Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Old Town House - 8:00 p.m.
Present: Robert Dean, seated as Chairman; Nancy King; Thomas Flagg, Alt., seated for D. Taylor; Toby Welles, Alt., seated for Donald Stroetzel.
Absent: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Greg Meyer; Donald Stroetzel; Michael Bakanas, 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 10/9/07
On the motion of T. Flagg and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 10/9/07 Meeting Minutes.
II.ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Town Plan of Conservation & Development, John Hayes. Land Use Map and Chapter for Redding Planning Commission review.
J. Hayes submitted and reviewed the Land Use Map and Chapter. He will have them ready at the next meeting.
2. Road Regulations. Discussion re progress.
T. Welles summarized the Road Regulations Subcommittee meeting with Tony Ciriello of Milone & MacBroom. Text for the proposed maintenance matrix will be submitted for discussion at the next meeting.
R. Dean noted receipt of and read a letter from W. Laros, Deer Hill Road re: Sherman Turnpike. T. Flagg felt that due to the narrow width of the road, areas to pull over are needed. A letter will be sent.
Traffic calming measures were reviewed. The Commission concurred that speed increases on roads that are perceived as safe by drivers.
R. Dean read a letter from Nancy and Robert Kaye, Umpawaug Road re: road width, erosion and consequent loss of frontage. Site Walks will be done on an individual basis. T. Welles will measure the width of the southern portion of Umpawaug Road.
A response letter will be sent and this item will be on the agenda for the next meeting.
3. Scenic Road language - discussion.
The need for a better definition and obligation of the property owner in the context of the Scenic Road was discussed. Relevant case law will be investigated; examples of ordinances from other towns will be gathered and surveying standards will be established. Discussion will continue.
4. Scenic Road Monitoring. Reports including signs.
T. Welles presented prototypes of Designated Scenic Road signs. He will revise for review at the next meeting.
III. PENDING
1. Reference Application #424, Lot #2, 3 Charlie Hill Road. Paul Garavel owner. Redding Planning Commission letter sent 5/7/07. Presentation 7/10/07. Timetable for remediation requested. Work not yet completed.
J. Brooks reported that per Mr. Garavel, he is working on taking down the wall and will come to the next meeting.
2. Umpawaug Road boulders. Wood post and cable guard rail to be installed per T. Welles. Waiting for materials.
No new information or discussion.
3. Intersection of Marchant and Chestnut Woods, Designated Scenic Roads. Plans by Georgina Scholl and Tony Ciriello. Alternate V approved. Plans with Bruce Sanford.
T. Ciriello has contacted B. Sanford and is awaiting his response re: snowplow. A proposed change to the turning radius was discussed.
4. 233 Umpawaug Road, Robert Far. Stone wall construction on a Scenic Road. Letter sent 9/27/07. Top of wall needs to be made more natural and rustic.
No new information.
5. Scenic Road Complaint, 58 Marchant Road, Althea Lockwood. Modifications approved 1/23/07. Reminder letter sent 7/2/07. Ivy planted. Arch removed. Additional plantings and work on wall needed. Early maps do not show the wall in question.
J. Brooks will write a letter to Mrs. Lockwood stating that the Commission is working on Scenic Road language.
6. State Legislature's change in demolition waiting period from 90 days to 180 days. 7-147.
Per N. Ketcham, discussion is tabled until the Connecticut Trust reaches their decision for action on this issue.
IV CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
R. Dean will be attended the Zoning Meeting on 10/24/07.
T. Welles reported on the 10/22/07 Board of Selectmen meeting re: Mailcoach Road Easement. It will be continued to the next Selectmen's meeting.
The Region 9 meeting will be held at JBHS on 10/30/07.
On the motion of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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