MINUTES
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
8:00 p.m. - Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Robert Dean; Nancy King; Donald Stroetzel; Michael Bakanas, Alt., seated for G. Meyer; Toby Welles, Alt.
Absent: Greg Meyer
Also present: Natalie Ketcham, First Selectman
John Hayes, Town Planning Consultant
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 9/21/06
On the motion of D. Stroetzel and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 9/21/06 Meeting Minutes.
III. APPLICATION FOR RECEIPT
Resubdivision Application #511, Georgetown Land Development Company, 1 North Main Street. Proposed resubdivision of approximately 2 acres into 3 lots.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to receive Resubdivision Application #511. Presentation and Public Hearing 10/10/06.
II. PUBLIC HEARING - TO OPEN
Proposed Building line for west side of Main Street, Georgetown.
John Hayes displayed a drawing of the current and proposed change to Main Street Georgetown. He reviewed the history and benefits to establishing the building line.
N. Ketcham noted the status of an appeal to the ruling by the DEP. Mrs. Ketcham also reported that the town is aware of the responsibility for parking.
Ralph Bosch and Jeff Andrews were present. He submitted letters of support from the remaining Main Street property owners not present at this meeting.
Michael Calise was present. He noted his concern regarding the effect of the building line on his property.
The Public Hearing will continue at the next meeting.
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Suggestions for Historic Preservation. R. Dean, T. Flagg. K. von Jena to report.
K. von Jena reported on recent meetings and suggestions for historic preservation.
2. Reference Application #424, Lot #2, 3 Charlie Hill Road. Paul Garavel, owner. Letters received from Redding Conservation Commission and Redding Land Trust. TO VOTE.
P. Garavel was present. He rebutted suggested planting removal.
On the motion of D. Stroetzel and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to save the 40-foot maple tree as previously identified for removal.
3. Reference Application #459, Hedgerow Reserve, Lot #8, 33 Sunnyview Drive. Dr. S. Sherman. To submit engineer's drainage plan. Site Walks on individual basis.
Dr. and Mrs. Sherman were present. Discussion was tabled pending completion of the requested drainage plan.
4. Restoration of Umpawaug Road. T. Welles, M. Bakanas. Discussion.
D. Taylor commended T. Welles and M. Bakanas for their work on this matter. An update on the restoration was reviewed.
N. Ketcham reported that B. Sanford will contact T. Welles and M. Bakanas prior to pavement of the final coat. The present coat in the base coat.
5. Accessory Apartment Legislation and discussion of Affordable Housing Regulations for Redding. Preparation for next legislative session. Don Stroetzel report.
D. Stroetzel detailed data from other small towns re: accessory apartments. He reiterated his suggestion of a symposium and reviewed new information. N.Ketcham attended a lunch and reported on new changes in Massachusetts and the probable influence on Connecticut legislature.
V. PENDING
1. Reference Application #459, Hedgerow Reserve. Lot #9, 32 Sunnyview Drive. Michele Holmes, agent, to present planting plan. Site Walks on individual basis.
2. Pending: Reference Application #501 Modification. New retaining wall causing erosion and siltation on adjacent property. Nicolle Burnham report #2. Hay bales, silt fence and filter fabric installed. Top of wall graded.
3. Pending: Application by Town of Redding for alterations to Poverty Hollow Road, a Designated Scenic Road. T. Welles, M. Bakanas. Site Walk 4/22/06. Highway Department request to construct ditch.
4. Scenic Road Signs. D. Stroetzel follow-up. Report from N. Ketcham.
N. Ketcham reported that all Scenic Road signs have been ordered.
VI. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Commissioner's qualifications/areas of expertise.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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