RECEIVED AUGUST 26, 2009 @ 10:34 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
Redding Planning Commission
P.O. ox 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
8:00 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Michael Bakanas; Robert Dean; Thomas Flagg; Nancy King; Jerry Sarnelli, Alt.
Absent: Toby Welles
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
John Hayes, Town Planning Consultant
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of 8/11/09
Site Walk 8/15/09 –Georgetown Redevelopment Corp.- R. Gibbons
On the motion of N. King and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 8/11/09 Minutes as submitted.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 8/15/09 Site Walk Minutes as submitted.
II. PUBLIC HEARING TO OPEN
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. Presentation 8/11/09. Site Walk 8/15/09.
Atty. Richard Gibbons was present along with members of the GLDC team. D. Taylor noted receipt of three letters re: Parcel E5. They will be returned to be submitted to the Zoning Commission at their public hearing for issues beyond the scope of the Planning Commission.
D. Taylor stated that all maps and documents and qualifications of the consultants are hereby incorporated into the public record on this Public Hearing.
The following new letters and reports were received and read into the record by D. Taylor:
-8/22/09 report from J. Hayes
-8/24/09 letter from R. Gibbons
-8/24/09 letter from R. Gilchrist
N. Burnham has noted no concerns.
Atty. Gibbons and other members of the team reviewed landscape, engineering and design details of the proposal accompanied by drawings.
Adam Lubarsky noted compliance with handicap codes.
D. Taylor read an archaeological report from K. von Jena and Stuart Reeve re: archaeological monitoring.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
J. Hayes modified his report per new information in R. Gilchrist’s report.
D. Taylor suggested that history of the application be included as part of any future applications.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Resubdivision Application #521 based on the evidence and the record compiled for Application #521 subject to the following Special and Standard Conditions (attached and on file at the Land Use Office.)
III. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. 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. Plan approved by Inland Wetlands 8/18/09. License #09-23.
N. Koltchine was present. The Commission reviewed the proposal and accompanying drawing. The engineer needs to re-design the grading around the pool within the 520-degree contour. R. Dean will discuss the needed changes with the engineer via telephone.
2. Scenic Road Flyer. Discussion.
Final version was reviewed. Heavier paper stock is suggested. The Assessor will supply the relevant address labels.
3. Town Plan. Discussion of final draft for printing.
M. Bakanas has received all changes and will prepare and update electronic file.
4. Subdivision Regulation Revisions: Discussion of John Hayes’ letter and draft Chapter 5.
J. Hayes will review proposed changes made by Commission. Changes will then be forwarded to legal counsel for review.
5. Traffic Calming. Discuss letter from Chief Fuchs.
Discussion tabled pending attendance by T. Welles.
6. Georgetown Building lines and parking. Discussion.
N. Ketcham will be requested to have legal counsel draft a letter.
7. TPCD Recommendations. Subcommittee Recommendations on each chapter for future action.
The need to move quickly on Route 7 property was discussed.
IV. PENDING
Scenic Road Monitoring: Reports from Commissioners on current status.
V. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
No items.
On the motion of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 11:32 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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