Tuesday, October 21, 2014


MEETING OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER MINUTES OF THE BETHANY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR

October 14, 2014                                   Page 1 of 5    

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.

 

Roll call was taken.

 

The following Board Members were present:

            James Seaton, Chairman

            Ruth Beardsley, Member

            Margaret Foley, Alternate Member, seated as a voting member

Thomas Magda, Alternate Member, seated as a voting member

Ryan Shea, Alternate Member, seated as a voting member

 

The following Board Members were absent or excused:

            Carol Goldberg, Vice-Chairman

            Walter Briggs, Member

            Lisa Gaw, Member

 

Also present was:  Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer

                              Kevin McSherry, Town Attorney

 

 

MINUTES


 

It was moved by Beardsley and seconded by Shea to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2014, Regular Meeting, with the following amendment:

  • First page, Under MINUTES – Reads “It was moved by Magda and seconded by Shea” Change to “It was moved by Magda and seconded by Gaw”.

Voting for:  Seaton, Beardsley, Foley, Magda, Shea.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

BILL

 

It was moved by Beardsley and seconded by Magda to approve the payment of a bill for $105.00, dated October 14, 2014, from Anne Sohon for recording services for the public hearing (4 Simpson Court).

Voting for:  Seaton, Beardsley, Foley, Magda, Shea.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED:

A.      Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Mr. & Mrs. Leonardis Stefanis owners of       4 Simpson Court, dated September 26, 2014, Re:  Compliance with the zoning regulations for 4 Simpson Court.

B.      Connecticut Federation of Planning and Zoning Agencies Quarterly Newsletter, Summer 2014.

C.      Connecticut Federation of Planning and Zoning Agencies Quarterly Newsletter, Spring 2014.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – 4 SIMPSON COURT

 

At  7:03 p.m., Chairman Seaton opened the public hearing in regard to the application submitted by MaryAnn and Leonardis Stefanis for property located at 4 Simpson Court seeking the following variances of the Zoning Regulations to rebuild their house:

·         A 1% increase in the maximum building coverage to allow 11% where only 10% is allowed.

·         A 2.5% increase in the maximum ground coverage to allow 17.5% where only 15% is allowed.

·         A 12.9’ variance of the rear yard setback to allow a 37.1’ rear yard setback.

·         A 7.8’ variance of the front yard setback to allow a 42.2’ front yard setback.

·         A 3.9’ variance of the side yard setback to allow a 46.1’ southerly side yard setback.

 

Chair Seaton read the legal notice for the public hearing.

 

Chair Seaton stated for the hearing record that he is a landowner in close proximity of the subject property and this will not interfere with his decision on the application.

 

Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer, noted the following:

  • House burnt down.
  • Lot is only .5 acre in a zone where every lot is supposed to be a 1.5 acre.
  • Property is off the watershed and proposed construction will not have an impact on any water company properties.

 

Chairman Seaton noted that the Board received the following items relative to the subject application.  Exhibit identification was assigned as noted:

1)      Exhibit 1A  Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated September 26, 2014, to Mr. and Mrs. Leonardis Stefanis, Re:  4 Simpson Court, redevelopment not in compliance with Zoning Regulations.

2)      Exhibit 1B – “Certificate of mailing” dated October 3, 2014, listing addresses of the surrounding property owners within 100 feet of the property that were notified of this application.

3)      Exhibit 1C – Copy of email from Town Attorney Kevin McSherry to Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated September 26, 2014, Re:  Non-permitted structures at 4 Simpson Court.

4)      Exhibit 1D – Submitted by applicant, a photograph of rear view of house at 4 Simpson Court.

 

 

 

5)      Exhibit 1E – Submitted by applicant, a photograph of rear view of house at 4 Simpson Court.

6)      Exhibit 1F – Submitted by applicant, a photograph of front view of house at 4 Simpson Court.

7)      Exhibit 1G – Aerial map from Town of Bethany GIS of 4 Simpson Court.

8)      Exhibit 1H – Map of lot sizes in area of Simpson Court.

9)      Exhibit 1”I” – Map of Simpson Court and adjoining properties with foot markers of property lines.

10)  Exhibit 1J – Map entitled “Boundary Map” dated September 11, 2014, revised to September 22, 2014, prepared by D’Amico Associates, Oxford, Connecticut.

 

Kevin McSherry, Town Attorney, noted the following:

  • The items that were not legally permitted on the property cannot be used in the decision making by the Board.

 

Commission members noted:

  • The patio on the western side has been there for 40 years and the applicants enclosed it.
  • New home will be 1,960 square feet with garage underneath.
  • Existing driveway shown on the “Boundary Map” will be a new driveway.
  • Well is located near driveway southeastern corner of the property.
  • Septic is located to the west side of the property.

 

Present to speak on behalf of the application were MaryAnn and Leonardis Stefanis, applicants and property owners.

 

MaryAnn Stefanis noted:

  • Submitted photographs of house (Exhibit 1D, 1E, and 1F) and explained to Board Members.
  • Followed footprint of preexisting porch that was there for enclosure.
  • Soil testing completed and reserve area for septic system is located in back of house.
  • Garage will be underneath.

 

Chairman Seaton asked if there were any public members who would like to speak in favor of the application.  The following public member spoke:

·         Doris Beswick of 3 Simpson Court - Concerned with driveway being close to drainage pipe on her property and does not have any issues with construction of new home. ZEO stated proposed driveway is 24 feet away from drainage pipe

 

Chairman Seaton asked if there were any public members who would like to speak in opposition of the application.  There were no comments.

 

At 7:41, it was moved by Magda and seconded by Foley to close the public hearing on the subject application.  Unanimous approval.

 

 

 

DELIBERATION AND DECISION MAKING SESSION

 

4 Simpson Court

 

Board members and Town Attorney further discussed the application and proceeded to deliberate.

 

It was moved by Beardsley and seconded by Foley that the Bethany Zoning Board of Appeals grants the application of MaryAnn and Leonardis Stefanis for the property located at 4 Simpson Court and shown on Assessor’s Map #112, Lot #54 for a variance of Sections 3.4, 4.1.B. and 4.1.C. of the Bethany Zoning Regulations which variances are as follows:

·         A 1% increase in the maximum building coverage to allow 11% where only 10% is allowed.

·         A 2.5% increase in the maximum ground coverage to allow 17.5% where only 15% is allowed.

·         No more than a 12.9 foot variance of the rear yard setback to allow a 37.1 foot rear yard setback.

·         No more than a 7.8 foot variance of the front yard setback to allow a 42.2 foot front yard setback.

·         No more than a 3.9 foot variance of the side yard setback to allow a 46.1 foot southerly side yard setback.

 

These variances are granted subject to the following conditions:

1.      The variance shall not be effective until a copy of it, certified by the Chairman or the Secretary of the Board, and containing a legal description of the subject property, and specifying the nature of the variance (including the Sections of the Zoning Regulations being varied) is filed with the Bethany Town Clerk for recording on the Bethany Land Records by the applicant or owner.  A copy of the recorded document shall also be filed with the Zoning Enforcement Officer.

 

Based upon the evidence presented at the public hearing and the facts revealed by the Board’s general acquaintance with the Town and with the general locality of the subject property, the Board makes the following findings having given due consideration to the proposed location of the proposed business in reference to the following:

1)      Special conditions and circumstances exist which are unique to the subject property and which do not affect generally the district to which it is situated.  These conditions and circumstances are pre-existing size of the lot and the use of the existing foundation as much as possible for the proposed house.

2)      These special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant or the property owner.

3)      The reasons set forth in the application justify the granting of the variance so as to make possible the reasonable use of the land.

4)      Due consideration has been given to conserving the public health, safety, convenience, welfare, and property values.

Vote 5 to 0.

Voting for:  Seaton, Beardsley, Foley,  Magda, Shea.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT


 

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Shea and seconded by Foley to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:01 p.m.

Unanimous approval.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Antonia R. Marek, Clerk

For the Zoning Board of Appeals

 

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

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DRAFT

 

Attendance:  First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea, Selectwoman Aileen Magda

Visitors:  Brian Van Ostenbridge, Jackie Van Ostenbridge, Nicholas Poulmas, Rod White, Janice Howard, William Brinton

First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:32 pm.  The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.  First Selectwoman Gorski led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.  Check signing was the next order of business.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the joint meeting with the Board of Finance of May 1, 2014.  Since Selectwoman Magda and Selectman Shea had questions regarding the minutes, approval was tabled.

 

Selectman Shea moved to approve the minutes of July 28, 2014.  The motion was seconded by Selectwoman Magda.  There were no changes to the minutes.  The minutes were approved on a unanimous vote. 

 

Selectman Shea moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 11, 2014.  First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion.  There were no changes to the minutes.  The vote was called.  The vote was 2 yes votes and 1 abstention that of Selectwoman Magda as she was absent from that meeting.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

The Selectmen received correspondence from Thelma Lumpkin regarding the condition of the house and property at 91 Sperry Road.  They also received correspondence from Pat and Kevin Towne.

 

USE OF AIRPORT BY BARONY OF DRAGONSHIP HAVEN

 

Brian and Jackie Van Ostenbridge were present to request use of the Airport to hold a Barony of Dragonship Haven Fair on May 15, 16, 17 2015.  This event is a mid evil fair which features horse events, crafts and cooking demonstrations of that period.  May 15th would be a set up day.  The event would take place on May 16th and cleanup would take place on May 17th.  The event is free to the public.  They would need permission for camping since some of the exhibitors come from a distance.  The Selectmen discussed the use and determined this would be a suitable event for the location.  The van Ostenbridges will get more information to the Park and Recreation in the coming months. 

 

 

 

 

38 LUKE HILL ROAD

 

The residents of 38 Luke Hill Road were present to talk to the Selectmen regarding the recent paving of Luke Hill Road and how it affected their driveway.  They recently had a new driveway put in with curbing to redirect the water.  When the Town repaved Luke Hill they damaged this curb and the entrance to their driveway.  Following discussion it was determined that the Town would restore the curbing and driveway. 

 

ADDITION TO AGENDA

 

Selectman Shea moved to add APPOINTMENT OF FIRE INSPECTOR AND FIRE INVESTIGATOR and SENIOR BUS to the agenda of this meeting.  Selectwoman Magda seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous. 

 

APPOINTMENT OF FIRE INSPECTOR AND FIRE INVESTIGATOR

 

Selectman Shea moved to appoint Alex Wilson Jr. as Fire Inspector for the Town of Bethany.  Selectwoman Magda seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

 

Selectwoman Magda moved to appoint Ron Goodmaster as Fire Investigator for the Town of Bethany.  There will be no compensation from the Town of Bethany for their services.  Selectman Shea seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

 

BETHANY CEMETERY COMMITTEE

 

William Brinton was present to update the Board of Selectmen on the progress of the Cemetery Committee.  The committee has received a quote for repair of stones in the Sperry Cemetery.  The committee flagged monuments that needed repair.  J. Clark Landscaping LLC submitted a quote for the repair.  The cost would be $2,110.  The money to pay for the work would come out of the Cemetery Fund.  William has looked into a cemetery grave finder.  It would locate where burials are located.   The committee has also discussed the hedges at Carrington Cemetery.  They are blocking visibility at both entrances.  It will have to be the subject of the next meeting of the Committee.  They will then bring their recommendations to the Selectmen.    

 

SKATING AT VETERANS PARK

 

The Selectmen discussed the liability of skating at Veterans Park.  It is the opinion of Town Counsel and the insurance company that skating on a pond of this size with water running in is too much of a liability.   The Town will have to put up proper signage warning of the dangers of skating on the pond.

 

 

 

PARK & RECREATION BUS

 

Attorney McSherry has indicated that the Park & Recreation can accept the gift of a bus from the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department without a Town Meeting as long as the expenses to run it are within the approved budget.  The estimated savings for this fiscal year is estimated to be $5,000.

 

NUTMEG NETWORK

 

The Selectmen discussed the information First Selectwoman Gorski had gathered regarding the Nutmeg Network vs. Comcast for services.  Following discussion Selectwoman Magda moved the following resolution:

 

RESOLVED that First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski is empowered to enter into and amend contractual instruments in the name of and on behalf of the Town of Bethany with the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services for the 2014 Grant to Connect to the Nutmeg Network in the amount of $11,800.

 

Selectman Shea seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous. 

 

SENIOR BUS

 

The Greater New Haven Transit wants to divest their interest in the Bethany Senior Bus.  The Town could apply for a grant of $4,000 from the State of Connecticut and if approved this grant would cover the purchase price of the bus.

 

TAX REFUNDS

Selectman Shea moved to refund to Albert or Barbara Miller the sum of $15.63, to All Vehicles Leasing the sum of $52.45, to Joseph  or Anastasia Przbyloski the sum of 112.48, to Howard J. Dunn the sum of $8.00, to Joseph Mauro, Jr the sum of $7.05, to Marianne Stefanis the sum of $238.48, to Paul G. Mingrino the sum of $234.59, to Thomas Park the sum of $102.66 all for overpayment of taxes.  The motion was seconded by Selectwoman Magda.   The vote taken was unanimous.

 

OTHER MATTER PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING

Selectman Shea requested information on bidding for curbside pickup and cost of operation for the Recycling Center for the Solid Waste Committee. 

 

                                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                                                June G. Riley

                                                                                                                Secretary, Board of Selectmen

 

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014                                           Page 1 of 7

The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.

 

The following Commission Members were present:

            Kimberly McClure Brinton, Chairman

            Michael Calhoun, Member

            Douglas Goldner, Member

            Michael Sullivan, Member

            Donna Shea, Alternate Member, seated as a regular member.

 

The following Commission Members were absent:

            Bradford Buchta, Alternate Member

            James Gugliotti, Alternate Member

 

Also present were:

            Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant

            Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer

 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            

1.      It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Calhoun to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the August 6, 2014, Regular Meeting.

      Voting for:  Brinton, Calhoun, Goldner, Sullivan, Shea.

      Unanimous approval.

 

2.      It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Sullivan to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the August 18, 2014, Special Meeting.

Voting for:  Brinton, Calhoun, Goldner, Sullivan, Shea.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

BILLS

 

1.      It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Calhoun to approve the payment of $1,000.00 (monthly pro rata basis), for services rendered for August 2014, by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.

Voting for:  Brinton, Calhoun, Goldner, Sullivan, Shea.

Unanimous approval.

 

2.      It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Sullivan to approve the payment of $1,235.00 for services rendered by Peter Olson, Special Counseling for June and July 2014 for Green Haven.

Voting for:  Brinton, Calhoun, Goldner, Sullivan, Shea.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

3.      It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Sullivan to approve the payment of $570.00 for services rendered by Peter Olson, Special Counseling for June and July 2014 for 4 Peck Road – Sakonchick.

      Voting for:  Brinton, Calhoun, Goldner, Sullivan, Shea.

      Unanimous approval.

 

 

GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

 

1.      Letter from Rod White, Fire Marshal, submitted August 25, 2014, Re:  788 Amity Road, Fire suppression tank, with attached letter from Anthony Vallillo, owner of 788 Amity Road, dated June 10, 2014, Re:  Fire suppression tank.

2.      Email from Mary Scinto of  48 Northrop Road dated August 22, 2014, Re:  Dispute with the Vernick's of 44 Northrop Road.

3.      Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo Silva of 46 Northrop Road, dated August 13, 2014, Re:  Notice of Violation, operating landscaping business without land-use permit.

4.      Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Mr. John Ahearn, Jr. of 560 Carrington Road, dated August 13, 2014, Re:  Notice of Violation, unregistered motor vehicles and collection of junk and discarded debris.

5.      Email from Eugene Livshits, SCRCOG, dated August 13, 2014, Re:  Referral from the Town of Woodbridge proposed amendments.

6.      Letter from Prospect Land Use Office, to Bethany Town Clerk, dated September 14, 2014, Re:  Proposed amendments to the Prospect Zoning Regulations.

7.      Letter from John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S., dated September 3, 2014, Re:  Special Exception Permit dated July 14, 2014 for 378 Bethmour Road and Resubdivision Approval dated     July 14, 2014.

Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, will contact Mr. Garcia and put together information for the Commission for the next regular meeting on October 1, 2014.

 

 

ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S REPORT AND APPROPRIATE COMMISSION ACTION

 

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, reported on the following:

  • Sent out two violation letters:  46 Northrop Road and 560 Carrington Road.
  • Emailed Marc D’Andrea of 860 Carrington Road – no response.
  • Will email report on building permits for the month of August 2014.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1.      788 Amity Road, Application #2014-028 submitted by Meridith Vallillo for an additional business use to provide pony rides at client premises

 

The Commission formally received the application.  Present to speak on behalf of this application was Anthony Vallillo, owner of record.

 

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, submitted correspondence received from the Connecticut Water Company, dated September 2, 2014, stating they have no comment.

 

Mr. Vallillo noted the following:

·         His daughter, Meridith, lives on property with ponies.

·         His daughter has a trailer to bring ponies to clients.

 

Some Commission members noted the following:

  • Mr. Vallillo amended the Statement of Use to read “Limited to 4 ponies”.

 

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, prepared a draft resolution.  Commission members discussed then proceeded to deliberate.

 

It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Goldner to approve the following resolution for Application #2014-028:

 

Whereas, Anthony Vallillo, owner of 788 Amity Road, applied on September 3, 2014, to the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission for an Additional Use Permit to operate a party pony rental business from 788 Amity Road  (Application #2014-028);

 

Whereas, the Commission at its regular meeting of September 3, 2014, considered the application information, statement of use, testimony and other pertinent information relating to a request for the Additional Use to operate a party pony rental business from 788 Amity Road;

 

Now Therefore, the Commission makes the following findings of fact and decision regarding the application:

1)                  The Commission received an e-mail from Cindy Gaudino of the Connecticut Water Company dated September 2, 2014, in which she states she has no comments.

2)                  Rod White, Fire Marshal, signed off on the back of the application form on       August 28, 2014, indicating his approval.

3)                  Lynn Fox, Quinnipiack Valley Health District representative, signed off on the back of the application form on August 26, 2014, indicating her approval.  However, she did state that the ponies are not to be in the area of the subsurface sewage disposal system.

 

 

 

 

Now Therefore Be It Resolved that pursuant to Section 5.1.B. of the Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended to July 1, 2014, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves the Additional Use to operate a party pony rental business from 788 Amity Road as per the Statement of Use amended to September 3, 2014, limited to 4 ponies and as referenced in the map entitled, “Existing Conditions Map, Jonia Court”, dated April 11, 2013, revised to     January 30, 2014, prepared by John Paul Garcia & Associates, Bethany, Connecticut.

Voting for:  Brinton, Calhoun, Goldner, Sullivan, Shea.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

2.      Discussion with Community Garden Committee regarding Community Garden location -

Present for this discussion was Aileen Magda, Community Garden Committee representative.

 

Mrs. Magda noted the following:

·         Visited different sites for potential location of Community Garden.  (Behind mattress factory on Amity Road, Peck Pond, Pole Hill Road)

·         Looking at the property between the firehouse and diner on Amity Road.

·         Would install holding tank for water, which possibly could be filled by Fire Department on occasion.

 

Some Commission Members noted:

·         Concerned with handicap access and water source on the firehouse property.

·         Suggested revisiting original proposed location near horse event area and firehouse.

·         Suggested horse paddock fencing and then deer fencing inside.

·         Suggested Community Garden Club Committee run this suggestion by the Horse Commission.

 

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, will communicate with Director of Public Works and Fire Chief regarding this location.

 

Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, stated that Garden Committee should reconfirm the water usage and electricity needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

1.      Continue discussion regarding vacant member position on the Planning and Zoning Commission

 

There are two nominations for the vacant regular member position on the Planning and Zoning Commission from the August 6, 2014, Regular Meeting – Brad Buchta, Alternate and Donna Shea, Alternate.

 

Voting for Brad Buchta – 1 Vote – Calhoun.

Voting for Donna Shea – 3 Votes – Brinton, Goldner, Sullivan.

 

Donna Shea is voted in as regular member for the unexpired portion of the term by appointment by the Commission.

 

Members discussed choosing a vice chairman.  This will be on the agenda for the next regular meeting on October 1, 2014.

 

 

2.      Discussion with Anthony Vallillo (letter dated 6/10/14) Re:  Jonia Court Subdivision, 788 Amity Road

 

The Commission received a letter from Rod White, Fire Marshal, submitted August 25, 2014, Re:  788 Amity Road, Fire suppression tank, with attached letter from Anthony Vallillo, owner of 788 Amity Road, dated June 10, 2014, Re:  Fire suppression tank.

 

Mr. Vallillo reviewed his letter dated June 10, 2014, with Commission Members.

 

Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate.

 

It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Goldner to approve the following modifications to the Resubdivision Approval for the four-lot resubdivision located at 788 Amity Road (Jonia Court), Application #2013-028, , approved on May 7, 2014, as requested by Mr. Anthony Vallillo, owner of record, in a letter dated June 10, 2014:

·         If the house that is proposed to be built for Mr. Vallillo’s daughter, Meridith Vallillo, is transferred to a non-family member other than his daughter that the requirement of the water tank shall take effect immediately.

·         Access to the water tank shall be provided to the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department in an easement to be filed on the Land Records on the record map which will allow the Fire Department to properly maintain and inspect the tank once it is installed.

Voting for:  Brinton, Calhoun, Goldner, Sullivan, Shea.

Unanimous approval.

 

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, will prepare letter to Mr. Vallillo with these modifications.

 

 

3.      Discussion with Cheryl and Ronald Vernik of 44 Northrop Road and Paul Silva of 46 Northrop Road regarding ongoing issues with 48 Northrop Road

 

Present for this discussion were Cheryl and Ronald Vernik of 44 Northrop Road and Paul Silva of 46 Northrop Road.

 

Some concerns mentioned by the neighbors as previously stated were:

o   Excessive numbers of vehicles not properly housed.

o   Concerned with leakage from vehicles into ground which would affect wells.

o   Concerned with number of horses on property in small turnaround area.

o   Fence that was installed considered a structure. Does the fence satisfy the requirements in the Zoning Regulations?

 

The Commission conducted a site visit at Northrop Road at 6:00 p.m. today before the regular meeting.

 

Commission members commented as follows:

·         Suggested the Vernik’s and Silva contact State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles concerning the registration of the vehicles underneath the car covers.

·         If concerned with horses, suggested contacting State Health Department.

·         If it does become known that vehicles are unregistered, the Commission will contact property owner to attend a Planning and Zoning meeting to discuss and refute this.

Tabled.

 

 

4.      Update on Marc D’Andrea  regarding outside storage at 860 Carrington Road

 

No one present.  Tabled.

 

 

5.      Continue discussion and possible action to set public hearing date regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Regulations on accessory buildings, signage for larger parcels, home occupation permits, etc.  – Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, and Clerk will put together a packet with all the proposed amendments for the next regular meeting on October 1, 2014.  Tabled.

 

6.      Continue discussion on Village Districts  - Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, shared information he acquired on grant.  Tabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Goldner to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:55 p.m.  Unanimous approval.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Antonia R. Marek, Clerk

For the Planning and Zoning Commission