Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
8:00 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Michael Bakanas, seated at 8:35 p.m.; Robert Dean, seated at 8:12 p.m.; Nancy King; T. Flagg, Alt., seated for D. Stroetzel; T. Welles, Alt., seated for R. Dean until 8:12 and seated for M. Bakanas from 8:12 to 8:35 p.m.
Absent: Donald Stroetzel; Jerry Sarnelli, Alt.
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. D. Taylor noted reversal of Items 2. And 6. on the Administrative portion of the Agenda.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 7/22/08
On the motion of N. King and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 7/22/08 Meeting Minutes.
II. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Reference Application #424, Lot #2, 3 Charlie Hill Road. Robin Garavel owner. Deadline for remediation July 1, 2008. Letter from counsel received.
Atty. Ward Mazzucco was present for Mrs. Garavel. D. Taylor requested that Atty. Mazzucco submit his comments in writing for review by Planning Commission Counsel. Discussion will continue pending input from Counsel.
2. Town Plan of Conservation & Development, John Hayes. Parcel Base Map, Land Use Map, Chapter 9 Housing, Chapter 7 Roads past due (7/22/08 & 7/25/08). Chapter 8 Public Facilities due 8/11/08. Discussion.
N. King and T. Welles are working on Chapter 7, Roads. R. Dean reviewed the comments made on the Economic Development chapter. N. King and T. Flagg reviewed the Historical/Cultural Resources chapter.
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Extra meetings have been scheduled. The first two are Wed., 8/27/08 at the Old Town House at 7:00 p.m. and the 9/2/08 session will be held at the Town Hall Conference Room at 7:00 p.m.
3. Road Regulations. Section on maintenance including dirt roads. Completed for N. Ketcham review. Status per T. Welles.
No new information or discussion pending N. Ketcham review and approval.
4. Referral from Zoning, Redding Center Firehouse, 105 Hill Road. Expansion. Zoning Public Hearing 9/10/08. TO VOTE.
J. Hayes displayed and reviewed the proposal.
On the motion of M. Bakanas and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to send a favorable letter stating that the proposal is in conformance with the Town Plan of Conservation & Development.
5. Referral from Zoning, 60 Redding Road. Addition to building. Public Hearing 9/10/08. TO VOTE.
J. Hayes displayed a map and reviewed the proposal.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to send a letter noting the deficiencies of the proposal and consequent inability to render a decision.
6. Review of names for open space parcels. Discussion.
Discussion tabled pending J. Brooks’ reviewing options with S. Patton of The Nature Conservancy.
III DELIBERATION: POSSIBLE VOTE
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, continued 5/27/08 6/10/08. Extension received. Public Hearing closed 7/8/08. Deadline to Vote 9/9/08.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Findings #1-#6.
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On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the Land Requiring Special Precautions on Lots 1 through 4, in accordance with Section 3.3 and 4.1.6 of the Subdivision Regulations. “We have considered the record in this application including the report of the Inland Wetlands Commission and find, as proposed, no adverse impact will be created to health, safety, natural resources the natural environment and indigenous character of the land.”
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Rear Lot #2. “The accessway meets the requirements of SR 4.3.13 with minimal disruption of the natural terrain and indigenous character of the land as required in SR 4.1.8.”
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the common driveway to Lots 1, 2 and 4 as requirements of SR 4.1.9 have been met.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #517 subject to the following Modifications and Special and Standard Conditions (attached and on file at the Land Use Office.)
IV. APPLICATION FOR RECEIPT: NO DISCUSSION: SCHEDULE PRESENTATION
Resubdivision Application #518, 90 Black Rock Turnpike. Noice Properties, LLC, Stephanie Churchill, 4.132 acres into two lots.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to receive Resubdivision Application #518. D. Taylor will request clarification from M. Lillis re: his letter stating “two lots fronting Black Rock Turnpike and two interior lots.”
V. PENDING
1. 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.
2. Traffic calming methods. Discussion of T. Welles’ 6/12/08 draft. Pertinent to 26 Sidecut Road complaint, Larry Liebowitz, M.D.
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No new information or discussion.
VI. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
1. Commissioner’s reports on any seminars/meetings attended.
No new information or discussion.
2. Contributions to Food Pantry may be delivered to Old Town House. Carol Keil’s Youth Group at Christ Church collecting.
3. Commissioners will send get well wishes to D. Stroetzel.
4. N. Ketcham forwarded a proposed change on Old N. Main Street from R. Gibbons. After review, the Commission concurred that a favorable response will be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen.
5. T. Flagg reported that he has requested a memo from Bruce Sanford detailing the timeframe for repairs to Sherman Turnpike.
On the motion of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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