Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 016875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
8:00 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Michael Bakanas; Robert Dean, seated at 9:10 p.m.; Nancy King; Thomas Flagg, Alt. seated for D. Stroetzel; Jerry Sarnelli, Alt., seated for R. Dean until 9:10 p.m.; Toby Welles, Alt., seated at 9:30 p.m.
Absent: Donald Stroetzel
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
John Hayes, Town Planning Consultant
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to add Agenda Item III.1A to the Agenda.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 5/27/08
On the motion of N. King and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 5/27/08 Meeting Minutes as amended: Page 3, last paragraph under “To Vote: Subdivision Application #516”, last sentence, change to “and subject to the Special and Standard Conditions (attached.)”
II. PUBLIC HEARING TO CLOSE OR EXTEND
Subdivision Application #517, Redding Open Lands, Inc. Glen Hill Road (and Orchard Drive). Proposed subdivision of 40.6+ acres into four lots. Received 4/08/08. Presentation 4/22/08. Public Hearing opened 5/13/08, continued 5/27/08. Deadline to Close Public Hearing 6/10/08.
M. Mazzucco and Steve Patton from The Nature Conservancy were present. Mr. Mazzucco submitted a letter granting an extension. New plans were displayed, submitted and reviewed.
The Public Hearing will continue at the next meeting.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE
1A. Vote on letter to the DEP regarding the “Hanssen” property at the request of Steve Patton, The Nature Conservancy.
D. Taylor read a letter from the Conservation Commission to Dave Stygar, DEP.
On the motion of N. King and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to send a detailed letter to David Stygar, DEP.
1B. Application #506. Lot #2, William Bishop, Jr., 220 Umpawaug Road. Request to enlarge Building Restriction Line for pool and court. Site Walk Reports.
Mr. Bishop and his architect were present. D. Taylor read a letter dated 6/2/08 from Doug Hartline. Commissioners reviewed site walk findings.
On the motion of T. Flagg and the second of N. King, the Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the request to enlarge the Building Restriction Line subject to the inclusion of Items 2, 3 and 4 from Doug Hartline’s letter; preservation of the rock outcropping and two unobstructed parking spaces to be shown on plan.
1C. Marie Convertito, Topstone Road Designated Scenic Road. Complaint re poor condition of road and Town’s lack of response to her requests.
D. Taylor reviewed the Commission letter sent to Mrs. Convertito on 4/9/08. No phone number is available for Mrs. Convertito, therefore, a letter will be sent informing Mrs. Convertito that the Planning Commission is following up with N. Ketcham re: submission of Road Regulations along with the recommendation that the road be repaired according to new standards and maintained as a dirt road.
D. Taylor noted receipt of letters re: not paving Scenic Roads.
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.
J. Hayes reported that Chapter 5 will be emailed on 6/11/08. D. Taylor urged expedition of the Town Plan in order to be eligible for grants.
3. Report from T. Welles re: traffic calming methods.
The Commission concurred that traffic calming recommendations should be prepared and submitted to the Board of Selectmen.
IV. PENDING
1. Pending: Reference Application #424, Lot #2, 3 Charlie Hill Road. Paul Garavel owner. Deadline for remediation July 1, 2008. Awaiting counsel.
Awaiting response from Counsel. Discussion will continue.
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.
N. King drove by 6/10/08. No changes observed.
V. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
1. Commissioners report on seminars attended.
T. Welles reported on the 6/10/08 Marchant Road bridge presentation.
2. Old business: T. Welles, Old Hattertown Road, woodchips.
3. New business: T. Welles, Cross Highway, woodchips.
Commissioners deferred further discussion re: use of woodchips on Scenic Road frontage.
On the motion of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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