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ENFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEMETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2003 - 7:30 P.M.
ENFIELD TOWN HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
820 ENFIELD STREET - ENFIELD, CT
AGENDA
THE MEETING WILL ADJOURN AT 11:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Chairman Duren called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call - Present were Vice Chairman Charles Duren, Anthony DiPace, James Hickey, Jr., Karen Krebs, Nicles Lefakis, and Jeffrey Cooper, Alternate.
3. Approval of Minutes - November 6, 2003 - Commissioner Krebs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner DiPace, to approve the Minutes of November 6, 2003. Vice Chairman Duren made a correction on page 13, paragraph five of those minutes. He noted that comments made by Mr. Giner should be attributed to him. The Minutes, as amended, were approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
4. Staff Comments
a. Town Attorney (in writing)
b. Zoning Enforcement Officer (in writing)
c. Director of Planning and Community Development
5. Public Participation - Commissioner DiPace requested that everything in the Grandview Drive file be sent to the Town Attorney's Office for a legal opinion as to what the Commission can and cannot do to prevent this back yard erosion from occurring in the future.
6. Correspondence
7. Commissioners' Correspondence
8. PUBLIC Hearings - Continued from November 20, 2003
a. PH#2404/SPR#1240 - Application of The American Inn for a Special Use Permit to allow a residential retirement community with assisted living facilities and congregate care living on property located easterly of North Maple Street just south on the Connecticut/Massachusetts border and along a private street known as Mayfield Drive, zoned R-44, Map 78, Lot #30, and Assessor's Map 79, Lot #95, The American Inn, owner/applicant. (Hearing must close by 12/18/04). - This public hearing was continued to December 18, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at the request of the applicant.
READING OF THE LEGAL NOTICE
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW
a. PH#2417 - Application for a Special Use Permit - change of non-conforming use from florist to a Mortgage Company at 171 Elm Street, zoned R-33, Map 57, Lot 201, James Travis Van Law Jr., Applicant/John and Lynda Lukach, Owners. (Must close by December 18). Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve with the following applicable standard conditions and the additional conditions:
1. The conditions of this approval shall be binding on the applicant, land owners, and their successors and assigns.
2. This approval will become effective upon the filing of a Special Use Zoning Certificate signed by the Commission Secretary on the Land records by the owner of the property. Proof of such filing shall be in the file prior to the issuance of any permits
3. This approval is for the specific use and structure identified in the application. Any change in the nature of the use or the structure will require new approvals from the Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission.
4. This project shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the referenced plans. Minor modifications to the approved plans may be allowed in accordance with the regulations, subject to staff review and approval.
5. The use of these premises as approved must be commence by December 4, 2004 or this approval shall be rendered null and void, unless an extension is granted by the Commission in accordance with Section 9.20.3 of the Enfield Zoning Regulations.
6. By acceptance of this permit and conditions, the applicant and owner acknowledge the right of Town staff to periodically enter upon the subject property for the purpose of determining compliance with the terms of this approval.
7. The final floor plan shall be submitted;
8. State approval of waivers for the basement shall be on file with the Planning Office
9. Final approval from the Fire Marshal shall be received prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
b. PH#2418 - Application for a Zoning Regulation Amendment to create RM-20 zone to permit multi-family uses and amendments related to creation of RM-20 Zone, K&K Developers, LLC, Applicant. (Must close by December 18.) - This hearing was postponed to December 18, 2003.
c. PH#2419 - Application for a request for change of zoning district from Industrial 1 (I-1) to multi-family residence (RM-20), Map 64, Lots 69 and 70, K&K Developers, LLC, Applicant. (Must close by December 18, 2003.) - This hearing was postponed to December 18, 2003.
10. Old Business
a. Bond Releases
1. PH#2151 and 2158 - Request by Spazzarini Construction for release of $300,630 Engineering Bond and $20,650 For Erosion and Sediment Bond for Grandview Drive Subdivision (Riverview Estates off Old King Street). - No action.
11. New Business
a. SPR#1245 - Application to place Nailite panels (imitation hand-cut stone) on exterior facade. Also, placement of two (2) awnings on exterior entrances as well as additionally two (2) signs above windows facing Alden Avenue, one entrance (facing Alden Avenue) permanently closed, zoned TV, Map 27, Lot 99, Jan Fijolek, Applicant/Owner. (Deadine for decision: December 20, 2003 (December 18, 2003 meeting). - This hearing was continued to December 18, 2003.
b. SPR#1247 - Application for necessary approvals on the replacement of paint and windows, first floor renovations and landscaping of the adjacent lot at 59 High Street and 53 Pearl Street, zoned TV, Map 24, Lot 81 and 82, Michael Deming, Applicant/Rose G. Ruggiero, Owner. (Deadline for Decision - January 10, 2004 (December 18, 2003 meeting). This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve SPR#1247 for the use at 59 High Street and 53 Pearl Street less the facade and less the handicap ramp which need to be added to the plans and reviewed by the Enfield Revitalization Strategy Committee and this Commission. This application is subject to the following standard conditions applicable to this application.
Conditions to be Met Prior to Signing of Plans:
1. The conditions of this approval shall be binding on the applicant, land owners, and their successors and assigns.
Conditions to be met prior to the issuance of permits:
2. Two sets of paper plans, with any required revisions incorporated on the sheets, shall be submitted to the Planning and Community Development Department for signature of the Commission.
3. A landscaping bond, in an amount to be determined by the Planning Department shall be submitted to the Town.
General Conditions:
4. This approval is for the specific use and structure identified in the application. Any change in the nature of the use or the structure will require new approvals from the Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission.
5. This project shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the referenced plans. Minor modifications to the approved plans may be allowed in accordance with the regulations, subject to staff review and approval.
6. A building permit for the construction of facilities as approved must be obtained by December 4, 2004 or this approval shall be rendered null and void, unless an extension is granted by the Commission in accordance with Section 16-13 of the Enfield Zoning Regulations.
7. By acceptance of this permit and conditions, the applicant and owner acknowledge the right of Town staff to periodically enter upon the subject property for the purpose of determining compliance with the terms of this approval.
8. Final design of the building façade and handicap ramp must be submitted for review of the Commission after review and comments by the Enfield Revitalization Strategy Committee.
The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
c. SPR#1249 - Application to construct a 33, 212 square foot manufacturing and office facility with associate site improvements at 2 Peerless Way, zoned I-1, R&H Realty Associates, LLC, Applicant/CJK Realty LLC, Owner. (Deadline for decision - January 24, 2003 (January 22, 2004 meeting). - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve SPR#1249, application to construct a 33,212 square foot manufacturing and office facility with associate site improvements at 2 Peerless Way, zoned I-1, subject to the 15 conditions contained in the memo from Jose Giner dated December 4, 2003 with a change to condition #7 to read: 7. Final Fire Marshall and WPC approval of the plans shall be obtained and a letter provided by the WPC Supervisor. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
12. Other Business - Vice Chairman Duren reminded Mr. Giner of the need to prepare a proposed ordinance regarding trailers.
13. Applications to be accepted
The following applications were accepted by the Commission:
PH #2424 - Application for modification of approved plan to include awnings/canopies required by Building Code. Also, modification to show free-standing sign and entrance feature locations at 23 North Main Street, Zoned TV, Silvia Salvari Raczewski Applicant/Owner.
A public hearing will be scheduled for December 18, 2003.
SPR#1252 - Application to add a 24 ft. section of fence (resin) and a 45 ft. section butting up to existing fence for additional play area at 723 Enfield St., for New England Preschool Academy, Zoned R-33, Map 29, Lot 38 Cathy W. DelGreco, Applicant/Holy Cross Parish, Owner. - It was the consensus of the Commission to allow Mr. Giner to handle this application administratively.
SPR #1253 - Application for redevelopment of 1559 King Street including change of use and renovation of the existing building, construction of a 68,763 sq. ft. expansion (Phase I) and a future expansion of the building of 49,060 sq. ft. (Phase II) at 1559 King St., Zoned SDD, Map 17, Lot 39, Krasow, Garlick & Hadley, LLC, Applicant/Owner.
14. Ajournment
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lefakis, to adjourn. Following a unanimous vote, the Commission adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
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