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1980/07/15 PLANNING COMMISSION 1. Special meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. July 7, 1980 in Room 7 at Berlin Town Hall. Those Conunissioners present were: Mr. Rosso, Mr. Baccaro and Mr. Piskorski; also attending was Mr. Seelye, Town Engineer. 2. Agenda Item #1. Proposed zone change from R-43 to R-11 = properties located on west side of North Colony Road. Mr. Vincent Brescia applicant appeared with his attorney Mr. Nicholas DiNigris and his engineer Mr. Roderick Hewitt. The Question of availability of water and sewer facilities was raised by the Commission, with Mr. DeNigris respon ding that Meriden water mains exist in North Colony Road at the Meriden-Berlin Town Line, and that Meriden appeared anxious to sell water due to their extensive development costs; that sewer mains exist to Worthington Point Road (corrected by Mr. Seelye that the sewer mains extend south of Worthington Point Road to the top of the hill), and that the developer of the tract would install the necessary pumping station and connections to the existing sewer. Upon request of the Commission Mr. Hewitt briefly described the intended development of the Brescia parcel would be a loop type street with access from the Meriden portion of North Colony Road. The size of the parcel in Berlin was described as 8.3 acres and that about 3 to 4 lots could be sub- divided under R-43 zoning and about 16 to 17 lots could be subdivided under R-11o At this point Mr. Rosso asked if there was any other question or comment from the applicant. There was no further comments by the applicant and he and his representative left the room. After brief discussion by the Commission the following was Moved by Mr. Piskorski, seconded by Mr. Baccaro to recommend the following : 1. approval only if city water and city sewer are made available to directly service said parcel; 2. most of the surrounding area is presently developed on smaller lots; and, 3. it would more nearly conform to the intent of the Town Plan of Development which reads that the construction of Belcher Brook Interceptor in this area would make R-21 densities more realistic in some portions. The Belcher Brook Interceptor has been completed. If city water, which is located in this area, can be provided, it appears reasonable that a higher density can be allowed. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Agenda Item #2. Meeting with Charter Review Committee. No action at this special meeting. Discussion with Charter Revision Committee took place following this special meeting, at meeting of Charter Revision Committee in Room 6. 4. Special meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, caro, Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION 1. Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:37 P.M. July 15, 1980. Those Commissioners in attendance were; Mr. Rosso, Mr. Baccaro, Mr. Stiano, Mr. Dobson and Alternate Mr. Pastuszak sitting in for Mr. Piskorski. Also, Mr. Seelye, Town Engineer was present. 2. Agenda Item %1. Public Hearing - Lot 80, Block 54, Carbo Lane, Joseph Dorio Builders & Realty, Inc.Atty. N. DiNigris, representing Mr. Borio, advised they have made a major revision in the map so they can receive Wetlands approval. In one area, they will have four less lots and an area of wetlands will be filled. He requests no action be taken until the new maps are presented and available. They are in the process of having a traffic expert study the traffic pattern. It should be noted the driveway to the Town Hall is not a Town road. Mr. Rosso said we will decide later if another Public Hearing should be h eld. Atty. DiNigris said he expects Inland Wetlands Commission to approve it; the water course behind Carbo Lane will be left undisturbed. Acting Police Chief William Scalise presented a letter from the Police Commission dated July 10, 1980 advising that they are in opposition to the construction of a roadway into the Town Hall complex driveway. Mr. ROBERT Cooley of 21 Carbo Lane said the proposed subdivision is adjacent to his property and he feels it would be a face lift to Carbo Lane; the road will be paved and he has not met opposition with any of the neighbors. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:50 P.M. 3. Agenda Item #2. Public Hearing - Lot 12A, Block 113, Worthington Ridge, Earl H. Wicklund, Inc., owner. Mr. Wicklund presented plans entitled: "Sketch Layout Sage Acres, Berlin, Connecticut Scale 1"= 40' Dated January, 1978 Rev. August 1980". Mr. Wicklund advised the area will be served by sanitary sewer, gas and underground utilities; Jack ROSS, Chairman of the WORTHINGTON Fire District asked how Mr. Wicklund plans to sanitary sewer this area. Mr. Wicklund said there is a ROW that comes in from Rt. 5 and there is a manhole on WOrthington Ridge; he will extend the sewer along Worthington Ridgel50' and come in through ~4 a ROW: GRAVITY FEED. He plans to go up Worthington Ridge, not Peter Parley Row; no need for individual pumps or a station. Mr. Wicklund said he would ask his engineer to give Mr. Ross a copy of the plan. Mr. Philip Doran, Chairman of the Berlin Historic District Commission, said we are delighted that Mr. Wicklund is taking on the task of develgping this land. However, as we wrote you, the concern of the Commission is to have another road or street enter Worthington Ridge. We feel there are enough streets entering Worthington ~ Ridge now particularly this one which is so adjacent to Peter Parley Row. We urge, in this instance, that the culde sac arrangement be accepted with an entrance on Peter Parley Row. We realize your objections to a cul de sac however, we feel in this particular case with the historic district involved, we have some artifacts that are along this area and we are afraid that the new street will knock out the stone wall. It is worthy of protection. We do not have jurisdiction over the removal of trees as they are not structures but I am sure that any developer would hesitate to destroy any trees needlessly. Mr. Rosso pointed out the Planning Commission would certainly try to save ~ what we can. Mr. Rosso said Mr. Doran has explained the Historic District Commission's feelings; we have discussed this many times previously. The people would appreciate it as it was. It is deserving of serious consideration by the Planning Commission. Mr. Doran added, our Commission is unanimous on this. We would probably be inclined to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness if that street goes into Worthington Ridge. Mr. Ronald Griggs said he is opposed to this new street going onto Worthington Ridge. He travels this road many times every day and he believes there is a safety problem; there is a definite visability problem; he feels the other alternative is a better choice. He asked if it would be appropriate to have a petition of the residents of the District? Mr. ROSSO said he did not think a petition would have an influence on the Planning Commission, adding, I think we have received enough tonight. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. 4. Agenda Item #3. Public Hearing - Lot 15, Block 108, Lower Lane, Earl H. Wicklund, Inc., owner. Mr. Wicklund is proposing 17 lots for this area. He pointed out the old Golna house is being restyled to meet the setback requirements. Mr. Walter Dudek of 846 Lower Lane, feels he is not getting enough frontage and he will be put in a position of being non-conforming .... the proposed road will be one foot from the property line; this wasn't a corner lot until Mr. Wicklund forced it to be. Mr. Wicklund could make a cul de sac and he would lose two lots. He added he would like to save their trees and not have the road so close to his house. Mr. Stiano said a cul de sac causes us a lot of problems. Mr. Dudek said he does not want sidewalks on his side; his forsythia will overhang any sidewalks and he will not buy anyone cutting them down--it will act as a ~ sound barrier. Mr. Baccaro said we cannot grant a non-conforming lot because,- ' in the event of a fire, they would not rebuild the house. Mr. Wicklund said if the Commission was interested, sidewalks could be deleted on this one side. Mr. Rosso said the Commission would consider it. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. 5. Agenda Item #4. Revised Subdivision Approval - Lot 8, Block ]42, Middletown Road, Roland Nadeau, owner. Mr. Seelye reported he has no problem with this; 5ir. Nadeau is selling a piece of the rear lot. Motion bv Mr. Baccaro, seconded by Mr. Pastuszak to grant revised subdivision approval s[~bject to receipt of final application and fee. MOTION CARRIED. 6. Agenda Item #5. Site Plan Approval - Lot 22A, Block 83C, Webster Square Road, Hadfield Realty Co., owner. Mr. Royal Hadfield proposed to build a 26' x 24' access building on the lot and in order to get it at an angle, he would like to eliminate the 30' rear line requirement. He said he has to do it now because of the weather conditions. Mr. Seelye said it would be quite close to the highway; have you given any thought to lining it up with the building? Mr. Hadfield said he didn't want it to look like a garage; he wants it to look like a separate building. ~lotion by Mr. Stiano, seconded by bIr. Dobson to grant Site Plan Approval. biOTION CARRIED. 7. Agenda Item #9. Other Commission Business. (1) Mr. Royce Lunt, president of the Berlin Little League and John Gombotz, presented a proposal for a concession stand at Griswold Field. It will be a Town-owned building just like the press box at Sage Park; they have received approval from Park & Recreation Commission. They -- have received $20,000.00 from 5~arjorie Moore Foundation and will use $5,000 of their own funds. The Executive Board discussed the proposal last evening. ~{otion by Lit. Stiano, seconded by Mr. Dobson to grant Site Plan Approval subiect to receipt of written approval by the Park & Recreation Commission and the Board of Education. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Rosso said a copy of the Park & Recreation Co~nmission minutes will suffice. (2) Mr. William Barretta of Barretta Provisions, 172 Commerce Street, East Berlin, appeared requesting approval of his proposal for a 30' x 30' addition to square off the building. The new addition is located at the rear of the loading dock. It will-- be built of concrete blocks painted brown on the side and back portions; the concrete block on the front will be covered with brownstone veneer to match the existing front. The biansard roof will be extended along the front of the loading dock, with a cut-out section wide enough to accomodate trucks. Mr. Barretta said the Design Review Committee, at their meeting earlier this evening, recommended two /oily columns be installed in the driveway close to the building to help guide trucks and that the Mansard roof be extended along the side. He also wants to pave an area to be used for parking. The Design Review Committee suggested that e~ther railroad ties or curbing be used to create a bumper area along the parking area and to extend this along the front of the building to regulate the traffic. Mr. Baccaro said he Planning Commission July 15, 1980 meeting (cont.) would like to defer action until receipt of the written recommendations of the Design Review Committee and the Commission agreed. (3) Pine Tree Manor - Mr. Seelye requested permission to send a letter to Augusto Oliviero, develpper of Pine Tree Manor, indicating recommendations that the work bc completed by the end of August. Michael Gallo, of 13 Pine Tree Court, said it appears Mr. Oliviero is "going under"; the road is not finished; the fence is not installed; drainage is not done in accordance with the site plan; no swales, etc. Mr. Seelye said he has looked at it and his main concerns are the fence and the road and the improvements along Farmington Avenue. Mr. Gallo said 5fr. Oliviero has been given a lot of time by a lot of people. Mr. Stiano said Mr. Oliviero should report to this Commission. Mr. Gallo said he has an unplanned indoor dwimming pool, footings are 20" short and floor joists with notches in them. ~iotion by Mr. Stiano, seconded by Mr. Dobson to notify Mr. Oliviero that his bond will be called if the work is not completed by August 29, 1980 and that he will appear before this Commission to report at our next meeting. MOTION CARRIED. (4) Hr. Seelye reported the Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on August 27, 1980 to consider a request of Roland Nadeau for a Zone Change from R-2I to R-IS Middletown Road and to consider a request from Howard Asal for an Excavation Permit on Lot llU, Block 73, Elton Road. (5) Mr. Seelye reported that we have not received revised plans for the proposed Mobile llome Park. Atty. Robert Argazzi requested the Planning Commission be the clearing house to request that the other Boards and/or Commissions review it and for the Planning Commission to approve it. (6) Blue Ridge Heights - It was suggested a letter be wrJtten to Leonard Abrahamson reminding him of the requirement of sidewalks. 8. Agenda Item #7. Discussion Lot 12A, Block 113 Worthington Ridge, Earl H. Wicklund, owner. It was agreed to contact Town Counsel for his legal opinion and then view the area. 9. Agenda Item #8. Discussion - Lot 15, Block 108, Lower Lane, Earl H. Wicklund, Inc., owner. It was agreed to take no action until the Zoning requirements are met. 10. Agenda Item ~6. Discussion - Lot 80, Block 54, Carbo Lane, Joseph Dorio Builders & Realty, Inc. Following discussion, it was the consensus that a through street is not needed provided Carbo Lane is widened and sidewalks installed. It was pointed ont if there was a mini loop, the water main would not be dead ended. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. f~lly submitted, Pete-f"Baccaro, Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION 1. Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:35 P.M., August 19, 1980. Those Commissioners in attendance were: Mr. Rosso, Mr. Baccaro, Mr. Piskorski, Mr. Dobson and Alternate Castiglioni sitting for Mr. Stiano. Mr. Stiano arrived at 8:05 P.M. Mr. Castiglioni assumed his alternate capacity at this time. Also in attendance Mr. Seelye, Town Engineer. 2. Agenda Item #1. Acceptance and release of bonds - Lot 78I, Block 91, NOrton Road, Patrick DiPinto, owner. Motion was made by Mr. Piskorski, seconded by Mr. Dobson to accept $800.00 bond and release bond held by DiFonzo and Pavano, previous owners. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Agenda Item #2. Progress report - Pine Tree Manor, Augusto Oliverio, owner. Mr. Seelye reported progress and remaining work to be accomplished. Attorney Alan Robinson, represented Mr. Oliverio. Mr. Oliverio stated that all work should be completed by the end of September, 1980. See letter sent to Mr. Oliverio by Mr. Seelye. Motion was made by Mr. Piskorksi, seconded by Mr. Dobson to extend calling of the bond until September 30, 1980. MOTION CARRIED. 4. Agenda Item #3. Preliminary Approval - Phase 2, Longview Acres, A.O. Nilsson, owner. Mr. Nilsson was represented by Attorney Robert Reicher. Motion was made by Mr. Piskorski, seconded by Mr. Dobson for preliminary approval and fee to be paid for filing. MOTION CARRIED. 5. Agenda Item #4. Final Subdivision approval - Section I - Grove Hill Estates, Irving Emerson, owner. Motion was made by Mr. Piskorski, seconded by Mr. Dobson to table action until appropriate bond is submitted. MOTION CARRIED.