Regular Meeting No. 933

Present - T. Lentz, Chairman
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 7:00 PM.

Motion by Stull, second by Hayash, to add two items to the Agenda - Pinchbeck Timber Harvest to Old Business (Item 5.c) and Executive Session for Pending Litigation (Item 9) moving Adjournment to Item #10. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 932 Held April 1, 2008
Motion by Stull, second by Morgan, to approve April 1, 2008 Minutes as submitted. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

3. Visitors
Hilary Kummick from the Land Use Committee was present for Special Exception #239 Municipal Improvement, Community Garden. Chairman Lentz read the General Statement of Use and reviewed the garden layout and location. There will be a locked swing gate for off hours which can only be opened by town personnel and garden plot owners. Parking was reviewed and it was noted there will be no night time use. Chairman Lentz asked about the sign. Mr. Kummick noted it will be a very small sign. Chairman Lentz indicated the sign must be no more than 8 square feet counting both sides. Motion by Stull, second by Hayash, to approve Special Exception #239 (Municipal Improvement) Community Garden as submitted. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

4. Communications and Bills
(1) Special Exception #239, Town of Killingworth, Community Gardens on Bosco Property.

(2) Special Exception #238, Town of Killingworth, Shed for Animal Castle.

(3) Traffic Study for Limmerick Farms Special Exception #236.

(4) Letter from Killingworth Open Space Committee dated March 31, 2008 regarding Town owned Wettish property.

(5) Invoice from Howard and McMillan in the amount of $159.50 for legal services.

(6) Letter from Land Use Academy dated April 8, 2008 regarding upcoming land use seminars.

(7) Board of Selectmen Minutes from April 8, 2008 Special Meeting.

(8) Copy of letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Thomas Stevens, P. E. dated April 6, 2008 Re Limmerick Farms, LLC, Cursory Review/Comments.

(9) Memo from Killingworth Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission to Planning & Zoning Commission dated April 8, 2008 Re No Regulated Activities for Limmerick Farms.

(10) Copy of letter from State Office of Policy and Management to Honorable Richard James Cabral dated April 3, 2008 advising that the State has allocated $500,000 in the current fiscal year for grants to municipalities to assist them in updating their Plans of Conservation and Development.

(11) Letter from Scotland Hardwoods to Planning & Zoning Commission dated April 14, 2008 Re Bonding for Scirpo Logging Project on Blue Hills Road.

(12) Letter from Jacobson & Associates to Planning & Zoning Commission dated April 11, 2008 Re Pinchbeck Timber Harvest, Cow Hill Road, Bond Estimate.

(13) Statement prepared by Chairman Lentz regarding the report of the Housing Partnership.

5. Old Business
(b) Special Exception #236 - Limmerick Farms, 558 North Roast Meat Hill Road, Map 17, Lots 6 & 6D, Boarding and Riding Stable - set public hearing date
Chairman Lentz noted this public hearing will be scheduled for May 20, 2008. There are several approvals that have not been received to date. C. Jefferson will monitor receipt of those approvals.

(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 Commission had asked for a statement and a picture which have not been received. He indicated this is a municipal improvement that the Commission must act on within 35 days so it could be tabled until the next meeting. Mr. Stull noted it was also asked that the Park & Recreation Commission confirm this fits into their overall Master Plan. Mr. Annino suggested maybe this could be approved on a temporary status subject to an evaluation by Park & Rec. Chairman Lentz noted he discussed this issue with C. Jefferson and perhaps there should be a recommendation that these types of applications all come through the Land Use Committee. Motion ty Annino, second by Hayash, to approve Special Exception #237 Killingworth Youth League 10 x 12 shed to be located at Sheldon Field temporarily (12 months) until it is endorsed by the Park & Recreation Commission as part of their overall Master Plan for recreational development. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. It was suggested there be a check list for these types of applications from various organizations in town.

(c) Pinchbeck Timber Harvest Application
Chairman Lentz noted no approval has been received yet from the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission so this will be tabled until the next meeting.

6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report
The Zoning Enforcement Officer submitted a written report which Chairman Lentz noted has already been covered during discussion of earlier agenda items.

7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #238 (Municipal Improvement) Shed for Dog Warden, 323 Route 81, Map 24, Lot 7
Chairman Lentz noted a photo of the shed was submitted and a statement of use. The color was to be determined. Motion by Stull, second by Morgan, to approve Special Exception #238 (Municipal Improvement) for Shed for Animal Castle. Discussion followed. Mr. Stull reiterated he would like to see how these applications fit in with the overall Town Plan. Mr. Annino noted he could not endorse this application. There still needs to be an overall strategy for the Town for these types of applications. Chairman Lentz noted this was probably something that could not be anticipated in an overall Master Plan. Voting in favor - Morgan, Adametz, Hayash, Stull, Lentz. Opposed - Annino. Motion Carried.

(b) Special Exception #239 (Municipal Improvement) Community Garden, 465 Route 81, Map 20,
Lot 30
Discussed earlier in the meeting.

8. Report of Officer's and Subcommittees
Chairman Lentz noted he would like to address the report of the Housing Partnership which misrepresents the actions of the Planning & Zoning Commission and read a prepared statement. He indicated he attended the meeting of the Housing Partnership and heard their concerns and ideas. He also noted he shared these concerns, ideas and recommendations with the other members of the Commission. The Commission discussed those recommendations at its October 2, 2007 meeting as noted in those minutes. He also indicated members of the Housing Partnership could have attended any P&Z meeting as a visitor and that no one from the Partnership attended the public hearing for the Town Plan of Conservation & Development where they could have made recommendations. Chairman Lentz noted there were three recommendations made in the Plan for alternative housing within the Town. Mr. Annino noted the Partnership's recommendations were reviewed and taken into consideration but there were other components that needed to be considered, such as rural character. The Planning & Zoning Commission was looking at much broader issues. It was the consensus of the members of the Planning & Zoning Commission that Chairman Lentz's statement (and comments by other members) was correct.

There was a brief discussion regarding the outdoor water boilers and that possibly Killingworth should have some limitations on them. We should see what other towns have for regulations regarding these units. Mr. Stull will research this matter further and report at the next meeting.

There was discussion regarding the purchase of a new tape recorder.

Motion by Adametz, second by Stull, to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Motion by Stull, second by Hayash, to come out of Executive Session. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.



9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:12 PM.

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.