MINUTES
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
8:00 p.m. - Old Town House
Present: Robert Dean, seated as Chairman; Nancy King; Donald Stroetzel; Michael Bakanas, Alt., seated for D. Taylor; Thomas Flagg, Alt.; Toby Welles, Alt., seated for G. Meyer.
Absent: Diane Taylor; Greg Meyer
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
Natalie Ketcham, First Selectman
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.
On the motion of D. Stroetzel and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to add Reference Application #442 to the agenda tofollow Administrative Item #3.
On the motion of N. King and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to move Administrative Items #3 and #6 to positions #1 and #2 on the agenda.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 5/23/06
On the motion of T. Welles and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 5/23/06 Meeting Minutes.
II. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED
Subdivision Application #509, "Lillian Estates", 411 and 417 Rock House Road. Frank Marini (owner). Proposed subdivision of 20.42 acres into 5 lots. Received 3/28/06. Presentation 4/11/06. Site Walk 4/22/06. Public Hearing opened 5/23/06. Deadline to close 6/27/06.
Mr. Marini was present along with Atty. Gelderman, engineer R. Ochman as well as neighbors and intervenors. R. Dean noted receipt of notice of intervention from L. Zielinski, Mr. and Mrs. Barthelmess, Mrs. McElaney and Mr. and Mrs. Oppenheimer.
R. Dean read a letter dated 6/6/06 from Mr. and Mrs. Oppenheimer. The accompanying exhibits were characterized. Mr. Barthelmess read his letter into the record and R. Dean characterized the accompanying exhibits.
R. Dean stated that information regarding real estate licenses is not information as a result of Planning Commission action.
Mr. Dean stated that all maps and documents and qualifications of the consultants are hereby incorporated into the public record on Subdivision Application #509.
R. Dean read the following letters into the record:
-email dated 6/5/06 from Mr. and Mrs. Oppenheimer to N. Ketcham
-letter dated 6/9/06 from L. Zielinski
-letter dated 6/7/06 to Mr. Marini from the Town of Easton First Selectman
Atty. Gelderman and R. Ochman reviewed revisions on the maps. R. Dean requested that the applicant include the cut and fill resulting from modification to the slope from four individual driveways. Mr. Dean also noted that regulations require showing individual driveway access, not easement access.
Proposed common driveways were displayed and reviewed.
Mr. Marini stated that the pool house included a bathroom and kitchen, however, no individual septic system.
R. Ochman summarized the hydrogeological report as submitted by Leggette, Brashears & Graham. Mr. Ochman stated that current plans do not include blasting. R. Dean suggested that the applicant read the regulations relating to shared driveways and land requiring special precautions.
Atty. Gelderman will respond to new letters in writing. T. Welles questioned whose regulations, Easton or Redding, need to be followed regarding sight lines.
P. McElaney read a letter and noted her concerns re: her well and water supply. C. Barthelmess reviewed the bedrock fracture location as delineated on previously submitted maps.
The Public Hearing will continue at the 6/27/06 meeting.
Subdivision Application #510, 25 Starrs Ridge Road. Jay Addison (owner), Michael Mazzucco, P.C. (agent). Proposed subdivision of 46.353 acres into 2
lots. Received 3/28/06. Presentation 4/11/06. Site Walk 4/22/06. Public Hearing opened 5/23/06. Deadline to close 6/27/06.
Jay Addison was present along with Mike Mazzucco and an abutting property owner, P. Ventrella.
R. Dean stated that all maps and documents and qualifications of the consultants are hereby incorporated into the public record on Subdivision Application #510.
R. Dean read the following letters into the record:
-letter dated 5/26/06 from P. Ventrella/P. Vertula
-letter from CT DEP re: receipt of application
-letter from the W. Redding Fire Dept..
M. Mazzucco displayed and reviewed the maps. P. Ventrella noted his concern regarding the effect of the proposed driveway on the existing wetlands and requested that the alternate driveway approved by Conservation be used.. M. Mazzucco responded to Mr. Ventrella's concerns.
The Public Hearing will continue at the 6/27/06 meeting.
On the motion of T. Welles and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to revert to the original agenda.
On the motion of M. Bakanas and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to place Reference Application #442 as Item 1B. on the Administrative agenda.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Reference Application #447, Lot A, 229 and 221 Umpawaug Road. Barry Jacobson (owner), (a) Request to alter Lot Development Plan. (b) Request permission to install "piers" and a gate on Umpawaug Road-a Designated Scenic Road.
N. King recused herself from this application. .Mr. Jacobson and Mr. Dileo were present. Mr. Dileo reviewed the proposal accompanied by drawings. Details of the proposed piers were discussed re design, setback from the road and consistency with the character of the road.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Reference Application #447 with the following stipulations: A) this approval is contingent on any wetlands issue; B) the wall and
gate configuration along this Scenic Road will be in conformance with details outlined at this meeting; C) the design must be consistent with the Scenic Road stone wall guidelines; D) a short mock-up of the wall will be constructed for review by the Scenic Road Subcommittee.
1B. Reference Application #442, Lot #6, 5 Beck Road. Nicholas Simeonidis
owner, Richard Pratt, agent. Request to alter Lot Development Plan.
Mr. Simeonidis was present along with Richard Pratt. The proposal and maps were reviewed.
On the motion of T. Welles and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Reference Application #442 with the following conditions: A) the buildable area line should be moved to 70 Feet on the northeast side of the property; B) that the application is approved by the Conservation Commission; C) receipt of an updated map by an engineer or surveyor showing the revised buildable area.
2. Application to construct stone wall at 207 Poverty Hollow Road, a designated
Scenic Road. James & Jeanne Billett, owners. Brian Davis, agent. 15' stone
wall construction for review.
No one was present for the applicant. Pictures taken by N. King were reviewed. Further suggestions will be forwarded to B. Davis.
3. Reference Application #424, Lot #3, 5 Charlie Hill Road. Paul Garavel (owner). Site Walk 4/22/06. To discuss items located in the scenic easement. T. Flagg and N. King report.
No one was present for the applicant. N. King submitted her report. Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
4. Application by Town of Redding for alterations to Poverty Hollow Road, a Designated Scenic Road. Site Walk 4/22/06. Toby Welles update.
T. Welles provided a brief update. N. Burnham's report will be forwarded to Bruce Sanford.
5. Restoration of Umpawaug Road-Recent ditches by CL&P. T. Welles, M. Bakanas. Discussion re letter to N. Ketcham.
T. Welles will meet with N. Ketcham, B. Sanford, a CL&P representative and the contractor hired by CL&P. The Scenic Road Subcommittee will meet with N.
Ketcham and B. Sanford to devise a management and monitoring plan. Date TBA.
6. Request to Planning Commission to recommend public water supply to serve Portland Avenue. Johann Sigurdsson, 104B Portland Avenue. T. Flagg update.
No new information. Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
7. Scenic Road Ordinance. Discuss Amendments and Subcommittee status.
M. Bakanas stated that no new action is warranted by the Planning Commission at this time.
8. Storm Water Management Plan. N. King update.
N. King reported on the 5/25/06 legal notice re: storm water management.
9. Saugatuck River Watershed Partnership, T. Welles Report on 6/6/06 meeting.
T. Welles updated the Commission on the 6/6/06 meeting.
10. Discussion re Georgetown Building Lines and report from N. Ketcham on sewage plant capacity.
N. Ketcham is soliciting information re: plant capacity. D. Stroetzel reported that a report will be submitted by Tighe & Bond.
IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Request to return Ryder Farm Cultural Resource Studies.
Revisions were made to easement language on Application #506..
On the motion of T. Welles and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 12:25 a.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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