I.CALL TO ORDER: Chairman, Judith Gallicchio, called the regular meeting to order for Wednesday, June 16, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at Pasbeshauke Pavilion, Saybrook Point.
- ROLL CALL
Attendant Members
Judith S.Gallicchio, Chairman
Robert McIntyre, Vice Chairman
H. Stuart Hanes, Secretary
Robbie A. Marshall, Regular Member
Kathleen Smith, Regular Member
Salvatore V. Aresco, Alternate Member
Attendant Staff
Christine Nelson, Town Planner
Marianne Guthrie, Commission Clerk
III.PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled
MOTION to amend agenda to include the Road Endings Committee Report MOVED by Stuart Hanes SECONDED by Robert McIntyre 4-0-0.
Chairman Gallicchio seats Kathleen Smith, Alternate Member for Frank Vinciguerra, Regular Member.
IV.REGULAR BUSINESS
B.Committee Reports
- Road Ending Committee
The Board of Selectmen agreed to remove boulders from Cornfield Point and did so on Friday June 7th. Michael Ott, Town Engineer submitted a memo containing estimates for Road Ending site plans. Surveys have begun on the next five (5) Cornfield Point Road Endings.
- NEW BUSINESS
A.“Ingellis” Conversion to Two-Family Special Exception Use Kronick
46 Maple Avenue (Map 22 / Lot 133), Residence A District
Applicant: Michael T. O’HerlihyOwner: Patricia L. Ingellis
ACTION: Report on Consistency with PCD by 7/01/02 ZC PH.
Applicant proposes to convert the existing non-conforming commercial property into a two-family residence. POD goal for Residential Development:
Provide sufficient opportunity for of housing alternatives to the typical high-cost single-family in order to:
Accommodate the elderly in a safe and convenient environment
Enable young persons to continue to both live and work in town
Create attainable housing for families at al income levels
POD Policies for Residential include:
Promote additional multi-family opportunities that do not require owner residence including limited apartment facilities, home conversion and non-ground floor apartments over Main Street businesses where soils can accumulate waste disposal.
MOTION to give a favorable recommendation consistent to the POD to the “Ingellis” Conversion to Two-Family Special Exception Use MOVED by Robbie Marshall SECONDED by Robert McIntyre APPROVED 5-0-0.
- OLD BUSINESS
A.“Kronick” Subdivision” – 5 Lots (7.07 ac. Total) & Open Space (1.48 ac.)
North of Dibble Road / 1,900’ North of Spencer Plain Road (Map 46 / Lot 39)
Residence AA-1 District
Applicant: Joseph Kronick, OwnerAgent Don Carlson, L.S.
ACTION: Act on by 6/19/02 mtg. (NLT 6/20/02).
Don Carlson, L.S. acting as agent for Joseph Kronick, submitted a letter to the Commission advising a sixty-five (65) day extension was granted to address concerns from the Fire Marshall about a turnaround and water source on Dibble Road. Robert Doane, Engineer acting on behalf of Mr. Kronick advised a water source has been identified and options are under review for an onsite turnaround. Town Planner Nelson recommended reports should be presented to validate onsite work performed as a response to those concerns. Mr. Doane also requested review of a plan to construct a turnaround partially on the applicant property then relinquish an easement to the town, in effect providing a minimum of twenty (20) feet of pavement and grant a fifty (50) foot turning radius in the cul-de-sac. Chairman Gallacchio asked the Committee if they had considered the previous matter accepting the proposed Open Space. Town Planner Nelson said the applicant was providing the Open Space as conservation – preservation of natural resources, retention of natural drainage ways. Mr. Doane provided a declaration of Perpetual Conservation Easement for this tentative Open Space, keeping the parcel in its natural state and restrict any buildings, roads, signs, billboards, dumping of soil or rubbish, removal or destruction of trees, shrubs other vegetation, operation of snowmobiles, motorcycles etc. The owner could remove brush, dead trees or maintain the stonewalls. Suggestions from possible Regular Member Robbie Marshall and Alternate Member Kathleen Sullivan included creating a neighborhood amenity of this space.
MOTION to continue discussion of Kronick subdivision to the next regular meeting on July 17th. MOVED by Stuart Hanes SECONDED by Robert McIntyre APPROVED 5-0-0.
- Regular Business
- Representative Reports
Town Planner Nelson reported for absentee Alternate Member Richard Tietjen. Mr. Tietjen is coordinating with the appointed intern who is creating an index of Open Spaces. Christine Nelson (Town Planner) distributed a copy of the procedures to be followed in gathering that information. Secretary Hanes reported as FEMA CRS coordinator and advised of an available grant for hazard mitigation from the Federal fiscal year 2003 that begins in calendar year October 2002. The Board of Selectmen is planning to meet and update the ordinance to conform with FEMA identifying the number of flood-prone properties in Connecticut.
- Committee Reports
Ongoing inventory is in process of Road Endings including title work, easements and conservation interests.
- Implementation Committee
Tentative meeting scheduled for July 24, 2002 7:00pm at the Pasbeshauke Pavillion to discuss a presentation for various commissions including Regional Planning, Harbor Management, Parks & Recreation etc.
- Staff Reports
“The Preserve”. Discussion regarding appropriate overall plan that would best protect Open Space and allow development where appropriate. Affordable housing also mentioned with regards to homeless families. End of year goals include acquisition of a plotter, additional staff member and mapping.
- Correspondence
MOTION to approve payment of Branse & Willis, LLC Invoice # 2803 in the amount of $553.50 MOVED by Stuart Hanes. SECONDED by Robert McIntyre. APPROVED 5-0-0.
- ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 10:50pm to the next regularly scheduled meeting on July 17, 2002 at 7:30pm at Pasbeshauke Pavillion, Saybrook Point. MOVED by Stuart Hanes. SECONDED by Robert McIntyre. APPROVED 5-0-0.
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