Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Regular Meeting No. 968

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


1. Call to Order.
L. Annino called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

2. Minutes of Regular Meeting No. 967 Held October 6, 2009.
Motion by O’Brien, second by Morgan, to approve October 6, 2009 Minutes as written. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

3. Visitors – none.

4. Communications and Bills
(1) Timber Harvest application from Connwood Foresters, Inc. for Reservoir Road (Map 29, Lot 1).

(2) Minor amendment to Site Layout Dining Hall for Deer Lake Scout Reservation, Phase 1, dated 8/12/09.

(3) Original letter from Jacobson & Associates dated October 5, 2009 Re Killingworth Country Commons, 183 & 185 Route 81, Engineering Review.

(4) Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission Minutes from October 13, 2009.

(5) Copy of letter from Richard E. Leighton, Code Official, to Board of Selectmen dated October 4, 2009 Re 571 Route 148, Demolition Status.

(6) Copy of letter from Richard E. Leighton, Code Official, to Richard Cabral, First Selectman, dated October 4, 2009 Re Killingworth Dog Pound.

(7) Copy of letter from Richard E. Leighton, Agent for the Health Director, to Environmental Consulting Laboratories dated October 4, 2009 Re Community Garden-Shallow Well, Future Testing Procedures.

(8) Copy of letter from Building Official to Assessor dated October 4, 2009 Re 140 Roast Meat Hill Road, Demolition Updates.

(9) Two invoices from Howard & McMillan for legal services in the amounts of $162.13 and $163.40.

(10) Memo from John McMahon, BOF Chair to Agencies, Boards & Commissions dated October 13, 2009 Re Annual Report Request for July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.

(11) Copy of letter from Cathie S. Jefferson, Zoning Enforcement Officer, to Mark Wyzykowski dated 10/20/09 Re Tag Sales.

5. Old Business – none.

6. Zoning Enforcement Officer's Report
C. Jefferson noted she received a complaint from neighbors relative to chronic tag sales being held every weekend. A letter has been sent to the resident advising that Zoning Regulations only permit no more than 4 tag sales per year to be held on residential property.

C. Jefferson noted the issue with the fence at the rear of the Killingworth Village has been taken care of. They still need to install the bollards in front of the propane tank.

C. Jefferson noted the individual storing commercial vehicles at 202 Old Deep River Turnpike had contacted her indicating those vehicles would be gone by the end of the month. Jefferson asked the property owner to send a letter to that effect, but nothing has been received. She will ask Attorney Howard to check the status of the foreclosure before pursuing this matter.

C. Jefferson noted the Briefs have been filed relative to the Limmerick Farms pending litigation. Rebuttals are now being prepared.

Paul McGuinness stated he noticed the flower boxes were gone from 183 Route 81 once the wheel stops were put in. C. Jefferson will contact Dean Bochanis to see whether he just pulled them in for the winter or took them away permanently.

7. New Business
(a) Timber Harvest, Reservoir Road – CT Water Co., Map 29, Lot 1
C. Jefferson briefly reviewed the timber harvest application for Connwood Foresters, Inc. for property on Reservoir Road. There will be two wetland crossings over a small stream that the Wetlands Commission has already approved. The applicant is aware there is a $1500 bond requirement for each of the two landing sites. Motion by Gross, second by Hayash, to approve Timber Harvest for CT Water Co., Map 29, Lot 1, on Reservoir Road. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

(b) Deer Lake Scout Reservation, Phase I – minor amendment
It was noted this item was discussed at the last meeting but no action was taken as the Commission was waiting for the Wetlands Commission approval which has since been obtained. Motion by Adametz, second by Hayash, to approve minor amendment for site layout for Dining Hall for Deer Lake Scout Reservation, Phase I, dated 8/12/09 as presented. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

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

9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:13 PM.

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.