Chairman Martin Atkins called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

Other Members Present: Marianne Byrne, Kurt Graveline, Lori DaSilva (Alt)
Members Absent: Jeffrey Slapikas, George Havican (Alt)

Chairman Atkins seated Lori DaSilva for the vacated seat.

Correspondence: Connecticut Federation of Planning & Zoning Agencies: Winter 2009 Quarterly Newsletter

Clerical Bill: Motion by M. Byrne, seconded by L. DaSilva to pay the clerical bill. Unanimous.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by L. DaSilva, seconded by M. Atkins to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2009 meeting. A vote could not be taken because only two members who were at the January 27, 2009 meeting were in attendance and therefore the minimum 3 members needed for a quorum vote was not met.

New Business: None

Old Business: None

Public Hearings:
a. 7:13 p.m. Application 01-2009 of Universal Car Services, 103 Union City Road for a Certificate of Approval for Dealing in or Repairing Motor Vehicles. Chairman Atkins read into the record the “Notice of Public Hearing” for this application as it appeared in the Republican American on February 13 & 20, 2009. The Chairman stated the Board is acting as an agent for the State under Section 14-54 and 14-55 of the CT General Statutes to review and vote on this application. Mr. Zimer Kalici appeared as the applicant. He wishes to operate a used car dealership at 103 Union City Road. The owner of the property currently has an approved permit for a used car dealership. Mr. Kalici plans to expand that dealership and he is required to obtain the State license. Mr. Zimer will utilize one of the bays in the complex. He would like to have up to 10 cars placed outside for sale. Mr. Zimer stated there are no schools or churches within the immediate area. The business will have no impact on the traffic moving on Route 68 (Union City Road) that has had traffic counts of 14,000 cars in one day. He will do some repair work on cars, but will not be washing cars. Chairman Atkins read into the record a letter from Cindy Gaudino of the Connecticut Water Company advising that this location is within a public water supply aquifer recharge area and recommends the application not be approved. If the board does approve this application, Mrs. Gaudino recommends best management practices be required to ensure protection of the aquifer against a chemical or oil intrusion. The board confirmed with the applicant that there are no underground storage tanks associated with his business. Oil, antifreeze and other chemicals will be properly secured. There are no floor drains in the facility and no oil traps. There were no comments from the public and no further questions or comments from the board. Chairman Atkins closed the hearing at 7:25 p.m.

Action on Application 01-2009: Motion by K. Graveline, seconded by L. DaSilva to approve Application 01-2009 as presented: K. Graveline stated the location does not impact schools, churches or traffic conditions and is surrounded by Industrial properties. There are no drains in the work area. M. Byrne stated she feels the applicant is aware of the pertinent regulations pertaining to his business. Chairman Atkins stated the applicant has experience in the auto sales and repair business and the property has existing, comparable automobile businesses. In favor: Unanimous.

b. 7:30 p.m. Application 14-2008 of Lucy Liebert &Rosemary Donnelly, 2 Saunders Lane for a 12-foot right side setback variance to place a detached garage 13-feet from the right side property line. (continued from the January 27, 2009 meeting) Ms. Liebert & Donnelly stated that at the recommendation of the board at the last meeting they spoke with their builder and they will be able to relocate the detached garage 25-feet from the side property line and further back from the driveway. The board reviewed with the applicants a plan showing where the detached garage can be placed without the need for a variance. The board accepted the applicant’s statements that they will not need a variance and the applicants consequently withdrew their application. The board acknowledged the withdrawal without prejudice and Chairman Atkins thanked the applicants for working with the board in this matter.

Public Participation: Bill Donovan informed the board that the cost for publishing the 3 legal notices associated with every application is approximately $150.00. Our application fee is $75.00 and is not covering the normal costs of publishing required legal notices in the Waterbury Republican. He asked the board to consider increasing their application fees from the current $75.00 to $150.00. Chairman Atkins stated he would like to wait until the next meeting when more members may be in attendance to discuss raising fees.

Adjournment: Motion by M Byrne, seconded by K. Graveline to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Unanimous.

Martin Atkins, Chairman