RECEIVED APRIL 15, 2009 @ 11:21 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
3 pages
Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
8:00 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Michael Bakanas; Robert Dean; Nancy King.
Absent: Thomas Flagg; Jerry Sarnelli, Alt.; Toby Welles, Alt.
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
Natalie Ketcham, First Selectman
Don Takacs, Selectman
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 3/24/09
Site Walk 3/28/09, Mr.& Mrs. V. Koltchine
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 3/24/09 Meeting Minutes.
On the motion of M. Bakanas and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 3/28/09 Site Walk Minutes as corrected: Delete M. Bakanas from those in attendance.
II. REFERRAL FROM SELECTMEN. AT&T application for a cellular tower at the
Town Garage site. Additional information and discussion.
D. Taylor read an amendment to J. Hayes’ report. David Vivian, representing
AT &T Wireless, reviewed the proposal details.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the location and recommend co-location potential be maximized at this site.
III. APPLICATION FOR RECEIPT AND PRESENTATION
Subdivision Application #520, 146 Cross Highway, Barrett Cram, Executor (owner), Steven D. Trinkaus (agent). 20.98 acres into three lots.
B. Cram and S. Trinkaus were present.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to waive the standard $400 per lot fee for this application in view of the generous contribution the owners have made to Redding’s Open Space preservation.
S. Trinkaus displayed and reviewed the plan. The Public Hearing is scheduled for 4/28/09
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Reference Application #473, Lot 1, 36 Umpawaug Road, Vladimir and Nikolaeva Koltchine. Request to locate pool in Building Restriction Line. Site Walk 3/28/09. TO VOTE.
Mr. and Mrs. Koltchine were present. The as-built map and site plan were reviewed. It was requested that the 520 contour be used as the building restriction line to the point where it joins the 50-foot rear setback line. This should be added to the map. Discussion will continue pending receipt of the revised map.
2. Designation of Station Road as a Scenic Road. Approved 3/10/09. Photos or road edges received for review.
Discussion will continue pending elaborated report from C. Couch.
3. Georgina Scholl’s options for Old Town House trellises. TO VOTE.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to remove the trellises and leave the area in its natural state with appropriate historic flowers and no climbing plants.
4. TPCD Recommendations. Discussion methods to pursue. Subcommittee Recommendations for their Chapters per M. Bakanas’ model.
No new information or discussion.
V. PENDING
1. Traffic Calming Methods. To be reviewed along with the following complaints in Item #2 in conjunction with Road Maintenance Guidelines. T. Welles will arrange a meeting with N. Ketcham.
No new information or discussion.
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 information or discussion.
VI. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
D. Taylor read a draft letter to be sent to the Zoning Commission.
On the motion of R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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