RECEIVED FEBRUARY 10, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
2 pages
Redding Planning Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Old Town House, 7:30 p.m.
Present: Diane Taylor, Chairman; Michael Bakanas; Robert Dean; Thomas Flagg; Nancy King; Donald Stroetzel, Alt.; Toby Welles, Alt.
Absent: Jerry Sarnelli, Alt.
Also present: Jo-an Brooks, Land Use Coordinator
John Hayes, Town Planning Consultant
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting 1/25/11
On the motion of N. King and the second of M. Bakanas, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 1/25/11 Meeting Minutes.
II. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Road Regulations and Integration of Repair and Maintenance Section
- Regulations delivered to Milone & MacBroom. Meeting with T. Welles and N. King. Status?
T. Welles provided an update of the final draft. Commission reviewed sight distance recommendations in detail.
- Pending Item #111. Existing road widths. Status?
Discussion pending measurement of existing road widths. Weather permitting.
2. Subdivision Regulation Revisions:
John Hayes’ approval of corrections to R. Dean’s redraft of Section 4.8.
J. Hayes reviewed his redraft in detail.
On the motion of D. Taylor and the second of T. Flagg, the Commission voted unanimously to forward J. Hayes’ 11/9/10 draft, R. Dean’s 1/20/11 draft and J. Brooks’ comments to K. von Jena for her review and comment.
3. Incentive Housing Zones. Subcommittee, R. Dean, N. King. Report on Site Plan studies and timeline. T. Welles’ graphics.
T. Welles noted that the mapping is complete. GLDC will be referenced only. Ridgefield’s cooperation will be sought. Discussion will continue.
4. Road Safety. Subcommittee D. Stroetzel and T. Flagg. Status Report.
D. Stroetzel provided a brief status report. D. Taylor noted placement of four new signs per Commission recommendation.
5. Sewage Capacity Georgetown. R. Dean’s recommendation for a technical study to determine potential capacity for expansion of sewer plant. Discuss implementation.
No new information or discussion.
6. Garden Club re Topstone and Umpawaug Intersection. Spring daffodils recommended and summer perennials being considered. (Deer and drought proof).
D. Taylor reviewed the Garden Club’s proposal for plantings. N. King suggested native plantings. A thank you letter will be forwarded.
7. Cemeteries discussion at Budget Hearings.
No discussion.
III. 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. Itemize R.P.C. Policies and Procedures. Discussion.
3. Sections 5,6,7,8 of the Subdivision Regulations. To Vote. Awaiting final review of Section 4.8.
4. Municipal Improvements: Management and Procedures for Town Projects. Pending Selectmen’s Agenda.
5. Demolition Ordinance. Pending Shaun Donnelly’s review.
6. Procedure for Future Road Restoration Projects. Pending Board of Selectmen’s Agenda.
7. Charlie Hill Road. Draft agreement needs approval by Redding LandTrust, Redding Planning Commission and Paul Garavel before signing.
IV. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
No 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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