MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Patrick Kennedy, Mike Sullivan, David Sorenson, Timothy Moriarty, Louise Evans and Mark Abrahamson
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Viney Wilson
STAFF PRESENT: Marcia Banach Director of Planning
Jeff Doolittle, Town Engineer
PUBLIC HEARING – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The secretary read the legal notice as it was published in the Journal Inquirer on Friday January 2 and January 9, 2009.
- Appl 08-44P, Design Professionals, Inc. Zoning Amendment - request for a zoning amendment to Article 4 – Commercial and Industrial Zones, Table 4.1.1A Permitted Uses to add the use landscape material and Garden Center (wholesale/retail) be allowed by Special Exception, subject to specific criteria, in the Industrial zone
Peter DeMallie, Principal and President of Design Professionals, presented the above mentioned application. Banach had a Planning report. There were no engineering comments. There was no public participation. Commissioners had comments.
The public hearing for the above mentioned item closed at 7:55 PM.
- Appl 08-49P, Burnham Brook Stables – request for a special exception to 7.12.2 and site plan approval for the construction of a barn to allow for boarding of horses and training under the Commercial Animal Agriculture regulation on property located in the easterly side of Main Street, northerly of the East Hartford town line (38 Main Street), RR and FP zone
Richard Rossitto presented the application. Banach had a Planning report. Doolittle had an Engineering report. There was public participation. Commissioners had comments. Sullivan: moved to continue the public hearing to February 10. Sorenson Seconded the motion the motion carried and the vote was unanimously.
- Appl 09-02P, Chalikonda Major Home Occupation- request for a 5-year permit for a major home occupation dba Aruna’s Ayur Parlor on property located at 85 High Ridge Road, A-30 zone
Aruna Ayur presented the application. Banach had a Planning Report. There were no Engineering comments. There was public participation. Commissioners had comments. Viney made a motion to keep the public hearing open till January 27, 2009, Wilson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
The public hearing was adjourned at 8:46 PM.
REGULAR MEETING-MADDEN ROOM
CALL TO ORDER:
Pat Kennedy called the meeting to order at 8:53PM.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion/Decision/Action regarding the following:
- Appl 08-44P, Design Professionals, Inc. Zoning Amendment - request for a zoning amendment to Article 4 – Commercial and Industrial Zones, Table 4.1.1A Permitted Uses to add the use landscape material and Garden Center (wholesale/retail) be allowed by Special Exception, subject to specific criteria, in the Industrial zone
Sullivan made a motion to approve the above mentioned application with conditions. Evans seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
- Appl 08-49P, Burnham Brook Stables – request for a special exception to 7.12.2 and site plan approval for the construction of a barn to allow for boarding of horses and training under the Commercial Animal Agriculture regulation on property located in the easterly side of Main Street, northerly of the East Hartford town line (38 Main Street), RR and FP zone
No action taken on the above item since the application was continued.
- Appl 09-02P, Chalikonda Major Home Occupation- request for a 5-year permit for a major home occupation dba Aruna’s Ayur Parlor on property located at 85 High Ridge Road, A-30 zone
No action taken on the above item since the application was continued.
- Appl 09-01P, TOSW Rye Street Park Concession Building – request for site plan approval for approximately 2,100 sf storage/concession building, for property located at R013 Rye Street, RR zone
Doolittle presented the above mentioned application. Ray Favreau, Director of Recreation gave an overview. There were no staff comments. Commissioners had questions.
Evans made a motion to approve the above mentioned application with modifications. Abrahamson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Evans made a motion to nominate Patrick Kennedy for Chairman. Abrahamson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous. Sullivan made a motion to close the nomination. Wilson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
Evans made a motion to nominate Mike Sullivan for Vice Chair. Abrahamson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Abrahamson made a motion to close the nomination. Sorenson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Sullivan made a motion to nominate Louise Evans for Secretary. Wilson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous. Abrahamson made a motion to close the nomination. Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
- Review of By-Laws – was discussed at the previous meeting.
- Other Business- None
Preliminary Discussion with Alan Lamson – Evergreen Walk LLC
Alan Lamson discussed the proposal for the general plan of development for multi-family housing at Evergreen Walk. John Finger went over the details. Commissioners had questions and comments.
BONDS:
Sullivan made a motion to reduce the $74,200 subdivision bond to $11,790 for Appl. 06-31P, Copper Ridge. Sorenson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Sullivan made a motion to released the $76,440 subdivision bond for Appl. 05-64P, Executive Court Ph I. Sorenson seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Sullivan made a motion to reduced the $95,960 site bond to 43,220 for Appl. 03-74P, Riverwalk SRD. Evans seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Evans made a motion to reduce the $10,000 landscaping bond to $5,000 for Appl. 03-74P, Riverwalk SRD. Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Sullivan made a motion to reduce the $15,000 IWA/CC bond to $5,000 for Appl. 03-74 Riverwalk SRD E&S. Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Sullivan made a motion to release the $5,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl.07-64P, Wentworth Park II detent. Evans seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Sullivan made a motion to reduce the $5,000 IWA/CC bond to $2,000 for Appl. 07-64P, Wentworth Park II E & S. Evans seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Sullivan made a motion to released the $5,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 05-64P, Executive Court E & S. Evans seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Sullivan made a motion to release the $15,000 IWA/CC bond for Appl. 05-64P, Executive Court wetlands. Evans seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
MINUTES: 11-18-08 & 12-09-08
The above mentioned minutes were approved by consensus with minor changes.
OTHER BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Sullivan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Evans seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10:05 PM.
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D. Maria Acevedo
Recording Secretary
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