1990/01/09 BERLIN PLANNING coMMISSION
The regular meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
on January 9, 1990 by vice chairman cindy wilcox. Those present were Philip Bourgeois;
George Southworth; Betty Mildrum; Gale porter, alternate seated for Dorothy Woznis; and
Bill Voelker, Town Planner.
1. PUBLIC HEARING. Mr. Bourgeois read the legal notice of the publio hearing to
consider the following:
s. Resubdivision of Mary Ann Rusczyk for two residential building lots at Lot 74,
armin ton Avenue. Lewis Mirante presented the plans. An existing
Block 23H, ~emaingon the lot fronting on Farmington Avenue and the proposed
house will
rear lot will have a 20 foot wide strip for accems to Fsrmington Avenue.
Both lots will be served by public water and sewer. Mrs. wilcox asked for
comments. Charles Hoffman of IO7 Garden Drive asked if any borings had been
water because there are many springs in the area and he gets
athere all him life and was nev
a commercial spring on Spring Street. Mr. Hoffman stated that the,rear of
the lots on the lower part of Garden Drive are all full of water ~n the
Mr. Mirante explained the proposed grading to be done on the rear
spring, stated that the development will not add to neighboring water prob,lems
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and would probably help the problems. David Porter of 113 Garden Drive
stated that he gets water in his backyard from Mr. Russzyk's property. Mr.
Mlrante explained why development on the rear lot will not effect Mr-i' porter's
aPlante of 53 spring street mtated ~t ~ater
existing water problem. Ron L , ~ ~ ~wer end of Garden Drive and
from Mr. Rusczyk's property flows uown o .... lot will increase the
Spring Street and he is concerned thmt clearing of the
water problem· Br~ce Driscoll of 56 Spring Street said that, from his own
experience, normal construction is not adequate because of the water in
the area and he wanted to bring this to Mr. Rusczyk's attention. Vincent
Lewandowski of 67 Spring Street stated that there are springs in the whole
area and he had heard that a number of springs had to be capped when the
homes in the neighborhood were being built. He also asked if this problem
can be addressed because he is afraid that any digging in the area will alter
the flow of water. Mr. Rusczyk said that he is familiar with the area and
that Mr. Lewandowski's home was built almost directly on the old commercial
spring. Dan Saraeeno of 49 Garden Drive stated that no one is objecting
to a house being built on the property but asked if the Commission has any
authority over cou~truction plans to make sure the water problem will not
· x lained that staff will thoroughly review the plans
increase. Mrs. wilcox e p - ~ ~ the Commission will approve
to make sure there will be zerO mmpac~ ~=
the plans.
Mrs. wilcox closed the public hearing at 7:25 P.M.
2. OLD BUSINESS
a. Rusczyk's resubdivision, Farmingtou Avenue. Mr. ~oelker statsd that comments
are needed from the Police Department and Fire Marshall, and staff will
discuss the conm~ents of the public. A motion was made by Mr. Southworth,
seconded by Mrs. Porter and voted ~nanimously to table action.
NEW BusINESS
a. Final subdivision approval for Winding Meadow, Section V of A. Ciamella & Son,
Inc. for 21 residential building lots off Four Rod Road. A motion was made
by Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by Mrs. porter and voted unanimously to grant
final subdivision approval subject to receipt of the bond to be set by staff.
b. Resubdivision of Easco Corp. for two industrial building lots at Lot 6,
Block 90, Four Rod Road. A motion was made by Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by
Mrs. Mildrum and voted nnanimously to schedule a public hearing on Jan. 2~, 1990.
OTHER COP~ISSION BusINESS
a. Mr. Voelker read a letter from Mayor Peters in which he requested the Commission
reconsider the requirement for sidewalks along Four Rod Road and Camel's Back
ou the Majewski/Matyka property. The subject was discussed. A motion was
made by Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by Mr. Southworth and voted unanimously to
waive the requirement for sidewalks on Four Rod Road but to still require
them on Camel's Back. Revised plans need to be submitted.
b. Request for bond reduction, Kenson Company, Bishops Curve. No action was taken.
c· A motion was made by Mr. Scuthworth, seconded by Mrs. Porter and voted
unanimously to grant a 9D day extension for filfng of subdivision mylars,
Deming Business Center, llenry Rampone.
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d. Request for bond reduct~nn, Esther Farr. Chamberlain Highway. No action was taken.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by Mrs. Porter and voted
unanimously to grant a one year extenstion of preliminary approval for
Vineyard Acres, Section VI.
f. A motion was made by Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by Mr. Southworth and voted
unanimously to approve the minutes of the December 12, 1989 meeting.
g. A motion was made by Mrs. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Mildrum and voted unanimously
to recommend to the Executive Board street acceptance of Magnolia Estates,
Modern Age Developers.
h. A motion was made by Mrs. Porter, seconded by Mr. Southworth and voted
unanimously to recommend to the Executive Board acceptance of open space,
Tree Hill Road, Raymond Kavarsky.
i. A motion was made by Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by Mr. Southworth and voted
unanimously to add this item to the agenda. A motion was made by Mr.
Bourgeois, seconded by Mr. Southworth and voted unauimousiy to recommend to
the Executive Board street acceptance of the extension of Glendale Avenue.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
hilip Bourgeois, Secretary
~-~baron Guite, Recording Secretary
Typed January 14, 1990
BERLIN PLANNING COMMISSION
The regular meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
on January 23, 1990 by acting chairman Cindy Wilcox. Those present were Philip
Bourgeois; George Southworth; Betty Mildrum; Gale Porter~ alternate seated for Dorothy
Wozmis; and Bill Voelker, Town Planner.
1. PUBLIC HEARING. Mr. Bourgeois read. the ~egal notice of the public hearing to
consider the following~
a. Resubdivision of Easco Corporation for 2 industrial building lots at Lot
Block 90, Four Rod Road. Lewis Mirante.presented the plans. The southern
10 acres will be cut-off from the existing lot to create one new lot and the
remaining R~r~s!~wil~make up the other lot with the existing industrial
building. Both lots will be served by public water and sewer. Mrs. Wilcox
asked for comments. Katherine Kasiski of Norton Road whose home is south of
the Easco property spoke o~ water draining onto her property from Easco.
She asked if this will continue and also if~;bhe hedge rowbehind her property
will b~ disturbed. Mr. Mirante stated that the hedge row would not be
disturbed and future development of the lot would take care of drainage.
George Danko of Norton Road also has water drain onto his lot from the Easco
property, he stated that this has only been happening the last 3 years after
Easco dug up along the railroad tracks and filled the lot behind him. Dean
Petow of 680 Kensington Road asked if the new lot is being created to sell
for future industrial development, and if so, he doesn't think anymore
industry is needed in the area. Mr. Mirante replied that the proposal before
the Cemmission is!only to resubdivtde the property but a~y future industrial
development is allowed by zoning regulations since it is in a PI zone. Peter
Halibozsk of Four Rod Road agreed with Mr. Petow regardingobjections to
increased industrial development in the area.' Michael Scollo of 629 Four
Rod Road also objected to the proposal because he is against increased
industrial use in the area. Frank Rich, an official of Easco~ clarified
recent allegations of chemicals on the property of which they were found not
guilty; they have not caused any contamination. Be also explained that the
property is zoned PI and Easco could build on the lot immediately if they
wanted, tle also stated that the company is trying to do something about
the odor from the buildieg. Claudia Fiducia of 64a Four Rod Road reminded
the Commission that McGee School is near-by and with more industrial
development there will be increased traffic. Charlie Karno, Economic
Development Director, read a letter qn behalf of the applicant requesting
a waiver of the sidewalk requirement.
~he public hearing was closed at 7:20 P.M. by Mrs. Wilcox and the regular
meeting res,med.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Easco, Four Rod Road. Mr. Voelker reviewed Section 52.04 which requires
sidewalks in all commercial and industrial zones and within one mile of a
s~hool. Mr. Miraote petered out that there is slot of rock along the road
which would make it difficult for installation of sidewalks, also the
northern portion of the property is all wetland and a permit would be needed
to fill that area for sidewalks. Mr. Voelker noted that, although a
"typical building" is shown on tbs map, no building is asked for or approved
on this proposal. Wbeu a site plan is presented to staff and the Commission,
drainage comments of the public will be addressed. A motion was made by