Regular Meeting No. 932
It is noted for the record a public hearing was held for Special Exception #235 - Boarding Stable, Dru Cahill and Ken Huminski, 500 Roast Meat Hill Road, Killingworth prior to the regular meeting.
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 regular meeting to order at 7:08 PM.
Motion by Annino, second by Morgan, to add Pinchbeck Timber Harvest application to New Business as Item (b). PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 931 Held March 18, 2008
Motion by Annino, second by Adametz, to approve March 18, 2008 Minutes as written. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors - none.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Special Exception Application #237 from Killingworth Youth League for storage shed at Sheldon Field.
(2) Timber Harvest Application from Pinchbeck for property on Cow Hill Road.
(3) Form from First Selectman Cabral asking if any members travel outside the town for board and commission activities (mileage).
(4) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Chris Lundberg dated March 15, 2008 Re 63 Ironworks Road, Notice to Remove Electrical Service, Notice of Unsafe Structure/Uninhabitable.
(5) Letter from Jacobson & Associates dated March 18, 2008 Re Burr Hill Road Culvert Replacement, Section 8-24 Municipal Improvement, Request for Extension.
(6) Letter from Connecticut Water Company dated March 17, 2008 Re Commercial Boarding Stable, 552 & 558 North Roast Meat Hill Road.
(7) Legal Notice of Publication and Affidavit of Publication Re Special Exception #235.
(8) Letter from Scotland Hardwoods dated March 20, 2008 Re Scirpo Logging Project, Request for Bond Reduction.
(9) Board of Selectmen Minutes from March 24, 2008.
(10) Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to June Viglioto dated 3/27/08 Re Violation for Outside Cooler.
(11) Certified Mail Receipt from Cahill/Huminski.
(12) Copy of Budget.
(13) Letter from Clinton Zoning Board of Appeals dated March 28, 2008 enclosing copy of application Re 29 James Vincent Drive, Clinton.
5. Old Business
(a) Special Exception #235 - Boarding Stable, Dru Cahill and Ken Huminski, 500 Roast Meat Hill Road
It was noted there were no wetlands on the property. Chairman Lentz noted Sanitarian and Fire Code approvals have been received. Motion by Annino, second by Stull, to approve Special Exception #235 for Dru Cahill and Ken Huminski, 500 Roast Meat Hill Road, for a Boarding Stable with the condition that a porta-john be provided and cleaned on a weekly basis. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(b) Special Exception #236 - Limerick Farms, 558 North Roast Meat Hill Road, Map 17, Lots 6 & 6D, Boarding and Riding Stable - set public hearing date
A letter has been received from the Water Company. Nothing yet from the Code Official. C. Jefferson noted she spoke to Attorney Peter Sipples who indicated the traffic study will be completed at the end of the week. The traffic study along with the application needs to be forwarded to the Town Engineer for review. The Wetlands Commission has reviewed it and approved it, although nothing has been received yet in writing. It was noted the public hearing must be set within 65 days.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report
(a) C. Jefferson noted a letter was sent to June's Outback notifying them the outside cooler was not approved and must be moved inside.
(b) C. Jefferson noted a second letter is going to the property owner at 59 Route 80 regarding junk cars as there has been no response to the first letter.
(c) C. Jefferson noted she reviewed in general timber harvest applications with Walter Adametz, Public Works Foreman. A copy of all such applications will be forwarded to Mr. Adametz in the future for review. He also suggested as a matter of course there should be a bond perhaps in the amount of $1500 to cover any drainage or run off issues that might occur.
(d) Chairman Lentz asked for an update regarding Jazzercise. C. Jefferson noted Jazzercise has asked for an extension to file their brief.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #237 - Town of Killingworth, Killingworth Youth League for 10 x 12 storage shed at Sheldon Field (Map 28, Lot 43)
Chairman Lentz noted the application was incomplete and there was no picture of the structure. No one was present representing the application. It was noted this was town owned property and possibly should come under the Park & Recreation Commission. C. Jefferson noted she spoke to First Selectman Cabral about this matter. Mr. Cabral noted KYL spoke to Dan Colonia, Chairman of Park & Rec, who indicated they were aware of the request. Chairman Lentz briefly reviewed the Park & Recreation Commission Master Plan. It was suggested KYL should apply to the Park & Recreation Commission first before applying to Planning & Zoning. It was decided to table this matter until the next meeting.
(b) Timber Harvest Application, Pinchbeck Family
The area to be harvested was reviewed. The whole parcel is 164.1 acres with 40 acres being planned for harvesting. Chairman Lentz noted a report from Wetlands will be required and a review from the Town Engineer for bonding recommendations. This will be tabled until the next meeting. Chairman Lentz noted the application was very complete.
(c) Burr Hill Road Extension Request
Chairman Lentz reviewed the letter from Jacobson & Associates requesting a one year extension to commence construction. Motion by Stull, second by Adametz, to approve extension requested for Burr Hill Road project. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(d) Timber Harvest Bonding, Scotland Hardwoods, Blue Hills Road
Chairman Lentz noted the bonding was set by the Town Engineer and suggested the representative from Scotland Hardwoods discuss the issue of a bond reduction with the Town Engineer. There was a brief general discussion regarding drainage and bonding. C. Jefferson will send Rod Burgess a letter.
8. Report of Officer's and Subcommittees
Chairman Lentz noted the Commission should start working on revising regulations. Some areas are age restricted housing, flood plain regulations and Ordinances regarding fines.
There was a brief general discussion regarding boarding stables and possible additional regulations.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM.
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 regular meeting to order at 7:08 PM.
Motion by Annino, second by Morgan, to add Pinchbeck Timber Harvest application to New Business as Item (b). PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 931 Held March 18, 2008
Motion by Annino, second by Adametz, to approve March 18, 2008 Minutes as written. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors - none.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Special Exception Application #237 from Killingworth Youth League for storage shed at Sheldon Field.
(2) Timber Harvest Application from Pinchbeck for property on Cow Hill Road.
(3) Form from First Selectman Cabral asking if any members travel outside the town for board and commission activities (mileage).
(4) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Chris Lundberg dated March 15, 2008 Re 63 Ironworks Road, Notice to Remove Electrical Service, Notice of Unsafe Structure/Uninhabitable.
(5) Letter from Jacobson & Associates dated March 18, 2008 Re Burr Hill Road Culvert Replacement, Section 8-24 Municipal Improvement, Request for Extension.
(6) Letter from Connecticut Water Company dated March 17, 2008 Re Commercial Boarding Stable, 552 & 558 North Roast Meat Hill Road.
(7) Legal Notice of Publication and Affidavit of Publication Re Special Exception #235.
(8) Letter from Scotland Hardwoods dated March 20, 2008 Re Scirpo Logging Project, Request for Bond Reduction.
(9) Board of Selectmen Minutes from March 24, 2008.
(10) Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to June Viglioto dated 3/27/08 Re Violation for Outside Cooler.
(11) Certified Mail Receipt from Cahill/Huminski.
(12) Copy of Budget.
(13) Letter from Clinton Zoning Board of Appeals dated March 28, 2008 enclosing copy of application Re 29 James Vincent Drive, Clinton.
5. Old Business
(a) Special Exception #235 - Boarding Stable, Dru Cahill and Ken Huminski, 500 Roast Meat Hill Road
It was noted there were no wetlands on the property. Chairman Lentz noted Sanitarian and Fire Code approvals have been received. Motion by Annino, second by Stull, to approve Special Exception #235 for Dru Cahill and Ken Huminski, 500 Roast Meat Hill Road, for a Boarding Stable with the condition that a porta-john be provided and cleaned on a weekly basis. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(b) Special Exception #236 - Limerick Farms, 558 North Roast Meat Hill Road, Map 17, Lots 6 & 6D, Boarding and Riding Stable - set public hearing date
A letter has been received from the Water Company. Nothing yet from the Code Official. C. Jefferson noted she spoke to Attorney Peter Sipples who indicated the traffic study will be completed at the end of the week. The traffic study along with the application needs to be forwarded to the Town Engineer for review. The Wetlands Commission has reviewed it and approved it, although nothing has been received yet in writing. It was noted the public hearing must be set within 65 days.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report
(a) C. Jefferson noted a letter was sent to June's Outback notifying them the outside cooler was not approved and must be moved inside.
(b) C. Jefferson noted a second letter is going to the property owner at 59 Route 80 regarding junk cars as there has been no response to the first letter.
(c) C. Jefferson noted she reviewed in general timber harvest applications with Walter Adametz, Public Works Foreman. A copy of all such applications will be forwarded to Mr. Adametz in the future for review. He also suggested as a matter of course there should be a bond perhaps in the amount of $1500 to cover any drainage or run off issues that might occur.
(d) Chairman Lentz asked for an update regarding Jazzercise. C. Jefferson noted Jazzercise has asked for an extension to file their brief.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #237 - Town of Killingworth, Killingworth Youth League for 10 x 12 storage shed at Sheldon Field (Map 28, Lot 43)
Chairman Lentz noted the application was incomplete and there was no picture of the structure. No one was present representing the application. It was noted this was town owned property and possibly should come under the Park & Recreation Commission. C. Jefferson noted she spoke to First Selectman Cabral about this matter. Mr. Cabral noted KYL spoke to Dan Colonia, Chairman of Park & Rec, who indicated they were aware of the request. Chairman Lentz briefly reviewed the Park & Recreation Commission Master Plan. It was suggested KYL should apply to the Park & Recreation Commission first before applying to Planning & Zoning. It was decided to table this matter until the next meeting.
(b) Timber Harvest Application, Pinchbeck Family
The area to be harvested was reviewed. The whole parcel is 164.1 acres with 40 acres being planned for harvesting. Chairman Lentz noted a report from Wetlands will be required and a review from the Town Engineer for bonding recommendations. This will be tabled until the next meeting. Chairman Lentz noted the application was very complete.
(c) Burr Hill Road Extension Request
Chairman Lentz reviewed the letter from Jacobson & Associates requesting a one year extension to commence construction. Motion by Stull, second by Adametz, to approve extension requested for Burr Hill Road project. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
(d) Timber Harvest Bonding, Scotland Hardwoods, Blue Hills Road
Chairman Lentz noted the bonding was set by the Town Engineer and suggested the representative from Scotland Hardwoods discuss the issue of a bond reduction with the Town Engineer. There was a brief general discussion regarding drainage and bonding. C. Jefferson will send Rod Burgess a letter.
8. Report of Officer's and Subcommittees
Chairman Lentz noted the Commission should start working on revising regulations. Some areas are age restricted housing, flood plain regulations and Ordinances regarding fines.
There was a brief general discussion regarding boarding stables and possible additional regulations.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM.
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