Regular Meeting No. 970
Present: T. Lentz, Chairman C. Jefferson, ZEO
S. Morgan
E. Hayash
J. Adametz
D. Gross
P. McGuinness (seated for L. Annino, Jr.)
J. O’Brien (non-seated alternate)
1. Call to Order
T. Lentz called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 969 Held November 17, 2009
Motion by Hayash, second by Gross, to approve November 17, 2009 Minutes as written. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors – none.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to Loren Lugg dated 11/20/09 Re Tag Sales.
(2) Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to Mark Wyzykowski dated 11/20/09 Re Tag Sales.
(3) Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to Argin and Nitin Patel dated 11/24/09 Re Accessory Buildings.
(4) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Building Official, to Huestis Tucker Architects LLC dated November 17, 2009 Re Proposed Dining Hall, Ct. Yankee Council-Boy Scouts, Cursory Code Review Comments.
(5) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Shepro & Hawkins LLC dated November 11, 2009 Re Freedom of Information Request, 395 Roast Meat Hill Road.
(6) Special Exception Application #259, Jonathan & Coleen Totman for Hair Salon.
5. Old Business – none.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer’s Report
C. Jefferson noted she spoke to both the property owner and the tenant relative to numerous tag sales being held at 10 Roast Meat Hill Road. They have been advised that no more than 4 tag sales per year are allowed by Killingworth Planning & Zoning Regulation 500-43A5.
C. Jefferson noted Mr. Patel came in to discuss the two structures erected on his property at 256 Route 81 in a Commercial District. He indicated they were only temporary structures for his tenant’s cars. He also indicated he would remove the structures by the beginning of January and then apply to the Commission for site plan approval.
C. Jefferson noted a complaint was received from a neighbor of the Shopping Center on Route 81. CL&P cut down some trees on Green Hill Road taking away the sound barrier. The trees were actually on town property and had nothing to do with the Shopping Center. There isn’t anything the town can do relative to this matter.
C. Jefferson noted there was an incident at the Heft Brook Subdivision where neighborhood children were riding ATV’s and tore up the vegetation at the detention basin. The homeowner was not aware of what the structure was or its purpose. Jefferson advised the homeowner she has a responsibility to not disturb the structure. If the activity continues, the Resident Trooper will be asked to visit the person riding the ATV. The Town Engineer will be asked to look at the site and determine what must be done to restore it. It is not clear whether the Town or the homeowner is liable for damage and repair to the structure. It was noted this is a Town issue and not a Zoning issue.
C. Jefferson noted she met with Joseph Dillon, Town Engineer, at Killingworth True Value. A chain link fence is up around the open foundation and pallets are piled directly across the driveway so no one can drive up to that parking lot. There are a couple of items remaining to be completed for the Code Official before final sign off for a Certificate of Occupancy.
With regard to a proposed gas station/convenience store on Route 81, it has been determined the location approval must be done prior to the Special Exception application. Approvals would need to be received from Inland Wetlands Commission, Sanitarian and Town Engineer.
C. Jefferson noted the karate business moved out of the building owned by Dean Bochanis. Another karate business would like to move in. It was decided a new Special Exception application would be required.
C. Jefferson noted there are a lot of uses that don’t fall into our list of uses in the regulations. A dog obedience trainer would like to hold classes a couple nights a week in Mr. Bochanis’ building but not sure what category that would fall under. No animals would be on site other than for the classes. There is a dog groomer already located in the building. It was decided a Special Exception application should be submitted for this use.
Permit log for November was distributed.
Copies of a draft “Ordinance Establishing Citation Procedures and Fines for Violations of Zoning Regulations” was distributed to be reviewed at a future meeting.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #259, Jonathan & Colleen Totman, Hair Salon at 183
Route 81
Chairman Lentz noted a public hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at 7:00 PM at the Killingworth Town Office Building.
(b) Election of Officers
Motion by Gross, second by Adametz, to nominate same slate of officers – T. Lentz as Chairman, L. Annino, Jr. as Vice Chairman and Susan Morgan as Secretary. No further nominations were forthcoming. Motion by Hayash, second by Gross, to close nominations. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Vote on original motion – PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Adametz, second by Morgan, to reappoint Cathie S. Jefferson as Zoning Enforcement Officer. Brief discussion followed. It was noted C. Jefferson does a great job and there’s no question the Commission wants to reappoint her. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Gross, second by Hayash, to reappoint Jere Adametz as Planning & Zoning Commission representative to CRERPA. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Report of Officers and Subcommittees – none.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
S. Morgan
E. Hayash
J. Adametz
D. Gross
P. McGuinness (seated for L. Annino, Jr.)
J. O’Brien (non-seated alternate)
1. Call to Order
T. Lentz called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 969 Held November 17, 2009
Motion by Hayash, second by Gross, to approve November 17, 2009 Minutes as written. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Visitors – none.
4. Communications and Bills
(1) Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to Loren Lugg dated 11/20/09 Re Tag Sales.
(2) Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to Mark Wyzykowski dated 11/20/09 Re Tag Sales.
(3) Letter from Cathie S. Jefferson to Argin and Nitin Patel dated 11/24/09 Re Accessory Buildings.
(4) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Building Official, to Huestis Tucker Architects LLC dated November 17, 2009 Re Proposed Dining Hall, Ct. Yankee Council-Boy Scouts, Cursory Code Review Comments.
(5) Letter from R. E. Leighton, Code Official, to Shepro & Hawkins LLC dated November 11, 2009 Re Freedom of Information Request, 395 Roast Meat Hill Road.
(6) Special Exception Application #259, Jonathan & Coleen Totman for Hair Salon.
5. Old Business – none.
6. Zoning Enforcement Officer’s Report
C. Jefferson noted she spoke to both the property owner and the tenant relative to numerous tag sales being held at 10 Roast Meat Hill Road. They have been advised that no more than 4 tag sales per year are allowed by Killingworth Planning & Zoning Regulation 500-43A5.
C. Jefferson noted Mr. Patel came in to discuss the two structures erected on his property at 256 Route 81 in a Commercial District. He indicated they were only temporary structures for his tenant’s cars. He also indicated he would remove the structures by the beginning of January and then apply to the Commission for site plan approval.
C. Jefferson noted a complaint was received from a neighbor of the Shopping Center on Route 81. CL&P cut down some trees on Green Hill Road taking away the sound barrier. The trees were actually on town property and had nothing to do with the Shopping Center. There isn’t anything the town can do relative to this matter.
C. Jefferson noted there was an incident at the Heft Brook Subdivision where neighborhood children were riding ATV’s and tore up the vegetation at the detention basin. The homeowner was not aware of what the structure was or its purpose. Jefferson advised the homeowner she has a responsibility to not disturb the structure. If the activity continues, the Resident Trooper will be asked to visit the person riding the ATV. The Town Engineer will be asked to look at the site and determine what must be done to restore it. It is not clear whether the Town or the homeowner is liable for damage and repair to the structure. It was noted this is a Town issue and not a Zoning issue.
C. Jefferson noted she met with Joseph Dillon, Town Engineer, at Killingworth True Value. A chain link fence is up around the open foundation and pallets are piled directly across the driveway so no one can drive up to that parking lot. There are a couple of items remaining to be completed for the Code Official before final sign off for a Certificate of Occupancy.
With regard to a proposed gas station/convenience store on Route 81, it has been determined the location approval must be done prior to the Special Exception application. Approvals would need to be received from Inland Wetlands Commission, Sanitarian and Town Engineer.
C. Jefferson noted the karate business moved out of the building owned by Dean Bochanis. Another karate business would like to move in. It was decided a new Special Exception application would be required.
C. Jefferson noted there are a lot of uses that don’t fall into our list of uses in the regulations. A dog obedience trainer would like to hold classes a couple nights a week in Mr. Bochanis’ building but not sure what category that would fall under. No animals would be on site other than for the classes. There is a dog groomer already located in the building. It was decided a Special Exception application should be submitted for this use.
Permit log for November was distributed.
Copies of a draft “Ordinance Establishing Citation Procedures and Fines for Violations of Zoning Regulations” was distributed to be reviewed at a future meeting.
7. New Business
(a) Special Exception #259, Jonathan & Colleen Totman, Hair Salon at 183
Route 81
Chairman Lentz noted a public hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at 7:00 PM at the Killingworth Town Office Building.
(b) Election of Officers
Motion by Gross, second by Adametz, to nominate same slate of officers – T. Lentz as Chairman, L. Annino, Jr. as Vice Chairman and Susan Morgan as Secretary. No further nominations were forthcoming. Motion by Hayash, second by Gross, to close nominations. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Vote on original motion – PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Adametz, second by Morgan, to reappoint Cathie S. Jefferson as Zoning Enforcement Officer. Brief discussion followed. It was noted C. Jefferson does a great job and there’s no question the Commission wants to reappoint her. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion by Gross, second by Hayash, to reappoint Jere Adametz as Planning & Zoning Commission representative to CRERPA. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Report of Officers and Subcommittees – none.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
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