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NOTICE OF ACTIONS
ENFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 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 7:40 p.m. (Chairman James Howard is currently away on military duty.)
2. Roll Call - Present were Charles Duren, Vice Chairman, and Commissioners Anthony DiPace, James Hickey, Jr., Karen Krebs, Nicles Lefakis, and Karen Weseliza, Alternate.
3. Approval of Minutes - May 29, 2003 - Commissioner Krebs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lefakis, to approve the Minutes of May 29, 2003. The Minutes were approved by a 4 - 0 - 2 vote. Commissioners Hickey and Weseliza abstained.
4. Correspondence
5. Commissioners' Correspondence
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued from July 10, 2003 Meeting
a. PH#2385 - Application for a Special Use Permit to demolish an existing building and construct parking for storage of car dealer inventory at 543 Enfield Street in a proposed BG District, Map 33, Lot #267, Artioli, LLC, Applicant/Owner. - This applicant was not present and this application will be heard at the Commission's July 31, 2003 meeting if scheduled. Otherwise, an extension will be granted by the applicant to the first meeting in September.
READING OF THE LEGAL NOTICE
a. PH#2392 - Application for a Special Use Permit/Site Plan review for a community skate park and garden behind the Higgins School Building on North Main Street, zoned TVC, Map 28, Lot 113, Town of Enfield, Applicant/Owner. - This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2392 - Application for a Special use Permit/Site Plan review for a community skate park and garden behind the Higgins School Building on North Main Street, zoned TVC, Map 28, Lot 113, Town of Enfield, Applicant/Owner. This approval is subject to conformance with the referenced plans, as may be required to be modified by this motion, and the following conditions:
Referenced Plans:
"Town of Enfield Higgins Skate Park & Community Garden Site Plan" Scale 1" = 40', Stamped "received" on June 13, 2003.
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. 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.
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. Construction of facilities as approved must commence by July 24, 2004 or this approval shall be rendered null and void, unless an extension is granted by the Commission.
The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote.
b. PH#2393 - Application for a Special use Permit for proposed demolition of existing retail building and construction of new retail building (Costco), expansion of and modification to parking area and rehabilitation of Ames building for new tenants; and a new proposed gasoline station at 130/136 Elm Street (Stateline Plaza), zoned BR, Map 57, Lot 329/346, SEA Enfield Stateline Plaza LLC and SEA Enfield Freshwater Plaza LLC, Applicant/Owner. - This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2393 - Application for a Special Use Permit for proposed demolition of existing retail building and construction of new retail building (Costco), expansion of and modification to parking area and rehabilitation of Ames building for new tenants; and a new proposed gasoline station at 130/136 Elm Street (Stateline Plaza), zoned BR, Map 57, Lot 329/346, SEA Enfield Stateline Plaza LLC and SEA Enfield Freshwater Plaza LLC, applicant, owner. This approval is subject to conformance with the referenced plans, as may be required to be modified by this motion, and the conditions outlined in the memo from Jose Giner dated July 24, 2003, Conditions 1-21 and Condition 22 which states: the cross sections for on-site sidewalks and pavement shall be in accordance with the Town Engineer's recommendations.
The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve the flood plain approval for PH#2393. The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote.
c. PH#2394 - Application for a Special Use Permit for construction of a new restaurant (Red Robin) with a restaurant liquor permit and associated modifications to parking lot and flood storage at Enfield Commons, 25 Hazard Avenue, Zoned BR, Map 45, Lot 8, SEA Enfield Commons LLC, Applicant/Owner. - This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weseliza, for a ten minute recess. The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote and the Commission recessed at 9:30 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lefakis, to approve PH#2394, application for a Special Use Permit for construction of a new restaurant (Red Robin) with a restaurant liquor permit and associated modifications to parking lot and flood storage at Enfield Commons, 25 Hazard Avenue, zoned BR, Map 45, Lot 8, SEA Enfield Commons LLC, Applicant/Owner, subject to the following conditions:
Conditions to be met prior to the signing of plans:
1. All plans submitted for signature shall require the seal and live signature of the appropriate professional(s) responsible for the preparation of the plans.
2. A schedule and description of responsibility for maintenance of the storm water system shall be on the mylars.
3. The conditions of this approval shall be binding on the applicant, land owners, and their successors and assigns.
4. Final plans for signing shall be reviewed and approved by the WPC, Town Engineer and Fire Marshal.
Conditions to be met prior to the issuance of permits:
5. One set of mylars and 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.
6. 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.
7. A preconstruction meeting between the applicant, site contractors, project engineer and Town Staff shall be held.
8. The applicant shall post a bond for site improvements in an amount to be determined by the Town Engineer and with surety acceptable to the Town Attorney.
9. A Separate Erosion and Sediment Control Bond shall be submitted in the form of a passbook, pledged to the Town, in an amount to be determined by the Town Engineer.
10. A landscaping bond, in an amount to be determined by the Planning Department, shall be submitted to the Town.
11. Final plans for flood proofing shall be submitted for staff approval.
Conditions which must be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance:
12. Complete asbuilt plans certified to Class A2 accuracy shall be submitted prior to the issuance of any certificates of zoning compliance.
13. In accordance with Section 9.10.6 of the Regulations, the applicant shall also submit final plans in a digital format prescribed by the Director.
General Conditions:
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. A building permit for the construction of facilities as approved must be obtained by July 24, 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.
17. By acceptance of this permit and conditions, the applicant and owner acknowledge the right of Town staff to enter upon the subject property for the purpose of determining compliance with the terms of this approval.
The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve Flood Plain #2394 with a condition that the applicant shall submit revised plans showing flood proofing. The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote.
d. PH#2395 - Application by the Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission for a text amendment to its Zoning Regulations - Section 10.30.1(F) Neon Lighting, to prohibit the outlining of buildings or structures, ornamental features or architectural elements such as windows by use of exposed neon tubing, strings of lights, or otherwise. - This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2395 with modifications to iii, which would read as follows: Signs with exposed neon tubes shall be permitted in all Business Districts. The outlining of buildings or structures, ornamental features or architectural elements such as windows by use of exposed neon tubing, strings of lights, or light emitting diode (Led) shall be permitted by Special Use Permit only.
The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lefakis, to take items out of order and consider SPR#1236 at this time. The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote.
8. Old Business
a. Bond Releases
1. SPR#1119 - Request by Connecticut Water Co. for release of $1,740 Erosion and Sediment Control Bond for Pumping/Treatment Building at Spring Well Field on Brainard Road. - Commissioner Krebs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weseliza, to release the $1,740 Erosion and Sediment Control Bond for SPR#1119 for pumping/treatment building at Spring Well Field on Brainard Road. The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote.
2. Request for de facto release of expired bonds per memo from Finance Director dated December 19, 2002. - No action.
9. New Business
a. SPR#1227 - Application for a site plan review for an additional building with related pavement and utilities at 7 Moody Road (presently there are three industrial buildings located on the property - approved by PZC on 7/31.86), Zoned I1, Map 75, Lot 37, Denis Lessard, Applicant/Owner. - Earlier in the meeting, Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weseliza, to accept the withdrawal without prejudice of SPR#1227. The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote.
b. SPR#1229 - Application for a change to the garage door façade at 71-73 Church Street, zoned TVCZ, Map 27, Lot 145, Ministries of Love and Hope, Applicant/Owner. - Commissioner Krebs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lefakis, to approve SPR#1229, application for a change to the garage door facade at 71-73 Church Street, zoned TVCZ, Map 27, Lot 145, Ministries of Love and Hope, Applicant/Owner. The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote.
c. SPR#1236 - Application by the Town of Enfield for modifications to Freshwater Park on North Main Street - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve SPR#1236 with the following conditions:
Conditions to be met prior to signing of plans:
1. All plans submitted for signature shall require the seal and live signature of the appropriate professional(s) responsible for the preparation of the plans.
2. 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:
3. 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.
Conditions which must be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance:
4. Complete as-built plans certified to Class A-2 accuracy shall be submitted prior to the issuance of any certificates of zoning compliance.
5. In accordance with Section 9.10.6 of the Regulations, the applicant shall also submit final plans in a digital format prescribed by the Director.
General Conditions:
6. This approval is for the specific uses 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.
7. 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.
8. A building permit for the construction of facilities as approved must be obtained by July 24, 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.
The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote.
b. Other Business
Section 8-24 Referral - Acceptance of deed for Neelans Road open space parcel - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, recommend approval to the Enfield Town Council of the Section 8-24 referral of the Neelans Road open space parcel. The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote.
c. Applications to be Received
The following applications were received by the Commission:
PH#2397 - Application of the Town of Enfield to amend Section 9.30 of the Zoning Ordinance - Public Hearing Requirements and Procedures.
A public hearing will be scheduled for September 4, 2003.
PH#2398 - Application for modification to an approved Special Use Permit for The Edge Beauty Shop, LLC at 55 Enfield Street to allow all piercing, zoned BL, Map 35, Lot 207, Chris J. Elia Applicant/Owner.
A public hearing will be scheduled for September 18, 2003.
The consensus of the Commission was to allow Zoning Enforcement Officer Wayne Bickley to grant an administrative approval for interior work proposed at St. Martha's Church/School.
12. Adjournment - Commissioner Krebs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weseliza, to adjourn. Following a unanimous vote, the Commission adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
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Last Modified: 11/4/2004 9:14:30 AM
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