MINUTES OF THE BETHANY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011 Page 1 of 13
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:
Melissa Spear, Chair
Mary Shurtleff, Vice-Chair
Patricia Winer, Member
Michael Calhoun, Member
Kimberly McClure Brinton, Member
Donna Shea, Alternate Member
Nellie Rabinowitz, Alternate Member
The following Commission Member was absent or excused:
Marc Adelberg, Alternate Member
Also present were:
Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant
Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Brinton to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2011, Regular Meeting with the following corrections:
Page 3 – Last Sentence – Reads “At 7:37 p.m., Chairman Huxley recessed the public hearing and continued it to the next regular meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, in the Commission Meeting Room.” Change to “At 7:37 p.m., Chair Spear recessed the public hearing and continued it to the next regular meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, in the Commission Meeting Room.”
Page 6 – Item 4) – 5th Sentence – Reads “Also Ms. Kearns recommended that due to the stream, Mr. Stoyer will place medallions on the trees for the conservation easement instead of the monuments in or next to the stream.” Change to “Also Ms. Kearns recommended in order to avoid disturbing the stream, Mr. Stoyer be allowed to place medallions on the trees for the conservation easement instead of the monuments in or next to the stream.”
Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.
Unanimous approval.
GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
1. Copy of letter from Diversified Technology Consultants to IWC, dated August 10, 2011, Re: Review of plans for 18 Munson Road, dated June 1, 2011.
2. Copy of letter from Diversified Technology Consultants to IWC, dated September 22, 2011, Re: Review of revised plans for 18 Munson Road, dated September 20, 2011.
3. Letter from Rod White, Fire Marshal, dated October 26, 2011, Re: Comments on review of application for 18 Munson Road.
4. Copy of Inland Wetlands Permit #1166 for 18 Munson Road for an Inland Wetlands Permit for a building addition and parking/loading area approved September 26, 2011.
5. Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District dated October 31, 2011, Re: Comments on review of application #2011-024 and #2011-025 for 18 Munson Road.
6. Letter from John Paul Garcia, P.E., dated November 2, 2011, Re: Request for postponement of public hearing scheduled for November 2, 2011, due to power outage, 18 Munson Road.
7. Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Planning Commission, dated October 14, 2011, Re: Comments on review of proposed zoning regulation amendment to Section 6 – prohibited uses.
8. Submitted by Stuart Cuthbert of 403 Fairwood Road, dated October 18, 2011, twelve photographs of property located at 415 Fairwood Road, illegal fencing business.
9. Email from Stuart Cuthbert of 403 Fairwood Road, dated December 5, 2011, Re: 415 Fairwood Road, illegal fencing business.
10. Letter from John Paul Garcia & Associates, dated October 27, 2011, Re: Waiver request for parking for proposal at 6 Sargent Drive.
11. Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, dated November 2, 2011, Re: Comments on review for 6 Sargent Drive, gas station/convenience store.
12. Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District to Mike Patel owner of 6 Sargent Drive, dated November 9, 2011, Re: Requesting information on what food products would be sold at proposed convenience store at 6 Sargent Drive.
13. Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District to John Paul Garcia, P.E., dated November 9, 2011, Re: Comments on review of subsurface sewage disposal system design for proposed retail building at 6 Sargent Drive.
14. Submitted by Chris Stoyer of 100 Miller Road, a copy of map entitled “Resubdivision Map for Hopp Brook Resubdivision”, dated October 14, 2002 and March 1, 2003, revised to May 13, 2011, and with red hand drawn markings submitted on November 16, 2011, showing trees where medallions will be placed for the conservation easement.
15. Copy of email from Jim Geloso of 9 Munson Road to Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated October 26, 2011, Re: Change in company name from Connecticut Sheet Metal to Bethany Supply located at 9 Munson Road.
16. Email from Eugene Livshits of SCRCOG, dated October 12, 2011, Re: Town of Cheshire proposed zoning regulation amendment regarding directional signage for critical/urgent care facilities.
17. Letter from Nancy McCarthy, Town Clerk, dated November 22, 2011, Re: Request for 2012 schedule of regular meetings for the Planning and Zoning Commission with attached draft prepared by clerk for 2012 regular meetings.
It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Winer to add Item #17 above to the agenda for the December 7, 2011, regular meeting and to approve the adoption of the January 2012 through January 2013 schedule as presented to the Commission by the Clerk.
Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.
Unanimous approval.
PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
1. Connecticut Federation of Planning and Zoning Agencies Quarterly Newsletter, Fall 2011.
2. The Connecticut Landscape Architect, Fall 2011.
BILLS
1) It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Winer to approve the payment of $1,000.00 (monthly pro rata basis), for services rendered for November 2011, by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.
Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.
Unanimous approval.
2) It was moved by Brinton and seconded by Shurtleff to accept the Chair Spear’s approval of the payment of $1,000.00 (monthly pro rata basis), for services rendered for October 2011, by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.
Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.
Unanimous approval.
ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S REPORT AND APPROPRIATE COMMISSION ACTION
Isabel Kearns, ZEO, reported on the following:
Ms. Kearns distributed a sheet entitled “Zoning Violations – December 7, 2011” for the Commission’s review and stated the First Selectman has assigned a hearing officer for zoning violations. Chair Spear directed Ms. Kearns to contact the property owners by mail once more before any action taken for a hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
· 18 Munson Road, Application #2011-024 submitted by RDC Holding LLC for a Business Addition and Parking/Loading Area –
· 18 Munson Road, Application #2011-025 submitted by RDC Holding LLC for a Special Exception Permit for Outside Storage –
At 7:34 p.m., Chair Spear called to order the public hearing on Application #2011-024 and Application #2011-025. The call for the public hearing was read. Chair Spear reviewed the complete contents of the application files.
Chair Spear then noted that the Commission has received the following items relative to the subject application. Exhibit identification was assigned as noted:
Exhibit 1A – Copy of letter from Diversified Technology Consultants to IWC, dated August 10, 2011, Re: Review of plans for 18 Munson Road, dated June 1, 2011.
Exhibit 1B – Copy of letter from Diversified Technology Consultants to IWC, dated September 22, 2011, Re: Review of revised plans for 18 Munson Road, dated September 20, 2011.
Exhibit 1C - Letter from Rod White, Fire Marshal, dated October 26, 2011, Re: Comments on review of application for 18 Munson Road.
Exhibit 1D - Copy of Inland Wetlands Permit #1166 for 18 Munson Road for an Inland Wetlands Permit for a building addition and parking/loading area approved September 26, 2011.
Exhibit 1E - Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District dated October 31, 2011, Re: Comments on review of application #2011-024 and #2011-025 for 18 Munson Road.
Exhibit 1F - Letter from John Paul Garcia, P.E., dated November 2, 2011, Re: Request for postponement of public hearing scheduled for November 2, 2011, due to power outage, 18 Munson Road.
Exhibit 1G – Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated July 13, 2011, Re: Review comments on applications for 18 Munson Road.
Exhibit 1H – Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority to IWC, dated July 21, 2011, Re: Comments on review of 18 Munson Road, construction of building addition.
Exhibit 1”I” – Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority to IWC dated August 19, 2011, Re: Comments on review of revised site plan dated July 25, 2011, for 18 Munson Road, Construction of building addition.
Exhibit 1J – Submitted by Isabel Kearns, ZEO, copy of the “Certification of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan” to be approved by the Commission.
Present to speak on behalf of the applicant was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S. of John Paul Garcia and Associates. Mr. Garcia presented an overview of the proposed project.
In discussion, Commission members noted:
· The existing septic system is failing and it will be replaced.
· Landscaping to be bonded.
Chair Spear then asked if there were any comments from the public. There were no comments.
There being no further discussion, at 8:10 p.m. Chair Spear closed the public hearing on the subject applications.
· Proposed amendments to the Bethany Zoning Regulations to Section 6 – Prohibited Uses. Add #6.28 – Signs with any type of internal lighting or internal illumination.
At 8:11 p.m., Chair Spear called to order the public hearing continuation on the proposed amendments to Section 6 – Prohibited Uses. Add #6.28 – Signs with any type of internal lighting or internal illumination.
Chair Spear then noted that the Commission has received the following items relative to the subject application. Exhibit identification was assigned as noted:
Exhibit 2A – Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Planning Commission, dated October 14, 2011, Re: Comments on review of proposed zoning regulation amendment to Section 6 – prohibited uses.
Chair Spear then asked if there were any comments from the public. The following public member spoke:
· John Paul Garcia of 190 Fairwood Road – Mr. Garcia noted that by not allowing Signs with any type of internal lighting or internal illumination the Commission would be hindering future technology.
There being no further discussion, at 8:18 p.m. Chair Spear closed the public hearing.
NEW BUSINESS
1) Discussion with Stuart Cuthbert of 403 Fairwood Road regarding 415 Fairwood Road – operation of fencing business –
No one was present for this discussion.
The Commission received the following correspondence from Mr. Cuthbert:
· Submitted by Stuart Cuthbert of 403 Fairwood Road, dated October 18, 2011, twelve photographs of property located at 415 Fairwood Road, illegal fencing business.
· Email from Stuart Cuthbert of 403 Fairwood Road, dated December 5, 2011, Re: 415 Fairwood Road, illegal fencing business.
2) 6 Sargent Drive, Application #2011-026 submitted by Mukesh Patel for a Special Exception Permit – Construct 3600 SF Gas Filling Station/Convenience Store -
The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S., representing the applicant.
The Commission received the following correspondence for this application:
Letter from John Paul Garcia & Associates, dated October 27, 2011, Re: Waiver request for parking for proposal at 6 Sargent Drive.
· Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, dated November 2, 2011, Re: Comments on review for 6 Sargent Drive, gas station/convenience store.
· Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District to Mike Patel owner of 6 Sargent Drive, dated November 9, 2011, Re: Requesting information on what food products would be sold at proposed convenience store at 6 Sargent Drive.
· Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District to John Paul Garcia, P.E., dated November 9, 2011, Re: Comments on review of subsurface sewage disposal system design for proposed retail building at 6 Sargent Drive.
The Commission scheduled a public hearing date for Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, Bethany Town Hall.
Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Tabled.
3) 6 Sargent Drive, Application #2011-027 submitted by Mukesh Patel for a Site Plan Approval - Construct 3600 SF Gas Filling Station/Convenience Store -
The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S., representing the applicant.
The Commission received the following correspondence for this application:
Letter from John Paul Garcia & Associates, dated October 27, 2011, Re: Waiver request for parking for proposal at 6 Sargent Drive.
· Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, dated November 2, 2011, Re: Comments on review for 6 Sargent Drive, gas station/convenience store.
· Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District to Mike Patel owner of 6 Sargent Drive, dated November 9, 2011, Re: Requesting information on what food products would be sold at proposed convenience store at 6 Sargent Drive.
· Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District to John Paul Garcia, P.E., dated November 9, 2011, Re: Comments on review of subsurface sewage disposal system design for proposed retail building at 6 Sargent Drive.
The Commission scheduled a public hearing date for Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, Bethany Town Hall.
Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Tabled.
4) 6 Sargent Drive, Application #2011-028 submitted by Mukesh Patel for a Special Exception Earth Removal, Excavation, Filling, Stockpiling and Grading Permit -
The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S., representing the applicant.
The Commission received the following correspondence for this application:
Letter from John Paul Garcia & Associates, dated October 27, 2011, Re: Waiver request for parking for proposal at 6 Sargent Drive.
· Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, dated November 2, 2011, Re: Comments on review for 6 Sargent Drive, gas station/convenience store.
· Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District to Mike Patel owner of 6 Sargent Drive, dated November 9, 2011, Re: Requesting information on what food products would be sold at proposed convenience store at 6 Sargent Drive.
· Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District to John Paul Garcia, P.E., dated November 9, 2011, Re: Comments on review of subsurface sewage disposal system design for proposed retail building at 6 Sargent Drive.
The Commission scheduled a public hearing date for Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, Bethany Town Hall.
Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Tabled.
5) 667 Amity Road, Application #2011-029 submitted by Eric Soltis for a Site Plan Review – construct and operate “Haunted Attraction” –
The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was Eric Soltis, who is the applicant.
Mr. Soltis briefly reviewed the proposed project noting:
The attraction would take place the last weekend in September to the last weekend in October.
The attraction will consist of temporary structures that will be taken down and stored on site.
Would like to place a temporary sign in the front near the street.
Contacted the building official and fire marshal.
In discussion, Commission members noted:
The Commission did not receive a response from the Inland Wetlands Commission and Quinnipiack Valley Health District.
Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Tabled.
6) 72 Downs Road, Application #2011-030 submitted by Joan Jackson for a Special Exception Permit for an Accessory Apartment –
The Commission formally received the application. No one was present to speak on behalf of this application.
The Commission scheduled a public hearing date for Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, Bethany Town Hall.
Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Tabled.
OLD BUSINESS
1. 18 Munson Road, Application #2011-024 submitted by RDC Holding LLC to construct an addition to building, parking and drainage –
Isabel Kearns, ZEO, prepared a draft resolution. Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate.
It was moved by Brinton and seconded by Calhoun to approve the following resolution for Application #2011-024:
Whereas, in a letter dated September 27, 2011, the owner of the property RDC Holding, LLC authorized John Paul Garcia, P.E., to act as their agent for any land-use permits pertaining to the construction of an addition located at 18 Munson Road;
Whereas, John Paul Garcia, P.E., applied on October 3, 2011, to the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission for site plan approval for a 60’ by 120’ building addition and associated site work located at 18 Munson Road (#2011-024);
Whereas, the Commission held a hearing on December 7, 2011, on this site plan application for a 60’ by 120’ building addition and associated site work on property know as 18 Munson Road (#2011-024). Said hearing was held in conjunction with Application #2011-025 for a Special Exception permit for outside storage of sheet metal, pallets and flat stock on the same premises. Said hearing was closed at the conclusion of testimony that same evening;
Whereas, the Commission also at its regular meeting of December 7, 2011, considered the plans, testimony and other pertinent application information relating to the site plan application for a 60’ by 120’ building addition and associated site work at 18 Munson Road;
Now Therefore, the Commission makes the following findings of fact and decision regarding this application:
1) The Commission received a copy of a letter dated July 21, 2011, (addressed to Patricia McGregor, Chair – IWC) from Ron Walters of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority. The Commission also received a subsequent copy of a letter dated August 19, 2011, in which Mr. Walters states that all the comments included in the July 21, 2011, letter have been addressed.
2) Roderick White, Fire Marshal, submitted a letter to the Commission dated October 26, 2011, in which he stated he has no comment at this time and will review this project when the building plans are submitted.
3) The Commission received Inland Wetlands Permit #1166 dated October 6, 2011, for approval of an addition, associated site work and outside storage located at 18 Munson Road.
4) The Commission received a review letter dated October 31, 2011, from Lynn Fox, representative for Quinnipiack Valley Health District, in which she states that the appropriate sections of the Connecticut Public Health Code have been addressed for the proposed building addition.
5) The Commission received two letters from Diversified Technology Consultants dated August 10, 2011, and September 22, 2011. The letter dated September 22, 2011, indicated that all the concerns they raised in the August 10, 2011 letter had been adequately resolved.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that pursuant to Section 5.2 of the Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended to April 6, 2011, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves this site plan application for the construction of a 60’ by 120’ building addition and associated site work located at 18 Munson Road (#2011-024), as presented in the application, statement of use and testimony and in accordance with the following submitted plans prepared by John Paul Garcia & Associates, Bethany, Connecticut:
A. “Proposed Site Plan, 18 Munson Road”, dated June 1, 1011, revised to September 20, 2011, Drawing No. C-1.
B. “Typical Details, 18 Munson Road”, dated June 1, 2011, revised to September 20, 2011, Drawing No. C-2.
C. “Typical Details, 18 Munson Road”, dated August 16, 2011, with no revisions, Drawing No. C-3.
And with the following conditions:
1) The applicant shall provide an estimate for the erosion control measures. Said estimate shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer and shall be in a form acceptable to Town Counsel.
2) No site work shall commence until the erosion control bond and erosion control measures are in place.
3) A building permit must be obtained prior to any construction.
Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.
Unanimous approval.
2. 18 Munson Road, Application #2011-025 submitted by RDC Holding LLC for a Special Exception Permit for outside storage –
Isabel Kearns, ZEO, prepared a draft resolution. Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate.
It was moved by Winer and seconded Shurtleff to approve the following resolution for Application #2011-025:
Whereas, in a letter dated September 27, 2011, the owner of the property RDC Holding, LLC authorized John Paul Garcia, P.E., to act as their agent for any land-use permits pertaining to the construction of an addition located at 18 Munson Road;
Whereas, John Paul Garcia, P.E., applied on October 3, 2011, to the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission for a Special Exception permit for outside storage of sheet metal, pallets and flat stock located at 18 Munson Road (#2011-025);
Whereas, the Commission held a hearing on December 7, 2011, on this Special Exception permit for outside storage of sheet metal, pallets and flat stock on property know as 18 Munson Road (#2011-025). Said hearing was held in conjunction with Application #2011-024 for site plan approval for a 60’ by 120’ building addition and associated site work located at 18 Munson Road. Said hearing was closed at the conclusion of testimony that same evening;
Whereas, the Commission also at its regular meeting of December 7, 2011, considered the plans, testimony and other pertinent application information relating to the special exception for outside storage of sheet metal, pallets and flat stock located at 18 Munson Road;
Now Therefore, the Commission makes the following findings of fact and decision regarding this application:
1) The Planning and Zoning Commission received a copy of a letter dated July 21, 2011, (addressed to Patricia McGregor, Chair – IWC) from Ron Walters of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority. The Commission also received a subsequent
copy of a letter dated August 19, 2011, in which Mr. Walters stated that all the comments included in the July 21, 2011, letter have been addressed.
2) Roderick White, Fire Marshal, submitted a letter to the Commission dated October 26, 2011, in which he states he has no comment at this time and will review this project when the building plans are submitted.
3) The Commission received Inland Wetlands Permit #1166 dated October 6, 2011, for approval of an addition and outside storage located at 18 Munson Road;
4) The Commission received a review letter dated October 31, 2011 from Lynn Fox, Quinnipiack Valley Health District representative, in which she states that the appropriate sections of the Connecticut Public Health Code have been addressed for the proposed building addition.
5) The Commission received two letters from Diversified Technology Consultants dated August 10, 2011 and September 22, 2011. The letter dated September 22, 2011 indicated that all the concerns they raised in the August 10, 2011 letter had been adequately resolved.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that pursuant to Section 5.3H of the Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended to April 6, 2011, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves the Special Exception permit for outside storage of sheet metal, pallets and flat stock located at 18 Munson Road (#2011-025), as presented in the application, statement of use and testimony and in accordance with the following submitted plans prepared by John Paul Garcia & Associates, Bethany, Connecticut:
A. “Proposed Site Plan, 18 Munson Road”, dated June 1, 1011, revised to September 20, 2011, Drawing No. C-1.
B. “Typical Details, 18 Munson Road”, dated June 1, 2011, revised to September 20, 2011, Drawing No. C-2.
C. “Typical Details, 18 Munson Road”, dated August 16, 2011, with no revisions, Drawing No. C-3.
And with the following conditions:
1) The outside storage associated with this permit is only for the storage of sheet metal, pallets and flat stock in the area designated as “proposed gravel storage area”, as shown on the map of record.
2) The applicant’s screening does not technically comply with the requirements of Section 10.I.4 of the Bethany Zoning Regulations, however because of the existing situation and the fact that there is no use on the abutting property, the Commission is willing to consider the application as presented. However, the Commission would reserve the right to require screening at some point in the future should screening in accordance with the zoning regulations be required.
Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.
Unanimous approval.
It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Winer to approve the following Certification of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan:
This is to serve to certify that the soil erosion and sedimentation control plan shown on the plans entitled, “Proposed Site Plan” dated June 1, 2011, revised to September 20, 2011:
Prepared by: John Paul Garcia & Associates, Engineers and Surveyors
For: Site plan approval for building addition and associated site work
At: 18 Munson Road
Submitted By: John Paul Garcia, Agent for RDC Holding, LLC aka Reed
Complies with the requirements and objectives of Section 11 – Erosion and Sedimentation Control Regulations, having been certified by the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission at a regular meeting on December 7, 2011.
Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.
Unanimous approval.
3. Proposed Bethany Zoning Regulation Amendment to Section 6 – Prohibited Uses. Add #6.28 – Signs with any type of internal lighting or internal illumination –
Isabel Kearns, ZEO, prepared a draft resolution. Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate.
It was moved by Winer and seconded by Calhoun to approve the following resolution to amend the Zoning Regulations:
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Bethany proposed a Zoning Regulation Amendment to Section 6 – Prohibited Uses as follows:
Add a Section 6.28 – Signs with any type of internal lighting or internal illumination.
Whereas, notice for the public hearing on this proposed Zoning Regulation amendment was duly noticed and a copy of the same proposal was on file in the Town Clerk’s Office, as per the State Statutes;
Whereas, the Commission held a public hearing to discuss the proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment to Section 6 – Prohibited Uses at their regular meeting on December 7, 2011. Said hearing was closed that same evening;
Whereas, the Commission also at its regular meeting of December 7, 2011, considered the adoption of this proposed zoning regulation amendment and testimony regarding the same;
Now Therefore, the Commission makes the following findings of fact and decision regarding this application:
1) The Commission received a letter dated October 14, 2011, from Peggy Rubens-Duhl, Chairwoman of the South Central Connecticut Regional Planning Commission, in which she states that the proposed amendment does not appear to cause any negative inter-municipal impacts.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that pursuant to Section 8-3 of the Connecticut General State Statutes, the Planning and Zoning Commission adopts the proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment to Section 6.
The effective date shall be January 1, 2012.
Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.
Unanimous approval.
4. Discuss increasing application fees – Tabled.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Calhoun to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:15 p.m. Unanimous approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
For the Planning and Zoning Commission
