Approval of Minutes: Motion by A. Havican, seconded by D. Wallace to approve minutes of the September 20, 2000 minutes as presented. Unanimous.
Correspondence:
Motion by A. Havican, seconded by D. Wallace to accept the correspondence. Unanimous.
Public Participation: None
b. Ralph J. DeLeo, Trustee, 166 Waterbury Road. Site Plan Application for Medical Facility and Adult Day Care. The applicant was not in attendance. B. Donovan stated that he spoke with BruceHillson, tha applicant's traffic engineer and U.R.S. Greiner, Inc., the firm handling the Route 69 Corridor Traffic Study and they will be comparing notes in order for Mr. Hillson to submit the final o.k. from the D.O.T. Bill also spoke with Terry Meyers, engineer for the project, and Mr. Meyers stated the application is aware of the time restrictions for presenting finalized plans to the Commission. (See "Old Business" following Public Hearings).
Public Participation: Mayor Robert Chatfield, 25 Cornwall Avenue, requested that the Commissioners consider amending the Regulations to require a geological survey to be submitted with any major subdivision applications, due to recent problems with wells in the College Farms Subdivision. B. Donovan stated that the Motion of Approval for College Farms does state that, whenever possible, the well should be drilled prior to any site work or construction to confirm that water is available. Chesprocott also recommends on their approval for individual septic systems that water be found prior to construction. B. Donovan suggested that possibly the Health Department could stipulate a prerequisite for an adequate supply of water prior to their approval. It was agreed that the Commission would look into whether a stipulation could be required for larger subdivisions to insure an adequate water supply prior to construction.
New Business: None
Land Use Inspector's Report: B. Donovan submitted a bill from OCC Design Consortium, LLC, dated September 20, 2000 for review of the proposed medical facility and adult day care ay 166 Waterbury Road. He also distributed to the Commissioners a copy of the Council of Governments CVentral Naugatuck Valley Fiscal Impact Study for the region. The study reviews the fiscal impact of particular land uses in the region and individual towns within the region. Motion A. Havican, seconded by G. Graveline to accept the Land USe Inspector's Report. Unanimous. Motion by D. Wallace, seconded by G. Graveline to pay the bill for OCC Design Consortium for review of the medical/adult day care facility in the amount of $435.00. Unanimous. Chairman Hiscox asked whether any further action had been taken regarding properties with temnporary garages. B. Donovan indicated there was nothing further to report. Chairman Hiscox requested that Bill continue to follow up on the previous letters sent. Chairman Hiscox also stated that cleanup had begun at the fire scene on Matthew Street. D. Pomeroy asked if the Town Attorney had sent a letter to Ronald LaCombe on CHeshire Road regarding the bucket truck parked on his property. B. Donovan stated that the Town Attorney had sent Mr. LaCombe a letter and that Mrs. LaCombe replied by assuring the Town that her husband would no longer be a problem with that.
b. Thomas Battiste, 40B Bronson Road. Application for Zone Change from Residential to Industrial. This public hearing was continues from September 20, 2000 and opened at 8:15 p.m. Chairman Hiscox read a letter dated October 4, 2000 from the Pannone's 26 Rockridge Terrace, restating that they are strongly opposed to the zone change. The letter also raised a question as to when this property was actually zoned Industrial and how that would be relevant to the decision before the Commission today. Attorney Edwards Fitzpatrick, speaking on behalf of Mr. Battiste, stated that access to industrial land in this region is limited. He understands that the neighbors have gotten used to seeing the property as barren land, but the positive impact that the zoned change could have on the grand list, and the fact that the property is at the end of a cull- de-sac adjoining the industrial park with access avaiable only through the industrial park, in his opinion, supports the zone change. Mr. Fitzpatrick also stated that residential properties near the industrial park in Naugatuck have increased in value because the industrial park was well planned. Mr. Battiste's property is large enough to plan for sufficient buffers from residences and there will be no traffic going through their neighborhoods. Mike Patulak, 34 Highland Drive, asked if the property was zoned as residential when it was owned by Naugatuck Savings Bank. Chairman Hiscox stated that questions have been raised as to when or if the property was zoned industrial and aslo when the property was zoned residential. The Commissioners at this point in time are relying on the oral history of the town and the recollection of town staff. Mr. Patulak showed a map given to him by Naugatuck Savings Bank showing the property when the bank owned it with two different acreages and he wondered how that map compared to lots A & B as shown on the current Assessor's map. Mr. Patulak was concerned that previous hearings on this property when a tower and Prospect Paintball were being proposed never mentioned Lots A & B. He asked when the property was determined to be A & B Bronson Road. Attorney Fitzpatrick stated that he would conduct a title search to get the answers to the questions being raised. Kimberly Tompkins, 10 Rozum Circle, read a letter dated October 2, 2000 stating that she and her husband are against the zone change and citing noise and environmental concerns that would affect several residences in the area. They would encourage residential buildings to be built on property. Eric Emmons, 3 Rozum Circle, John Belo, 30 Rockridge Terrace, and Conrad Tauber, 61 Morris Road, were also opposed for similar reasons. They purchased their properties knowing this property was residential. Joe Giordano, 63 Morris Road, stated that the Commissioners could not ignore the fact that the homeowners in this area do not want this in their backyard. Rocco Lucia, 6 Rozum Cicle, stated that the location of the property is too close to the homes that have been built up to this point. The 110-foot buffer is inadequate. He feels the Commission should look at the history of the area before making a decision, stating that there were wells that had serviced homes on Highland Drive at one time and how would that affect the decision on the zone change. Chairman Hiscox stated that any development on the property would require a site plan approval by Planning & Zoning. Mr. Lucia commented on the fact that the concept of the original industrial park did not include this property and he and the other homeowners in the area don't want to see the concept changed now after so many years. G. Graveline asked if there were any wells on this property. Mr. Tauber stated the well that was on that property at one time provided water to the homes on Highland Drive. That well is not functioning at this time. Attorney Fitzpatrick stated that any development on 40B Bronson Road would be receiving public water and therefore, would have no impact on residential wells int he area. Don Bragg, 12 Rozum Circle, wnated the Commissioners to consider that the young families who have invested their money into their homes could not just up and move if this zone change is approved. The Commissioners felt that a site walk was not necessary because most of them were familiar with the property from previous hearings. J. Lehner and A. HAvican stated they would visit the site on their own. Chairman Hiscox stated that the public hearing would be continued to October 18, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. Attorney Fitzpatrick stated that he would be submitting a letter requesting that the public hearing be extended to November 1, 2000. to allow him the time needed to do the required research on the property. The public hearing was closed for the evening at 9:15 p.m.
Town of Prospect, 36 Center Street. Application for Specail Permit - Caplan Park. Motion by J. Lehner, seconded by G. Graveline to approve the application from the TOwn of Prospect for a sepcial permit for the construction of Caplan Park on 12.33 acres located at 91 New Haven Road as presented. Under discussion, G. Graveline asked whether fencing was going to be put up along the abutting properties. Chairman Hiscox stated that he was satisfied that it may not be necessary in the area because of the proposed plantings and the layout of the land and also the neighbors didn't seem to have a problem with it. D. Pomeroy stated he felt that it was a well thought out plan. He heard Mrs. Genovese's concerns about her home and a lot of things she brought up are beyond the Town's control. Chairman Hiscox stated that the Mayor did offer to include the neighbors at meetings with the D.O.T. to insure that their concerns were known and taken into consideration. B.. Donovan suggested that he would like to see the option for bus to be able to turn around in the parking area. There have been complaints about the vehicles that currently park on Route 69 in the area of Prospect Paintball and these same people will be complaining about vehicles that park along Route 69 in the area of Caplan Park. A. Havican stated he preferred the limit parking keeping in mind th eidea of having the park primarily for Prospect residents. B. Donovan reminded him that State money was being used to build the park and therefore, the possibility exists that the limit parking could pose a problem in the future. J. Lehner doesn't think that any high school teams would be using th epark and if necessary people would have to be open to car-pooling. The vote on the motion was Unanimous.
Public Participantion: Kathy Hack, 159 Scott Road, asked if it were possible to find out if a water tower would be necessary in Prospect and who would pay for it with regards to requiring the medical facility to tie into the Connecticut Water Connecticut Water Copmany. D. Donovan stated that water goes downhill from Maria Hotchkiss Road and as the water goes downhill it builds up pressure and would produce more than adequate pressure. He also mentioned that the Fire Marshal would require a certain minimum number of gallons per minute at a hydrant on site and the insurance companies would be also require a certain minimum number of gallons per minute under a certain amount of pressure at a sustained rate. If those requirements were not met, there would be no need to build a water tower. Bill stated that the Town would have nothing to do with that.
Motion by J. Lehner, seconded by A. HAvican to adjourn at 9:40 p.m.