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NOTICE OF ACTION
ENFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 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 - Chairman James Howard called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
2. Roll Call - Chairman James Howard, Charles Duren, Robert Egan, James Hickey, Jr., Karen Krebs, Jeffrey Cooper, Alternate, and Karen Weseliza, Alternate, were present.
3. Approval of Minutes - July 11, 2002 - Commissioner Krebs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Duren, to approve the Minutes of July 11, 2002. The Minutes were approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote with Alternates Cooper and Weseliza voting.
4. Correspondence
5. Commissioner's Correspondence
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued from July 11, 2002 meeting
a. PH #2313 - Application for Special Use Permit/Site Plan Review for Shaker Recreation Area, Phase II athletic field improvements, to include: three new soccer fields, new gravel parking area, new nature trails (including boardwalks), at site of existing Shaker Soccer Field Recreation Area, Zoned I-1, Map 99, Lot 13, Town of Enfield, applicant/owner. (MUST CLOSE BY JULY 31) - This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, to approve PH#2313 - application for Special Use Permit/Site Plan Review for Shaker Recreation Area, Phase II athletic field improvements, at site of existing Shaker Soccer Field Recreation Area, Zoned I-1, Map 99, Lot 13, Town of Enfield, Applicant/Owner. This approval is subject to conformance with the plans submitted, as may be required to be modified by this motion, and the following conditions:
Referenced Plans:
"Regulatory Submission Shaker Recreation Area Phase II Athletic Field Improvements Enfield Connecticut May 16, 2002" Cover Sheet with List of Drawings, Location Map and Misc. Notes, prepared by Milone & McBroom, Inc.
"Topographic & Existing Conditions, Shaker Recreation Area Phase II Fields Additional Parking, Shaker Road, Enfield, Connecticut" Sheet 1-A, Scale: 1"=40', prepared by Milone & McBroom, Inc., dated May 16, 2002.
"Topographic & Existing Conditions, Shaker Recreation Area Phase II Fields Additional Parking, Shaker Road Enfield, Connecticut" Sheet 1-B, Scale: l"=40', prepared by Milone & McBroom, Inc., dated May 16, 2002.
"Site Plan - Layout & Landscaping, Shaker Recreation Area Phase II Fields Additional Parking, Shaker Road Enfield, Connecticut" Sheet 2-A, Scale: l"=40', prepared by Milone & McBroom, Inc., dated May 16, 2002.
"Site Plan - Layout & Landscaping, Shaker Recreaton Area Phase II Fields Additional Parking, Shaker Road Enfield, Connecticut" Sheet 2-B, Scale: l"=40', prepared by Milone & McBroom, Inc., dated May 16, 2002.
"Site Plan - Alternate 'A' Grading and Utilities, Shaker Recreation Area Phase II Fields Additional Parking, Shaker Road Enfield, Connecticut Alt-A-1, Scale: l"=40', prepared by Milone & McBroom, Inc., dated 6-28-02.
"Site Plan - Alternate "A" Grading and Utilities, Shaker Recreation Area Phase II Fields Additional Parking, Shaker Road Enfield, Connecticut" Sheet Alt-A-2, Scale 1"=40', prepared by Milone & McBroom, Inc. dated 6-28-02.
"Sediment and Erosion Control Details, Shaker Recreation Area Phase II Fields Additional parking, Shaker Road Enfield, Connecticut" Sheet 4, Scale: "As Noted", prepared by Milone & McBroom, Inc. dated 5-16-02.
"Details, Shaker Recreation Area Phase II Fields Additional parking, Shaker Road Enfield, Connecticut" Sheet 5, Scale:"As Noted", prepared by Milo0ne & McBroom, Inc., dated 5-16-02.
Details, Shaker Recreation Area Phase II Fields Additional Parking, Shaker Road Enfield, Connecticut" Sheet 5, Scale: "As Noted", prepared by Milone & McBroom, Inc., dated 5-16-02.
Conditions to be met prior to signing of plans:
1. All the plans shall be revised to reflect the approved Alternative "A" layout.
2. The applicable details for the chosen alternative shall be added to the plans as requested in the comments dated July 11, 2002 from John Cabbibo, Assistant Town Engineer.
3. All plans submitted for signature shall require the seal and live signature of the appropriate professional(s) responsible for the preparation of the plans.
4. 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:
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 pre-construction meeting between the applicant, site contractors, project engineer and Town Staff shall be held.
Conditions which must be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance:
8. Complete as-built plans certified to Class A-2 accuracy shall be submitted prior to the issuance of any certificates of zoning compliance.
9. The applicant shall also submit to the Planning Director final as-built plans in a digital format prescribed by the Director.
General Conditions:
10. This approval is for the specific use and improvements identified in the application as modified by this approval. Any change in the nature of the use or the site layout will require new approvals from the Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission.
11. 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.
12. Construction of facilities as approved must commence by July 25, 2003 or this approval shall be rendered null and void, unless an extension is granted by the Commission.
The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote with Alternates Cooper and Weseliza voting.
READING OF THE LEGAL NOTICE
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW
a. PH #2317 - Application for a Special Use Permit to convert the existing third floor of a two family to a third apartment at 18-20 Grant Avenue, Zoned R-33, Map 22, Lot 37, Leeann Bergeron applicant/owner. (MUST CLOSE BY SEPTEMBER 19) - This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2317 - Application for a Special Use Permit to convert the existing third floor of a two-family to a third apartment at 18-20 Grant Avenue, zoned R-33, Map 22, Lot 37, Leeann Bergeron, Applicant/Owner, with the following conditions:
Conditions to be met prior to the issuance of permits:
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. Final plans must be approved by the Fire Marshall and other relevant code professionals.
Conditions which must be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance:
4. Final inspection and signoffs from relevant code professionals shall be obtained.
General Conditions:
5. Adequate on-site parking for the tenants shall be maintained at all times.
6. This approval is for the specific use and structures 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 plans and the record documents submitted with the application. Minor modifications to the approved plans may be allowed in accordance with the regulations, subject to staff review and approval.
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 both Alternates Cooper and Weseliza voting.
b. PH #2320 - Application for a rear lot (Lot#11) in a proposed open space subdivision on property off Bridge Lane and Riverview St. (Meetinghouse Lane), Zoned R-33, Map 19, Lot 10, Margaret R. Pappas/Hampden & Beech Inc. applicant/Margaret Pappas, owner. (MUST CLOSE BY SEPTEMBER 19) - This public hearing was continued to the Wednesday, July 31, 2002 Meeting.
Commissioner Weseliza made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to continue PH#2320, #2321, #2319, and #2318 to Wednesday, July 31, 2002. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote with Alternates Cooper and Weseliza voting.
c. PH #2321 - Application for a rear lot (Lot #24) in a proposed open space subdivision on property off Bridge Lane and Riverview St. (Meetinghouse Lane), Zoned R-33, Map 19, Lot 10, Margaret R. Pappas/Hampden & Beech Inc. applicant/Margaret Pappas, owner. (MUST CLOSE BY SEPTEMBER 19) - This public hearing was continued to the Wednesday, July 31, 2002 Meeting.
d. PH #2319 - Application for a Special Use Permit for 24 lot open space subdivision on property off Bridge Lane and Riverview St. (Meetinghouse Lane), Zoned R-33, Map 19, Lot 10, Margaret R. Pappas/Hampden & Beech Inc. applicant/Margaret Pappas, owner. (MUST CLOSE BY SEPTEMBER 19) - This public hearing was continued to the Wednesday, July 31, 2002 Meeting.
e. PH #2318 - Application for a 24 lot resubdivision on property off Bridge Lane and Riverview St. (Meetinghouse Lane), Zoned R-33, Map 19, Lot 10, Margaret R. Pappas/Hampden & Beech Inc. applicant/Margaret Pappas, owner. (MUST CLOSE BY SEPTEMBER 19) - This public hearing was continued to the Wednesday, July 31, 2002 Meeting.
f. PH #2329 - Initiative by the Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission to Amend Article V (Business Uses) of the Enfield Zoning Regulations to permit outdoor dining as an accessory use under certain conditions in business zones. (MUST CLOSE BY SEPTEMBER 19) - This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2329 amending Article V (Business Uses) of the Enfield Zoning Regulations to permit outdoor dining as an accessory use under certain conditions in business zones with the elimination of proposed article xii regarding outdoor umbrellas and the following addition in item F.: In any Business District, except BP, the Planning and Zoning Commission may grant approval for seasonal outdoor dining areas for restaurants as defined in the Enfield Zoning Ordinance, as an accessory use, subject to the following conditions:". This amendment shall also allow administrative approval for four tables and sixteen seats or less. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote with Alternates Cooper and Weseliza voting.
9. 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 #1915 - Request for release of three (3) Landscaping Bonds in the amounts of $6,619.02*, $4,000**, and $4,000** for Hampton Chase Condominiums (*Phase II and **Phase III). - No action.
3. SPR #1132/1066 - Enfield Carpet, 302 Enfield Street - Request for release of landscape bond in the amount of $5,000 - Commissioner Weseliza made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hickey, to release the bond for Enfield Carpet, SPR#1132/1066, in the amount of $10,734. The motion was approved by a 4 - 3 - 0 vote. Commissioners Howard, Hickey, Weseliza and Cooper voted in favor; Commissioners Duren, Egan and Krebs voted nay.
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to extend the meeting beyond 11:00 p.m. to finish the bond releases and some site plan applications. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
4. PH #2067 - Shaw's Supermarket, Brookside Plaza Hazard Avenue - Request for release of landscape bond in the amount of $8,000. - Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve release of the landscape bond for Shaw's Supermarket, Brookside Plaza, Hazard Avenue, PH#2067, in the amount of $8,000. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 -0 vote.
5. PH #2212 - Request for release of $10,000 Landscaping Bond for Savings Bank of Rockville ATM Kiosk at Scitico Plaza. - No action.
10. New Business
a. SPR #1179 - Application for construction of a 12 ft. x 18 ft. concrete block pump station building at 40 Booth Road, Zoned R-33, Map 59/62, Lot 59/10, The Connecticut Water Company applicant/owner. - Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve SPR#1179 for construction of a 12' x 18' concrete block pump station building at 40 Booth Road, zoned R-33, Map 59,62, Lot 59/10, for the Connecticut Water Company. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to take items out of order and consider item d. under Other Business at this time. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
b. SPR #1180 - Application for modification of original site plan to construct a 6 ft. x 6 ft. enclosure for trash cans next to the kitchen exit door of the existing Ruby Tuesday Restaurant (Westfield Shoppingtown) at 90 Elm Street, Zoned BR, Map 43, Lot 16, Ruby Tuesday, applicant/Westfield Shoppingtown, owner. - No action.
c. SPR #1181 - Application for operating an MRI at 137 Hazard Avenue which represents a change in use (former beauty salon site), Zoned BP, Map 65, Lot 72, Innovative Medical Imaging, applicant/Gaetan Letourneau, owner. - No action.
d. SPR #1182 - Application for a health club with a tanning business at 585 Hazard Avenue (Scitico Plaza - former site of hardware store), Zoned BL, Map 110, Lot 12, Golds Gym, applicant/P&D Realty, owner. - No action.
11. Other Business
a. Request for extension of Earth Removal Special Use Permit issued under PH #2191 for activities at 112 Broad Brook Road, Botticello, Inc. - Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weseliza, to approve the request for extension of the Earth Removal Special Use Permit issued under PH#2191 for activities at 112 Broad Brook Road, Botticello, Inc. for two years. The motion was denied by a 0 - 6 - 1 vote. Commissioner Cooper abstained.
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hickey, to approve the request for extension of the Earth Removal Special Use Permit issued under PH#2191 for activities at 112 Broad Brook Road, Botticello, Inc. for one year. The motion was approved lby a 4 - 2 - 1 vote. Commissioners Howard, Duren, Hickey and Krebs voted in favor; Commissioners Egan and Weseliza voted nay; Commissioner Cooper abstained.
b. Discussion with Tunxis Management regarding landscaping for Brookside Plaza. - No action.
c. Section 8-24 C.G.S. Referral regarding proposed capital improvements to the Shaker Recreation Area, Phase II athletic field improvements, to include: three new soccer fields, new gravel parking area, new nature trails (including boardwalks), at site of existing Shaker Soccer Field Recreation Area, Zoned I-1, Map 99, Lot 13, Town of Enfield, applicant/owner. - Commissioner Krebs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Duren, to favorably recommend to the Town Council the referral regarding proposed capital improvements to the Shaker Recreation Area, Phase II athletic field improvements to include: three new soccer fields, new gravel parking area, new nature trails (including boardwalks), at site of existing Shaker Soccer Field Recreation Area, zoned I-1, Lot 13, Town of Enfield, Applicant/Owner. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
e. Section 8-24 C.G.S. Referral regarding proposed purchase for $1.00 of 6 Gorman Avenue, demolition of existing derelict house with proposed future use of parking lot for town.- Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to recommend approval to the Town Council regarding the proposed purchase for $1.00 of 6 Gorman Avenue, demolition of existing derelict house with proposed future use of parking lot for the town. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
OTHER
The following applications were accepted by the Commission:
PH #2328 - Application for Special Use Permit for premier public usage computer center in which individuals may use high tech computers to access the internet and/or play games with others nationally and internationally at 604 Enfield Street, Zoned BL, Map 32, Lot 7, Eduardo José B. Curameng, Jr., applicant, James S. Viola, Robert T. Mercik, Frank J. Troiano and Anthony Troiano, owners.
PH #2329 - Town of Enfield application scheduled for this evening's agenda.
PH #2330 - Application for a subdivision at 173 Weymouth Road, north side of Deepwood Road intersection, Zoned R-33, Map 69, Lot 231, William Flagg applicant/owner
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.
PH #2332 - Application for a Special Use Permit for class 1 permit for beer and wine at a restaurant at 917 Enfield Street, Zoned BL, Map 26, Lot 78, Eduardo A. Chavez, applicant, Julie Lai, owner.
PH #2333 - Application for a Special Use Permit for an expansion of a nonconforming use at 66 Fletcher Road, Zoned R-88, Map 118, Lot 3.
SPR #1183 - Application to allow addition of walk-in cooler at rear of restaurant (Pizza Palace) at 524 Enfield Street, Zoned BL, Map 33, Lot 65 James Balis, applicant/owner.
SPR #1184 - Application for modification of plans previously approved for adding on to office building at 29 Oliver Road, Zoned I-1, Map 47, Lot 5, Brendan Begley, applicant/owner.
SPR #1185 - Application for conversion to six unit apartment dwelling at 125 Pearl Street (old Leete Stevens Funeral Home building), Zoned TV, Map 22, Lot 125.
SPR #1186 - Application for modification of plans for handicap ramp at 304 Hazard Avenue, Zoned BL, Map 83, Lot 39 - Administrative Approval.
SPR #1187 - Application to add a rear porch 6 ft. x 9 ft. at 399 Enfield Street, Zoned BL, Map 33, Lot 235, Vincent A. Corrado, applicant/owner.
12. Adjournment - Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to adjourn. Following a unanimous vote, the Commission adjourned at 11:37 p.m.
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