public hearing would be scheduled for December 18, 2007.
8. Report of Officer's and Subcommittees
(a) Updates of Town Plan of Conservation & Development
Chairman Lentz reviewed responses from various individuals, boards and commissions. Inland Wetlands recommended adding an item regarding impervious surfaces. The Town Office Building Study Committee will be recommending replacing the modular units with a post and beam addition. Conservation Commission commended Planning & Zoning for thoughtful development. Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency noted the draft Plan has been prepared consistent with the Town's obligations under Section 8-23f of the Connecticut General Statutes. Chairman Lentz noted he distributed to members the alternative Affordable Housing section in which he deleted the accessory apartments in new houses. He also noted he added a section regarding having a Town Ordinance for levying fines relative to enforcement matters. Chairman Lentz noted he is working with Tighe and Bond relative to inserting the maps. There are some errors in the maps that need to be corrected. Once the maps are done, the Town Plan should be set for publication. Chairman Lentz noted he will check with Killingworth Today to see if a copy of the Plan can be posted on the website. A copy also needs to be submitted to the Town Clerk 35 days prior to the public hearing. He suggested a possible hearing date for the first meeting in February. Jim O'Brien noted he spoke with a Wetlands Commission member who indicated they thought it advisable to insert a statement into the Plan concerning the potential of Water Company property being sold in the future and its protection. Discussion followed regarding specific Water Company property in the Town of Killingworth. Chairman Lentz noted there is a recent State law that the Town gets first refusal on Water Company property. Phil Stull suggested an Ordinance be written relative to fines for zoning violations and presented to the Board of Selectman for adoption.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.
L. Annino
S. Morgan
J. Adametz
E. Hayash
P. Stull
D. Gross (non-voting alternate)
P. McGuinness (non-voting alternate)
J. O'Brien (non-voting alternate)
1. Call to Order
T. Lentz called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 923 Held October 16, 2007
Motion by Stull, second by Annino, to approve October 16, 2007 Minutes amended as follows -
Under 6(c), ZEO's Report, correct 4th sentence to read "...at which time a new application could be submitted."
Under 6(c), ZEO's Report, add to last sentence "...in violation of an Order and that a recommendation is made to that effect within the Town Plan of Conservation and Development."
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors
Chris Kelly from Killingworth Park & Recreation Commission was present. He presented plans (for review only) for the development of the Wettish property. Mr. Kelly reviewed "alternative 4" noting stone walls would need to be moved, lighting would only be at the gate, the fields would be open only from dawn to dusk and locked from dusk to dawn, irrigation of the fields would be included. Chairman Lentz noted the Commission could not comment further until engineering studies were presented. Mr. Annino requested information on how this proposal fits into future development plans for the Wettish property. Mr. Stull requested information on how the balance of the property would be utilized. There was considerable discussion on the preservation of stone walls. Mr. Kelly noted the proposal was cost driven and the State Grant would be lost if less than 5 playing fields were developed. It was noted a site walk was premature.
Mike Epright, Killingworth resident and member of Killingworth Youth League was present. He reviewed a proposal for alternative sponsorship advertising at the Little League Fields at Rocco and Sheldon Parks. The proposal is for temporary sponsor signs at the athletic fields seasonally based in accordance with his letter to the Commission of November 19, 2007. As noted in the letter the signs would be no larger than 32" x 40". Chairman Lentz noted these signs would not be in compliance with Zoning Regulations. It was suggested Mr. Epright pursue writing a specific regulation and petition the Commission for its adoption. If adopted, then KYL would have to apply to the Commission under that regulation. There was some discussion as to what the regulation would consist of. Cathie Jefferson, ZEO, asked Commission members if they would even entertain such a regulation before KYL goes through the time and expense of preparing documentation. Chairman Lentz noted the Commission would welcome KYL applying for such regulation, but did not encourage them to do so. Commission members also noted they would like a couple of weeks to think about any ramifications there might be to such a regulation.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Letter from Michael W. Epright dated November 19, 2007 Re Proposal of Alternative Sponsorship Advertising at Little League Fields at Rocco and Sheldon Park.
(2) Special Exception Application #232, Municipal Improvement, Town of Killingworth, for Temporary Structure to Cover Sand & Salt Mixture for Public Use.
(3) Application for Amendment to Zoning Regulations, Section 80A.2.I, Commercial Districts, Special Principal Use, Storage for Construction Material Removal Bins.
(4) Letter from Clinton Planning & Zoning Commission dated October 29, 2007 Re Proposed Amendments to Zoning Regulations - Reorganization and Renumbering of Existing Regulations.
(5) Copy of Town of Killingworth Public Information Meeting Notice in The Source for Replacement of Reservoir Road Bridge to be held on November 15, 2007.
(6) Copy of Budget July 2007 through June 2008.
(7) Memo from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated November 3, 2007 Re Surrey Ridge Subdivision, Construction Damage to Roast Meat Hill Road.
(8) Letter from State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection dated November 7, 2008 Re Availability of Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants for Federal Fiscal Year 2008.
(9) Invoice from Howard and McMillan for legal services in the amount of $46.50 dated 11/7/2007.
(10) Copy of Water Pollution Control Authority Minutes and Motions from November 7, 2007.
(11) Letter from J. Howard Pfrommer to Martin Klein dated October 19, 2007 Re Roadway Geometric Design Criteria, Green Hill Road/Route 81 Intersection Improvements.
(12) Copy of Board of Selectmen Minutes and Notice of Vote from November 13, 2007.
(13) Letter from Gwenne Lally dated October 24, 2007 Re former First Selectman Klein's actions regarding the tragic death of Sergeant Jason Lantieri.
(14) Notice from Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency of 40th Anniversary on Monday, December 3, 2007, from 6 to 7 PM at the Old Saybrook Offices.
(15) Memo from Board of Finance to All Town Agencies Re Annual Report Submission.
(16) Memo from Richard E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated October 16, 2007 Re Olde Church Commons, Approvals with Conditions for Commission Consideration.
(17) Copy of Water Pollution Control Authority Minutes from October 3, 2007.
(18) Affidavit of Publication for Notice of Public Hearing for Special Exception Application #231 Killingworth Center LLC.
(19) Copy of letter from Cathie S. Jefferson, Zoning Enforcement Officer, to Sherry Farquarson Re Motor Vehicle Junk.
(20) Memo from Donna Shanoff, Assessor, to Planning & Zoning Chairman, dated 10/26/2007 Re Griswold Subdivision.
(21) Copy of Board of Selectmen Notice of Vote and Minutes from October 22, 2007.
(22) Memo to Board of Selectmen and Various Agencies enclosing copy of the Town Plan.
(23) Copy of letter enclosing Town Plan sent to Linda Krause at CRERPA.
(24) Memo to Richard Cabral and Cathy Iino advising a copy of the Town Plan is available for them.
(25) Correspondence between John Himmelman and Tom Lentz regarding Wetlands Review of the Town Plan.
(26) Correspondence between Gwenne Lally and Tom Lentz regarding Town Office Building Study Committee and Conservation Commission.
(27) Comments from Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency.
5. Old Business - none.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report
C. Jefferson noted she met with Mike DiStefano regarding the trees at the Middle School field. It was decided to move 5 feet closer to the road rather than going back because they need to get a machine up against the field to raise and lower the netting, and to go between the sugar maples. There will be 5 groupings of evergreen between the maples. Mr. DiStefano will also contact the State to see if they can put a guard rail along Route 81. Hopefully this can be done this season.
C. Jefferson gave an update on the Jazzercise situation. There was an initial court date of November 9th and mediation is scheduled for either this week or the week after for the eviction notice. Ms. Jefferson noted she spoke to Attorney Howard at length about the Town's role in this matter. Attorney Howard suggests the Town do nothing at this time other than send a letter to the mediator saying the Town supports a speedy eviction or the Town will institute action.
Permit log for October was distributed.
There was a brief discussion about churches in a residential zone.
Chairman Lentz noted there would be no Planning & Zoning meeting on January 1, 2008 and that the meetings for next year would start at 7:00 PM beginning with the January 15, 2008 meeting.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #232 Municipal Improvement, Town Of Killingworth, 323 Route 81, Temporary Structure to Cover Sand & Salt Mixture for Public Use.
Walter Adametz Jr., Highway Foreman, explained the application for a temporary structure for sand and salt mixture for public use. The previous location is an open bin to the elements, etc. The relocation would be next to the dog pound and convenient to the general public. The bin has been eliminated. A concrete pad has been poured and a hoop building will be put up to cover the sand and salt pile. Mr. Adametz noted he contacted the Connecticut Water Company as the location is in the watershed area. He also noted the location is raised above the parking lot so water will not be able to get into the pile. Mr. Adametz further noted this is temporary storage during the winter months. Public health code now requires the pile be covered. Eventually a lean to will be put on the building just renovated as a permanent location. Mr. Adametz reviewed the map showing the new location. Motion by Annino, second by Stull, to approve Special Exception #232 Municipal Improvement, for Temporary Structure (hoop building) to Cover Sand and Salt Mixture for Public Use with the condition it be for 2 years. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(b) Amendment to Section 80 to add 80A.2.I, Special Principal Use, Storage for Construction Material Removal Bins.
Chairman Lentz noted a public hearing would be scheduled for December 18, 2007.
8. Report of Officer's and Subcommittees
(a) Updates of Town Plan of Conservation & Development
Chairman Lentz reviewed responses from various individuals, boards and commissions. Inland Wetlands recommended adding an item regarding impervious surfaces. The Town Office Building Study Committee will be recommending replacing the modular units with a post and beam addition. Conservation Commission commended Planning & Zoning for thoughtful development. Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency noted the draft Plan has been prepared consistent with the Town's obligations under Section 8-23f of the Connecticut General Statutes. Chairman Lentz noted he distributed to members the alternative Affordable Housing section in which he deleted the accessory apartments in new houses. He also noted he added a section regarding having a Town Ordinance for levying fines relative to enforcement matters. Chairman Lentz noted he is working with Tighe and Bond relative to inserting the maps. There are some errors in the maps that need to be corrected. Once the maps are done, the Town Plan should be set for publication. Chairman Lentz noted he will check with Killingworth Today to see if a copy of the Plan can be posted on the website. A copy also needs to be submitted to the Town Clerk 35 days prior to the public hearing. He suggested a possible hearing date for the first meeting in February. Jim O'Brien noted he spoke with a Wetlands Commission member who indicated they thought it advisable to insert a statement into the Plan concerning the potential of Water Company property being sold in the future and its protection. Discussion followed regarding specific Water Company property in the Town of Killingworth. Chairman Lentz noted there is a recent State law that the Town gets first refusal on Water Company property. Phil Stull suggested an Ordinance be written relative to fines for zoning violations and presented to the Board of Selectman for adoption.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.
