RECEIVED FEBRUARY 12, 2009 @ 10:37 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
3 pages
Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
Minutes
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
8:00 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: Robert Dean, seated as Chairman; Michael Bakanas, seated at 9:45 p.m.; Thomas Flagg; Nancy King; Jerry Sarnelli, Alt., seated for D. Taylor until 8:50 p.m.; Toby Welles, Alt., seated for M. Bakanas until 9:45 p.m. and seated for D. Taylor at 9:45 p.m.
Absent: Diane Taylor, Chairman
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
John Hayes, Town Planning Consultant
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:06 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 1/27/09
On the motion of T. Flagg and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 1/27/09 Meeting Minutes.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to move the Chairman’s Report up on the Agenda.
V. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
TPC&D printing: J. Brooks reported that the shrink-wrap process, 8 ½ x 11’ including seven maps at 100 copies is $3,330. The price for the miniature edition including coil, maps and envelopes is $1,750. The Commission concurred that the miniature version is economically feasible.
T. Flagg will attend the Public Hearing on affordable housing being held on 2/17/09 at 1:00 p.m. He will request the attendance of D. Stroetzel due to his expertise on this matter.
J. Hayes read his draft letter to the OPM re: Town Plan of Conservation & Development. R. Dean will make final edits and forward to C. Keil for completion and forward to OPM.
An information sheet was distributed regarding an upcoming seminar on wind turbine alternate energy use.
II. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Application #516, 417 Rock House Road, Frank Marini. Applicant requests modification of Subdivision approval. Deadline to record application 3/17/09.
Mr. Marini was present along with Atty. P. Gelderman and Ronald Ochman. Maps were displayed and reviewed. R. Dean read a report dated 2/6/09 from N. Burnham, Milone & MacBroom. A letter from W. and K. Oppenheimer, dated 2/10/09, was read. J. Brooks reported that the map detailing the requested modification was faxed to the Oppenheimers. J. Hayes gave a verbal report.
Intervenor status will be reviewed with Commission Counsel. Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
2. Application for designation of Station Road as a Scenic Road.
Discussion tabled until 2/24/09.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to move Item III. Deliberation up on the Agenda.
III. DELIBERATION: COMMISSIONERS DISCUSS MODIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OR REASONS FOR DENIAL. INPUT FROM PUBLIC AT PUBLIC HEARING ONLY
Resubdivision Application #519, 90 Black Rock Tpke., Noise Properties LLC, Stephanie Churchill, 4/132 acres into two lots. Received 10/14/08. Public Hearing opened 11/11/08, continued 12/9/08, closed 1/13/09. Deadline to Vote, Meeting of 3/11/09.
Mrs.Churchill was present. Past reports from N. Burnham, Milone & MacBroom were reviewed in addition to the 2/6/09 comments regarding the latest modifications to the plan. J. Hayes read his report.
Deliberation and possible vote will continue at the next meeting.
IV. PENDING
1. Traffic Calming Methods. Discussion of T. Welles’ 6/12/08 draft.
T. Welles reviewed his research on traffic calming methods. A meeting with N. Ketcham was recommended to review this issue in conjunction with the Road Maintenance Guidelines. Discussion will continue.
2. Complaints: Topstone Road, Marie Convertito, Umpawaug Road; Robert & Nancy Kaye; Sidecut Road, Dr. Liebowitz. Pictures received from Mrs. Convertito and letters from Dr. Liebowitz. Discussion re: T. Welles’ letter(s). Response from N. Ketcham and B. Sanford pending.
No new discussion or information.
II. ADMINISTRATIVE
3. Discuss methods to pursue TPCD Recommendations.
Discussion re: prioritizing recommendations.
N. King reviewed options for Simpaug Bridge landscaping.
On the motion of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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