RECEIVED AUGUST 13, 2009 @ 10:44 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
3 pages
Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
8:00 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Robert Dean; Nancy King; Jerry Sarnelli, Alt., seated for M. Bakanas; Toby Welles, Alt., seated for T. Flagg.
Absent: Michael Bakanas; Thomas Flagg
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
Natalie Ketcham, First Selectman
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting 7/28/09
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 7/28/09 Meeting Minutes.
II. PRESENTATION. SCHEDULE SITE WALK.
Resubdivision Application #521, 1 North Main Street, Georgetown Redevelopment Corporation (owners), Richard Gibbons, Esq. (agent), 3.5 acres (approx.) excluding roads into four lots. Received 7/28/09. Public Hearing scheduled for 8/25/09.
Atty. Richard Gibbons was present along with members of the GRC team. R. Dean summarized the role of the Planning Commission with specific regard to this application. D. Taylor read the following letters and reports into the record:
-8/10/09 letter from K. von Jena/S. Reeve
-8/10/09 report from J. Hayes
-8/10/09 report from Milone & MacBroom
Atty. Gibbons displayed the Master Plan Site Plan and map detailing proposed changes which were reviewed in detail. New materials were submitted for the file. Members of the GRC team addressed details of the proposed changes accompanied by maps and drawings.
Adam Lubarsky, planned tenant, reviewed proposed historical restoration on the restaurant site.
Atty. Gibbons briefly responded to consultant reports. Full comments will be submitted in writing.
A Site Walk was scheduled for Sat., 8/15/09 at 9:30 a.m. Attendees will meet at the office building. Public Hearing will open on 8/25/09.
V. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
1. The Chairman called on Mr. Strait to move up on the Agenda. He was present to request endorsement of controlled hunt strategy re: Lyme bearing ticks. An offer was made to use the Land Use phone number as the contact number.
2. Sidecut Road speed survey by the Police Department was forwarded by N. Ketcham for discussion. A letter will be written.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Scenic Road Flyer. Discussion.
Final discussion of format and estimated costs. Recipient names and addresses to be obtained from the Tax Collector or Assessor.
2. Town Plan. Discussion of final draft for printing.
Final review continues by J. Sarnelli.
3. TPCD Recommendations. Subcommittee Recommendations on each chapter for future action.
R. Dean’s comments and suggestions were reviewed. R. Dean and N. King will investigate Sidecut Road, Marchant Road and Route 7 as part of new subcommittee on Chapter 9. Discussion will continue.
4. Subdivision Regulation Revisions: Discussion of John Hayes’ letter and draft Chapter 5.
Areas of concern were reviewed. Discussion will continue.
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.
Photo documentation of the entire road is now on file.
6. Scenic Road Monitoring. Reports from Commissioners on current status.
J. Sarnelli was assigned Topstone Road and Wayside Lane to monitor. Commissioners noted no new activity on assigned Scenic Roads.
IV. PENDING
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.
No new information or discussion.
On the motion of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 11:06 p.m.
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