RECEIVED JANUARY 15, 2009 @ 10:46 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
4 pages
Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
8:00 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Robert Dean, seated at 8:15 p.m.; Thomas Flagg; Nancy King; Jerry Sarnelli, Alt., seated for M. Bakanas; Toby Welles. Alt.
Absent: Michael Bakanas
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to add Referral from Zoning and Referral from Wilton to the Administrative portion of the agenda.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meetings of 12/09/08, 12/17/08
On the motion of N. King and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 12/9/08 Meeting Minutes as amended: Page 2, second paragraph under Item 3., Pending, change to “D. Taylor read her report on the 12/11/08 meeting with Maryanne Guitar and Dave Pattee and a letter dated 12/9/08 from M Guitar.”
On the motion of T. Flagg and the second of J. Sarnelli, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 12/17/08 Meeting Minutes.
II. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED: Deadline to close
Resubdivision Application #519, 90 Black Rock Turnpike, Noice Properties LLC, Stephanie Churchill, 4/132 acres into two lots. Received 10/14/08. Public Hearing opened 11/11/08, continued 12/9/08, extended 1/13/09.
M. Lillis was present along with Mr. and Mrs. Churchill. D. Taylor stated that the applicant is presenting revised plans in an attempt to satisfy the concerns of the consultants.
D. Taylor read the following new letters and reports into the record:
-12/30/08 report from J. Hayes
-1/12/09 letter from Bill and Kay Oppenheimer
-letter from D. Pattee to S. Dennis, CT DOT
Revised plans were displayed and reviewed by M. Lillis. D. Taylor noted her appreciation of the applicant’s efforts.
M. Lillis submitted a letter regarding use of land requiring special precautions.
Requested drainage easement from the State of CT has not been considered in this application. Mark Churchill clarified that no formal request for an easement has been made.
On the motion of T. Flagg and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Resubdivision Application #519 subject to receipt of reports from consultants.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Bill Winter, 36 Putnam Park Road. Default of credit. Discussion and possible action.
D. Taylor read the letter dated 1/7/09 and returned 1/12/09 from the Post Office. Town Counsel has approved waiting until the next meeting for Mr. Winter to respond before taking further action.
2. Prioritize TPCD goals and discuss methods of pursuit.
Subcommittees will submit three priorities for further discussion.
3. Referral from Zoning, 241 Ethan Allen Highway. Application for pre-school.
D. Taylor read J. Hayes’ memo.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to send a negative response because it is inconsistent with the Town Plan of Conservation & Development and Town Zoning Regulations which do not permit a school in an SB zone.
4. Referral from Wilton, 126 Old Mill Road. Request for a variance.
D. Taylor read J. Hayes’ report.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to send a no objection response to the request for a variance.
IV. PENDING
1. Traffic Calming Methods. Discussion of T. Welles’ 6/12/08 draft.
No new information or discussion.
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 letters from Dr. Liebowitz. Possible discussion.
This will be discussed 1/27/09 after receipt of a response from N. Ketcham and B. Sanford.
3. Reference Application #424, Lot #2, 3 Charlie Hill Road. Robin Garavel owner. Issue referred to Counsel. Possible discussion.
D. Taylor read a letter from M. Guitar dated 1/12/09 approving that litigation costs be shared.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to request Planning Commission Counsel to write a letter to the current owner at 3 Charlie Hill Road re: easement on property.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to send a letter to the Conservation Commission and the Redding Land Trust re: future enforcement of easements by co-owners of easement property.
V. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
1. CT Bar Association 3/28/09, 8:30a.m. -4:30 p.m., Wesleyan University
2. TPCD. Discuss printing and distribution. Commissioners will review distribution list and report back at the next meeting when printing estimates should be ready.
3. Land Use Academy holding a meeting on 3/31/09. Town will pay for attendance fees.
4. Save the Polar Bear decals will be purchased for Commissioners.
On the motion of J. Sarnelli, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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