Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, July 21,2008
8:00 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Michael Bakanas; Robert Dean; Donald Stroetzel; Thomas Flagg, Alt., seated for N. King; Toby Welles, Alt.
Absent: Nancy King; Jerry Sarnelli
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 7/8/08
On the motion of T. Flagg and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 7/8/08 Meeting Minutes as corrected: Page 1, first item under “Public Hearing to Close”, second paragraph, third line, change “Aquarian” to “Aquarion”; Page 2, second paragraph under Item 2., last line, change “9/15/08for” to “9/15/08 for”.
II. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Referral from Ridgefield, Farmers Market at Branchville Station. TO VOTE.
Gail Brookover, Market Master of the Georgetown Farmer’s Market was present. She read a letter of opposition to the proposal. D. Taylor read a fax from the CT Dept. of Agriculture expressing concern over three markets including Ridgefield in such close proximity and a report from J. Hayes urging consideration of alternative sites.
Mark Nicyper who has made the proposal, stated that per Rudy Marconi, increased train service is not being considered for the Branchville Station for a minimum of ten years.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to send a letter noting the lack of data regarding expansion of and interest in farmer’s markets as well as impact on traffic and parking. The fax from the CT Dept. of Agriculture will be attached.
2. Town Plan of Conservation & Development, John Hayes. Parcel Base Map, Land Use Map, Chapter 6 Economic Development and Chapter 7 Roads due now.
Chapter 7 Roads will be completed by 7/26/08 per J. Hayes. Timetable for completion reiterated. The Economic Development section has been emailed. Discussion was held on Chapter 3.
3. Scenic Road Monitoring. Reports including signs.
No new reports of activity.
III. PENDING: POSSIBLE DELIBERATION
Subdivision Application #517, Redding Open Lands, Inc. Glen Hill Road (and Orchard Drive). Proposed subdivision of 40.6 acres into four lots. Received 4/8/08. Presentation 4/22/08. Public Hearing opened 5/13/08, 6/10/08. Extension received. Public Hearing closed on 7/8/08. Deadline to Vote 9/9/08.
Discussion tabled pending receipt of report from N. Burnham, Milone & MacBroom.
IV. PENDING
1. Pending: Reference Application #424, Lot #3, 3 Charlie Hill Road. Paul Garavel owner. Deadline for remediation July 1, 2008. Awaiting counsel.
No new information or discussion.
2. Pending: Scenic Road Alteration, 77 Marchant Road, Anne and Robert Green. Request to restore crumbled section of stone wall, remove white wooden gate fencing and replace with additional stone wall, pillars and lights. Replace apron with Belgium block.
No new information or discussion.
3. Traffic calming methods. Discussion of T. Welles’ 6/12/08 draft pertinent to 26 Sidecut Road complaint. Larry Liebowitz, M.D.
No new information or discussion.
4. Road Regulations. Section on maintenance including dirt roads. Completed for N. Ketcham review.
No new information or discussion.
V. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Commissioner’s report on any seminars/meetings attended.
No new information.
C. Keil’s Youth Group at Christ Church is collecting food/personal items for the Redding Food Pantry and are requesting donations from as many people as possible.
Commissioners able to attend 9/8/08 meeting must response to N. Ketcham or J. Brooks.
Re: G. Scholl email concerning Dr. DeVito, Commissioners concurred that the first week in October is preferred.
On the motion of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi Reilly
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