2012-06-07
Berlin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
June 7, 2012 Regular Meeting
Note: Tape Recorder was not on at the beginning of the meeting.
I Call to Order
The Berlin Planning and Zoning Commission held a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 7,
2012. The meeting was called to order in the Town Council Chambers, Berlin Town Hall,
240 Kensington Road. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
In attendance
Chairman Bruce Moore
Chairman Mark Parasiliti
Director of Development Services Hellyn Riggins
Present (via speaker phone)
Commissioner Mark Kaczynski
Alternate Commissioner Steve Wollman (seated)
Excused
Commissioners Ronald Edelson, Kevin Murphy, Brad Parsons
II Review/Acceptance of Minutes
a. May 10, 2012 – Regular Meeting
b. May 17, 2012 – Special Meeting
c. May 23, 2012 – Special Meeting
d. May 24, 2012 – Regular Meeting
e. May 29, 2012 – Special Meeting
No action taken.
Commission Business
Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes - Review and Recommendation to the
Town Council of Proposed Easement with the State of Connecticut Department of
Transportation in volunteer Park for Improved Pedestrian Signalization of the
Intersection
Director of Economic Development presented the item.
Recording begins here.
Commissioner Parasiliti moved to forward a favorable recommendation to the Town Council.
Commissioner Wollman seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
III Requests for Bond Reductions/Releases
a. Request of Teresa Fuschino for a bond release for a fill permit at
35 Brownstone Road
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Engineering staff report is pending. No action taken.
IV Other Commission Business
a. Extensions of Approvals for the Site Plan/Special Permit approvals for
Sunny Ledge Residential Development
Commissioner Parasiliti moved to approve 30 day extensions of approvals for the Site
Plan/Special Permit approvals.
Commissioner Wollman seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
b. Discussion of sign permit, property of Michael Cassetta at 1195 Farmington
Avenue
No action taken – continued to the June 21, 2012 meeting.
c. Extension of Site Operations at Lot 2, Block 74, Orchard Road, property of
Michael Ciammella
No action taken – continued to the June 21, 2012 meeting.
d. Discussion of façade, Cedar Brickyard Plaza, Berlin Turnpike
No action taken – continued to the June 21, 2012 meeting.
V New Business
a. Site Plan Amendment Application of A.S. Labieniec, Inc., Carleen Quinn, for a
Farmers’ Market at 817 Farmington Avenue
Director Riggins stated the event is the same as it has been held in prior years; however, its
location is newly proposed. The traffic will be routed in through the front and exit out the back
of the property.
Commissioner Parasiliti moved to approve the application, subject to the following condition:
a. The applicant will work with staff to finalize any details.
Commissioner Wollman seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
b. Site Plan Amendment Application of Melissa Goduti, TNT Fireworks, for a
temporary 20’ x 40’ for sale of fireworks, 1943 Berlin Turnpike
Director Riggins stated the event is the same as it has been held in prior years; however, its
location is newly proposed.
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A speaker for the application stated the tent will be setting up on June 18 and will be taken down
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on July 5 and 6.
Director Riggins stated the building where the event will be held is not yet complicated and there
is ample parking.
Commissioner Parasiliti moved to approve the application.
Commissioner Wollman seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
VI Public Hearing
a. Special Permit Use Application of Coccomo Brothers LLC for a drive-through
at a proposed retail center at Lot 22C, Block 83, Webster Square Road
(Continued from May 24, 2012)
Commissioner Parasiliti moved to table the application.
Commissioner Wollman seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
VII Old Business
a. Special Permit Use/Site Plan Amendment Applications of Coccomo Brothers
LLC for a drive-through at a proposed retail center at Lot 22C, Block 83, Webster
Square Road
Commissioner Parasiliti moved to table the application.
Commissioner Wollman seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
VIII Commissioners' Comments
IX Director's Comments
XCommunications
XI Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances M. Semnoski
Recording Secretary
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