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1970/03/10VOL. 1. Regular Meeting Berlin Town Planning Commission, March 10, 1970 at 7:30 pm. Members present: Aldo Castiglioni, Nunzio Rosso, Line Contl, Roy Byrne, and Peter Baccaro. Alsoi Morgan Seelye, Director of Public Works. 2. Agenda Item 1 - Preliminary and Final A*provals of Renn Property Subdivision - see Minutes February 24, 1970, Item 6. Mr. Seelye reported that the map as presented on Feb. 24 is o.k. engineering-wise and recommended that approvals be given to deeding to the Town the strip of land between the pave~ portion of the road and the street line as shown on the map, and also subject to the approval of the Health Director. Preliminary approval was voted on motion made by Mr. Rosso, seconded by Mr. Genii. Final approval subject t~the conditions as suggested by Mr. Seelye was voted on motion made by Mr. Contl, seconded by Mr. Byrne. 3. Agenda Item 4 - Preliminary and Final Approval of Delaney property on Norton Road. Mrs. Delaney and her attorney, Mr. Manuel Clark appeared and presented the following maps - "Preliminary Subdivision Plan, Property of Blanche J. De]aney and Sarah E. Johnson to be conveyed to Earl H. Wlcklund, Berlin, Conn., 1 "=200', March, 1970, Reinhold Luther P.E. & L.S." This subdivision Is located on Norton Road and contains 3 lots. '"Map showing subdivision of property owned by Blanche J. Delaney and Sarah E. lohnson at 98 Norton Road, Berlin,Conn., March 6, 1970, scale 1"=40', Reference map entitled 'Preliminary Subdivision Plan, etc. ', H.F. Kendrlck." Mr. Seelye stated that the maps are o.k. engineering-wise, and recommended their approval. Preliminary approval was voted on motion made by Mr. Conti, seconded by Mr. Rosso; and Final approval was voted on motion made by Mr. Byrne, seconded by Mr. Rosso, subject to the approval of the Health Director. 4. Agenda Item 2 - Final approval of section III Pheasant Run, Newton St., lack Scelza, Developer. The following map was submitted - "Final Plan Pheasant Run, Section III Subdivision of property owned and developed by l.H. Sce]za, Inc., 10 Cambridge Drive, Newlngton,Conn., on Newton St., Berlin,Conn., 1"=40', October 1968, G.S. Jarmolinski, October 1968, Rev. Feb. 18,;1970." Mr. Seelye reported that the map is o.k. engineering-wise, bond is still required, and he would recommend that the street encircling the village square be one-way with access into the street from the opening nearest Farlnington Avenue. Final approval, subject to the bonding and recommendation concerning one-way traffic as suggested by Mr. 8eelye, was voted on motion made by Mr. Rosso, seconded by Mr. Byrne. 5. Fotomat Corp. - see item 6, February 10 Minutes Mr. Tom Aker, representing this Company, reported that tahe proposed site at Webster Square had been turned down by the Zoning Board of Appeals, and he presented a proposal for establishing a Fotomat operation at the Ferndale Shopping Plaza. The place that was suggested for this operation, using parking places in front of the bank and bakery, was not acceptable to the Commission and it was suggested to Mr. Aker that he consider seeking a spot across the Chamberlain Highway tn the area to be developed by Mr. Paul at the present Ferndale Dairy. 6. Addition to commercial buildings at Ferndale Dairy - Chamberlain Highway - see item 7, February 24 Minutes. Mr. Paul discussed this project again with the Commission, discussing in particular landscapir lighting, drainage, and paving fo~ parking spaces to conform Zoning Regulations. In all these areas we still need more information as to just what will be proposed. 7. Plot Plan for addition to present non-conforming building owned by Robert Raymond on Worthington Ridge. Mr. Raymond presented the following plan and stated that he proposes to enlarge the building because of the growth of his business. The building does not now confor to zoning regulations relative to side yard set back. "Plot Plan for proposed addition for Robert and Patricla M. Raymond 65 Worthington Ridge, Berlin, Conn., Feb. 23,1970,1 "=20', G.S. Iarmolinski & Assoc." It was the opinion of the Commission that Mr. Raymond should seek approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals. VOL. I 8. The Minutes of the February 24 Meeting were approved on motion made by Mr. Contt and' seconded by Mr. Baccaro. 9. Meeting adjourned at 9:40. Next Meeting March 24 at 7:30. Respectfully submitted, ~o, Secretary 1. Regular Meeting Berlin Town Planning Commission April 14, 1970 at 7:30 pm. Members present: Aldo Castiglioni, Nunzio Rosso, Roy Byrne, and Peter Baccaro. Also, Morgan Seelye, Director of Public Works. 2. AgendaqtUm 2 - Site Plan Approval - Ferndale Dairy Area - See Minutes of March 10,Item 7 Mr. Leonard Paul and his partner, Mr. Sharasheff, appeared to discuss this project with the Commission. A site plan showing location of the buildings and parking area was presented for discussion. It was noted that we still need more detailed information on drainage, lighting, landscaping, and signs. Mr. Paul stated that some of the present buildings are now in the process of being renovated, in particular Bldg. 93 and the building which houses the present dairy store and package store. The renovation of Bldge. 93 calls for an addition to the old , original dairy bar, a building permit is needed for this work and for this reason Messrs. Paul a~d Sharasheff were looking for approval of the Site Plan. It was voted on motion made by Mr. Rosso, seconded by Mr. Baccaro, to forecast site approval, subject to the necessary detailed information on drainage, landscaping, lighting, and signs; and that we recommend to the Building Inspector that a building permit be issued only for the addition to Bldg.f~3 and for the renovation of a section of Bldg. 93. 3. Agenda Item t - Fotomat Corp.- see Minutes of March 10, item 5 -Messrs. Paul and Sharashe presented plans for this operation which will be in their Shopping Plaza as shown on the site plan., presented tonight. They stated that the building will not be as originally described to us but that the roof and signs will be in keeping with the other buildings in the shopping plaza as agreed between Fotomat and Messrs. Paul and Sharasheff. It was voted to approve the plans as submitted on motion made by Mr. Byrne, seconded by Mr. Baccaro. 4. TrY-City Development - Request for Final Approval on Section 2 - Mr. ~armolinski presented the following map - "Final Plat - Section 2 SubdiVision Property owned by Frank Bessoni and Frank Ross and developed by TrY-City Development Company, 48 Atlantic St., New Britain, Conn. located on Woodlawn Rd., Berlin, Conn. , dated April 6, 1970,scale l"=40,G.S.[armolinski &Ass( The following notes appear on the map (1) no building permits shall be issued or property conveyec until approval by the Director of Health, Town of Berlin, or installation of sanitary sewers. (2) lot to be graded to provide swales along lot line; minimum grades within lots to be 1%. Motion to grant final approval subject to the notes on the map was made by Mr. Byrne,seconde~Ii by Mr. Rosso, and voted. 5. Blue Ridge Heights - L. Abrahamson Mr. Abrahamson presented a sketch of a plan for a re-subdivision of lots 230,231, and 232. To accommodate a potential buyer of lot 23 1 relative to the placement of the house and driveway on the lot, Mr. Abrahamson requests a change in lot line taking a pie-shaped piece from lot 230 giving it to lot 231, and giving to lot 232 a similar piece from lot 23 1. The present owners of lot 232 are agreeable to this change. Lot 230 is still owned by Mr. Abrahamson, developer. The necessary maps will be made ready so that a Public Hearing can be scheduled for our next meeting, April 28. 6. Agenda Item ~ - Subdivision Discussion - property of Eugene Nerl,Hart St., Mr. Robert Tohnson appeared to discuss this subiect wi~h the Commission. He is the potential buyer of two lots of record in a four-lot subdivision developed in I964 by Walter Zuk. Mr. Tohnson stated that his reason for appearing before this Commission before purchasing these lots is that in discussing the subiect with Mr. Seelye it was suggested that the lots should be developed according to the subdivision regulations now in effect, specifically that the bank should be cut down so that the driveway will be safer, l'his will necessitate cutting down a few old trees which Mr. lohnson doesn't want to lose. No decision was made and the Commission members will plan to look at the lots in question on Sunday, April 19 at 11~30 am. 7. Agenda Item 3 - Subdivision Approval - Property of Shorrock & Savage on Savage Hill Rd. No action was taken and before discussion on the subdivision takes place Mr. Seelye will check to determine whether this is a re-subdivision or if this is the first time this particular parcel is being subdivided.