Regular Meeting No. 930
Present - T. Lentz, Chairman C. Jefferson, ZEO
L. Annino
S. Morgan
J. Adametz
E. Hayash
P. Stull
P. McGuinness (non-voting alternate)
J. O'Brien (non-voting alternate)
1. Call to Order
T. Lentz called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 929 Held February 19, 2008
Motion by Stull, second by Annino, to approve February 19, 2008 Minutes amended as follows -
Page 1, under 3(a), 4th sentence, add "State of Connecticut" in front of the word Commissioner.
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors
(a) Limerick Farms - Discussion - Roast Meat Hill Road
Attorney Peter Sipples was present representing the owner of Limerick Farms. He noted they had been before the Commission in January for a preliminary discussion regarding combining boarding horses with personal horses and a question of lot yield. At that time the Commission determined the combination of boarding and personal would be allowed and the yield would be 18 horses. Attorney Sipples noted they would like to do an informal presentation this evening to get the Commission's comments and advice. This is a 22 1/2 acres at 558 N. Roast Meat Hill Road and 552 N. Roast Meat Hill Road having
3 1/2 acres. They would be seeking to amend a previous Special Exception application granted in 1996 for 13 horses. Tom Stevens, Professional Land Surveyor and Engineer, briefly reviewed proposed changes. He indicated they propose a 65 x 120 foot barn over an existing tennis court and an addition to the existing hay barn. He reviewed parking for 30 horse trailers. All of what is being proposed is in excess of 100 feet of wetlands. He noted signage has been reviewed with the ZEO and will conform to regulations. The manure is put in a dumpster and removed from the property. There was discussion regarding driveways. Attorney Sipples noted back in 1996 when the Special Exception application was approved, a subdivision was also approved which included the driveways. Parking was reviewed in detail. It was noted a traffic engineer would do a traffic study and make recommendations for parking. Attorney Sipples noted there is also a proposal for shows and clinics, limited to 6 times a year on Sunday only between 8 AM and 5 PM by registration only keeping the maximum number of trailers to 30 (limiting the number of horses per trailer to 4). The property owner reviewed the proposal for horse shows and clinics which would be held primarily in the spring and fall. He also noted they plan to live on the property once renovations are completed. Commission members expressed a concern regarding the lighting of the barn at night and the effect on residential neighbors noting this has been a problem in the past in other areas of town. It was also noted the property owner should check with the Code Official regarding requirement of sanitation facilities.
Peg Scofield noted she would like information regarding sign requirements for the community gardens to be located on the Bosco property. Ms. Scofield explained what the community garden would consist of. Chairman Lentz noted a municipal improvement application will be necessary for the community garden. The sign could be included as part of this application.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Invoice from Howard and McMillan in the amount of $1,131.50 Re Surrey Ridge Subdivision.
(2) Copy of current fiscal year budget.
(3) Affidavit of Publication and Legal Notice Publication for Notice of Decision for the Town Plan of Conservation & Development.
(4) Invoice from Technique Printers for printing of the Town Plan of Conservation & Development.
(5) Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from February 25, 2008.
(6) Special Exception Application #235 and waiver request from Druanne Cahill.
(7) Copies of letters from the Code Official to the following -
(a) William T. Silas, 129 Parker Hill Road - Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation, Failed Sub-Surface Sewage Disposal System.
(b) NE Properties Inc., 571 Route 148 - Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation, Discharge of Garbage and Other Organic Filth.
(c) Chris Lundberg, 63 Iron Works Road - Notice of Building Code Violations, Construction/Remodeling of accessory Structure Without Permits or Inspection.
(d) Chris Lundberg, 63 Iron Works Road - Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation, Allowing Septage to Discharge On to the Ground.
(e) Chris Lundberg, 65 Iron Works Road - Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation, Discharge of Garbage and Other Organic Filth.
(f) Chris Lundberg, 65 Iron Works Road - Notice of Building Code Violations, Dwelling No Longer Considered to be Habitable/Health Concerns.
(g) NE Properties, Inc., 571 Route 148 - Notice of Unsafe Structure, Nuisance Hazard/Abandoned/Uninhabitable.
(8) Copy of letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to Michael Grote, dated 2/28/08 Re Motor Vehicle Junk.
(9) Memos from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated February 22, 2008 Re Dru Cahill & Ken Huminski, Proposed Horse Boarding Activities, 500 N. Roast Meat Hill Road, Fire Protection Review/Approval and Sanitarian Review/Approval.
(10) Copy of letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Joseph Bergin dated February 22, 2008 Re Proposed Dwelling Plan, Lot 1, Cranberry Meadows, Code Clarifications Not Addressed.
(11) Application for Timber Cutting Site Plan Approval for Scotland Hardwoods LLC, c/o Rod Burgess, Location of Property - Blue Hills Road.
5. Old Business - none.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report
C. Jefferson reviewed the Lundberg matter noting there is a meeting next week with Mr. Lundberg's attorney. This is an on going issue.
C. Jefferson noted new FEMA regulation updates have been received and need to be incorporated into the Zoning Regulations.
C. Jefferson noted the bond reduction in the letter of credit previously received for Sherwood Forest should be acted upon.
With regard to a gas station proposal heard at the last meeting, C. Jefferson noted spoke to the potential applicant's engineer and he will be doing a feasibility study to see if the soil types and water table will allow for such a project. Chairman Lentz noted input should be received from the Code Official, engineer, soil scientist and inland wetlands commission.
Permit log for February was distributed.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #235 - Boarding Stable, Druanne Cahill, 500 Roast Meat Hill Road
Chairman Lentz noted this will be scheduled for public hearing on April 1, 2008.
(b) Site Plan Application for Timber Harvest - Scirpo Property, Blue Hills Road, Map 1,
Lot 18
Chairman Lentz noted this was 20 acres in Durham and 12 acres in Killingworth. C. Jefferson noted the landing area is just over the line in Durham but traffic will come out on Blue Hills Road and on Route 148 in Killingworth. Walter Adametz and Joseph Dillon looked at Blue Hills Road for drainage issues. Mr. Dillon (town engineer) was to come up with a bond amount but it has not been received yet. This was tabled until a bond amount is received from the town engineer. Mr. Annino noted he would like to know how the Town of Durham is handling this matter. C. Jefferson noted the Killingworth Town Engineer is requiring check dams because Durham is upstream from Killingworth.
(c) Lot Line Revision - Anthony and Fie Budzinsky, 234 Reservoir Road
Ed Coppola, Engineer, explained the Lot Line Revision highlighting it on the plan. He noted this was originally a 21 lot subdivision approved in 1974. The Budzinsky's purchased Lot 14 in 1974 and the adjacent lot in 1975. The reason for the lot line revision is the location of the extensive deer fencing on the first lot which came over on to the adjacent lot and they would like more room for the septic area on the adjacent lot. A Certificate of Review for the Lot Line Revision was received from the Code Official. Motion by Stull, second by Hayash, to approve Lot Line Revision for Anthony and Fie Budzinsky, 234 Reservoir Road as presented. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(d) Scott Papoosha, Running Brook Farms - Amendment to Special Exception
Ed Coppola and Scott Papoosha were present. Mr. Coppola noted there was a slight modification of one of the buildings from the original approval. The Farm Stand and Heating Unit building were already built. There will be a porch off the building for selling of vegetables. Chairman Lentz noted the building was built without getting a modification approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Papoosha noted this was his mistake and apologized to the Commission. Chairman Lentz noted this could be either approved or denied and the property owner made to take it down. It was noted the State regulates the heating unit and periodically monitors it. Currently there is a problem with it and the manufacturer will be coming in next week to look at it. It was noted this does not change any parking. Motion by Stull, second by Annino, to amend site plan of Running Brook Farms for relocated farm stand and heating unit in accordance with site plan dated 3/20/07 and revised 2/29/08. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Report of Officer's and Subcommittees
(a) Updates of Town Plan of Conservation & Development
Chairman Lentz noted the approved Town Plan of Conservation & Development is posted on the Killingworth Today website.
Motion by Stull, second by Adametz, to approve bond reduction for Sherwood Forest Subdivision for a Performance Bond in the amount of $35,000. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
There was a brief discussion regarding an outside cooler at the Outback and whether or not it should be inside. C. Jefferson noted she would look at it and see what was originally approved.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM.
L. Annino
S. Morgan
J. Adametz
E. Hayash
P. Stull
P. McGuinness (non-voting alternate)
J. O'Brien (non-voting alternate)
1. Call to Order
T. Lentz called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 929 Held February 19, 2008
Motion by Stull, second by Annino, to approve February 19, 2008 Minutes amended as follows -
Page 1, under 3(a), 4th sentence, add "State of Connecticut" in front of the word Commissioner.
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors
(a) Limerick Farms - Discussion - Roast Meat Hill Road
Attorney Peter Sipples was present representing the owner of Limerick Farms. He noted they had been before the Commission in January for a preliminary discussion regarding combining boarding horses with personal horses and a question of lot yield. At that time the Commission determined the combination of boarding and personal would be allowed and the yield would be 18 horses. Attorney Sipples noted they would like to do an informal presentation this evening to get the Commission's comments and advice. This is a 22 1/2 acres at 558 N. Roast Meat Hill Road and 552 N. Roast Meat Hill Road having
3 1/2 acres. They would be seeking to amend a previous Special Exception application granted in 1996 for 13 horses. Tom Stevens, Professional Land Surveyor and Engineer, briefly reviewed proposed changes. He indicated they propose a 65 x 120 foot barn over an existing tennis court and an addition to the existing hay barn. He reviewed parking for 30 horse trailers. All of what is being proposed is in excess of 100 feet of wetlands. He noted signage has been reviewed with the ZEO and will conform to regulations. The manure is put in a dumpster and removed from the property. There was discussion regarding driveways. Attorney Sipples noted back in 1996 when the Special Exception application was approved, a subdivision was also approved which included the driveways. Parking was reviewed in detail. It was noted a traffic engineer would do a traffic study and make recommendations for parking. Attorney Sipples noted there is also a proposal for shows and clinics, limited to 6 times a year on Sunday only between 8 AM and 5 PM by registration only keeping the maximum number of trailers to 30 (limiting the number of horses per trailer to 4). The property owner reviewed the proposal for horse shows and clinics which would be held primarily in the spring and fall. He also noted they plan to live on the property once renovations are completed. Commission members expressed a concern regarding the lighting of the barn at night and the effect on residential neighbors noting this has been a problem in the past in other areas of town. It was also noted the property owner should check with the Code Official regarding requirement of sanitation facilities.
Peg Scofield noted she would like information regarding sign requirements for the community gardens to be located on the Bosco property. Ms. Scofield explained what the community garden would consist of. Chairman Lentz noted a municipal improvement application will be necessary for the community garden. The sign could be included as part of this application.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Invoice from Howard and McMillan in the amount of $1,131.50 Re Surrey Ridge Subdivision.
(2) Copy of current fiscal year budget.
(3) Affidavit of Publication and Legal Notice Publication for Notice of Decision for the Town Plan of Conservation & Development.
(4) Invoice from Technique Printers for printing of the Town Plan of Conservation & Development.
(5) Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes from February 25, 2008.
(6) Special Exception Application #235 and waiver request from Druanne Cahill.
(7) Copies of letters from the Code Official to the following -
(a) William T. Silas, 129 Parker Hill Road - Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation, Failed Sub-Surface Sewage Disposal System.
(b) NE Properties Inc., 571 Route 148 - Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation, Discharge of Garbage and Other Organic Filth.
(c) Chris Lundberg, 63 Iron Works Road - Notice of Building Code Violations, Construction/Remodeling of accessory Structure Without Permits or Inspection.
(d) Chris Lundberg, 63 Iron Works Road - Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation, Allowing Septage to Discharge On to the Ground.
(e) Chris Lundberg, 65 Iron Works Road - Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation, Discharge of Garbage and Other Organic Filth.
(f) Chris Lundberg, 65 Iron Works Road - Notice of Building Code Violations, Dwelling No Longer Considered to be Habitable/Health Concerns.
(g) NE Properties, Inc., 571 Route 148 - Notice of Unsafe Structure, Nuisance Hazard/Abandoned/Uninhabitable.
(8) Copy of letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to Michael Grote, dated 2/28/08 Re Motor Vehicle Junk.
(9) Memos from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Killingworth Planning & Zoning Commission dated February 22, 2008 Re Dru Cahill & Ken Huminski, Proposed Horse Boarding Activities, 500 N. Roast Meat Hill Road, Fire Protection Review/Approval and Sanitarian Review/Approval.
(10) Copy of letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Joseph Bergin dated February 22, 2008 Re Proposed Dwelling Plan, Lot 1, Cranberry Meadows, Code Clarifications Not Addressed.
(11) Application for Timber Cutting Site Plan Approval for Scotland Hardwoods LLC, c/o Rod Burgess, Location of Property - Blue Hills Road.
5. Old Business - none.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report
C. Jefferson reviewed the Lundberg matter noting there is a meeting next week with Mr. Lundberg's attorney. This is an on going issue.
C. Jefferson noted new FEMA regulation updates have been received and need to be incorporated into the Zoning Regulations.
C. Jefferson noted the bond reduction in the letter of credit previously received for Sherwood Forest should be acted upon.
With regard to a gas station proposal heard at the last meeting, C. Jefferson noted spoke to the potential applicant's engineer and he will be doing a feasibility study to see if the soil types and water table will allow for such a project. Chairman Lentz noted input should be received from the Code Official, engineer, soil scientist and inland wetlands commission.
Permit log for February was distributed.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #235 - Boarding Stable, Druanne Cahill, 500 Roast Meat Hill Road
Chairman Lentz noted this will be scheduled for public hearing on April 1, 2008.
(b) Site Plan Application for Timber Harvest - Scirpo Property, Blue Hills Road, Map 1,
Lot 18
Chairman Lentz noted this was 20 acres in Durham and 12 acres in Killingworth. C. Jefferson noted the landing area is just over the line in Durham but traffic will come out on Blue Hills Road and on Route 148 in Killingworth. Walter Adametz and Joseph Dillon looked at Blue Hills Road for drainage issues. Mr. Dillon (town engineer) was to come up with a bond amount but it has not been received yet. This was tabled until a bond amount is received from the town engineer. Mr. Annino noted he would like to know how the Town of Durham is handling this matter. C. Jefferson noted the Killingworth Town Engineer is requiring check dams because Durham is upstream from Killingworth.
(c) Lot Line Revision - Anthony and Fie Budzinsky, 234 Reservoir Road
Ed Coppola, Engineer, explained the Lot Line Revision highlighting it on the plan. He noted this was originally a 21 lot subdivision approved in 1974. The Budzinsky's purchased Lot 14 in 1974 and the adjacent lot in 1975. The reason for the lot line revision is the location of the extensive deer fencing on the first lot which came over on to the adjacent lot and they would like more room for the septic area on the adjacent lot. A Certificate of Review for the Lot Line Revision was received from the Code Official. Motion by Stull, second by Hayash, to approve Lot Line Revision for Anthony and Fie Budzinsky, 234 Reservoir Road as presented. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(d) Scott Papoosha, Running Brook Farms - Amendment to Special Exception
Ed Coppola and Scott Papoosha were present. Mr. Coppola noted there was a slight modification of one of the buildings from the original approval. The Farm Stand and Heating Unit building were already built. There will be a porch off the building for selling of vegetables. Chairman Lentz noted the building was built without getting a modification approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Papoosha noted this was his mistake and apologized to the Commission. Chairman Lentz noted this could be either approved or denied and the property owner made to take it down. It was noted the State regulates the heating unit and periodically monitors it. Currently there is a problem with it and the manufacturer will be coming in next week to look at it. It was noted this does not change any parking. Motion by Stull, second by Annino, to amend site plan of Running Brook Farms for relocated farm stand and heating unit in accordance with site plan dated 3/20/07 and revised 2/29/08. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Report of Officer's and Subcommittees
(a) Updates of Town Plan of Conservation & Development
Chairman Lentz noted the approved Town Plan of Conservation & Development is posted on the Killingworth Today website.
Motion by Stull, second by Adametz, to approve bond reduction for Sherwood Forest Subdivision for a Performance Bond in the amount of $35,000. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
There was a brief discussion regarding an outside cooler at the Outback and whether or not it should be inside. C. Jefferson noted she would look at it and see what was originally approved.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM.
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