RECEIVED JUNE 11, 2009 @ 4:00 P.M.
Kerry Miserendino, Redding Asst. Town Clerk
3 Pages
Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
EXECUTIVE SESSION
7:30 p.m.
To Discuss Garavel Matter
REGULAR MEETING
8:00 P.M.
Present: Michael Bakanas; Robert Dean, seated as Chairman; Nancy King; Jerry Sarnelli, Alt., seated for T. Flagg ; Toby Welles, Alt., seated for D. Taylor.
Absent: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Thomas Flagg
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to go into Executive Session to discuss easement enforcement on the Garavel property, Reference Application #424, Lot 2.
The regular meeting reconvened at 8:08 p.m.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to come out of Executive Session.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 5/26/09
Site Walk Minutes 5/30/09-M/M Gregg, 43 Sunset Hill Road
On the motion of M. Bakanas and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 5/26/09 Minutes.
On the motion of T. Welles and the second of J. Sarnelli, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 5/30/09 Site Walk Minutes.
II. ADMINSTRATIVE
1. Reference Application #424, Lot #2, 3 Charlie Hill Road. Robin Garavel owner. Possible Action.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously that in light of the discussion between the owner of subject property and three parties who are grantees of the easement, the Planning Commission will forward their markup of the agreement to the Land Trust, Conservation Commission and Planning Commission Counsel.
Clarification is requested re: self-help provision in Item #7.
2. Reference Application #456. Request to alter Lot Development Plan. Lot #1-A-2, 43 Sunset Hill Road. Andrew and Kimberly Gregg owners. Received 5/26/09. Site Walk 5/30/09.
Mr. Gregg was present. T. Welles reviewed site walk findings.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of T. Welles, the Commission voted to approve the request to alter the Lot Development Plan. N. King abstained.
3. Referral from Ridgefield. 5-lot subdivision and special permit application for accessway to 3 of t he 5 lots. Public Hearing on 6/16/09. TO VOTE.
R. Dean read a report submitted by J. Hayes.
On the motion of M. Bakanas and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to send Ridgefield a letter expressing a favorable review of their referral.
4. Referral from Easton. Amendment to Article 5, Section 5.6 Signs. Public Hearing 6/22/09. TO VOTE.
A report submitted by J. Hayes was reviewed.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of J. Sarnelli, the Commission voted unanimously to send a letter noting that there is no impact on the Town of Redding.
5. Designation of Station Road as a Scenic Road. Approved 3/10/09. Photos of road edges received for review. T. Welles will report. C. Couch full report received.
Per T. Welles, two additional photographs are needed for completion.
6. TPCD Recommendations.
Subcommittee Recommendations for their Chapters per M. Bakanas’ model.
Subcommittees will review priorities and email M. Bakanas who will post the updates as received.
III. PENDING
1. Traffic Calming Methods. T. Welles will arrange a meeting with N. Ketcham.
J. Brooks will confirm that N. Ketcham has received T. Welles’ letter.
2. Reference Application #473, Lot 1, 36 Umpawaug Road. Vladimir and Nikolaeva Koltchine. Request to locate pool outside Building Restriction Line to accommodate pool. Site Walk 3/28/09. Pending receipt of maps and wetlands report.
Application is going to Inland/Wetland Commission for their review.
IV. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Road Regulations-T. Ciriello. R. Dean, N. King and T. Welles will submit three possible dates to schedule meeting with T. Ciriello.
J. Sarnelli and N. King reviewed informational draft re: residents of Scenic Roads.
Drummer Lane curbing to be inspected and discussed at next meeting.
Anyone interested in attending the CT Conference of Municipalities seminar should notify the Land Use Office.
Burton v. Cram lawsuit has been withdrawn.
N. Ketcham forwarded a letter from Mr. Engel re: bridge on Poverty Hollow Road in Newtown. A letter will be written noting that the Town of Newtown owns the bridge and that signage regarding one lane and especially brush cutting would go a long way toward alleviating the safety issue. N. Ketcham will be copied on the letter.
On the motion of J. Sarnelli, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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