RECEIVED MARCH 11, 2010 @ 11:36 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
3 pages
Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Old Town House – 7:30 p.m.
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Michael Bakanas; Robert Dean; Thomas Flagg; Nancy King; Jerry Sarnelli, Alt.; Toby Welles, Alt.
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
John Hayes, Town Planning Consultant
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting 2/9/10
-Meeting 2/23/10 Canceled
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 2/9/10 Meeting Minutes as amended: Page 2, first item, last paragraph, add “In addition, it was decided to leave the common driveway easement area as it is with both owners but to use the individual driveway access as shown on the approved plans, Sheet 5.”
ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
Request from David Streit. Discussion regarding help from the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Public Health to reduce deer levels to the Town’s goals.
D. Streit reported on the present deer population and the goal of 10-12 deer per square mile. Mr. Streit will draft a letter to be reviewed by the Commission at the next meeting requesting the DEP to make a presentation regarding a plan designed to reduce the deer population to the desired level of 10-12 per square mile.
The informational pamphlet will be sent out with the next tax bills.
II. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Scenic Road Monitoring – Reports from Commissioners
No new activity was reported on Scenic Roads.
J. Brooks will identify property transfers on Scenic Roads since the pamphlet was sent out and re-send the pamphlet retroactively and in the future.
2. Creation of Ad Hoc Committees to study parking needs and sewage capacity for future East Main Street and Old Mill Road building line for consideration and recommendation to Selectmen.
D. Taylor read a letter written by J. Brooks re: Main Street building lines.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to prepare a statement for the Board of Selectmen recommending the initiation of Ad Hoc Committees for parking and sewage potential on the Main Street and Old Mill Road areas of Georgetown.
A draft letter will be forwarded to Commissioners for their review and input.
3. Road Regulations –progress report. T. Welles, N. King
Draft Road Regulations were reviewed in detail. Discussion will continue after Commissioners review further and submit comments via email to J. Brooks.
4. Subdivision Regulation Revisions:
- Section V comments needed from Commissioners and J. Hayes on Counsel’s review
- Section VI, VII, VIII Commissioner’s findings sent to J. Hayes. Awaiting his comments.
Discussion tabled. To continue at next meeting.
5. TPCD Recommendations
- Subcommittee Priority Recommendations for future action on each Chapter, where pertinent, goals should be stated in terms of low impact development.
- Chapter 9; Proposal re Incentive Housing Zones sent to Selectmen by J. Hayes. Rob, Nancy. Discussion.
Discussion tabled. To continue at next meeting.
6. Referral from Zoning: 21 Deer Hill Road, Michael and Lynnae Marushak, Application #21, Lot L 15. To create a level play area, moving over 700 cubic yards of fill. License #09-36.
D. Taylor reviewed the proposal. A letter will be written stating that there are no
problems with the application.
III. PENDING
Reference Application #510, Lot 2, Jay Addison, 25 Starrs Ridge Road. Request for tennis court outside Buildable Area. Discussion pending new map.
No new information or discussion.
IV. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
1. Report on 2/11 Saugatuck River Watershed Meeting. T. Welles.
Discussion tabled.
2. Station Road Bridge progress.
J. Brooks reported on recent meeting. Bridge will be repaired soon in its present configuration.
3. Peter Olson, Esq., new counsel.
A contract will be signed tomorrow, 3/10/10.
4. A meeting is scheduled for 3/15/10 re: architect presentation for Police Station addition. N. Ketcham requests attendance of the Redding Planning Commission.
5. N. King reported on her discussion with Christine Nelson, Old Saybrook. Commissioners are invited to visit on 4/7/10 for further information re: IHZ.
On the motion of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 11:18 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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