Town of Redding - Planning Commission Minutes 08/22/2006

Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Robert Dean; Nancy King; Donald Stroetzel; Michael Bakanas, Alt.; Thomas Flagg, Alt., seated for G. Meyer.

On the motion of N. King and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 8/8/06 Meeting Minutes as corrected: Item 5, add "and to help determine the best membership for the ad hoc Committee." Item 6, add, "A list of signs needed was forwarded to the Board of Selectmen."

II. Discussion re Georgetown Building Lines per report from N. Burnham and N. Ketcham on sewage plant capacity. Public Hearing to be held on 9/26/06.

N. Ketcham will be requested to have the parking needs evaluated for the potential additional density on Main Street prior to the 9/26/06 Public Hearing.

Bruce Sanford was present for this discussion. Updated reports from M. Bakanas and T. Welles were reviewed and edited.

Judith Stant noted her concerns regarding the increased width of the road leading to increased speeding. B. Sanford confirmed the areas which are scheduled to be widened.

On the motion of D. Stroetzel and the second of R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the restoration plan as revised in accordance with recommendations made by the Subcommittee.

On the motion of R. Dean and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to amend the motion to include "for the Subcommittee to sustain communications with the Town Road crew during the process."

Bruce Sanford was present for this discussion. He is working with N. Ketcham in obtaining additional money for the remaining signs.

3a. Request to rebuild stone wall to 6 ft. ht. at 108 Umpawaug Road, a designated Scenic Road. Judith and Peter Stant, owners. Jorge Criollo, agent. Site Walk 7/1/06. Discussion. Awaiting wall mock-up.

Jorge Criollo and Mrs. Stant were present. D. Taylor read a report from N. King re: inspection of the mock-up. R. Dean reiterated that the wall should be measured 18" from the edge of the road to the top of dirt and 4'6" from the edge of the road to the top of the wall.

Mr. and Mrs. Warren were present along with P. Valieri and T. Falciglia. D. Taylor stated that the applicant should request a modification of the approved subdivision to eliminate the 100-foot scenic easement which the Redding Land Trust refused to accept based on its many complications for monitoring. Instead, a planted buffer could be offered to be conveyed to the Town of Redding or Redding Land Trust.

4.Reference Application #459, Hedgerow Reserve. Lot 8, 33 Sunnyview Drive and Lot 9, 32 Sunnyview Drive. Dr. Stuart Sherman complaint re tree plantings. Site Walks will be held on individual basis.

A letter dated 8/21/06 from J. Thomas Melvin was read by D. Taylor. Mr. Melvin was present and submitted photographs of the drainage from Lot 8 onto his property. The Shermans will be requested to submit an engineered plan showing proper drainage for example, a level spreader. Re Lot 9, original stone wall requirements were reiterated. A more detailed planting plan is required for remediation of the south boundary line area.

The plantings at the rear boundary line were approved but drainage channelization must be remedied beyond the plantings to the north.

5. Accessory Apartment Legislation and discussion of Affordable Housing Regulations for Redding. Don Stroetzel. Preparation for next legislative session. Discussion.

D. Stroetzel sent a letter to N. Ketcham and will be meeting with her on 8/31/06. Discussion will continue.

D. Taylor commended R. Dean on his report. Discussion will continue after Commissioners have reviewed the report.

7. Pending: Reference Application #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.

8. 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.

IV. TO VOTE: Application #510, 25 Starrs Rdige Road, Jay Addison. COMMISSIONERS DISCUSS MODIFICAITONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OR REASONS FOR DENIAL. INPUT FROM PUBLIC AT PUBLIC HEARING ONLY.

On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the development of Land Requiring Special Precautions on Lots one and two, in accordance with Section 3.3 and 4.1.6 of the Subdivision Regulations. We have considered the record in this application including the report of the Inland Wetlands Commission and find, 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 D. Taylor and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to approve rear lot two. Each accessway meets the requirements of SR 4.3.13 with minimal disruption of the natural terrain and indigenous character of the land as required in SR 4.1.8.

On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the common driveway to Lots one and two, as requirements of SR 4.1.9 have been met.

On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to approve this Application, based on the evidence and the record compiled for Application #510, Addison Reserve, 25 Starrs Ridge Road, Jay Addison, owner. Subject to the following Special and Standard Conditions (attached and on file at the Land Use office.

D. Taylor reported that the Zoning Enforcement Officer found a kitchen and bath is included in the poolhouse on the Marini application.

On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 p.m.