MINUTES OF THE
BETHANY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISION REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 2, 2019 Page 1 of 4
The following Commission Members
were present:
Kimberly McClure Brinton, Chair
Michael Calhoun, Vice-Chair
Donna Shea, Member/Secretary
Bob Harrison, Member
Alex
Hutchinson, Member
Brad
Buchta, Alternate Member
Carol
Lambiase, Alternate Member
The
following Commission Member was absent:
Eric McDonald, Alternate Member
Also present were:
Hiram
Peck, Planning Consultant
Isabel
Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Unanimous approval.
BILLS
1.
It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shea to approve
the payment of $1,200.00 (monthly pro rata basis), for services rendered for
December 2018, by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.
Unanimous approval.
GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
1)
Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Peter
Kaminski/Julianne Stach of 41 Green Hill Road, dated December 5, 2018, Re: Notice of Violation, 41 Green Hill Road,
trespass lighting.
2)
Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to John Ellison of 55
Green Hill Road, dated December 6,
2018, Re: Final Notice of Violation,
Accessory Apartment above Garage, 55 Green Hill Road.
NEW BUSINESS
1)
6 Sargent
Drive, Application #2019-001 submitted by Bethany Mart for Window Signage
–
No one was present for this application.
Isabel Kearns, ZEO, stated that more information is needed
on size of windows and amount of signage requested. Also, Ms. Kearns stated there is no
Quinnipiack Valley Health District approval at this time.
Further discussion and appropriate action on the application
was deferred until the Commission’s next Regular Meeting scheduled for February
6, 2019. It was moved by Calhoun and
seconded by Shea to table this application.
Tabled.
2)
135 Pole Hill
Road, Application 2019-002 submitted by Jeremy Shulick to locate a farm stand
(5’ by 10’) and located temporary tents for seasonal use (2 tents – 18’ by 20’)
–
No one was present for this application.
Isabel Kearns, ZEO, stated that she has received complaints
from neighbors and that the property owner would like to come into
compliance. Also, Ms. Kearns stated
there is no Quinnipiack Valley Health District approval at this time.
Commission members would like more information as to how
long tents will be up and the distance from road to the tents. Ms. Kearns will obtain requested information
for the next meeting.
Further discussion and appropriate action on the application
was deferred until the Commission’s next Regular Meeting scheduled for February
6, 2019. It was moved by Calhoun and
seconded by Harrison to table this application.
Tabled.
3)
667 Amity
Road, CFC Park, Status Update –
Isabel Kearns, ZEO, stated that there is an erosion control
breach at property and that she spoke with Matt Micros and he has someone
coming tomorrow to fix that.
Commission members asked about the planting that was
supposed to have taken place.
Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, suggested inviting CFC to
the next regular meeting for an update on the site.
Kevin McSherry, Town Attorney, will prepare a letter to CFC
requesting a construction sequence to find out how they will complete the work
that has not been completed and that the site needs to be stable. Also, he will recommend they come to next
meeting for update on property.
The Commission would like to conduct another site walk while
still holding the bond.
1.
32 Hatfield
Hill Road, Application #2018-026 submitted by Montanna Sage Equine LLC for a
Special Exception Permit for a riding arena and boarding stable –
Present for this application was Montanna, Melissa and Tom
Lambrecht.
Isabel Kearns, ZEO, stated the applicant, Montanna
Lambrecht, needs to amend the application to 12 horses boarding. Ms. Lambrecht amended the application
Ms. Lambrecht noted that she would like to teach riding
lessons and training horses and that she is working with the Quinnipiack Valley
Health District.
Unanimous
approval.
2.
Continue
discussion with Dr. Gale Ridge of the Bethany “Environment” Committee regarding
Wind Study at Airport and “Sustainable CT” – Remove from agenda.
3.
Continue
discussion regarding draft Zoning Regulations – Special Meeting scheduled for January
16, 2019.
Mr. Peck stated he will have full draft completed before
special meeting on January 16th.
ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S REPORT –
Isabel Kearns, ZEO, submitted the following:
·
Building
Permits, dated December 4, 2018 to December 21, 2018.
·
Site
Inspections dated December 6, 2018, to December 14, 2018.
ADJOURNMENT
Unanimous
approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
for the Planning and Zoning
Commission
