January 3, 2001
Board Members Present: Chairman Robert Hiscox, Gil Graveline, James Lehner
Alternates Present: Daniel Wallace
Others Present: Bill Donovan, Land Use Inspector
Members Absent: Lezlye Zupkus, Donald Pomeroy, Alan Havican
Chairman Hiscox called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The meeting was taped.
Chairman Hiscox seated D. Wallace for L. Zupkus.
Approval of Minutes: Motion by J. Lehner, seconded by G. Graveline to approve the minutes of the
December 20, 2000 meeting as amended. Unanimous.
Correspondence:
- Memo from Chief Clint Brandien of the Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect dated November 28, 2000 re:
Building on 2 Center Street.
- Letter from Bill Donovan dated December 28, 2000 to Prospect Service Center & Towing re: Zoning Violation
at 20 Union City Road.
- Council of Governments Central Naugatuck Valley Minutes of November 15, 2000 Meeting.
Motion by D. Wallace, seconded by J. Lehner to accept the correspondence. Unanimous.
Motion by J. Lehner, seconded by G. Graveline to approve payment of Invoice #882865 dated December
29, 2000 in the amount of $17,375.00 to Harrall-Michalowski Associates, Inc. Unanimous.
Public Participation: None
Old Business:
a. O & G Industries, Inc., 112 Wall Street, Torrington. Application for Annual Renewal of Special
Permit at Salem & Spring Road. The public hearingfor this application was closed at the December 20, 2000
meeting. Kenneth Faroni, Planning and Permit Coordinator for O & G Industries, stated that he had contacted
the alarm company regarding the concerns raised at the public hearing as to whether the security system was
working properly. The alarm company told Mr. Faroni that they had no indication that there was any activity
regarding trespassers in September 2000 as mentioned by the neighbors at the public hearing, and as far as the
alarm company could tell there are no indications that the security system was not working properly. G. Graveline
asked if it might be possible to install an outside beel for the telephone to use in testing the alarm system
regularly. Mr. Faroni stated that he could look into that possiblity. Mr. Faroni also stated that he was
surprised that the neighbors hadn't called him when the alleged incidents took place, becuase in the past,
the neighbors have not hesitated to call him personally when trespassers have been on the sight. The
Commissioners reviewed the current motion of approval distributed at the December 20, 2000 meeting and were
comfortable with extending the special permit another year under the same conditions. A change was made to
Item #19 to read that the fencing would be maintained to continue to provide a safety barrier along the
easterly side of the property. Motion by G. Graveline, seconded by D. Wallace to approve the application
for a one-year renewal of the Special Permit for O&G Industries with the amendment to Item 19 of the Resolution
of Approval. Unanimous.
b. Budget Request for 2001-2001 Fiscal Year. Chairman Hiscox distributed a draft copy of a memo
to Mayor Chatfield ouutlining the Planning & ZOning Commission budget request for the 2001-2001 fiscal year.
The memo highlighted the following points: 1) Account 5600-00 through 5600-03 would remain the same, except
that within Account 5600-01 (Clerk/Clerical Asst.), the Commission recommends a stipend of $175.00 per meeting
for the clerk. 2) Account 5600-04 (Review Plan Dev. & P&Z Regs) is reduced to $20,000.00 which would provide
the necessary funds to complete the updating of the Comprehensive Plan of Development. 3) A request that
funds be provided in the Town Budget for purchasing materials necessary to implement a Geographic Information
System. Included with the memo was a copy of the amended fee schedule recently approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Motion by J. Lehner, seconded by D. Wallace to approve the 2001-2001 Budget Request
as presented by Chairman Hiscox. Unanimous.
Public Hearings: None
New Business:
a. Roy LaGrave, 252 Cheshire Road. Renewal of Home Occupation Permit - Flag Car Service.
A copy of the current permit was distributed to the Commissioners that included a stipulation for a review
after one year. B. Donovan stated that he has had no complaints with regards to this permit an recommended
that the Commissioners extend the permit for an additional 2 years. The Commissioners agreed that the conditions
of the permit were being met. Motion by G. Gravelin, seconded by J. Lehner to extend the Home Occupation
Permit for a flag car service at 252 Cheshire Road for an additional 2-year period as presented. Unanimous>
Land USe Inspector's Report: B. Donovan Distributed copies of the Town Charter as revised to November
7, 2000. Bill also gave a summary of the zoning permits issued for the year 2000. Complaints have been made
to Bill as well as Chairman Hiscox regarding trailers parked at the Chairman Hiscox regarding trailers parked
at the Christiano residence at 27 Platt Drive. Bill stated that the Sunoco station on Route 68, Domenico &
Edward DiLoreto did respond to the letter sent regarding zoning violations. Bill stated that he is expecting
the DiLoreto's to be at the next meeting to address the concerns raised by Inspector's Report. Unanimous.
Public Participation: None
Chairman Hiscox encouraged the Commissioners to attend an organizational meeting of the newly formed Land
Acquisition Committee scheduled for January 24, 2001. Both the Water Company and The Trust for Public Land
are expected to give presentations at this meeting.
Motion by J. Lehner, seconded by D. Wallace to adjourn at 7:51 p.m. Unanimous.
Robert Hiscox
Chairman