MINUTES
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
8:00 p.m. - Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Robert Dean; Greg Meyer; Michael Bakanas, Alt.; Thomas Flagg, Alt., seated for D. Stroetzel; Toby Welles, Alt., seated for N. King.
Absent: Nancy King; Donald Stroetzel
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 1/9/07
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 1/9/07 Meeting Minutes.
On the motion of T. Welles and the second of G. Meyer, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 1/13/07 Site Walk Minutes, "Laurel Acres."
II. Sprint Presentation of Cell Tower at Ridge Fire House.
Sprint representatives were unable to attend this meeting. Information has been previously presented on this cell tower and there seems to be no public interest. Therefore, this presentation will not be rescheduled.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO OPEN
1. Subdivision Application #513, Barry Finch, "Laurel Acres", 52 Mountain Road. Proposed subdivision of 5.63 acres into two lots. Received 11/28/06. Presentation 12/12/06. Site Walk 1/13/07.
Barry Finch was present along with M. Mazzucco and residents of Mountain Road. D. Taylor stated that all maps and documents and qualifications of the consultants are hereby incorporated into the public record of Subdivision Application #513.
D. Taylor reported on a phone call from the Georgetown Fire Marshall noting their request of installation of a 10,000 water tank. D. Taylor read a report dated 12/9/06 from John Hayes and a report dated 1/2/07 from Milone & MacBroom.
M. Mazzucco presented the proposal accompanied by maps and drawings. He will be submitting response letters to consultant's reports by the end of the week.
T. Flagg questioned whether the installation of a three-foot trench will interfere with the root systems of existing trees. R. Dean stated that the Commission will be considering the suitability of the land for the proposed house.
James McHugh, 56 Mountain Road, noted his concerns re: blasting and the potential effect on well and septic. D. Taylor stated that the existing lot on the first cut requires blasting and is not part of this application. Mr. Finch reviewed the potential blasting and stated that the blaster is bonded and insured if any damaged is incurred. D. Taylor stated that it doesn't appear that blasting will be a concern on the property being considered.
Other residents stated their concern re: proposed septic tank and leach field proximity to the adjacent property. M. Mazzucco reported the proximity to be approximately 80 feet. Mr. Finch reported that the locations of the primary and reserve systems were switched as a result of concerns at the last public hearing regarding this property.
The Public Hearing is continued to the meeting of 2/13/07.
2. Proposed Amendments to Subdivision Regulations Section 4.1
D. Taylor read a letter dated 1/22/07 from Adam Lubarsky requesting that this Public Hearing be continued to the next meeting. D. Taylor provided a history of the notices and scheduled Public Hearings of this matter noting that that has been generous time and opportunity for concerns to be submitted.
D. Taylor stated that all maps and documents and qualifications of the consultants are hereby incorporated into the public record of Subdivision Regulations Section 4.1.
The proposed amendments were reviewed and discussed. Atty. Neil Marcus speaking on behalf of A. Lubarsky noted his concerns. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Oppenheimer favoring the amendment was read into the record.
On the motion of G. Meyer and the second of R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Reference Application #416, Palmer/Kane. Lot P-3, 26 Rockledge Road. A & H Thomas. Request to move dwelling further away from wetlands. M. Mazzucco agent.
M. Mazzucco was present for the applicant. He displayed a site plan depicting the proposal.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the modification to the lot development plan.
2. Scenic Road Complaint, 58 Marchant Road, Althea Piteo.
Ms. Piteo and T. Lockwood were present. Photographs were reviewed and a letter dated 1/23/07 from Bruce Sanford was read by D. Taylor
A letter will be written notifying Ms. Piteo and Mr. Lockwood of the requested remediation and alterations that were discussed.
3. Restoration of Umpawaug Road- T. Welles, M. Bakanas. Update.
D. Taylor reported on the new curbing and increased height of the road. T. Welles will write a letter to Bruce Sanford.
4. Accessory Apartment Legislation. Discussion. Preparation for next legislative session. D. Stroetzel. Letter re meeting with Sen. Freedman.
D. Taylor read a report submitted by D. Stroetzel re: his attendance at the meeting.
5. Historic Preservation. R. Dean, T. Flagg. Report re: 1/21/07 meeting.
R. Dean reported on the 1/21/07 meeting.
V. TO VOTE: COMMISSIONERS DISCUSS MODIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OR REASONS FOR DENIAL. INPUT FROM PUBLIC AT PUBLIC HEARING ONLY.
Request from property owners to preserve the name Costa Lane.
Commissioners began deliberating. G. Meyer reiterated that this action is the result of a request for a subdivision. As a result of the request, the Commission is applying the regulations as charged.
Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
VI. PENDING.
Subdivision Application #512, Frank Marini, "Lillian Estates", 417 Rock House Road. Proposed subdivision of 17.76 acres into three lots. Received 11/28/06. Presentation 12/12/06. Site Walk on individual basis. Public Hearing opened 1/9/07. Continued to 2/13/07 per letter of extension.
VII. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
1. Commissioners qualifications/areas of expertise. A few still outstanding.
2. Scenic Road signs installed where needed?
3. Schedule for volunteer Scenic Road monitoring.
4. The 10/12/06 Meeting tape is missing.
5. The CT Bar is sponsoring a meeting on 3/17/07.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 11:40 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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