Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Regular Meeting No. 967

Present - T. Lentz, Chairman C. Jefferson, ZEO
S. Morgan
J. Adametz
E. Hayash
P. Stull
J. O'Brien (seated for L. Annino)
P. McGuinness (non-voting alternate)

It is noted for the record a public hearing was held prior to the regular meeting for Special Exception #256, Amendment to Special Exception #215 Killingworth Country Commons, 183 Route 81, Map 33 Lot 21E, Dean Bochanis, applicant. The public hearing commenced at 7:00 PM and closed at 7:10 PM.

1. Call to Order
T. Lentz called the regular meeting to order at 7:11 PM.

2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 966 Held September 15, 2009
Motion by Stull, second by Hayash, to approve September 15, 2009 Minutes as written. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

3. Visitors – none.

4. Communications & Bills
(1) Letter from Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates, Inc. dated October 5, 2009 Re Killingworth Country Commons, 183 & 185 Route 81, Engineering Review.

(2) Envelope Returned as Undeliverable to Shirlee Bochanis (notice of public hearing).

(3) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, dated September 12, 2009 Re 183-184 Route 81, Fire Protection Review.

(4) Legal Notice Publication & Affidavit of Publication Re Legal Notice of Decision for Special Exception #257, Town of Killingworth.

(5) Legal Notice Publication & Affidavit of Publication Re Legal Notice of Decision for Special Exception #255, Wha Soon Jee.

(6) Legal Notice Publication & Affidavit of Publication Re Legal Notice of Public Hearing for Special Exception #256, Shirlee Bochanis (owner) and Dean Bochanis (applicant).

(7) Budget as of 9/30/09.

5. Old Business
(a) Special Exception #256, Amendment to Special Exception #215 Killingworth Country Commons, 183 Route 81, Map 33 Lot 21E, Dean Bochanis, applicant.
Motion by O'Brien, second by Stull, to approve Special Exception #256 as presented with the condition that the applicant comply with Comments 2, 3 and 4 from the Town Engineer's letter dated October 5, 2009. Discussion followed. It was agreed this has now been significantly improved. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report
C. Jefferson noted the State DEP fees have doubled since October 1, 2009. These State fees now just go into the General Fund instead of being applied to environmental issues.

C. Jefferson noted the Zoning Board of Appeals has denied the variance request for Jay Dowd Road.

C. Jefferson was asked if the Town has received its $20,000 from the State relative to the Plan of Conservation & Development. Jefferson replied no but she will contact Dave LeVasseur to get an update on this matter.

Permit log for September 2009 was distributed.

7. New Business
Chairman Lentz noted there may be another change in the Boy Scout Dining Hall project. There was discussion regarding the location of the dining hall building. Mark Clifton noted it has been rotated in a 24 foot swing. He pointed out on the plan the original location and the new proposed location. He noted the wetlands commission seems to be happy that it is farther away from the lake. The water storage tank has been relocated also. It was decided the applicant should get final Wetlands Commission approval and then bring the final plan back to Planning & Zoning for approval. (it is noted for the record P. Stull recuses himself from any vote on this matter).

8. Report of Officer's and Subcommittees – none.

9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.