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NOTICE OF ACTION
ENFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2003 - 7:30 P.M.
ENFIELD TOWN HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
820 ENFIELD STREET - ENFIELD, CT
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AGENDA
THE MEETING WILL ADJOURN AT 11:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Chairman Charles Duren called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Chairman James Howard is away on military duty.
2. Roll Call - Vice Chairman Charles Duren, Anthony DiPace, Robert Egan, James Hickey, Jr., Nicles Lefakis, Karen Krebs, Karen Weseliza, Alternate, and Jeffrey Cooper, Alternate, were present.
3. Approval of Minutes - June 19, 2003 - Commissioner Krebs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hickey, to approve the Minutes of June 19, 2003. The Minutes were approved by a unanimous vote.
4. Staff Comments
a. Town Attorney (in person) - Assistant Town Attorney Mark Cerrato appeared before the Commission to provide an oral report from the
Town Attorney's Office.
b. Zoning Enforcement Officer (in person) - Zoning Enforcement Officer Wayne Bickley appeared before the Commission and provided an oral report on the activities of his office.
c. Director of Planning & Community Development - Mr. Giner reported he will schedule an additional Commission meeting on July 31, 2003.
5. Public Participation
6. Correspondence
7. Commissioner's Correspondence
READING OF THE LEGAL NOTICE
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW
a. PH #2384 - Application for a Zone Change from Business Local (BL) to Business General (BG) for properties located at 513, 525 and 543 Enfield Street and 3 Freemont Road, Map #33, Lots 257, 258, 263, 265 and 267, Artioli, LLC applicant/owner. - This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lefakis, to approve PH#2384, application for a zone change from Business Local to Business General for properties located at 513, 525, and 543 Enfield Street and 3 Freemont Road, Map #33, Lots 257, 258, 263, 265 and 267. The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 1 vote. Commissioner Egan voted nay.
b. 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 public hearing was continued to July 31, 2003.
b. PH #2388 - Application for a Modification to a Special Use to allow changes to the facade and modify the landscaping at Brookside Plaza, 10 Hazard Ave., in a BR zone, Map 56, Lot 22, Gateway Conn. Properties, Inc., applicant/owner. - This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2388 with the sixteen conditions outlined in the memo from Jose Giner dated July 10, 2003. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote with Alternate Weseliza voting.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to take a ten-minute recess. Following a unanimous vote, the Commission recessed at 9:43 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 9:53 p.m.
Commissioner Cooper left the meeting at this time.
c. PH #2389 - Application for a Special Use Permit to allow the construction of a freestanding sign on a satellite parcel located at 597 Hazard Avenue, (Scitico Plaza) in a BG District, Map 110, Lot 12, Alan K. Tracy, applicant/P&D Realty, owner. - This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2389, application for a Special Use Permit to allow the construction of a freestanding sign on a satellite parcel located at 597 Hazard Avenue (Scitico Plaza) in a BG District, Map 110, Lot 12, subject to 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.
4. 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:
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. A building permit for the construction of facilities as approved must be obtained by July 10, 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.
8. 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.
The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote with Alternate Weseliza voting.
d. PH #2390 - Application for a Special Use Permit to allow the Hazardville Fire Department to erect a mock roof training simulator at the rear of 385 Hazard Ave., Zoned R-33, Map 92, Lot 61, Jack Flanagan, applicant/Hazardville Fire District, owner. - Vice Chairman Duren did not participate in this application. This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Weseliza made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2390, application for a Special Use Permit to allow the Hazardville Fire Department to erect a mock roof training simulator at the rear of 385 Hazard Avenue, zoned R-33, Map 92, Lot 61 subject to the following conditions:
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 shall 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. A building permit for the construction of facilities as approved must be obtained by July 10, 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.
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.
The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 0 vote with Alternate Weseliza voting. Commissioner Cooper was not present and Vice Chairman Duren did not participate in this hearing.
e. PH #2391 - Application for a modification to a Special Use Permit to allow for the construction of a 1,129 +/- s.f. service reception addition and a 95+/- s.f. entry way addition to an existing car dealership at 10 Palomba Drive, Zoned BR, Map 57, Lot 334, Lia Auto group applicant/owner. - This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2391 with the 18 conditions as stated in the memo from Jose Giner dated July 10, 2003 and the following additional conditions: (19) No loading or unloading of vehicles shall be permitted on Palomba Drive or Elm Street; and (20) any signs are to be approved separately.
The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote with Alternate Weseliza voting.
10. Old Business
a. SPR #1223 - Application for a site plan review for modification of parking and entrance at 71 Hazard Avenue, Zoned BL, Map 56, Lot 36, Toner & Roberts, applicant/owners. (Deadline for Decision is tonight unless request for extension is received) - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve SPR#1223 subject to the 13 conditions as stated in the memo from Jose Giner dated July 10, 2003. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote with Alternate Weseliza voting.
b. Bond Releases
1. Request for de facto release of expired bonds per memo from Finance Director dated December 19, 2002. - No action.
11. New Business
a. SPR #1228 - Application by Paul Pavelka, General Manager, for a temporary outdoor event - extreme sports circus and festival, August 22 through August 24, 2003 at 90 Elm Street, Zoned BR, Maps & Lots 43, 45, 47, 6, 75, 323, 3, 16, 20, Westfield Corporation, applicant/owner. - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to accept the withdrawal of SPR#1228 without prejudice. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
c. SPR #1230 - Application for construction of a 6,064 sq. ft. building (one story) for medical/professional offices with associated parking, drainage, and grading at 145 Hazard Avenue (Across the street from Johnson Memorial Medical Park) Zoned BP, Map 65, Lot 74, D&G Associates, LLC applicant/John F. Haznar, owner. - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve SPR#1230 with the 21 conditions as stated in the memo from Jose Giner dated July 10, 2003. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
12. Other Business
a. PH #2191 - Request for extension of Earth Removal Special Use Permit
for activities at 112 Broad Brook Road, Botticello, Inc. - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weseliza, to approve the request for an extension of the Earth Removal Special Use Permit for activities at 112 Broad Brook Road, Botticello, Inc. for two years with the condition that a new bond estimate for restoration is submitted. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote with Alternate Weseliza voting.
13. Applications To Be Accepted
The following applications were received by the Commission:
PH #2309.03 - Application of Autumn Fields (Elm Development) for modification to previous approval to include decks and sunrooms on Southwest corner of Elm Street and Moody Rd. Zoned R-44 (Map 75, Lot 1), Elm Development LLC applicant/owner. - A public hearing will be scheduled for September 4, 2003.
SPR #1231 - Application for relocation of business (Golds Gym) from basement to first floor at 604 Enfield Street, Zoned BL, Map 32, Lot 7, Frank Rinaldi, applicant, Enfield Plaza, owner. ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED
SPR #1232 - Application for exterior sound baffling equipment at 441 Hazard Avenue, Zoned R-33, Map 92, Lot 70, SNET applicant/owner. ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED
SPR #1233 - Application to divide existing tenant space into two at 55 Hazard Avenue, Zoned BL, Map 56, Lot 5, Borghesi & Goldfarb, applicants/owners. ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED
SPR #1234 - Application to subdivide existing retail space (Acme Auto) into two spaces (restaurant and other) at 83 Freshwater Blvd. Zoned BL, Map 56, Lot 30, Mercury Realty applicant/owner. - This item will be on the July 31, 2003 Commission agenda.
SPR #1235 - Application for two additional dumpster pads and fence screening at 240 Brainard Road, Zoned R-33, Map 62, Lot 13, DB Marketing, applicant/owner. - This item will be on the September 4, 2003 agenda.
14. Adjournment - Commissioner Krebs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner DiPace, to adjourn. Following a unanimous vote, the commission adjourned at 10:53 p.m.
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