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TOWN OF MONTVILLE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
310 NORWICH NEW LONDON TPKE
UNCASVILLE, CT. 06382
PHONE (860) 848-8549 Fax (860) 848-2354
MINUTES
December 9, 2003
7:30 P.M.
COMMISSIONER MAJEWSKI called the September 9, 2003 meeting of the Montville Planning & Zoning Commission to order at 7:30 pm.
Present were COMMISSIONERS BARON, CLARK-WILSON, FERRANTE, MAJEWSKI, MARCUS, MAY, POLHEMUS AND WOOD. Absent from the meeting was COMMISSIONER TRYON.
Minutes:
Accept minutes from November 18, 2003 meeting. The COMMISSION requested to have “Ms.” Added to 9b to read as follows: Election of officers Mr. Majewski was elected Chairman, Mr. Ferrante
was elected Vice Chairman, Ms. Clark Wilson was elected Secretary. A MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BARON SECONDED by COMMISSIONER MARCUS to accept the minutes of the November 18,
2003 meeting as amended. Voice vote – all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. MINUTES APPROVED AS AMENDED.
Correspondence:
SCCOG: FY2005 Regional Transportation Plan Update. Staff went through what projects were currently on the plan. Staff had no recommendations to change any of the items. Chairman
directed staff to respond by January 9, 2004.
MEMO FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: This memo was to the Town Planner regarding bus stop shelters along Route 32.
TOWN OF PRESTON: A letter regarding proposed changes to the Zoning Regulations. A Public Hearing will be held on December 18, 2003.
New Business:
Wayne Bartling: An application for a site plan review for property located at 1536 Route 32, Uncasville, Ct. As shown on Assessor’s Map 91 Lot 9. Staff asked the COMMISSION to determine
if this was a valid application under section 4.2.2.1. COMMISSIONER BARON asked the applicant if this property was already owner occupied. The APPLICANT stated that is currently was
and would continue to be owner occupied. A MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER CLARK-WILSON, SECONDED by COMMISSIONER BARON to TABLE. Voice Vote – all in favor. TABLED
A MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER FERRANTE, SECONDED by COMMISSIONER WOOD to amend the agenda to reflect under Other Business: Amendments to Rules and Procedures. Voice Vote – All
in favor MOTION CARRIED.
A MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER CLARK-WILSON, SECONDED by COMMISSIONER BARON to amend the agenda to hear item 7. Public Hearing before item 6. Zoning Issues. Voice Vote – All in
favor MOTION CARRIED.
Zoning Issues:
Joseph Lozen: Home occupation at 92 Lake Drive, Oakdale, Ct (R80 zone). As shown on Assessor’s Map 47 Lot 48. A MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER MAY, SECONDED by COMMISSIONER POLHEMUS
to approve the home occupation permit at 92 Lake Drive, Oakdale. Voice Vote – All in Favor MOTION CARRIED.
Public Hearing:
HEPO, LLC: An application for a six lot subdivision on property located at 420 Maple Avenue, Uncasville, Ct. As shown on Assessor’s Map 31 Lot 3. The location is in an Industrial
Zone. The applicant is proposing a 6 lot Industrial Subdivision on a 15.4 Acre parcel of land. The application was approved by the Inland Wetland Commission on November 20, 2003.
Staff made a brief presentation to the COMMISSION.
COMMISSIONER FERRANTE had concerns regarding the ledge in the area. Ellen Bartlett, representative for the applicant, explained a crusher is planned for on site to crush the ledge which
is to be used in the road construction.
COMMISSIONER CLARK-WILSON inquired as to the road construction and if it could handle tractor trailer traffic. Staff replied that the road was designed according to the Town of Montville
Road standards.
COMMISSIONER BARON requested to have the
not only on George Road but also on Maple Avenue.
A MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER CLARK-WILSON, SECONDED by COMMISSIONER FERRANTE to CONTINUE the Public Hearing. Voice Vote – COMMISSIONERS BARON, CLARK-WILSON, FERRANTE, MARCUS,
MAY, POLHEMUS AND WOOD VOTED IN FAVOR – COMMISSIONER MAJEWSKI was OPPOSED. MOTION CARRIED.
A MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER CLARK-WILSON, SECONDED by COMMISSIONER BARON to break at 8:40 pm for a
The meeting was called back to order at 8:48 pm.
Venuti Enterprises, Inc.: An application for a 19-lot subdivision on property located at 1625 Old Colchester Road, Oakdale, Ct. As shown on Assessor’s Map 50 Lot 31. Staff read into
record the report provided to the COMMISSION members; This is a 19-lot subdivision, located in a WRP-160 Zone, a Special Permit for gravel excavation was granted in 1998, Inland Wetlands
granted approval on November 20, 2003, Uncas Health District approval has been received, etc. Staff commented on the good job that was done for the gravel excavation.
Attorney Harry Heller, representative for the applicant, made a brief presentation.
COMMISSIONER POLHEMUS asked about the access to lots #10-18.
Attorney Heller explained these lots would have frontage and access on Old Colchester Road Extension/Old Colchester Road. The remaining lots will have access on Route 82
PUBLIC COMMENT:
OPPOSITION:
Laurence Eidan, 640 Route 82, Oakdale, Ct.:
Mr. Eidan stated that he really was not in opposition of this application but just had some concerns. He stated he was disappointed with the woodland area because it will forever be
changed. Mr. Eidan commented on the good job that was done with the Special Permit. Mr. Eidan stated he did have one small request which was to have a row of evergreens placed along
the property line which abuts his property. Mr. Eidan feels this will act a good sound barrier.
COMMISSIONER MAJEWSKI informed Mr. Eidan this could not be a request of the COMMISSION and advised Mr. Eidan to address the issue with the applicant.
A MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER POLHEMUS, SECONDED by COMMISSIONER MAY to CLOSE the Public Hearing. Voice Vote – all in favor.
MOTION CARRIED
Old Business:
Chestnut Ridge: An application for subdivision approval for property located at 143 Simpson Lane, Montville, Ct. As shown on Assessor’s Map 38 Lot 50. Attorney Harry Heller, representation
for the applicant, made a brief presentation of the plan to the COMMISSION. A MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER MAY, SECONDED by COMMISSIONER POLHEMUS to GRANT approval for subdivision
at 143 Simpson Lane, Oakdale. Voice Vote – all in favor. MOTION CARRIED
Other business to come before the Commission:
Amendments to Rules and Procedures: The COMMISSION changed the amended date to 12/09/03 with an effective date as January 1, 2004. A MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER FERRANTE, SECONDED
by COMMISSIONER WOOD to accept the Rules and Procedures as amended.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING: The meeting began at 10:05pm. No votes were taken
Adjourn: A MOTION by COMMISSIONER CLARK-WILSON SECONDED by COMMISSIONER MAY to adjourn. All voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Laura Wood, Secretary
A COMPLETE RECORD OF THIS MEETING IS ON CASSETTES ON FILE IN THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE