P&Z Minutes - April 4, 2001

Planning & Zoning

April 4, 2001

Board Members Present: Chairman Hiscox, Gil Graveline, James Lehner, Alan Havican, Daniel Wallace
Alternates Present: Donald Pomeroy
Others Present: Bill Donovan, Land Use Inspector
Members Absent: None

Chairman Hiscox called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. The meeting was taped.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by A. Havican, seconded by G. Graveline to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2001 meeting as amended. Unanimous.

Correspondence:

  1. Connecticut Federation of Planning & Zoning Agencies Notice of Membership Dues through March 31, 2002.
  2. Harrall-Michalowski Associates, Inc., Invoice #882898 dated February 27, 2001 for the Plan of Conservation and Development.
  3. Inland Wetlands Commission Approved Minutes - January 22, 2001, February 26, 2001 and March 12, 2001.
  4. Notice of New England Summit on Transportation and the Economy, April 6, 2001.
  5. Notice of Special Meeting of South Central Water Utility Coordinating Committee, March 14, 2001.
  6. Regional Planning Commission Minutes - January 9, 2001.
  7. Memo dated March 14, 2001 from the Office of the Mayor re: Prospect Web Page.
  8. The Connecticut Landscape Architect - Winter 2001.
  9. Council of Governments Central Naugatuck Valley Memo #022301 dated February 23, 2001 re: 2001 Transportation Improvement Program.
  10. Letter dated March 9, 2001 from American Bank re: Southridge Estates, LLC - Irrevocable Letter of Credit.
  11. Letter dated March 23, 2001 from Brunnock & Cicchetti, LLC, re: Donald Oldakowski.
  12. Council of Governments Central Naugatuck Valley Minutes of Special Meeting on February 6, 2001.
  13. Letter dated March 16, 2001 from the Department of Children and Families re: Group Home, 58 Tress Road.
  14. College of Argiculture & Natural Resources Journal - Volume 8, No. 1, January, February, March 2001.

Motion by G. Graveline, seconded by D. Wallace to approve payment of $75.00 to the Connecticut Federation of Planning & Zoning Agencies for membership dues through March 31, 2002. Unanimous. Motion by A. Havican, seconded by G. Graveline to approve payment of $575.00 to Harrall-Michalowski Associates, Inc., Invoice #882898 dated February 27, 2001 for the Plan of Conservation and Development. Unanimous. Motion by J. Lehner seconded by D. Wallace to accept the correspondence. Unanimous.

Public Participation: None

New Business:
a. Carisa Rek, 105 Waterbury Road. Application for a Day Care Center. A letter dated March 21, 2001 from M & R Realty, owner of the property at 105 Waterbury Road, was read into the record stating that they have agreed to rent space to Carisa Rek for a day care center upon approval by the Town of Prospect. Carisa Rek presented an application for an early childhood learning center for approximately 35 children ranging in age 6 weeks to 5 years old. The outdoor play area would be completely fenced in. Hours of operation would be Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A letter of approval dated March 26, 2001 from Chesprocott Health District was submitted. The facility will be state licensed. Motion by G. Graveline, seconded by A. Havican to accept and approve an application for a Day Care Center for property owned by M & R Realty located at 105 Waterbury Road. Unanimous.

Old Business:
a. Kathleen Christiano, 27 Platt Drive. Renewal of Home Occupation Permit, A.C.E. Personal Trainer, Fitness for Women Only. This Home Occupation Permit was approved on May 17, 2000 to become effective on September 1, 2000 and valid for six (6) months thereafter with the stipulation that the Commission would re-evaluate the Home Occupation after the first six (6) months. Chairman Hiscox read aloud a letter dated March 31, 2001 from Kathleen Christiano requesting a renewal for her personal training business with an amendment to change the hours of operation from Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. to Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Christiano would also like to regulate her appointments during those hours according to what is convenient for her as she no longer has the need for 90-minutes sessions. Chairman Hiscox stated that the Commissioners would review Mrs. Christiano's request for renewal and modification of the Home Occupation Permit at the April 18, 2001 meeting.

b. Appointment of Representative to the Regional Planning Commission. D. Pomeroy stated that he may be interested in representing the Town. A decision will be made at the next regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission.

Public Meeting:
a. Plan of Conservation and Development. Representatives from Harrall-Michalowski Associates, Inc., reviewed the progress in updating the Plan of Development, particulary the planning tools created through the G.I.S. mapping program. The meeting was opened to comments from the public and Town Council members in attendance for input on the future growth or limitations of growth within the Town. It is expected that the completed Plan will be voted on in late November early December 2001.

Land Use Inspector's Report: B. Donovan explained the letter received from Attorney Brunnock regarding Donald Oldakowski's property. A reply will be sent to Attorney Brunnock indicating that Planning & Zoning approval was not neccessary. Bill stated that the water supply to the medical facility on Waterbury Road might come from the Connecticut Water Company rather than the City of Waterbury. Bill also mentioned the possibility of a site plan revision regarding the number of parking spaces at the medical facility. Chairman Hiscox reported complaints he has received from residents on Platt drive regarding Kathleen Christiano's Home Occupation Permit and indicated that B. Donovan and Mayor Chatfield have also received complaints involving clients arriving prior to 6:30 a.m. and parking issues. Motion by A. Havican, seconded by J. Lehner to accept rhe Land Use Inspector's Report. Unanimous.

Public Participation: Residents of Platt Drive stated their concerns with the renewal of the Home Occupation Permit for Kathleen Christiano, particularly the non-compliance with the Resolution of Approval regarding the hours of operation and vehicle parking. Bill Henaghan read aloud a letter outlining his concerns with renewal of this permit and asked who would be responsible to monitor and enforce the conditions of any renewal.

Motion by Dan Wallace, seconded by J. Lehner to adjourn at 10:12 p.m. Unanimous.

Robert Hiscox
Chairman