February 3, 2010
Chairman Pomeroy called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. The meeting was taped.
Members Present: D. Pomeroy, A. Havican, J. Crumb, G. Ploski
Alternates Present: G. Graveline
Absent: A. Delelle, Dave Santoro (Alt.), Ed Miller (Alt.)
Chairman Pomeroy seated G. Graveline for A. Delelle.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion by A. Havican, seconded by G. Ploski to approve the January 20, 2010 minutes. Unanimous.
Correspondence:
1. Connecticut Federation of Planning & Zoning Agencies - Notice of Annual Conference on March 18, 2010.
2. Letter from Bill Donovan, Land Use Inspector, dated 2/3/10 regarding Jeff Slapikas’ request for a bond reduction on his Knollwood Place Subdivision.
Motion by J. Crumb, seconded by G. Graveline to approve Jeffrey Slapikas’ request for a reduction of the bond for Knollwood Place reducing the bond amount of $110,000.00 by $83,000.00 leaving a remaining bond amount of $27,000.00. Unanimous.
Motion by G. Ploski, seconded by A. Havican to accept the correspondence. Unanimous.
Public Participation: None
New Business:
a. James Juliani, 69 Waterbury Road - Discussion on Commission’s request for an updated site plan. Bill Donovan reported to the commission that he spoke to Mr. Juliani stating that he had planned to attend tonight’s meeting but do to a family matter will be unable to attend. Bill reported that Mr. Juliani stated he would be at the next meeting. Chairman Pomeroy asked that this matter be added to the Agenda for the next meeting.
Public Hearings:
7:10 p.m. Proposed Revisions to Prospect Zoning Regulations. Section 4.11 Earth Excavation, Deposition and Regrading Activities; Section 3.1 Uses By District; and Section 5.4 Home Occupation. The commission held general discussion. Chairman Pomeroy asked for comments from the public. As to Section 4.11.2.2 Activity Requiring a Zoning Permit, David Carson, OCC Group, Inc., 2091 Highland Ave., Cheshire, CT suggested that on a site plan the commission require a scale of one inch equals 40-feet with 2-foot contours which may be subject to commission variance depending on the property. Chairman Pomeroy continued the public hearing until February 17, 2010 at 7:10 p.m.
Hearing:
7:45 p.m. Prospect Estates Subdivision, Saddle Court - hearing to call the bond. Larry Beausoleil, 203 Cook Road, Prospect, CT, representative for Prospect Estates Subdivision, appeared and stated that all that is left to do is the placement of the pins & monuments and the installation of the buried 4000 gallon fire hydrant cistern. Mr. Beausoleil provided a letter dated 2/3/10 from Connecticut Consulting Engineers which stated that they have been retained to do the pins and monuments. Mr. Beausoleil also stated that the customized cistern has already been manufactured and will be installed once the frost lifts. After commission discussion, Motion by G. Graveline, seconded by G. Ploski to not call the bond for the Prospect Estates, LLC Subdivision located at 193 & 193R Cook Road at this time. Unanimous.
New Business: (continued)
b. Prospect Estates Subdivision, Saddle Court - Request For Extension of Subdivision Approval. Larry Beausoleil, 203 Cook Road, Prospect, CT, representative for Prospect Estates, appeared and requested an extension on the subdivision approval for the Prospect Estates Subdivision which is set to expire on March 2, 2010. Mr. Beausoleil stated that all that is left to do is the placement of the pins and monuments and the installation of the buried 4000 gallon fire hydrant cistern. Mr. Beausoleil stated that he could have the remaining work completed by June 30, 2010. After commission discussion, Motion by A. Havican, seconded by G. Ploski to extend the Subdivision Approval on the Prospect Estates Subdivision located at 193 & 193R Cook Road from March 2, 2010 until June 30, 2010. Unanimous.
Old Business:
a. Giuseppe Geloso, 157 Waterbury Road - Special Permit Application for a Banquet Facility.
David Carson, Managing Principal of OCC Group, Inc., 2091 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT appeared on behalf of the applicant. Chairman Pomeroy read letters into record from David Carson, OCC Group Inc. dated 1/13/10 and from Robert B. Oley, PE, Land-Tech Consultants, Inc. dated 2/3/10. The commission agreed that an Erosion & Sediment Control bond in the amount of $50,000.00 will be sufficient for this project. Chairman Pomeroy read the draft Special Permit Resolution of Approval into the record. Bill Donovan requested that a change be made to the draft Resolution of Approval to #4 on page 2 to change “certified professional” to “qualified professional” to which the commission agreed. After commission discussion, Motion by J. Crumb, seconded by A. Havican to approve the Special Permit Resolution of Approval for Giuseppe Geloso, 157 Waterbury Road - Special Permit Application for a Banquet Facility. Unanimous. The Chairman stated that “In granting the above Special Permit, the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Prospect wishes to state upon the record that in the Commission’s judgment, the subject business complies with the criteria set forth under Section 12.10 Special Findings of the Prospect Zoning Regulations”.
Land Use Inspector’s Report:
Bill confirmed the commission’s consent to allow two separate bonds with two separate bond holders for the one common site plan approval at 99 Union City Road. Chairman Pomeroy asked Bill to look into a home on Orchard Drive with trailers parked in the driveway. Bill reported that he had received complaints about “Red Baron Septic Company” commercial equipment being stored at 57 Bronson Road and that he is working with the property owner to resolve this issue. Motion by G. Ploski, seconded by G. Graveline to accept the Land Use Inspector’s Report. Unanimous.
Public Participation:
David Carson, Managing Principal of OCC Group, Inc., 2091 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT presented the commission with a copy of his letter to William Donovan, Land Use Inspector, dated January 21, 2010. Mr. Carson stated that his letter outlines the next step in the process for the Villa Rosa Banquet Facility which will be an application for an Interim Change to the Conservation and Development Policies Plan Mapping of the Rte. 69/Murphy Road Intersection. After commission discussion, Chairman Pomeroy asked that this letter be placed on the Agenda for our next meeting for further deliberation.
Adjournment:
Motion by A. Havican, seconded by G. Ploski to adjourn at 8:46 p.m. Unanimous.
Don Pomeroy, Chairman