Present: Taylor, Casiello, Sanford, Ventricelli, Shaban, Miyashiro, Gordon & Atamian
Also present: ZEO Flanagan and five members of the public
Media: Redding Pilot
Mr. Taylor called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 pm
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: move to recess to executive session for a discussion of pending litigation, River Bend Affordable Housing Development. Sanford, Casiello. Approved. Unanimous.
ZEO Flannagan, First Selectman Ketcham, and Attorney Michael Lavelle were invited to be present.
The meeting recessed at 7:31 pm.
RECONVENE
Motion: move to reconvene the meeting in public session at 7:45 pm. Gordon, Sanford. Approved. Unanimous.
AGENDA CHANGE
Motion: move to change the agenda, moving Discussion and action on Executive Session to the next item. Sanford, Casiello. Approved. Unanimous.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: Resolved, that the Zoning Commission counsel in the Three Levels Corporation affordable housing appeal be authorized to execute a written stipulation for withdrawal of the appeal which includes the revisions to the alternate conditions of approval that were reviewed by the Commission in executive session, and to enter into the stipulation in court if the applicant agrees to do so. Casiello, Sanford. Approved. Unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARING (see separate set of minutes)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of March 12, 2008. Gordon, Casiello. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 12, 2008. Gordon, Casiello. Approved. Unanimous.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON SPECIAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL: TEMPLE B’NAI CHAIM
Motion: move to approve the Special Site Plan as presented, subject to approval of sanitary hookup by the Town Health Officer. Casiello, Sanford. Approved. Unanimous.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON LIMITED DURATION PERMIT FOR SPAGHETTI DINNER: REDDING BOY SCOUT TROOP #15
Motion: move to approve the Limited Duration Permit for the Redding Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner on April 26, 208 at the West Redding Fire House. Casiello, Sanford. Approved. Unanimous.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON LIMITED DURATION PERMIT: PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Shaban suggested that the Park and Recreation Department consider erecting some temporary fence or barrier along the street side of the “Green” to deter children from running out on the road chasing balls.
Motion: move to approve the Limited Duration Permit for the Annual Concerts on the Green, June 8 through August 24, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Family Movie at RES either Friday night or Saturday night depending on weather. Sanford, Casiello.Approved. Unanimous.
DISCUSSION OF REQUEST RE: JOEL BARLOW HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL FIELD
Director of Grounds, Walter Czudak, and Region #9 board member Art Poltrack, were present to review the request. The Barlow Baseball Booster Club has requested, and will pay for, a fence along the first base line, intended to serve as a safety measure. Mr. Czudak reported he school administration has recommended a 4-foot fence rather than an 8-foot fence. In addition, the school will be planting additional trees to act as a buffer around the baseball dugout areas.
Mrs. Shirley Melnyk, Cricklewood Road, expressed a concern about the buffer and how it will provide protection for the neighboring homes.
Motion: move that the change is a minor amendment to the site plan and does not require a public hearing. Gordon, Casiello. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move that the Zoning Commission approve the minor amendment to the site plan as discussed. Casiello, Sanford. Approved. Unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: move to adjourn the meeting. Casiello, Sanford. Approved. Unamimous.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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