MINUTES
Tuesday, April 26, 2006
8:00 p.m. - Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Robert Dean; Donald Stroetzel; Michael Bakanas, Alt., seated at 8:20 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.; Thomas Flagg, Alt., seated for G. Meyer; Toby Welles, Alt., seated for N. King.
Absent: Nancy King
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.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 4/11/06
Site Walk Minutes 4/22/06
Poverty Hollow Restoration
5 Charlie Hill Rd., J. Todd
411/417 Rock House Rd., F. Marini
25 Starrs Ridge Rd., J. Addison
On the motion of D. Stroetzel and the second of R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 4/11/06 Meeting Minutes.
D. Taylor read the 4/22/06 Site Walk Minutes.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 411/417 Rock House Road Site Walk Minutes as amended: Add: "Observed that one of the proposed individual driveways was mapped to be built within an existing pond."
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 207 Poverty Hollow Site Walk Minutes.
On the motion of T. Flagg and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 25 Starrs Ridge Road Site Walk Minutes as amended. Add: "Individual driveway to rear lot would require expansion of filled area within what appears to be an excavated gravel quarry, with standing water observed within the alignment of the proposed driveway."
On the motion of T. Flagg and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 5 Charlie Hill Road Site Walk Minutes
II. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Application by Town of Redding for alterations to Poverty Hollow Road, a designated Scenic Road. More detailed plans to be submitted by Highway Superintendent for review by engineering consultant. Site Walk 4/22/06.
The Commission requested two things of Bruce Sanford. One, to comment Mr. Nemetz regarding how he would like to deal with the difficulty of his driveway access on a temporary basis. Two, that the ditch be constructed right away to the level of the original road. N. Ketcham explained that to be cost effective, milling the pavement should wait for other reads needing similar treatment.
2. Restoration of Umpawaug Road - Discussion. T. Welles, M. Bakanas and the Highway Superintendent.
D. Taylor read a memo from J. Brooks. B. Sanford does not plan any work until the power line is completed. N. Ketcham estimates October 1. N. Ketcham and B. Sanford have assessed roads to be repaired.
3. Application to construct stone wall at 207 Poverty Hollow Road, a designated Scenic Road. James & Jeanne Billett, owners. Brian Davis, agent.
No one was present for the applicant. No sample wall had been constructed.
4. Subdivision Application #424, Lot #3, 5 Charlie Hill Road. Paul Garavel (owner). To discuss septic system located in the scenic easement. Site Walk 4/22/06.
Mr. Garavel was present for the applicant. He reviewed the plans for a proposed septic system along with an accompanying map. Discussion re: items in scenic easement observed on the site walk will be on the next agenda for discussion. D. Taylor requested that these items be noted on the map for that meeting.
D. Taylor read the Scenic Easement covering Lots 1,2,3,9 and 10.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to affirm the previously approved application of the septic for Lot #3 subject to receipt of a revised septic design plan showing adjusted contours of the blended area around the septic system; removal of any driveway or other non-pertinent items; correction of inconsistent information on size of the septic tank; westerly boundary of scenic easement; latest revision date; and inclusion of a north arrow.
5. Request to Planning Commission to recommend public water supply to serve Portland Avenue. Johann Sigurdsson, 104B Portland Avenue.
D. Taylor read a letter dated 4/20/06 from Johann Sigurdsson. Peter Greco stated that Steve Soler offered to help obtain grants to extend the public water supply from the GLDC line.
N. Ketcham stated that the water districts are determined through Connecticut Legislature.
J. Roudenis noted that there have always been water problems, however, no septic issues. He stated that the intention is not to increase property values. Gary Cole stated that public water supply would solve other problems related to available space for septic systems on small lots.
D. Taylor requested removal of references to increased property values from further discussion on this matter. She stated that the discussion will focus on the ability to extend the water district and the practicality of being able to do it while maintaining the character of the area.
A subcommittee will be formed to review this request. N. Ketcham will request membership on this subcommittee from other commissions. State legislators will be copied on any correspondence from N. Ketcham on this matter.
6. Referral from Zoning, 22 Hopewell Woods Road. Special permit for accessory apartment. Zoning Public Hearing 5/10/06.
D. Taylor read a letter dated 4/25/06 from John Hayes. John Hayes' memo will be forwarded to the Zoning Commission stating that while encouraging the use of accessory apartments, a number of deficiencies are noted in this application.
7. Scenic Road Ordinance. Discuss Amendments and Subcommittee Status.
The Commission will review the current Scenic Road Ordinance and any proposed changes or amendments will be discussed at the next meeting.
III. PENDING: POSSIBLE DISCUSSION.
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 scheduled for 5/23/06.
D. Taylor noted receipt of a Notice of Intervention from William and K. Oppenheimer.
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 scheduled for 5/23/06.
D. Taylor read a report from J. Hayes.
IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
No items.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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