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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
, 7:30 PM
- 8:30 PM
Category: Planning and Zoning Commission.
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TOWN OF FRANKLIN
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (PZC)
FRANKLIN TOWN HALL
7 Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
Franklin, CT 06254
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
7:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order: Chairman McGuire called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
Members Present: Niels Jeppesen, Chairman John McGuire, Secretary Matt Calvert
Members Absent: Calli Carboni, Sue Dombrowski
Alternates Present: Herman Weingart
Alternate Members Absent: John G. Pillar, Leo Bienvenue
Also Present: Tom Seidel
Chairman McGuire seated Mr. Weingart for Ms. Carboni
2. Recognition of Visitors: none
3. Public Hearing:
a. Application #10-04, Seymour Adelman: New non-residential site plan, special exception, property located at Baltic Rd., Assessor’s Map 23, Lot 4, Zoned R-80, gravel excavation
APPLICANT / PRESENTATION: Mr. Adelman was present and submitted certified mail receipts from the notice to abutting landowners. Mr. Adelman requested continuation of the Phase 4 gravel operation. There was review of site plan maps showing proposed activity. The project will be completed within the 5-year permit, if approved this evening.
TOWN PLANNER: Mr. Seidel noted this project was formerly approved in the spring of 2002. That permit was not renewed and expired after its 5-year term.
Currently, Mr. Adelman is in front of PZC with a new application to request a 5-year permit for remaining excavation activities.
TOWN ZONING OFFICER: Mr. Chalecki noted the property owner has changed since the previously approved application.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: none
Chairman McGuire closed hearing at 7:43 p.m.
4. Additions to the Agenda:
MOTION #1 7-20-11: made by Mr. McGuire, SECONDED BY Mr. Calvert, That the Planning & Zoning Commission adds correspondence from the First Selectman, Richard Matters, regarding the Town Blight Ordinance
VOICE VOTE: UNANIMOUS; MOTION CARRIES
5. Approval of Minutes:
a. June 15, 2010 Regular Meeting
MOTION #2 7-20-11 made by Mr. Calvert, SECONDED BY Mr. Weingart, That the Planning & Zoning Commission table approval of the June 15, 2010 Minutes for clarification on the types and amounts of bonding set by the Commission when approving Application #10-02 DataDarbar
VOICE VOTE: UNANIMOUS; MOTION CARRIES
6. Report of the Zoning Enforcement Officer:
MONTHLY REPORTS: Mr. Chalecki submitted monthly reports showing zoning permits issued. Many permits were for installation of pools and decks, etc.
DAVID PERRONE / LINDERMAN PROPERTY: Mr. Chalecki and Mr. David Perrone, Linderman Property, performed a site walk to view current status and phase work associated to the planting of trees and re-grading of the site. Mr. Chalecki indicated site work is moving along according to PZC conditions, as set forth.
ACCESS SENIOR HOUSING: Mr. Chalecki issued an administrative approval to Access Senior housing for a revised building plan. The plan called for a small expansion to the building size to allow for additional space.
COMPLAINT - 71 LEBANON ROAD: Mr. Chalecki was contacted by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding a complaint made by an abutting landowner to Mr. Andrew Seager of 71 Lebanon Road. The complaint was that Mr. Seager has been spilling oil into the ground while performing small engine repair on his property. Mr. Chalecki noted Mr. Seager did receive approval from the Town of Franklin to perform small engine repair on his property. Mr. Chalecki will talk with the neighbors and report back to DEP.
OLD MICHEALS AUTO SALES / RT 32: There was discussion on the current number and types of uses at this location. A special exception for mixed-use was granted previously by PZC. There may be a potential request for expansion of an existing/same use. Mr. Chalecki informed PZC that when considering the number of uses allowed and when considering an expansion of the “same” use; it should be recognized that the expanded use should be approved if the building size does not increase, parking requirements/size does not increase, and sewer use does not increase.
7. Report of the Building Official: reported on by Mr. Chalecki for Mr. Weber.
MONTHLY REPORTS: Mr. Weber reported on permit applications approved for various pools, sheds, siding, etc.
AEN ASPHALT: AEN Asphalt has started installing silo foundations
FRANKLIN HILL FARMS: is in need of a drainage ditch to be cleaned out – Jeppesen Stone Supply will do the work – Mr. Weber has approved this activity.
8. Report of the Wetlands Officer: Mr. Weber reported on the following:
PUBLIC HEARING REGULATION AMENDMENTS: IWWC Commission continued the Public Hearing to their Regular Meeting of Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
J. D. THAKRAL & ASSOCIATES: IWWC approved construction of a storage building and proposed parking area as presented at their July 2010 meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM ATTORNEY OSCHNER: IWWC received correspondence regarding Mohegan Golf LLC easement agreements associated to roadwork that will be conducted as part of the golf course project. It is estimated five 5 easements will be required. Two easements are for drainage and 3 or 4 will be required for road construction purposes.
9. Report of the Regional Planning Commission Member: none
10. Correspondence/Commission Matters:
a. Har/Bri Bonding: Pautipaug Road Sub-Division: Bonding status currently stands at $245,000. The Insurance Company is requesting project percentage of completion. Towne Engineering is currently reviewing project status. The former owner is requesting the original bond be removed due to their un-association to the project at this point. PZC previously reached consensus to not release the current bond until a new bond is set in place by the current owner. The Town also holds a $30,000 cash bond for E&S. PZC approved this project in 2003; reduced the original bond from 1 Million Dollars to $450.000 in 2007; and reduced the bond to its current $245,000 in 2009.
b. Mohegan Golf Easement Agreement: PZC Received correspondence from Branse, Willis & Knapp, LLC., regarding Mohegan Golf Easement Agreements, dated June 30, 2010. The correspondence covered topics, such as, drainage easement, temporary construction and grading easements, Ayers Brook, liability insurance, commencement of construction, restoration, and easement map revisions.
c. FOI Request #4 Sodom Road: Chairman McGuire read into the record correspondence dated July 5, 2010 from Linda Puetz. The letter was in regard to The Sober House located at #4 Sodom Road in Franklin CT and a request for permitting information. The Town Zoning Enforcement Officer will review this issue.
d. Blight Ordinance: PZC received the Town of Franklin Anti-Blight Ordinance submitted by the First Selectman, Richard Matters. The Ordinance was approved by at a Town Meeting and will take effect on July 8, 2010.
8. Unfinished Business:
a. Application #10-04, Seymour Adelman: New non-residential site plan, special exception, property located at Baltic Rd., Assessor’s Map 23, Lot 4, Zoned R-80, gravel excavation
MOTION #3 7-20-11 made by Mr. Jeppesen, SECONDED BY Mr. Calvert, That the Planning & Zoning Commission approves Application #10-04, Seymour Adelman, to complete gravel operation at Baltic Road, with the following conditions:
1. Existing Bond should be rolled over to Application #10-04
2. Expiration of application permit is July 20, 2015
VOICE VOTE: 3:0:1 Mr. Weingart - abstained MOTION CARRIES
9. New Business:
a. Application #10-07 J.D. Thakral & Associates: Revised, non-residential site plan, property located at 29 Murphy Road, Assessor’s Map 44, Lot 10, Zoned C-2, existing use of property is vacant, proposed use is storage building construction
APPLICANT PRESENTATION: Mr. Mark Reynolds, registered Professional Engineer, was present to representing the applicant and submitted revised plans based on comments from the Town Planner. A statement was added on to the plans indicating the applicant has read the regulations and that the plans are zoning compliant.
RON CHALECKI COMMENTS: Mr. Chalecki explained that previous to this application other work was done on this property. The original owner and developer performed activity that was not approved by Town Officials. The septic system was in the wrong location, various types of material had been buried, and the existing storage building is not in the location as indicated on the originally approved site plan. The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission had asked the owner to remove buried material and re-grade the lot property. The site plan submitted this evening for this application shows current grading. This site plan does not include a septic plan and is only for construction of a building. It was made clear the applicant here this evening is not the previous owner. The site plan calls for use of the existing entrance from Murphy Road and a gravel area for parking boats and vans. Mr. Chalecki is concerned with the new proposed gravel area in that it may turn into an outside storage area for campers and miscellaneous items. Mr. Reynold noted that the applicant plans to store campers and other items in this and plans to park vehicles in this gravel area and to consolidate the other items around the site.
Mr. Chalecki asked PZC to consider the intended activity and to realize the application presented this evening is for construction of the building only. There should be consideration of signage, drainage issues in an around the gravel area, parking of large vehicles etc. within the proximity of wetlands, and storage uses. Mr. Chalecki will further review site plans and checklist items.
There was PZC consensus to accept this application and further review it at the August 17, 2010 meeting.
10. Other:
a. Planning / Plan of Development: The Commission held discussion on the status of the current Draft document. Work continues on updating the document.
Mr. Seidel reported the State Legislature has extended the December 2010 completion timeline for updating the plans of development. This timeline was considered as a requirement for Towns being qualified to receive discretionary state funding.
11. Public Comment: none
12. Adjournment:
MOTION made by Mr. Calvert, SECONDED BY Mr. Weingart, That the Planning & Zoning Commission adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
VOICE VOTE: UNANIMOUS; MOTION CARRIES
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