NOTICE OF ACTION
ENFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010 – 7:00 P.M.
ENFIELD TOWN HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
820 ENFIELD STREET – ENFIELD, CT
AMENDED AGENDA
THE MEETING WILL ADJOURN AT 11:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Fire Safety Announcement
3. Roll Call – Chairman Charles Duren and Commissioners Peter Falk, Charles Ladd, Kathleen Sarno, Nicles Lefakis (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), Ronald Gregory, Alternate, and Alan Drinan (arrived at 7:05 p.m.), Alternate were present.
4. Approval of Minutes
a. June 17, 2010 Regular Meeting – Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ladd, to approve the Minutes of June 17, 2010. Chairman Duren made a correction on page five, paragraph five. “Metal poles” should read “wooden poles.” The Minutes, as amended, were approved by a 5 – 0 – 0 vote.
5. Staff Comments
a. Town Attorney (in writing)
b. Zoning Enforcement Officer (in person)
c. Director of Planning – Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to allow José Giner to administratively approve the truck bays for the Hastings Company. The motion was approved by a 6 – 0 – 0 vote with Alternates Drinan and Gregory voting.
Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to allow José Giner to administratively approve the ATM improvements for Rockville Bank at Scitico Plaza. The motion was approved by a 6 – 0 – 0 vote.
Commissioner Ladd made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sarno, to change the order of the agenda and consider XSP10-14 and XSU10-13 first and second under Public Hearings, Item 11. The motion was approved by a 6 – 0 – 0 vote.
6. Public Participation
7. Correspondence
8. Commissioners’ Correspondence
9. Bond Releases
a. SPR#896 – Request for release of $10,191 Erosion and Sediment Control Bond for Business Condos at 139 Hazard Avenue, Denis Letourneau, applicant. – Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ladd, to release the $10,191 Erosion and Sediment Control Bond for SPR#896, Business Condos at 139 Hazard Avenue. Reference is made to the July 7 correspondence from John Cabibbo recommending release. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
b. SPR#1429 – Request for release of $6,900 Erosion and Sediment Control Bond for new medical office building at 155 Hazard Avenue, Karios Properties, Owner. – Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ladd, to release the $6,900 erosion and sediment control bond for SPR#1429, New Medical Office Building at 155 Hazard Avenue. Reference is made to correspondence from John Cabibbo dated July 7, 2010 recommending release. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
10. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS – From June 17, 2010
a. PH#2693 – Special Use Permit to allow an elderly residential complex consisting of 96 units in five residential buildings along with two office buildings at 153 South Road on property zoned Residential-44 and Industrial-1, Map 55, Lots 80, 93 and 99; Enfield Properties, Applicant; Anthony Troiano, Jr., Alan K. Tracy, Frank J. Troiano and Anthony Spazzarini, Owners. (Must close tonight unless an extension is granted) – This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Sarno made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lefakis, to approve PH#2693 subject to the 34 conditions as stated in a memo from José Giner to the Commission dated July 1, 2010. Condition 11 was moved under Conditions to be met prior to the issuance of permits and the language was changed as follows: 11. No permits shall be issued until a portion of the discontinued Barrett Road that is included in the Site Plan has been transferred and merged with the parcels that are the subject of this application. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote with Alternates Drinan and Gregory voting.
READING OF THE LEGAL NOTICE
11. Public Hearings (New)
a. XSU#10-13 – Special Use Permit to allow light poles to be installed at an existing Little League field located at Powder Hollow Park at 30 Dust House Road in an R-33 District, Map 83, Lot 139, Town of Enfield, Owner/Applicant. – This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lefakis, to waive the full submission requirements in accordance with Section 9.2.10C with the finding that the information is not necessary in order to decide on the application’s conformance with these Regulations. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote with Alternates Drinan and Gregory voting.
Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sarno, to approve XSU#10-13, Special Use Permit to allow light poles to be installed at an existing Little League field located at Powder Hollow Park at 30 Dust House Road subject to the four conditions contained in a memo from José Giner to the Commission dated July 1, 2010. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote with Alternates Drinan and Gregory voting.
b. PH#2691.02 – Request for modification of conditions previously approved on 2/18/10 for a grocery beer license to be located at an existing convenience store at 565 Enfield Street in a Business Local (BL) District, Map 23, Lot 274, Bakul Shah, Applicant; Saloneel LLC, Owner. (May be kept open until 7/22/10) – This hearing was continued to July 22, 2010.
c. PH#2695 – Special Use Permit to allow limited motor vehicle sales at 38 Post Office Road in an Industrial 2 (I-2) District, Map 47, Lot 51, Interstate Motors, LLC, Applicant; Post Office Road, LLC, Owner. (May be kept open until 7/22/10) – This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Sarno made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lefakis, to approve PH#2695, Special Use Permit to allow limited motor vehicle sales at 38 Post Office Road in an Industrial 2 District subject to the nine conditions contained in a memo from José Giner to the Commission dated July 1, 2010. Also, delineation of the plans should be included in the conditions. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote with Alternates Drinan and Gregory voting.
d. PH#2696 – Proposed Zone Change from Industrial-1 (I-1) to Residential-33 (R-33) for approximately 74.5 acres of land located at 110 North Street, Map 100, Lot 005; Catholic Cemeteries Association, Archdiocese of Hartford, Owner/Applicant. (May be kept open until 7/22/10) – This public hearing was closed. Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sarno, to approve PH#2696 – proposed zone change from Industrial 1 (I-1) to Residential 33 (R-33) for approximately 74.5 acres of land located at 110 North Street, Map 100, Lot 005; Catholic Cemeteries Association, Archdiocese of Hartford, Owner/Applicant, effective August 1, 2010. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote with Alternates Drinan and Gregory voting.
e. PH#2697 – Modification to previously approved plans to allow for enlarged decks at the Carriage House Condominiums located in an R-44 Zoning District, Map 52, Lot 420, Carriage House IO – Enfield Association, Inc., Owners/Applicants. (May be kept open until 7/22/10) – This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sarno, to waive the full submission requirements in accordance with Section 9.2.10C with the finding that the information is not necessary in order to decide on the application’s conformance with these Regulations. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote with Alternates Drinan and Gregory voting.
Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sarno, to approve PH#2697 – modification to previously approved plans to allow for enlarged decks at the Carriage House Condominiums located in an R-44 Zoning District subject to the five conditions as listed in José Giner’s memo to the Commission dated July 1, 2010. Condition #6 was added as follows: 6. Exhibit #6 and #7 submitted with the application shows the approved layouts of the decks. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote with Alternates Drinan and Gregory voting.
f. XZA#10-11 – Proposed Text Amendments to the Zoning Regulations to eliminate the requirement for Zoning Permits to be issued on most projects that also require building permits and have the ZEO utilize the building permit form to sign off on such projects. Town of Enfield Development Services, Applicant. – This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Drinan, to approve XZA#10-11 – Proposed Text Amendments to the Zoning Regulations to eliminate the requirement for Zoning Permits to be issued on most projects that also require building permits and have the ZEO utilize the building permit form to sign off on such projects. These changes are as indicated in Exhibit 2 of the record. Town of Enfield Development Services Department, Applicant; effective August 1, 2010. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote with Alternates Drinan and Gregory voting.
12. New Business
a. XSP#10-14 – Site Plan to allow two trailers to be placed adjacent to an existing athletic field at Enfield High School for the purposes of concessions, storage and shelter, on property located at 1264 Enfield Street in an R-33 District, Map 19, Lot 68, Town of Enfield, Owner/Applicant. (Deadline for Decision – July 22 Meeting) – Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ladd, to waive the full submission requirements in accordance with Section 9.2.10C with the finding that the information is not necessary in order to decide on the application’s conformance with these Regulations. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote with Alternates Drinan and Gregory voting.
Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ladd, to allow two trailers to be placed adjacent to an existing athletic field at Enfield High School, XSP#10-14, subject to the three conditions contained in a memo from José Giner dated July 1, 2010. Condition #4 was added as follows: 4. Prior to the issuance of any permits, final approval from Water Pollution Control, North Central Health District and the Fire Marshal shall be obtained. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote with Alternates Drinan and Gregory voting.
b. SPR#1501 – Request to add telecommunications antennae and equipment to an existing water tank located at 1111 Enfield Street, in an HR-33 District, Map 20, Lot 122; Clearwire LLC by Maxton Technology, Inc., Applicant; CT Water Company, Owner. (Deadline for decision – July 22 meeting) – Commissioner Sarno made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to approve SPR#1501 – Request to add telecommunications antennae and equipment to an existing water tank located at 1111 Enfield Street, in an HR-33 District with the three conditions contained in a memo from José Giner to the Commission dated July 1, 2010. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote with Alternates Drinan and Gregory voting.
c. Section 8-24 Referral from the Town Council regarding a proposed swap of approximately 9.3 acres of land between the Town of Enfield and Eppendorf Real Estate Corporation for land located at and adjacent to 175 Freshwater Boulevard (Subject to Town Council action at July 6 meeting.) – Commissioner Falk made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sarno, to approve the Town Council’s Section 8-24 referral request for the land swap of 9.3 acres in the industrial park between Eppendorf and the Town of Enfield. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote with Alternates Drinan and Gregory voting.
13. Other Business
a. Report from Policy Review Committee
b. Report from Signage Policy Review Committee
c. Discussion of Tag Sale Regulations
d. Zoning Enforcement Procedures
14. Applications to be Received – The following applications were received by the Commission:
Public Hearings:
XSD#10-15 – Resubdivision of 9.3+/- acres of Town owned land off Freshwater Boulevard for the purpose of transfer to adjacent parcel of land located at 175 Freshwater Boulevard in an Industrial Park (IP) District, Portion of Map 56, Lot 23, Town of Enfield, applicant/owner.
A public hearing will be scheduled for July 22, 2010.
PH#2698 – Special Use Permit for a 3,200 square foot addition to an existing shopping center with related site work at Enfield Commons, 25 Hazard Avenue, in a Business Regional (BR) District, Map 45, Lot 8; Paramount Realty Services, Owner/Applicant.
A public hearing will be scheduled for July 22, 2010. (Must close same night unless extension is granted.)
PH#2699 – Special Use Permit to allow the renting of rooms to two guests in a single-family house located at 21 David Street in a Residential 33 (R-33) District; Map 54, Lot 97, Susan Parker, Owner/Applicant.
A public hearing will be scheduled for July 22, 2010. (Must close same night unless extension is granted.)
Site Plans:
SPR #1503 – Request to add telecommunications antennae and equipment to the former Polish National Home Building located at 4 Alden Avenue, in a TVCZ District, Map 27, Lot 99, by Maxton Technology, Inc. for Clearwire LLC, Applicant; Amelies LLC, Owner.
SPR#1504 – Site Plan Review for proposed 138,000 s.f. building addition with associated parking and drainage improvements at and adjacent to 175 Freshwater Boulevard in an Industrial Park (IP) District, Map 55, Lot 1 and a portion of Map 56, Lot 23; Eppendorf Real Estate Corp. Owner/Applicant; Town of Enfield, Owner (Map 56, Lot 23).
Other:
FLD#029 – Permit for conducting activities within the 100 year flood limit related to the proposed 3,200 s.f. addition to an existing shopping center with related site work at Enfield Commons, 25 Hazard Avenue, in a Business Regional (BR) District, Map 45, Lot 8; Paramount Realty Services, Owner/Applicant.
15. Adjournment – Commissioner Drinan made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gregory, to adjourn. Following a unanimous vote, the Commission adjourned at 9:05 p.m. |