Redding Town Hall
100 Hill Road, P.O. Box 1028, Redding, CT 06875
Planning Commission Minutes 05/25/2010
RECEIVED MAY 27, 2010 @ 10:07 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
3 pages

Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028

MINUTES

Tuesday, May 25, 2010
7:30 p.m. – Old Town House

Present:  Diane Taylor, Chairman, seated until 9:00 p.m.; Michael Bakanas, seated until 9:30 p.m.; Robert Dean, seated as Chairman at 9:00 p.m.; Thomas Flagg; Donald Stroetzel, Alt., seated for D. Taylor at 9:00 p.m.; Toby Welles, Alt., seated for Nancy King.

Absent: Nancy King; Jerry Sarnelli, Alt.

Also present:   Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
                John Hayes, Town Planning Consultant

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

I.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES             -Meeting 5/11/10

On the motion of T. Flagg and the second of R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 5/11/10 Minutes as corrected:  Page 1, third paragraph under “Public Hearing To Open”, first line, delete “until the next meeting.”

II.     PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED
        Revision of Section 5.0 of the Redding Subdivision Regulations.

The Public Hearing will continue pending receipt of comments from the Southwestern Regional Planning Agency.

III.    ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Request for Lot Line Revision, 65 and 67 Umpawaug Road.  Robert Fuller, Esq. representing Frank Talcott and Jodi Langford.

Atty. Fuller was present along with Mr. Talcott and Ms. Langford.  Atty. Fuller reviewed the history and maps of the property.  He will submit a deed restriction for the land records indicating that any further development requires a determination by the Planning Commission and a Subdivision Application if appropriate.

Discussion will continue.

2. Referral from Selectmen. Request to change Station Road to a one-way road north.

D. Taylor read a letter from Mrs. Berry and a letter from Mr. Berry who was in attendance.  Mr. Finch and Mr. Rogers of Station Road were also in attendance.  Mr. Rogers responded to the letter from Mr. Berry and noted his support of a one-way road primarily for the safety at the south end of Station Road.  

On the motion of R. Dean and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen stating that they do not support a change of Station Road to a one-way road north and  stating their strong support for the issue of safety; further noting that the Town Plan of Conservation & Development addresses intersections.  The letter will urge the Board of Selectmen to consider action on safety matters.

3. Subdivision Regulation Revisions:

J. Hayes reviewed revisions of Section IV.  Discussion will continue.

4. Incentive Housing Zones. Subcommittee, R. Dean, N. King.  Report of schedule for Redding’s implementation by J. Hayes.

J. Hayes gave an update. He will be meeting with R. Dean and N. King for further discussion.  Discussion will continue.

5. Road Regulations-Regulations for delivery to Milone & MacBroom.  T. Welles, N. King.

Final draft is being forwarded to T. Ciriello for his review and comments.

6. Scenic Road Monitoring-Reports from Commissioners.

No new activity is noted on assigned Scenic Roads.

7. Procedure for Municipal Improvements for presentation to Selectmen.  R. Dean.

R. Dean will revise and submit his report for discussion at the next meeting.

IV.     PENDING

1. TPCD Recommendations.  Subcommittee Priority Recommendations for future action on each Chapter, where pertinent, goals should be stated in terms of low impact development.

2. Subdivision Application #523, 12 Old Mill Road, Georgetown.  Gianvincenzo Marsili. 0.57 acres into two lots.

V.      CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

No discussion.

On the motion of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 p.m.

Submitted by:

Kristi C. Reilly