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Wethersfield Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing and Meeting (March 2, 2010)
Person Preparing Minutes:
Ellen Goslicki
Audio or Video Recording of Meeting:
Yes
Name of Board, Commission or Committee:
Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting Location:
Town Hall - Wethersfiled Town Council Chambers
Meeting Date:
March 2, 2010
Time Meeting Started:
7:10 pm
Members Present
1:
Joseph Hammer, Chairman
2:
Richard Roberts, Vice Chairman
3:
Philip Knecht, Clerk
4:
Thomas Harley
5:
Earle Munroe
6:
George Oickle
7:
Anthony Homicki
8:
James Hughes (alternate)
9:
Thomas Dean (alternate)
10:
Dave Edwards (alternate)
Also Present:
Peter Gillespie, Town Planner/Economic Development Manager; Denise Bradley, Assistant Planner; Jeff Bridges, Town Manager; Members of the Public
Number Required for Quorum:
5
Quorum Present:
Yes
1st Motion
Motion:
C.G.S. § 8-24 Review No. 22-10-MR - Review of the five-year Capital Improvement Program. Motion: Vice Chairman Roberts made a motion for a positive § 8-24 referral to the Town Council with a strong recommendation that the Council fund the program at least to the level presented by the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee. Second: Commissioner Oickle seconded the motion. Aye: Hammer, Roberts, Knecht, Harley, Munroe, Homicki, Oickle, Hughes, Edwards; Nay: None; Vote: 9 – 0; A Positive Referral was made to Town Council with a funding recommendation.
2nd Motion
Motion:
PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION NO. 1695-10-Z JPG Partners, LLC Seeking a Zoning Text Amendment to modify the Wethersfield Zoning Regulations regarding multi-family uses. Motion: Vice Chairman Roberts made a motion to continue the public hearing of this matter to the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Second: Commissioner Homicki seconded the motion. Aye: Hammer, Roberts, Knecht, Harley, Munroe, Homicki, Oickle, Dean, Edwards; Nay: None; Vote: 9 – 0; This public hearing is continued to the Tuesday, April 6, 2010, PZC Meeting.
3rd Motion
Motion:
Discussion regarding APPLICATION NO. 1678-09-Z Soma Wines Seeking a Special Permit in accordance with Section 5.8 of the Wethersfield Zoning Regulations for the sale and dispensing of alcoholic beverages at 1267-1309 Silas Deane Highway. Motion: Commissioner Oickle made a motion to approve the transfer of the special permit to Mr. Joseph Moruzzi, Owner of Goff Brook Shoppes of Wethersfield, L.L.C. Second: Commissioner Harley seconded the motion. Aye: Hammer, Roberts, Knecht, Harley, Munroe, Homicki, Oickle, Dean, Edwards; Nay: None; Vote: 9 – 0; This Application to Transfer the Special Permit is approved.
4th Motion
Motion:
Discussion regarding APPLICATION NO. 1600-07-Z. 61 Arrow Road LLC. Seeking a Special Permit in accordance with Section 5.2.H.4 of the Wethersfield Zoning Regulations to construct a storage facility with exterior access to storage bays at 61 Arrow Road. Motion: Commissioner Oickle made a motion to approve an extension of time, for a period of one (1) year, to construct a storage facility with exterior access to storage bays at 61 Arrow Road. Second: Vice Chairman Roberts seconded the motion. Aye: Hammer, Roberts, Knecht, Harley, Munroe, Homicki, Oickle, Dean, Edwards; Nay: None; Vote: 9 – 0; This Application for an Extension of Time to construct a storage facility with exterior access to storage bays at 61 Arrow Road is approved.
5th Motion
Motion:
MINUTES – Minutes from the January 20, 2009 Meeting. Motion: Commissioner Oickle motioned to approve the minutes from the PZC Meeting of January 20, 2010, as submitted. Second: Vice Chairman Roberts seconded the motion. Aye: Hammer, Roberts, Knecht, Harley, Munroe, Oickle, Hughes; Nay: None; Abs: Dean, Edwards; Vote: 7 – 0; Minutes approved as submitted.
6th Motion
Motion:
Motion: Chairman Hammer made a motion to approve the posting of a bond, as described in the March 2, 2010 Memorandum from Michael J. Turner, Director of Public Works/Town Engineer to Dan D’Addeo, Developer of Stillman Walk, and subject to input from the Town Attorney in terms of how to structure the bond to ensure that the Town’s interest is adequately protected. Second: Commissioner Oickle seconded the motion. Aye: Hammer, Roberts, Knecht, Harley, Munroe, Homicki, Oickle, Dean, Edwards; Nay: None; Vote: 9 – 0; This Application is approved subject to review and input of the Town Attorney as noted.
7th Motion
Motion:
There was a discussion regarding APPLICATION NO. 1651-09-Z Phil Collelo Seeking a Special Permit for a Change of Use to operate a cosmetology school (Nirvana Salon Academy) at 326 Silas Deane Highway relative to a required Site Plan submission, collection of the surety bond posted, and further steps that may be neccessary to resolve this matter.
8th Motion
Motion:
There were no public comments made regarding general matters of planning and zoning.
9th Motion
Motion:
CORRESPONDENCE: An invitation to attend the Connecticut Federation of Planning and Zoning Agencies 62nd Annual Conference on Thursday, March 18, 2010. A copy of the Connecticut Federation of Planning and Zoning Agencies Quarterly Newsletter. A copy of Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Pomfret v. Freedom of Information Commission et al. Monthly Economic Development Report.
10th Motion
Motion:
PENDING APPLICATIONS TO BE HEARD AT FUTURE MEETINGS: The renewal of the Farmers’ Market's Special Permit
11th Motion
Motion:
Motion to adjourn at 8:59 PM – by Commissioner Homicki. Seconded – by Commissioner Harley. Aye: Hammer, Roberts, Knecht, Harley, Munroe, Homicki, Oickle, Dean, Edwards Nay: None Vote: 9 – 0 Meeting adjourned.
Time Meeting Adjourned:
8:59 pm
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