RECEIVED NOVEMBER 17, 2008 @ 4:24 P.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
7:00 p.m. Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman, Nancy King, Jerry Sarnelli seated for Mike Bakanas, Tom Flagg, Rob Dean
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
Absent: Mike Bakanas, Toby Welles
The Chairman called the regular meeting of the Redding Planning Commission to order at 7:03 p.m.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of R. Dean, it was voted unanimously to recess into executive session.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of J. Sarnelli, it was voted unanimously to reconvene the regular meeting of the Redding Planning Commission.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Meeting of 10/28/08
On the motion of N. King and the second of J. Sarnelli, it was voted unanimously to approve the Minutes and to make the following amendment to the Minutes of the 10/14/08 meeting: Page 2, second item under “Administrative”, add “It was further noted as discussion that such recommendations have been routinely requested by the Selectmen when Planning Commission vacancies have arisen.”
II. PUBLIC HEARING TO OPEN
Resubdivision Application #519, 90 Black rock Tpk. Noice Porperties LLC, Stephanie Churchill (owner). 4.132 acres into two lots. Received 10/14/08. Deadline to close, Public Hearing Meeting of 12/9/08.
The Chairman read into the record:
10/14/08 addendum to report from Ernest Weigand has been received and distributed.
11/4/08 letter from William Oppenheimer.
11/10/08 phone conservation with Kathleen vonJena. Report to follow.
Present for the applicant were Mark and Stephanie Churchill. Mike Lillis of CCA made a presentation showing that the parcels are now renamed Parcel 3 and Parcel 3A. He explained that the driveway sightlines for both parcels fall within the Town, as well as the State requirements. N. Marcus, attorney for the applicants, pointed out the accidents along that stretch of Route 58 did not involve driveway issues. JoAnne Deaken of 87 Black Rock Tpk. stated she owns property directly across the street and has no objections to the subdivision plans.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Reference Application #242, Lot #2 3 Charlie Hill Road. Robin Garavel owner. Possible discussion.
The Commission decided to turn this issue back to the attorney.
2. Complaints: Topstone Road, Marie Convertito; Umpawaug Road, Robert & Nancy Kaye; Sidecut Road, Dr. Liebowitz.
Discussion re T. Welles letter(s). Pictures received from Mrs. Convertito and a letter from Dr. Liebowitz.
Complaints were tabled upon the absence of T. Welles.
3. Revisions, if any, to the Town Plan of Conservation & Development. Discussion.
John Hayes was present. J. Chew of HVCEO wrote a report enumerating various items that need to be addressed in the Town Plan and stating that
all watershed land should be exempt from regulations. The Commission agreed to amend the Plan and send a letter to Mr. Chew thanking him for
his comments.
IV. PENDING
1. Traffic Calming Methods. Discussion of T. Welles’ 6/12/08 draft.
No discussion.
V. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The Planning Commission feels it should be involved in the proposed taxing district planning of GLDC. Since there is no bonding available, the proposed tax increment financing is now necessary. The Commission feels strongly that it is important the development proceed versus the negative possible alternatives if it doesn’t. They would, therefore, like to be involved in the Board of Finance and the Selectmen’s discussions of the tax increment financing issue. R. Dean will draft a letter to the Board and N. Ketcham.
On the motion of T. Flagg, it was voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Submitted by:
Susan Henderson
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