RECEIVED AUGUST 26, 2010 @ 3:00 P.M.
Kathleen H. Miserendino, Redding Asst. Town Clerk
Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Old Town House – 7:30 p.m.
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Thomas Flagg; Nancy King; Donald Stroetzel, Alt., seated for M. Bakanas.
Absent: Michael Bakanas; Robert Dean; 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 7:30 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On the motion of D. Stroetzel and the second of N. King, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 8/10/10 Minutes as amended: Page 3, under “Scenic Road Monitoring”, change “48 Cross Highway-R. Dean” to 48 Cross Highway -awaiting R. Dean”, change “64 Cross Highway-R. Dean” to “64 Cross Highway-awaiting R. Dean”, change “58 Marchant Road-N. King” to “58 Marchant Road-awaiting report from N. King”, change “Marchant and Chestnut Woods Intersection-N. King” to “Marchant and Chestnut Woods Intersection-N. King, awaiting completion of Simpaug Bridge”; change “Sherman Turnpike Repair-T. Flagg” to “Sherman Turnpike Repair-awaiting report from T. Flagg”; change
“Umpawaug Road (Kaye)-D. Taylor” to “Umpawaug Road (Kaye)-D. Taylor-drainage restored by curbing”; change Umpawaug and Diamond Hill Intersection-Sign and Island-D. Taylor” to “Umpawaug and Diamond Hill Intersection-Sign and Island-D. Taylor-restored satisfactorily.”
III. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. (Item 2 on Agenda) Road Regulations and Integration of Repair and Maintenance Section. Regulations delivered to Milone & MacBroom. T. Welles, N. King. Status Report.
N. King reported that Milone & MacBroom should complete and email their final within one month.
2. (Item 5. on Agenda), Road Improvements. Great Pasture Road. Letter to B. Sanford 7/15/10. T. Welles Report on checking stakes et al.
D. Taylor noted receipt of detailed measurements satisfactorily completed by T. Welles. Discussion will continue pending ongoing work and attendance by T. Welles. It was suggested the Planning Commission designate Great Pasture as a Scenic Road.
3. (Item 6 on Agenda) Road Intersections. Subcommittee D. Stroetzel and T. Flagg. Report.
D. Stroetzel reviewed the report and recommendations.
On the motion of D. Stroetzel and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to endorse signs for slowing down vehicles by informing of speed. The signs are available now in portable form and cost approximately $7,500. It is also the Commission’s understanding that the Police Department in Redding is going to propose the capital expense to purchase several of these. The Planning Commission wholeheartedly endorses this idea as a safety measure and a traffic calming measure, as it is consistent with the Town Plan.
On the motion of D. Stroetzel and the second of T. Flagg that the Planning Commission supports the effort of the Police Department to improve the safety of intersections and this Commission favors the study of the specific intersection of Wayside Lane and Route 107.
On the motion of D. Stroetzel and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to endorse the possible provision of hillside warning signs on Wayside Lane and urges the Chief of Police to provide a design of the sign that he finds suitable.
4. (Item 7 on Agenda). Scenic Easement on Charlie Hill Road. Letter from P. Garavel. Report of Site Walk by T. Flagg and N. King.
The proposed mediation plan was reviewed. A narrative will be written and submitted for forwarding to Robinson & Cole for their review.
5. (Item 8 on the Agenda). Scenic Road Monitoring. Reports from Commissions. Updates on pending items:
48 Cross Highway-R. Dean (pending)
64 Cross Highway-R. Dean (pending)
58 Marchant Road-N. King, continued to next meeting
Sherman Turnpike-T. Flagg-continued to next meeting
II. PUBLIC HEARING (continued)
Revision of Redding Subdivision Regulations, Section 8, Definitions
On the motion of D. Stroetzel and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing on Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 8. J. Hayes proposed an amendment to the definition of right of way. The motion was approved as amended.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE
6. (Item 3 on Agenda). Subdivision Regulation Revisions:
Section IV due for review. Section 4.8 Priority.
The Public Hearing will be scheduled at the next meeting. R. Dean and J. Hayes will review with K. von Jena prior to the next meeting.
7. (Item 4 on Agenda). Incentive Housing Zones. Subcommittee, R. Dean, N. King. Report by J. Hayes.
J. Hayes updated the status. Discussion will continue.
8. (Item 1 on Agenda). Referral from Zoning. Amendments to Zoning Regulations re: Georgetown Building Line Projections and definition of “Public Way”. TO VOTE.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to send a letter stating that the amendment is consistent with the Town Plan of Conservation & Development. Memo from R. Dean will be attached.
IV. PENDING
1. Subdivision Application, 12 Old Mill Road, Georgetown. Gianovincenzo Marsili. 0.57 acres into two lots.
2. Richard Stein. Request to discuss Whortleberry Road, a Designated Scenic Road.
3. TPCD Recommendations. Subcommittee Priority Recommendations for future action on each Chapter, where pertinent, goals should be stated in terms of low impact development.
4. Itemize R.P.C. Policies and Procedures. Discussion.
5. 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.
V. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
CT Fund for the Environment Annual Meeting, 9/26/10, Hartford Jaycees Boathouse.
A donation will be made by the Planning Commission to New Pond Farm in honor of Kathleen Scott with each contributing $5.00.
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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