Regular Meeting No. 969
Present - T. Lentz, Chairman C. Jefferson, ZEO
J. Adametz
E. Hayash
D. Gross
J. O'Brien (seated for L. Annino)
1. Call to Order.
T. Lentz called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 968 Held October 20, 2009.
Motion by Hayash, second by Gross, to approve October 20, 2009 Minutes as written. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors
First Selectwoman Catherine Iino was in the audience to observe.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Special Exception #258, Municipal Improvement for Kiosk at Parmelee Farm.
(2) 2010 Meeting Schedule for Planning & Zoning Commission.
(3) Letter from Municipal Land Use Committee to Planning & Zoning dated November 16, 2009 indicating support for the construction of an information kiosk at Parmelee Farm.
(4) Affidavit of Publication and Legal Notice of Publication for Notice of Decision for Special Exception #256.
(5) Invoice from Howard & McMillan in the amount of $486.08 for legal services.
(6) Letter to Robert Chase from Cathie S. Jefferson dated 11/5/09 Re Boarding Horses.
(7) Letter to Thomas Cost, True Value Hardware from Cathie S. Jefferson dated 10/30/09 Re Expiration of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
(8) Memo from Linda Dudek, Town Clerk, Re 2010 Meeting Schedules.
(9) Letter from State of Connecticut DOT to Nathan Jacobson & Associates dated October 26, 2009 Re River Road Bridge Rehabilitation CTDOT Bridge No. 04712.
(10) Letter from Dr. E. Winokur (Health Director) and Richard E. Leighton (Agent for the Health Director) to Lori Geisler dated October 27, 2009 Re Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation at 31 Cow Pen Hill Road.
(11) Letter from Dr. E. Winokur (Health Director) and Richard E. Leighton (Agent for the Health Director) to Susan Willis dated October 27, 2009 Re Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation at 278 River Road.
(12) Letter from Dr. E. Winokur (Health Director) and Richard E. Leighton (Agent for the Health Director) to Kenneth E. Huminski and Druanne Cahill dated October 27, 2009 Re Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation at 500 North Roast Meat Hill Road.
(13) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Agent for the Health Director, to Connecticut DEP dated November 11, 2009 Re Killingworth Fire Station, Non-Existent Underground Tank.
(14) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Todd Nilsson dated November 4, 2009 Re Notice of Unsafe Driveway Apron Installation at 541 North Roast Meat Hill Road.
5. Old Business – none.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report
C. Jefferson noted the temporary Certificate of Occupancy has expired so a letter was sent to True Value Hardware. The one thing left under Zoning is the securing of the foundation on building #3 so nobody would inadvertently drive into the open foundation. Jefferson noted she spoke with Mr. Cost today and he indicated they do not have any intention of building this year or next summer. Joseph Dillon and Cathie Jefferson will visit the site on Thursday morning to decide what to do. There are still a couple of remaining items outstanding with the Code Official. The final Certificate of Occupancy will be withheld until these items are completed.
C. Jefferson noted an application was received for a gas station on the Machold property on Route 81, however, the application was incomplete and was not accepted. There was a question as to whether or not the location approval can be done at the same time as the regular application. Chairman Lentz will review the proper procedure for this situation. C. Jefferson will meet with the applicant to review several issues before an application is submitted.
C. Jefferson noted on December 21st at 2 PM Attorney Howard is going to court for the final arraignment for the Limmerick Farms litigation.
There was a brief discussion regarding hoop buildings. C. Jefferson will take a look at them and report at the next meeting.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #258, Municipal Improvement, Kiosk at Parmelee Farm
Bruce Dodson noted Chad Golemboski was interested in completing an Eagle Scout Project. A couple of things were suggested and Chad decided on the kiosk at Parmelee Farm. Mr. Golemboski explained the project and what the kiosk would look like. He noted it would have cedar posts and the pitch of the roof might be slightly different than what was shown on the drawing submitted. Mr. Dodson noted the kiosk would be located behind the house so as to be viewed as one drives by the house in front of the solar panel at the garage. He also noted the kiosk will most likely be invisible from the road and about 450 feet back. There will not be any lighting. Motion by Gross, second by Hayash, to approve Special Exception #258, Municipal Improvement, Kiosk at Parmelee Farm as presented. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Report of Officer's and Subcommittees
Chairman Lentz noted the Commission has a vacant alternate position to fill. David Gross was elected to a full member and therefore resigned his alternate position leaving the vacancy. The Charter says that Planning & Zoning makes the appointment attempting to fill the vacancy with someone from the same political party if at all possible. Lentz indicated he notified the Republican Town Committee and has not had a response. Paul McGuinness is interested in filling the vacancy. Chairman Lentz noted this will require a Special Meeting which can be done at the same time as the December 1st meeting.
Chairman Lentz noted Messrs. Adametz and Hayash attended a conference on Planning & Zoning matters covering legal issues, map reading, etc. Mr. Hayash gave a brief review of the discussion. He noted the conference fees have gone up from $20 to $40 a session. Chairman Lentz noted in the future new members should attend these conferences.
There was discussion about having an Ordinance for fines for zoning violations, reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and a review board. A review board would consist of one or three members to be established by Town Ordinance.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.
J. Adametz
E. Hayash
D. Gross
J. O'Brien (seated for L. Annino)
1. Call to Order.
T. Lentz called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 968 Held October 20, 2009.
Motion by Hayash, second by Gross, to approve October 20, 2009 Minutes as written. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors
First Selectwoman Catherine Iino was in the audience to observe.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Special Exception #258, Municipal Improvement for Kiosk at Parmelee Farm.
(2) 2010 Meeting Schedule for Planning & Zoning Commission.
(3) Letter from Municipal Land Use Committee to Planning & Zoning dated November 16, 2009 indicating support for the construction of an information kiosk at Parmelee Farm.
(4) Affidavit of Publication and Legal Notice of Publication for Notice of Decision for Special Exception #256.
(5) Invoice from Howard & McMillan in the amount of $486.08 for legal services.
(6) Letter to Robert Chase from Cathie S. Jefferson dated 11/5/09 Re Boarding Horses.
(7) Letter to Thomas Cost, True Value Hardware from Cathie S. Jefferson dated 10/30/09 Re Expiration of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
(8) Memo from Linda Dudek, Town Clerk, Re 2010 Meeting Schedules.
(9) Letter from State of Connecticut DOT to Nathan Jacobson & Associates dated October 26, 2009 Re River Road Bridge Rehabilitation CTDOT Bridge No. 04712.
(10) Letter from Dr. E. Winokur (Health Director) and Richard E. Leighton (Agent for the Health Director) to Lori Geisler dated October 27, 2009 Re Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation at 31 Cow Pen Hill Road.
(11) Letter from Dr. E. Winokur (Health Director) and Richard E. Leighton (Agent for the Health Director) to Susan Willis dated October 27, 2009 Re Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation at 278 River Road.
(12) Letter from Dr. E. Winokur (Health Director) and Richard E. Leighton (Agent for the Health Director) to Kenneth E. Huminski and Druanne Cahill dated October 27, 2009 Re Notice to Abate Serious Health Violation at 500 North Roast Meat Hill Road.
(13) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Agent for the Health Director, to Connecticut DEP dated November 11, 2009 Re Killingworth Fire Station, Non-Existent Underground Tank.
(14) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Todd Nilsson dated November 4, 2009 Re Notice of Unsafe Driveway Apron Installation at 541 North Roast Meat Hill Road.
5. Old Business – none.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report
C. Jefferson noted the temporary Certificate of Occupancy has expired so a letter was sent to True Value Hardware. The one thing left under Zoning is the securing of the foundation on building #3 so nobody would inadvertently drive into the open foundation. Jefferson noted she spoke with Mr. Cost today and he indicated they do not have any intention of building this year or next summer. Joseph Dillon and Cathie Jefferson will visit the site on Thursday morning to decide what to do. There are still a couple of remaining items outstanding with the Code Official. The final Certificate of Occupancy will be withheld until these items are completed.
C. Jefferson noted an application was received for a gas station on the Machold property on Route 81, however, the application was incomplete and was not accepted. There was a question as to whether or not the location approval can be done at the same time as the regular application. Chairman Lentz will review the proper procedure for this situation. C. Jefferson will meet with the applicant to review several issues before an application is submitted.
C. Jefferson noted on December 21st at 2 PM Attorney Howard is going to court for the final arraignment for the Limmerick Farms litigation.
There was a brief discussion regarding hoop buildings. C. Jefferson will take a look at them and report at the next meeting.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #258, Municipal Improvement, Kiosk at Parmelee Farm
Bruce Dodson noted Chad Golemboski was interested in completing an Eagle Scout Project. A couple of things were suggested and Chad decided on the kiosk at Parmelee Farm. Mr. Golemboski explained the project and what the kiosk would look like. He noted it would have cedar posts and the pitch of the roof might be slightly different than what was shown on the drawing submitted. Mr. Dodson noted the kiosk would be located behind the house so as to be viewed as one drives by the house in front of the solar panel at the garage. He also noted the kiosk will most likely be invisible from the road and about 450 feet back. There will not be any lighting. Motion by Gross, second by Hayash, to approve Special Exception #258, Municipal Improvement, Kiosk at Parmelee Farm as presented. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Report of Officer's and Subcommittees
Chairman Lentz noted the Commission has a vacant alternate position to fill. David Gross was elected to a full member and therefore resigned his alternate position leaving the vacancy. The Charter says that Planning & Zoning makes the appointment attempting to fill the vacancy with someone from the same political party if at all possible. Lentz indicated he notified the Republican Town Committee and has not had a response. Paul McGuinness is interested in filling the vacancy. Chairman Lentz noted this will require a Special Meeting which can be done at the same time as the December 1st meeting.
Chairman Lentz noted Messrs. Adametz and Hayash attended a conference on Planning & Zoning matters covering legal issues, map reading, etc. Mr. Hayash gave a brief review of the discussion. He noted the conference fees have gone up from $20 to $40 a session. Chairman Lentz noted in the future new members should attend these conferences.
There was discussion about having an Ordinance for fines for zoning violations, reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and a review board. A review board would consist of one or three members to be established by Town Ordinance.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.
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