MINUTES
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
8:00 p.m. - Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Robert Dean; Nancy King; Greg Meyer; Donald Stroetzel; Michael Bakanas, Alt.; Thomas Flagg, Alt.; Toby Welles, Alt.
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of 3/13/07
On the motion of D. Stroetzel and the second R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 3/13/07 Meeting Minutes as corrected: Page 3, Item "4." under "Chairman's Report", last sentence, change to "The Department of Transportation recommends that arterials and major collector roads not penetrate identifiable neighborhoods."
II. PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED
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. Public Hearing opened 1/23/07. Continued 2/27/07. Extended deadline to close 3/27/07.
D. Taylor noted receipt of permission to extend the Public Hearing to the meeting of 4/24/07.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Restoration of Umpawaug Road. T. Welles, M. Bakanas, R. Dean. Update. N. Burnham's recommendation re road drainage and widening.
T. Welles reported that per the Highway Department, shoulder rebuilding will begin in 2-2 ½ weeks. Alternate curbing will be considered per N. Burnham. Proposed guidelines for enforcement of future road construction/alterations were discussed. Discussion will continue
2. Town Plan of Conservation & Development. John Hayes' schedule. Discussion.
D. Taylor reviewed the revised proposed schedule. Subcommittee assignments were suggested for Commissioners.
3. Accessory Apartment Legislation. D. Stroetzel. Action for legislative session.
D. Stroetzel reported on proposed House Bill 7149. N. Ketcham will contact Sen. Freedman re: Bill details. Discussion will continue.
4. Reports from Commissioners on Scenic Road monitoring including signs. Highway Department reports installation complete.
Commissioners reviewed inspections of assigned roads. T. Flagg will continue to monitor alterations on Sherman Turnpike for further discussion.
IV. PENDING.
1. Proposed Amendments to Subdivision Regulations Section 4.1. Public Hearing closed.
J. Brooks reported on her discussion with Commission Counsel R. Sitkowski.
2. Historic Preservation. R. Dean, T. Flagg. Recommendations for future action.
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3. 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. Extended to 2/27/07. Deadline to close extended to 4/10/07.
V. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
1. CT Land Conservation Council 3/31/07.
2. Ryder Farm: Discussion of easement and possible alternatives.
On the motion of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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