1990/06/12BERLIN PLANNING COMMISSION
The regular meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission was called to order at 7:05 P.M.
on June 12, 1990 by chairman Cindy Wilcox. Those present were getty Hildrum, Claire
Larson, alternate seated for George Southworth; Dennis Kern, alternate seated for
Dorothy Woznis; and Bill Voelker, Town Plaaner. Mrs. Woznis, blr. Southworth, add Philip
Bourgeois were absent.
1. PUBLIC HE~JIING. Mr'. Voelker read the legal notice of the public heari,g to consider
the foilowing:
Proposed subdivision of tile New England Building & Development Institute, Inc.,
for 2 building lots at Lot 61, Block 24A, New Britain Road and Langdcn Court.
Bart Bovee presented the plans. The property contains 12 acres fronted primarily
on New Britain Road, with a 50 fact access strip on Langdon Court. The proposal
is to divide the property into 2 lots, one containing 8.9 acres which is zoned
PR-4, and the other containing about 3 acres zoned RB. Both lots would be
served by public water and sewer. Mrs. Wilcox asked for commeats. Mike tlines of
49 Langdon Court asked if studies have been done on traffic, water, and sewer.
tie also asked if sidewalks would be included in the development, and if there
would be any blasting. Donald Garrison of 39 Langdon Court asked who would pay
for tile proposed sidewalks. Mr. Voelker stated that it is customarily the
developer's responsibility for any public improveme~ts. Mr. Garrison asked from
where the sewer and water would be coming in. Mr. Bovee stated that he wasn't
sure yet. Jim Bonaker of 52 Glendale Avenue asked if any geological studies
have bean done or test borings done. Mr. Bovee stated that no test pits have
been done yet but will be needed and ail work will have to follow strict guidelines.
Mr. Bonaker asked wily there has been limited press coverage on t!~e proposal.
Mr. Voelker explained that the required legal noticms had been placed in tile local
aewspaper but the Commission has no control over any other press coverage. Fred
Dalton of $ Langdon Court stated that he understands that ZBA is tile only board
that requires notification of surrounding property owners when an application
has been submitted. He suggested this also be required by tile Planning Commission.
He also asked when the Commission would act on the application. Mrs. Wilcox
explained that the Commission could act on the application anytime between the
end of tile public hearing and August 16, 1990. Mr. Dalton asked if granting
subdivision approval would preclude access of the RB lot to Langdon Court.
Mrs. Wilcox and Mr. Voelker both answered no. Mr. Dalton then asked about the
buffer zone and whether it is true that the Commission can reduce ~le buffer
to 5 feet. Mr. Voelker explained that the Commission is given the option to
reduce the buffer in areas needed for access. Mr. Bonaker asked if Langdon Court
is the only access to the residential lot and if there would be access to tile
park (Treasure Field). Mr. Voelker said only access would be on Langdon Court
and no access to tbs park, except for possibly pedestrian access. Ezra Welch
of 92 Langdon Court stated his concerns over increased traffic. Mr. Voelker
stated that the developer has been required to have a tralfic study done. Cathy
Solek of 45 Langdon Court.asked if the developer will use Langdo~ Court for
truck traffic. Mr. Voelker said the developer would most likely be required
to use New Britain Road accesslf~iconstruction equipment. Mr. Wel~h asked if
neighbors will gain anything fro~7~ilis.development. He explained that he rece,]tly
bought his home and if he had kno~lJbout this proposal lie might have changed
his mind. He feels this development willdecrease the property values of
neighboring homes. Dave Coutino of. 23 ~ill~reet~ Avenue stated that tile neighbors
are frustrated with this invas~o~ ilto ttleir neig Iborhood. He is concerned
with the increase in traffic especiallywith tl~e hairpin turn at the corder of
Langdon Court and ~illcrest Avenue. Mr. Garrison pointed out that there was
a recent school bus accident at the corner of Langdon Court and Williams Street.
Mr. Garrison also stated that there are problems with ground water Jn the area
and asked if the development will disturb the water table. Mrs. Wilcox closed
the public hearing at 7:40 P.M.
2. OLD BUSINESS
Proposed subdi~i~ion of New England Building & Development Institute, Inc.
A motion was made by Mr. Kern, seconded by Mrs. Mi]drum and voted unanimously
to table action.
Because of the number of people present from the public hearing and interested in the
New England Building & Development's proposal, tile Commission agreed to discuss the
following two items out of order:
3. NEW BUSINESS
Site plan of the New England Building & Development Institute, Inc. for a
39,384 square foot retail shopping center known as Kensington Village at
Lot 6lA, Block 24A, New Britain Road. Mr. Voelker presented the plans which
show 5 separate buildings of mixed usage - retail and office. A 24 foot wide
emergency access strip to the adjoining proposed residential development will
be provided. Drainage plans are being reviewed by the Engineering Department~
and the Ksnsington Fire District is reviewing the water and sewer plans.
It was recommended that the applicant have some test borings done. A motion
was made by Mrs. Larson, seconded by Mrs. Mildrum and voted unanimously to
table action.
e. Site plan of the Kensington Woods Development Corporation for 86 mu1 tiple
family dwelling units in the Kensington Woods development at Lot 61, Block 24A,
Langdon Court. The units will be of 3 different styles and sizes. Tbs
drainage plans are being reviewed by the Engineering Department. It ~was f~com~ended
to the applicant that sidewalks be provided along one aids of Langdon Court to
New Britain Road. Mr. Voelker stated that staff is concerned about reereatioaal
apace and is looking in~o access through the back .to Treasure Field. There will
be no distu~bance to the wooded area in the 50 fo~t buffer but screening wi[l
be required in the area of access. The traffic study bas been completed but
haa not yet been submitted to the Town. Mr. Kern stated that the drainage
needs to be very carefully addressed and he feels a geological study should be
done to determine the depth of bedrock and the impact with construction.
Kavarsky stated that there will be no basements aud most units will not require
any deep digging. Most digging will be done for the water and sewer lines.
A motion was made by Mrs. Mildrum, seconded by Mr. Kern al~d voted unanimously
to table action.
point in the meeting Mrs. Larsoe was excused.
BUSINESS
Site plan of Staves Piera for a!.2~640 aqua're foot office building on Lot 8,
Block 50, Kensington Road. A Im0tion was made by Mrs. Mildrum, seconded by
Mr. Kern and voted unanimously to table action.
c. Site plan of Cornerstone Associates Inc. for 2 industrial ~uildings in Phase I
of the Cornerstone Industrial Park, Four Rod Road. Water, sewer, and drainage
items need to be resolved with the Engineering Department. A motion was made by
Mr. Kern, seconded by Mrs. Miidrum and voted unanimously to table action.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Resubdivision of Guido DiPierdomeaico for one residential building lot at Lot 141,
and ~Lot 14J, Block 73, Crooked Brook Lane. The Commission directed that a
public hearing be scheduled for the next regularly scheduled meeting.
b. Site plan of the Italian Political Independent Club for a 315 square foot
addition at Lot 30, Block 28, Harding Street. A variance was granted by ZBA.
A motion was made by Mrs. Mildrum, seconded by Mr. Kern and voted u£~animously
to grant site plan approval.
e. Resubdivision of John & Cynthia Wilcox for one residential building lot at
Lot 16A, Block 12, Sunset Lane. Mrs. Wilcox withdrew herself free this
item and appointed Mrs. Mildrum to take over the meetimg for this item. The
plan will be referred to the Health Direotor for review of the septic service
to the existing home. The Commission directed Mr. Voelker to schedule a
public hearing at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
OTHER CObtMISSION BUSINESS
a. A motion was made by Mrs. Mildrum, seconded by Mr. Kern and voted unanimously
to aeoapt the minutes of the May 23, ~990 meeting.
b. A motion was made by Mrs. Mildrum, seconded by Mr. °Kern and voted unanimously
to reduce the bond of Morande Ford, Inc. from $33,500.00 to the 25% minimum of
$8,OO0.OO.
c. A motion was made by Mr. Kern, seconded by Mrs. Mildrnm and voted nnanimousiy
to reduce the bond of James Wall, Robbins Road from $9,660.00 to the 25%
minimum of $3,476.00.
d. A motion was made by Mrs. Miidrum, seconded by Hr~ Kern and voted unanimously
to completely release the $12,900.00 bond of United Financial, Inc New
Britain Road. ''
e. A motion was made by Mr. Kern, secoaded by Mrs. Mildrum and voted unanimously
to grant a 90 day extension to Virginia Majewski, Camel's Back Road.
f. Request for bond reduction, Michael Patenaude, Hudson Street. Mrs. Wilcox
directed Mr. Voelker to give Mr. Patenaude to the first meeting in July to
reaolve the problem in this subdivision.
g, Discussion of sidewalks, Stony Creek subdivision. No action was taken.
h. Review of fence requirement, Mag~olia~iLane E~ension. No action was taken.
i. Discussion was held on grading problems at 21 Mallard Lane. The property
owners were preaent and presenb~!p~b~ographs~showing ponding in the yard.
The Commission directed staff to require the developer's engineer to check all -~
grades, do all necessary grading~wOrk', S~tabilizing be done with loaming aud
seeding, and as-builts be submitted following completion of the work.
At this
2. OLD
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BERLIN PL~N1NG CO~iSSiON
JUNE 12, 1990
Mr. Voelker invited Commissioners to become members of APA.
if interested.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon GuiteT Recording Secretary
Typed June 15, 1990
J. Drainage problems on Blue Ridge Road were discussed. Staff has walked the
site. The Commission directed staff to require the developer to do the work
of cleaning out the swale, submit gradem to staff, and submit as-bui]ts whel~
work is completed. The developer will be given 8 weeks to complete the work.
k. A motion was made by Mrs. Miidrum, seconded by Mr. Kern and voted unanimously
to add this item to the agenda. Request of Earl Wlckiund for final subdivision
approval of Vineyard Acres, Section 6A. A motion was made by Mrs. M£1drum,
seconded by Mr. Kern and voted unanimously to grant subdivision approval
subject to the f611owing:
1. the non-encroachment line be extended to include all wetland areas,
2. reuiss note on map with correct date of IWWC action,
3. a note added regarding no Certificate of Occupancy being issued before
the binder course is down,
4. the bond to be set by staff,
5. receipt of revised site plan for subdivision,
6. ali notes checked that they are in accordance with all regulations.
1.
A motion was made by Mrs. Mildrum, seconded by Mr. Kern and voted unanimously
to add this item to the agenda. A motion was made by Mrs. Mildrum, seconded by
Mr. Kern and voted unanimously to approve the revisions involving tbe parking
lot layout to the site plan.of $challer Automotive, New Britain Road.
They should contact him
BERLIN PLANNING COMMISSION
The regular meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
on June 26, 1990 by chairman Cindy Wilcox. Those present were Dorothy Woznis; Geurge
Southworth; Betty Mildrum; Gale Porter, alternate seated for Philip Bourgeois; a~d
Bill Voelker, Town Planner. In addition to Mr. Bourgeois, Claire Larson and DmnnJs
Kern were absent.
1. PUBLIC NEARING. Mr. Southworth read tha legal notice of the public notice to consider
the following:
a. Resubdivision of Guido DiPierdomenico for I residential building lot at
Lot 14I & 14J, Block 73, Crooked Brook Lane. Bart Bovee presented tbs plans
for creation of a rear lot and a mutual driveway easement to serve lots
14I and 14J. The SVEA driveway easement crosses the property and is included
in a pedestrian access right of way. The area to the east of the SVEA driveway
is proposed as a conservation easement area and everything east of this is
proposed as dpen space to be dedicated to the Town. Mrs. Wilcox asked for
comments of which there were none.
b. Resubdivision of John W. & Cynthia G. Wilcox for 1 residential building lot at
Lot 16A, Block 12, Sunset Lane. Mrs. Wilcox disqualified herself from this
item and appointed Mr. Southworth to conduct this portion of the public hearing.
Mr. Bovee presented the plans. Tbe new lot would be served by public water
and sewer. The existing barn on the new lot will remain as an accessary
building but not a primary structure. Mr. Voelker read a letter from the
Health Director in which it was stated that sewer connection by the existing
house would not be required. Mr. Southworth asked for comments. Attorney
Ripper, representing Dick Martin an adjacent property owner, suggested the
wording of Note #16 on the map be modified so it would not be misconstrued
that conversion of the barn is a possibility.
Mrs. Wilcox seated herself again and closed the public hearing at 7:15 P.M.
2. OLD BUSINESS
ao DiPierdomenico resubdivision, Crooked Brook Lane. A motion was made by Mr.
Southworth, seconded by Mrs. Porter and voted unanimously to grant resubdivision
approval subject to the bond for corner pins or, in lieu of the bond, a letter
from the land surveyor certifying that pins are in.