Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
8:00 p.m. – Old Town Hall
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Michael Bakanas; Robert Dean; Thomas Flagg, Alt., seated for N. King; Jerry Sarnelli; Toby Welles, Alt., seated for D. Stroetzel.
Absent: Nancy King; Donald Stroetzel
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 5/13/08
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 5/13/08 Meeting Minutes as corrected: Page 1, third paragraph under “II. Public Hearing to Open”, changed “4/24/03” to “4/24/08”; Page 3, second sentence under Item 2, Chairman’s Report, change “D. Taylors” to “D. Taylor’s”.
II. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED
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. Deadline to Close Public Hearing 6/10/08.
Atty. R. Emerson was present along with M. Mazzucco and S. Patton of The Nature Conservancy. D. Taylor read the following reports into the record:
-report dated 5/27/08 from John Hayes
-report dated 5/27/08 from N. Burnham, Milone & MacBroom
M. Mazzucco displayed plans and reviewed changes. D. Taylor requested all comments to be submitted in writing for the record. Additional comments in response to new reports to be submitted.
The Public Hearing will be continued at the 6/10/08 meeting.
Minutes 5/27/08
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III. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Application #506, Lot #2, William Bishop, Jr., 220 Umpawaug Road. Request to enlarge Building Restriction Line for pool and court.
Representatives for W. Bishop were present. A drawing was displayed and reviewed. D. Taylor read a report dated 5/27/08 from N. Burnham, Milone & MacBroom. J. Brooks reported that John Hayes had no problems with the plan.
Preservation of the rock outcropping was discussed. Site walks will be conducted on an individual basis. Discussion will continue pending receipt of a report from D. Hartline re: proposal of a half-bathroom.
2. Town Plan of Conservation & Development, John Hayes. Parcel Base Map, Land Use Map, Chapter 2 Natural Resources, Chapter 3 Land Use, Chapter 4 Population, Final touches. Chapter 5 Cultural Resources. To Discuss.
T. Welles submitted his final edition on habitat section of Chapter 2. Commissioners discussed possible inclusion of more depth to the invasive species and native species sections. Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
3. Road Regulations. Section on maintenance including dirt roads. Completed for N. Ketcham review. T. Welles. Report.
Final revisions were reviewed. Final draft to be presented to N. Ketcham.
4. Report from T. Welles re: traffic calming methods.
No report.
Report from T. Welles. He attended a Selectmen’s meeting re: Simpaug Road Bridge. N. Ketcham is initiating a workshop. T. Welles and R. Dean will attend.
5. Scenic Road Monitoring. Reports including signs.
D. Taylor discussed unconnected posts on Umpawaug Road. T. Welles report placement of woodchips on side of Old Hattertown Road. Photographs will be submitted for review at the next meeting. D. Taylor stated that the sides of Scenic Roads should be noted during inspection.
No other activity reported on assigned Scenic Roads.
Minutes 5/27/08
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IV. TO VOTE: COMMISSIONERS DISCUSS MODIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OR REASONS FOR DENIAL. INPUT FROM PUBLIC AT PUBLIC HEARING ONLY.
Subdivision Application #516, Frank Marini, owner, 417 Rock House Road. Proposed subdivision of 14.19 acres into two lots. Received 12/11/07. Presentation 1/8/08. Site Walk 1/12/08. Public Hearing opened 1/22/08, 2/12/08 cancelled for snow. Continued 2/26/08; 3/11/08. Extension granted. Public Hearing closed 3/25/08. Deliberation 4/22/08 and 5/13/08. Deadline to Vote, Meeting of 5/27/08.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the Findings for Application #516, 417 Rock House Road applicable to the intervention petition by William and Kathleen Oppenheimer, notarized 2/12/08 and received 2/12/08 and declare that, based on the record, the conduct proposed by the applicant is not reasonably likely to cause unreasonable pollution, impairment or destruction of the public trust in the air, water or other natural resources of the state.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the Findings applicable to Application #516 #1 through #3 attached.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #516, 417 Rock House Road based on the record compiled and evidence presented, and subject Special and Standard Conditions. (attached).
V. PENDING
1. Pending: Reference Application #424, Lot #2 3 Charlie Hill Road. Paul Garavel owner. Deadline for remediation July 1, 2008.
D. Taylor read a letter dated 5/27/08 from Mrs. Garavel’s Attorney. The letter will be forwarded to the Conservation Commission, the Land Trust and Commission Counsel for review and further discussion.
2. Pending: Scenic Road Alteration, 77 Marchant Road, Anne and Robert Green. Request to restore crumbled section of stone wall, remove white wooden fencing and replace with additional stone wall, pillars and lights. Replace apron with Belgium block.
No new information or discussion.
Minutes 5/27/08
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VI. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
5/28/08 Pre-Application Workshop re: GLDC. Reminder.
R. Dean, J. Sarnelli and T. Flagg will attend at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
On the motion of D. Taylor, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:33 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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