RECEIVED August 12, 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, August 10, 2010
7:30 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Michael Bakanas; Thomas Flagg; Nancy King; Donald Stroetzel, Alt., seated for R. Dean; Toby Welles.
Absent: Robert Dean; Jerry Sarnelli, Alt.
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting 7/27/10
On the motion of N. King and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 7/27/10 Minutes as submitted.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Request for Lot Line Revision, 65 and 67 Umpawaug Road. Robert Fuller, Esq., representing Frank Talcott and Jodi Langford. Covenant to be reviewed by Selectmen.
Atty. Fuller was present along with F. Talcott. The Covenant was read by D. Taylor and reviewed in detail. An amendment was made at the request of Atty. Fuller.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the Covenant as amended.
II. PUBLIC HEARING Continued.
Revision of Redding Subdivision Regulations; Section 6, Implementation; Section 7, Amendments and Separability; and Section 8, Definitions. Subdivision Map 5.5.5.
On the motion of T. Flagg and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing for Section 6.
On the motion of D. Stroetzel and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing for Section 7.
The Public Hearing for Section 8 will be continued at the next meeting.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE
2. Road Regulations and Integration of Repair and Maintenance Section. Regulations delivered to Milone & MacBroom. T. Welles, N. King. Status Report.
The Commission discussed the timeliness of consultant reviews. Efforts will be made to encourage a shorter review period and improve communication to include office staff.
3. Subdivision Regulation Revisions:
Section IV due for review. Section 4.8 Priority.
D. Taylor read a memo from J. Hayes. Review of proposed revisions will resume at the next meeting.
4. Incentive Housing Zones. Subcommittee, R. Dean, N. King. Report by J. Hayes.
N. King gave a status report re: graphics. Discussion will continue.
5. Great Pasture Road: Letter to B. Sanford 7/15/10. Report T. Welles.
T. Welles reported on his meeting with N. Ketcham who assured there would be no widening.
6. Road Improvements and Intersections. Subcommittee D. Stroetzel and T. Flagg Report.
Discussion will resume at the next meeting.
7. Referral from Zoning. To create a 30-seat Theme Restaurant and Bar with an Automotive Information Center at 5 Main Street, Georgetown. Public hearing 8/11/10. To Vote.
On the motion of M. Bakanas and the second of D. Stroetzel, the Commission voted unanimously to forward a favorable response to the Zoning Commission.
8. Scenic Easement on Charlie Hill Road. Letter from P. Garavel.
D. Taylor read a memo from Mr. Garavel. A final inspection will be made by T. Flagg and N. King in an effort to achieve resolution of this matter.
9. Scenic Road Monitoring-Reports from Commissioners
Updates on pending items:
48 Cross Highway-R. Dean
64 Cross Highway-R. Dean
58 Marchant Road-N. King
Marchant and Chestnut Woods Intersection-N. King
Sherman Turnpike Repair-T. Flagg
Topstone Road paving-D. Stroetzel
Umpawaug Road (Kaye)-D. Taylor
Umpawaug and Diamond Hill Intersection; Sign and Island-D. Taylor
Commissioners reviewed specific issues on road assignments. Re: Topstone Road paving, a thank you letter will be written to B. Sanford along with wishes for the road to be maintained in the same fashion.
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. Richard Stein. Request to discuss Whortleberry Road, a Designated Scenic Road.
4. Itemize R.P.C. Policies and Procedures. Discussion.
V. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
No new items.
On the motion of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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