MINUTES
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
8:00 p.m. - Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman, seated until 10:00 p.m.; Robert Dean, seated as Chairman at 10:00 p.m.; Nancy King; Greg Meyer; Donald Stroetzel; Michael Bakanas, Alt.; Tobey Welles, Alt., seated for D. Taylor at 10:00 p.m.
Absent: Thomas Flagg, Alt.
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
John Hayes, Town Planning Consultant
Robert Sitkowski, Planning Commission Counsel
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 3/28/06
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of G. Meyer, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 3/28/06 Meeting Minutes.
II. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Application by Town of Redding for alterations to Poverty Hollow Road, a Designated Scenic Road. Plans to be submitted by Highway Superintendent for review by engineering consultant.
D. Taylor noted receipt of new plans dated 4/10/06. After review, the Commission concurred that the map should incorporate the road design inclusive of the current paved road width and ditch width for the entire length of construction. The regrading and restoration of the paved travelway should be done simultaneously with the ditch since they are to be level with one another or the original pavement height would have to be restored first.
2. Restoration of Umpawaug Road - Discussion. T. Welles and M. Bakanas.
D. Taylor commended Mr. Welles and Mr. Bakanas on their report. The continued deterioration of the road was noted. Discussion will continue.
3. Application to construct stone wall at 207 Poverty Hollow Road, a designated Scenic Road. James & Jeanne Billett, owners. Brian Davis, agent. Meeting of 3/28/06
B. Davis was present. He reviewed the history of this application. The Commission will forward stone wall construction details to Mr. Davis. A mock-up of the proposed design will be constructed and inspected on a site walk scheduled for Sat., 4/22/06 at 10:15 a.m.
4. Request by Georgetown Land Development Company LLC for clarification of Special Approval Conditions per Subdivision Application #508.
Atty. Richard Gibbons was present.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the request of Georgetown Land Development Company, LLC for clarification of Conditions of Approval as supplemented by it's addendum relating to Subdivision Application #508.
5. Subdivision Application #424, Lot #3, 5 Charlie Hill Road. John Todd (owner). To discuss septic system located in scenic easement.
D. Taylor read a letter from C. DeSilva. The map was reviewed. C. Couch noted his concerns on behalf of the Redding Land Trust. The original map was reviewed to determine the approved location of the septic system. J. Hayes noted that the area could be blended into the slope and would not be visually objectionable.
A site walk was scheduled for Sat., 4/22/06 at 12:15 p.m.
III. PRESENTATION(S). SCHEDULE SITE WALK AND PUBLIC HEARING.
1. Subdivision Application #509, "Lillian Estates", 411 7 417 Rock House Road.
Frank Marini (owner). Proposed subdivision of 20.42 acres into 5 lots. Received 3/28/06.
Mr. Marini was present along with Atty. P. Gelderman and R. Ochman. D. Taylor read the following reports and letters into the record:
-4/4/06 letter from HVCEO
-4/8/06 report from K. von Jena
-letter from Redding Conservation Commission re: open space
-4/10/06 report from J. Hayes
-4/10/06 report from N. Burnham
D. Taylor stated that only adjoining land owners were required to be noticed on this application. Atty. Gelderman responded that the open space is commonly owned by 27 people. Atty. Gelderman and R. Ochman presented the application accompanied by various site development plans and maps.
A site walk was scheduled for Sat., 4/22/06 at 9:15 a.m. The Public Hearing will open at the meeting of May 23, 2006.
2. 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.
Mr. Addison was present along with M. Mazzucco. D. Taylor read the following letters and reports into the record:
-4/10/06 report from N. Burnham
-4/4/06 letter from HVCEO
-4/10/06 letter from A. Landwehr, W. Redding Fire Dept.
J. Hayes commented that the submitted items are complete and meet the regulations. His report on content is forthcoming.
M. Mazzucco made a presentation accompanied by various maps and plans. J. Addison stated that he is proposing a dry hydrant in the pond.
D. Taylor noted that individual driveway profiles are needed at 40 scale.
A site walk was scheduled for Sat., 4/22/06 at 11:00 a.m.
IV. DELIBERATION: COMMISSIONERS DISCUSS MODIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF REASONS FOR DENIAL. INPUT FROM PUBLIC AT PUBLIC HEARING ONLY.
Subdivision Application #507, 80 Laurel Lane FKA 61 Starrs Ridge Road. Margaret and Abraham Alvarado (owners), Adam Lubarsky for 132 Redding Road, LLC (agent). Proposed subdivision of 4.6 acres into 2 lots. Received 12/13/05.
Adam Lubarsky was present for the applicant.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of G. Meyer, the Commission voted unanimously that having considered the record in this application including the report of the Inland Wetland Commission, that development of Land Requiring Special Precautions of Lot(s) One and Two, be permitted in accordance with Section 3.3 and 4.1.6 of the Subdivision Regulations. As proposed, no adverse impact will be created to health, safety, natural resources, the natural environment and indigenous character of the land.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to approve rear lot Two. Each accessway meets the requirements of SR 4.1.13 with minimal disruption of the natural terrain and indigenous character of the land as required in SR 4.1.8.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to approve common driveway to Lots One and Two as requirements of SR 4.1.9 have been met.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of G. Meyer, the Commission voted unanimously that based on the evidence and the record compiled before this Commission, to approve Application #507 subject to the following Standard Conditions. (attached and on file at the Land Use Office.)
V. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
No items.
On the motion of G. Meyer and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:42 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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