NOTICE OF ACTION
ENFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2002 - 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
2. Roll Call - Vice Chairman Charles Duren and Commissioners Anthony DiPace, Robert Egan, James Hickey, Jr., Karen Krebs, Nicles Lefakis, and Jeffrey Cooper, Alternate, were present.
3. Approval of Minutes - October 3, 2002, October 17, 2002 - Commissioner Krebs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner DiPace, to approve the Minutes of October 3, 2002. The Minutes were approved by a 6 - 0 - 1 vote. Commissioner Cooper abstained.
Commissioner Krebs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner DiPace, to approve the Minutes of October 17, 2002. The Minutes were approved by a 6 - 0 - 1 vote. Commissioner Cooper abstained.
4. Staff Comments
a. Town Attorney (in writing)
c. Zoning Enforcement Officer (in writing)
Director of Planning & Community Development
5. Public Participation
6. Correspondence - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to put an item on the agenda this evening following Correspondence entitled item 7b. Presentation by Ray Warren. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
7. Commissioner's Correspondence - The Commission requested that Mr. Giner present them with a draft ordinance change regarding signs.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued from October 17,2002 Meeting
a. PH #2341 - Application for a Special Use Permit to allow an accessory coffee shop in an existing bicycle shop at 270 Enfield Street, Zoned BL, Map 34, Lot 161, State Line Cycles, owner/applicant. (Must close by November 7) - This hearing was continued, following the granting of an extension by the applicant, to the November 21, 2002 meeting.
b. PH #2345 - Application to amend zoning map to change zoning on 14.64 acre parcel on Mullen Road from Industrial (I-1) to R-33, westerly portion of Map 16, Lot 3, David Berto, Housing Enterprises, Inc., applicant / Carl and Kimberley Nowik, owners. (Must close by November 21) - This application was withdrawn at the applicant's request.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to draft a letter for the Chairman's signature, to be reviewed by the Commission and the Town Attorney prior to approval, authorizing acceptance of the Quick Tracts Program presented by Mr. Warren in his memo dated November 6, 2002. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote. Commissioner Lefakis also requested an interpretation from the Town Attorney regarding the word "review."
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW
a. PH #2347/SPR #1196 - Application for a Special Use Permit to allow a modification to a non-conforming use for the construction of a bank building with drive-through window at 73 Hazard Avenue, at the northwest corner of Palomba Drive, property zoned BL, Map 56, Lot 6, Tolland Bank, applicant; Joseph J. Seremet, Jr., owner. (Must close by December 12) - This public hearing was continued to November 21, 2002.
b. PH #2349 - Application for a modification to an existing Special Permit to allow the replacement and enlargement of existing decks at Nutmeg Village Condominiums located at 288 Broad Brook Road, Zoned R-88, Map 88, Lot 114, Nutmeg Village Condominium Association, Inc. applicant/owner. (Must close by December 12) - This public hearing was postponed to November 21, 2002 due to an address number error in the legal notice.
c. PH #2350 - Town of Enfield Staff initiative to amend Section 10.10.7 of the Zoning Regulations to allow flexibility in side parking setbacks in Industrial Districts. (Must close by December 12) - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, to approve PH#2350, amendment to Section 10.10.7 of the Zoning Regulations to allow flexibility in side parking setbacks in Industrial Districts as proposed by Town of Enfield staff. The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 1 vote. Commissioner Egan abstained.
d. PH #2351 - Application for a re-subdivision and site plan review to reconfigure existing lot lines and construct additional parking for an existing industrial building located at 3 Anngina Drive, Zoned I-1, Map 82, Lots 26 and 27, Robie Staples, owner/applicant. (Must close by December 12) - This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2351 with the nineteen conditions included in the memo from Jose Giner to the Planning and Zoning Commission dated November 6, 2002. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hickey for a recess. The Commission recessed at 9:35 p.m. and reconvened at 9:55 p.m.
e. PH #2353 - Application for a modification to an existing Special Use Permit to allow the construction of a concrete pad and fenced trash compactor at the Hoyt's Cinemas, Westfield Shoppingtown, located at 90 Elm Street in a BR District, Map 43, Lot 16, Hoyt's Cinemas Corp., applicant; Westfield Corp., owner. (Must close by December 12) - This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2353 with the following conditions:
1. All plans submitted shall require the seal and live signature of the appropriate professional(s) responsible for the preparation of the plans.
2. The standard town notes shall be added to the plans prior to the signing of the mylars.
3. 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:
4. A pre-construction meeting between the applicant, site contractors, project engineer and Town staff shall be held.
5. 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.
Conditions which must be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance:
6. 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
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 (November 7, 2003) 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.
9. 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.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Bond Releases
1. PH #2086 - Request for release of $3,200 Landscaping Bond for Bank of Boston ATM Kiosk at Stateline Plaza. - No action.
2. PH #2212 - Request for release of $10,000 Landscaping Bond, $8,270 Engineering Bond and $300 for Erosion/Sediment Control Bond for Savings Bank of Rockville ATM Kiosk at Scitico Plaza. - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve release of the $10,000 Landscaping Bond, $8,270 Engineering Bond and $300 Erosion/Sediment Control Bond for PH#2212, Savings Bank of Rockville. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
3. SPR #1119 - Request for release of $18,850 Engineering Bond for Connecticut Water Pumping Station on Brainard Road. - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve release of the $18,850 Engineering Bond for SPR#1119, Connecticut Water Pumping Station on Brainard Road. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
4. PH #1915 - Request for release of $850 Erosion & Sediment Control Bond for Hampton Chase by Abraham George. - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to release the bond for PH#1915 in an amount to be determined by the Town Planner. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
b. PH #2331 - Application for a Special Use Permit for modification of plans previously approved to allow construction of a 7,234 S.F. addition to the existing car dealership building at 20 Palomba Drive, Zoned BR, Map 57, Lot 335, LIA Auto Group, applicant/owner. - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2331, Application for a Special Use Permit for modification of plans previously approved to allow construction of a 7,234 square foot addition to the existing car dealership building at 20 Palomba Drive, zoned BR, Map 57, LIA Auto Group, Applicant/Owner, subject to the 20 conditions as stated in the memo from Jose Giner to the Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission dated November 7, 2002. The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 1 vote. Commissioner Cooper abstained.
11. New Business
12. Other Business
a. PH #2265 - Request for six month extension for approval of tennis club on
Shaker Road for Henson Wingard. - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lefakis, to approve the request for a six-month extension for approval of the tennis club on Shaker Road for Henshon Wingard. The motion was approved by a 6 - 0 - 1 vote. Commissioner Egan abstained.
b. Proposed Change of Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission By-laws ARTICLE VIII - MEETINGS - Section 1. Regular Meetings will normally be held on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall but shall be consistent with the meeting schedule filed with the Town Clerk. (Requires a 2/3 vote and a second reading, unless there is a unanimous vote, in which case the amendment may be approved tonight.) - No action. The Commission tabled to the next meeting.
The Commission discussed scheduling a joint meeting with the Enfield Revitalization Committee on an off meeting night at 7:00 p.m. with refreshments.
13. Adjournment - Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to adjourn. Following a unanimous vote, the Commission adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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