Present: Frank Taylor; Chairman, Joseph Ventricelli, Ben Gordon, Amy Atamian, Marshall Sanford, John Shaban and Gary Miyashiro
Absent: Gerry Casiello
Also Present: Tom Gormley, ZEO and Dennis Tobin, Assistant ZEO
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Frank Taylor called the regular meeting of the Redding Zoning Commission to order at
8:05 p.m. and seated Amy Atamian for Gerry Casiello.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 9, 2006
MOTION: Mr. Gordon made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
August 9, 2006 as submitted. Mr. Sanford seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously.
GEORGETOWN FIRE DISTRICT, GEORGETOWN, CT
MOTION: Ms. Atamian made a motion to approve the application by the Georgetown Fire
District for a Special Site plan for administrative offices at 61 Redding Road with the condition
that no permanent landscaping be installed within the state right of way except for grass. Mr.
Gordon seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
REDDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA
MOTION: Mr. Gordon made a motion to approve the application submitted by Redding
Elementary School PTA for a Limited Duration permit for the PTA Gift Extravaganza for
November 18, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Redding Elementary School. Mr.
Sanford seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
CANDACE BENYEI, 29 GILES HILL ROAD
Bruce Richards distributed copies of the plans to the Commission which included the septic,
drainage and plantings. Mr. Richards explained that all rain water will stay on the property and
recharge.
Mr. Taylor stated that there is still no detail of the detention basin.
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Nicolle Burnham of Milone and MacBroom distributed a copy of her report to the Commission
and stated that she does not feel that there are any direct Zoning Violations on the property. She
also indicated that her comments are not based on the final plans as she did not receive the final
plans until at this meeting. She will review the finals plans further and make comments back for
the next meeting.
Ms. Benyei’s Attorney requested that the Cease and Desist be lifted so that they may plant the
pine trees which are dying.
Laurie Richardson was also present and submitted photos to the Commission which were taken
after a storm event. She explained that there is a flood right on the property line.
Nicolle Burnham stated that the swale needs to be sized and the plans need to be revised,
however, she does not see a problem with planting the trees and stabilizing the berm. Mr.
Gormley indicated that he agrees with Ms. Burnham. Ms. Burnham also recommended putting
mulch on the back side of the fence. There is also the risk of having to remove the plantings if
this does not work. Ms. Benyei’s Attorney agreed to the terms.
The Commission explained that Ms. Benyei may install the swale and the plantings per the design
with the condition that if this should fail, it will need to be removed.
NEW POND FARM, 101 MARCHANT ROAD
MOTION: Mr. Gordon made a motion to approve the Limited Duration Permit for the Apple Harvest Festival to be held on October 14, 2006, with a rain date of October 15, 2006. Mr. Sanford seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
ROBERT & SUSAN HARRICK, 212 REDDING ROAD
Mr. and Mrs. Harrick were present and explained that they need to move the storage shed 25 feet and the wood pile to get them further from the flood plain.
The Commission indicated that this is acceptable; however, they must present the plans to Tom Gormley.
MOTION: Mr. Sanford made a motion to add discussion by GLDC for a site plan amendment to the agenda. Mr.Gordon seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Mr. Tobin reported to the Commission on the status of Georgetown Land Development. He indicated that DEP had issued a violation, which Mr. Gibbons stated was withdrawn and he will provide Mr. Tobin with a copy of that withdrawal.
Mr. Gibbons stated that due to some revisions by the State Traffic Commission, they will need to revise the plans. The revisions include the removal of two detached single family dwellings and installing two townhouses, which will have a common driveway. The additional land from this change will be put into
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open space. Building N1 has been substantially reduced. This was originally the affordable housing unit; however, building N4C will now be affordable housing. An area will be provided under the old post office for utilities.
MOTION: Mr. Gordon made a motion to approve the changes as presented by Mr. Gibbons for GLDC. Mr. Sanford seconded the motion. Upon vote, the Commission determined it would be best to hold taking action on this application until their next meeting and a response is available from the Conservation Commission.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mr. Sanford made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Mr. Gordon seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Filed subject to approval,
Respectfully Submitted,
Dorothy Torres, Clerk
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