Present: Frank Taylor; Chairman, Gerry Casiello; Vice Chairman, Joe Ventricelli, John Shaban and Ben Gordon
Absent: Amy Atamian, Marshall Sanford and Gary Miysahiro
Also Present: Tom Gormley, ZEO
CALL TO ORDER
Frank Taylor called the regular meeting of the Redding Zoning Commission to order at 8:06 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES
MOTION: Mr. Gordon made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 24, 2007 as submitted. Mr. Casiello seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Casiello made a motion to approve the minutes of the public hearing of January 24, 2007 as submitted. Mr. Gordon seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Georgetown Land Development
Richard Gibbons was present for discussion. He explained that there are ongoing demolition activities. All foundations and slabs are currently being left in place. They are not excavating within five feet of Portland Avenue. Photos of “East Mill” and “North Warehouse” were presented to the Commission. At this time, they are only taking down the metal sides of the two structures. Letters were sent to the neighbors in November and again on February 14, 2007. They have also been in contact with two of the area preschools and were able to schedule demolition during their break.
Sweetgrass Property Mgt., 390 Danbury Road, Wilton
The proposal is to put in a retail tile shop which will have 1200 square feet of retail space.
MOTION: Mr. Gordon made a motion to approve the application submitted by Sweetgrass Property Management for a site plan approval for a Creative Tile Store to be located at 219 Ethan Allen Highway subject to the condition that no further paving will be done. Mr. Casiello seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
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Redding Elementary School PTA
A representative of the Redding Elementary School PTA was present and explained that their event will be held on the morning of the Memorial Day Parade. They will request five signs at the standard size of 2 feet by 3 feet. The event will be held at the elementary school.
The Commission explained the need for a public hearing and that only four signs will be permitted off site.
She explained that they have obtained approval from the state for the use of Route 107 and they did speak to Fire, Ambulance and the Police. The Police Department had recommended the day as there will be police presence that day.
MOTION: Mr. Gordon made a motion to accept the application submitted by the Redding Elementary School PTA, to waive the fees except for publication fees, and to schedule a public hearing for March 28, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Casiello seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Richard and Barbara Bloom, Camp Playland, 27 Starrs Ridge Road
The proposal is for a 20 by 23 foot deck which will be built from the hillside into the pavilion. It will be thirty inches off the ground when it enters the pavilion and ground level at the hillside. It is located more than 100 feet from the wetlands.
MOTION: Mr. Gordon made a motion that the application is not a substantial modification to the site plans and a public hearing will not be required. Mr. Casiello seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Gordon made a motion to approve the application submitted by Richard and Barbara Bloom, for a site plan approval for a wooden deck which will be attached to the existing pavilion. Mr. Casiello seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Candace Benyei, 29 Giles Hill Road
MOTION: Mr. Gordon made a motion to add the application submitted by Candace Benyei for revision to the existing shed and the addition of hay storage to the agenda. Mr. Casiello seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Ms. Benyei came into the Zoning Office with an application for a hay storage shed and remodeling the existing shed. The structure will be over fifty feet from the road. The
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existing shed will be added to and will only consist of one wall instead of three. The shed for the hay will be two feet higher and will maintain the same footprint.
MOTION: Mr. Casiello made a motion to approve the application submitted by Candace Benyei for the revision to the existing shed and the addition of a hay storage shed on property located at 29 Giles Hill Road. Mr. Gordon seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Attorney Fuller was present with Ms. Benyei and stated that he has reviewed the letter from Attorney Michale LaVelle. He stated that they will withdraw the third submission to the Commission and he will pursue the appeal in court. At that time, they will do the appropriate thing. He requested that this matter be removed from the Zoning Commission agenda.
Park and Recreation
MOTION: Mr. Casiello made a motion to approve the application submitted by The Town of Redding Park and Recreation Department for a Limited Duration Permit for a concert on the Town Green on June 10, 2007 through August 26, 2007 and movie night at the RES either on 8/18-19 or 8/25-26, 2007. Mr. Gordon seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Redding Garden Club
MOTION: Mr. Casiello made a motion to approve the application submitted by The Redding Garden Club for a Limited Duration Permit for their annual plant sale to be held on the Town Green on Saturday, May 12, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and to waive all fees except publication fees. Mr. Ventricelli seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Mark Twain Library
MOTION: Mr. Casiello made a motion to approve the application submitted by the Mark Twain Library for a Limited Duration Permit for a Frog Frolic Fair to be held on May 5, 2007 at the Redding Community Center from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Mr. Gordon seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
Executive Session
MOTION: Mr. Gordon made a motion to enter executive session at 8:43 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. Mr. Ventricelli seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Gordon made a motion to exit executive session at 8:49 p.m. Mr. Ventricelli seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
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No votes or decisions were made during executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mr. Casiello made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 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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