RECEIVED JULY 15, 2010 @ 3:45 P.M.
Kathleen H. Miserendino, Redding Asst. Town Clerk
Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Old Town House- 7:30 p.m.
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Michael Bakanas; Robert Dean; Thomas Flagg; Donald Stroetzel, Alt., seated for N. King.
Absent: Nancy King; Jerry Sarnelli, Alt.; Toby Welles, Alt.
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
John Hayes, Town Planning Consultant
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to add Item III, 2. B. Richard Emerson to the agenda.
On the motion of R. Dean and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to add III., 7., new findings regarding Georgetown Building Lines to the agenda.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 6/22/10
On the motion of T. Flagg and the second of R. Dean, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 6/22/10 Meeting Minutes as corrected: Page 1, second paragraph under Administrative Item 1., change to “Discussion tabled until next meeting. No new information received.”; Page 2, Item 9., change to “D. Stroetzel will write a letter to D. Fuchs and N. Ketcham.”
II. PUBLIC HEARING TO OPEN
Revision of Redding Subdivision Regulations, Section 6. Implementation; Section 7, Amendments and Separability; Chapter 8, Definitions.
No one from the public was present.
Chapter 8 recommended changes from K. von Jena and Commission Counsel were reviewed. The Public Hearing will be continued.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Request for Lot Line Revision, 65 and 67 Umpawaug Road. Robert Fuller, Esq. representing Frank Talcott and Jodi Langford.
Discussion tabled until next meeting. No new information received.
2. a. Richard Stein. Request to discuss Whortleberry Road, a Designated Scenic Road.
Discussion tabled pending attendance by Mr. Stein.
2. b. Richard Emerson. Request to discuss widening of Great Pasture Road.
Mr. Emerson discussed his concern re: potential widening of Great Pasture Road. D. Taylor read the letter sent to the Highway Dept. re: identification of dangerous roads and road maintenance schedule. The Commission will send a letter requesting that care be taken in the repair of Great Pasture Road to the Board of Selectmen and the Highway Department.
3. Subdivision Regulation Revisions. Section IV due for review.
Per J. Hayes, Section 4.8 will be ready for review at the next meeting.
4. Incentive Housing Zones. Subcommittee, R. Dean, N. King. Report of schedule for Redding’s implementation by J. Hayes.
J. Hayes reviewed identified potential sites for zoning overlays for mixed use. Discussion will continue.
5. Demolition Ordinance. To review for report to Selectmen.
R. Dean reviewed final draft. A letter will be sent to the Board of Selectmen recommending endorsement and implementation.
6. Road Improvements-Intersections. Reply from Doug Fuchs for discussion. Route 53 and Umpawaug Road. Design by T. Ciriello for review
D. Taylor read the letter from D. Fuchs. D. Stroetzel and T. Flagg are appointed as a subcommittee to obtain statistics.
7. Discussion of new findings re: Georgetown Building Lines.
R. Dean reviewed new findings. BL Company will be requested to remap per new findings.
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. Gianovincenzo Marsili, 0.57 acres into two lots.
3. Road Regulations-Regulations delivered to Milone & MacBroom. T. Welles, N. King. Status Report.
4. Scenic Road Monitoring-Reports from Commissioners.
V. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
T. Flagg reviewed the latest inspection of the Garavel property. He will continue to follow progress of the requested remediation.
D. Taylor wishes to organize Commission policies. She requested Commissioners to submit a list of policies re: Commission procedures and recommendations.
T. Flagg discussed ideas re: funding for W.P.C.A. He will pursue with Boards of Selectmen and Finance.
On the motion of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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