MINUTES
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
8:00 p.m. - Old Town House
Present: Robert Dean, seated as Chairman; Greg Meyer; Donald Stroetzel; Toby Welles, Alt., seated for N. King.
Absent: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Nancy King; Michael Bakanas, Alt.; Thomas Flagg, Alt.
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
John Hayes, Town Planning Consultant
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 10/24/06
On the motion of D. Stroetzel and the second of G. Meyer, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 10/24/06 Minutes.
II. PUBLIC HEARING TO CLOSE OR EXTEND
Resubdivision Application #511, Georgetown Land Development Company, 1 North Main Street. Proposed resubdivision of approximately 2 acres into 3 lots. Received 9/26/06. Public Hearing opened 10/10/06, continued 10/24/06. Deadline to Close 11/14/06.
Atty. Richard Gibbons was present along with members of the GLDC team. R. Dean read the following new information into the record:
Letter dated 11/7/06 from SWERPA
Report dated 11/13/06 from Milone & MacBroom
R. Dean stated that all maps and documents and qualifications of the consultants are hereby incorporated into the public record on Resub. App. #511.
T. Gallagher addressed the outstanding issues as noted in the Milone & MacBroom memo. J. Hayes was present and having received no new material, had no comments. Various drawings were displayed and reviewed. R. Dean requested that the applicant add the narrative in the memo dated 11/14/06 as notes on the map.
G. Meyer noted the public safety issue regarding turning radius for several lots. GLDC will review and present alternatives or adjustments at the next meeting.
The applicant requested that the public hearing be held open until the 11/28/06 meeting. Atty. Gibbons will submit this request in writing.
The Public Hearing will continue at the meeting of 11/28/06.
III. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED
Proposed Building line for west side of Main Street, Georgetown. Report on parking feasibility, John Hayes.
John Hayes was present. R. Dean stated that all maps and documents and qualifications of consultants are hereby incorporated into the public record of this application.
R. Dean reiterated that the process involves a reasoned judgment as to the likely developability of each parcel.
J. Hayes reviewed his report. Additional information will be submitted for deliberation. R. Dean felt that the parking and sewage treatment would be "management tasks".
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. New fee schedule. To discuss pro-rating. To vote.
R. Dean read the proposed new fee schedule.
On the motion of G. Meyer and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the new fee schedule.
2. Request from owners to preserve the name Costa Lane.
C. Stergue and residents of Costa Lane were present. R. Dean reviewed the legal advice from town Counsel M. Lavelle and Commission Counsel R. Sitkowski. A summary of Mr. Sitkowski's recommendations was read by R. Dean.
The original applicant needs to file an amendment to the subdivision and a public hearing will be scheduled pending receipt of the filing.
3. Referral from Selectmen: To recommend name for new dog park at Topstone Park.
Mr. and Mrs. Tackman were present to propose the name. R. Dean read a memo dated 9/5/06 from Doug Hartline to R. Blick and a memo dated 11/8/06 from R. Blick to D. Hartline.
Mrs. Tackman reviewed the details of the dog park and the history of its proposed namesake, McGee.
On the motion of T. Welles and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend naming the new dog park "McGee's Swimmin' Hole", as suggested by Jo-an Brooks.
4. Referral from Selectmen: To change the name of a small section of North Main Street to Old North Main Street. This section has been separated by the reconfiguration of North Main with a new railroad crossing further north. Only two residences at 61 North Main and 66 North Main are affected. To vote.
R. Dean read letters from the Commission to the two owners advising them of the meeting. No one from North Main Street was present for this discussion.
On the motion of G. Meyer and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the name change from North Main Street to Old North Main Street on the designated section.
5. Reference Application #459, Hedgerow Reserve, Lot #9, 32 Sunnyview Drive, Michele Holmes, agent, to revise planting plan. Site Walks on individual basis to approve stakes.
Site walk reviews were discussed. Recommendations were made regarding the size of the proposed tree plantings re: minimum height of 10 feet for pine trees and a minimum caliper of 4" for deciduous trees. A letter to this effect will be sent to Michele Holmes.
6. Reference Application #447, Herman, 229 Umpawaug Road. Stone wall will mock up to be approved per individual site walks.
Site Walk observations were reviewed. The Commission concurred that a more rustic and less formal appearance is desired. T. Welles will locate examples of requested style and provide those examples as references for the applicant along with a letter from J. Brooks.
7. Restoration of Umpawaug Road - T. Welles, M. Bakanas. Update.
T. Welles is awaiting a progress report from B. Sanford. He noted that it appears the embankment filling to the original width is the only outstanding work to be completed.
Discussion will continue pending receipt of report from Mr. Sanford.
8. Accessory Apartment Legislation. Discussion. Preparation for next legislative session. Don Stroetzel.
D. Stroetzel reported that the proposed seminar is on hold pending confirmation that it is a priority for COST. R. Dean will contact the newly elected Jason Bartlett.
V. PENDING
1. Pending: Ref. App. #459, Hedgerow Reserve, Lot #8, 33 Sunnyview Dr. Dr. S. Sherman. Site Walks on individual basis. Engineer's drainage plan to be completed.
2. Pending: Ref. App. #501 Modification. New retaining wall causing erosion and siltation on adjacent property. N. Burnham report #2. Hay bales, silt fence and filter fabric installed. Top of wall graded. Will call when seeded.
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.
VI. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
1. Commissioner's qualifications/areas of expertise. A few still outstanding.
2. Scenic Road signs ready?
D. Stroetzel stated that the signs are ready. He will resubmit placement locations to the Highway Department.
3. Proposed amendments for Subdivision Regulation 4.1.
The Commission reviewed possible language. A public hearing will be schedules.
On the motion of T. Welles and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:55 p.m.
Submitted by: Kristi C. Reilly
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