1990/08/14 -- ' ........ BERi~IN PLANN].NG COMMISSION
~he regular meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 ~.M.
on August 14, 1990 by chairman Cindy Wilcox. Those present were Phil Bourgeois; '
Dorothy Woznis; George Southworth; Betty Mildrem; Gale Porter, alternate; Dennis ~n,
alternate; and Bill Voelker, Town Planner. Claire Larson, alternate, was absent. -o
1. PUBLIC HEARING. Mr. Southworth read the legal notice of the public hearing to
consider the following: ~ i~I !~ L/ii
a. Subdivision of Louis Valentine for 7 resideutial building lots in t~le ~..
Lamentation Mountain Estates Open Space Subdivision at Lot 5, Block 153.
Rod Hewitt presented the plans for tile 57 acres south of Quail Run. Ail
lots will be served by public water and sewer and 30% of the land would be
undeveloped and deeded to the Town for open space. Mrs. Wilcox asked for
comments. Lawrence Buck of 262 Winthrop Street, New Britain, represented
as a property owner to the sooth, asked about drainage and how it would
effect those south of tt~e subdivision. Mr. Hewitt explained that the
drainage would not run south. Joe Amato of Old Wood Road asked where the
existing trail from the mountain would end and if access to the mountain would
be reetricted to pedestrian traffic. Mr. Hewitt replied that access from the
subdivision would be restricted to pedestrian traffic but emergency access to
the mountain could be made along the gas line. Mr. Buck asked if there will
be any provisions for vehicle access to the mountain. Mr. Hewitt again
explained that vehicle access from Quail Run or Old Wood Road would not be
practical or possible but vehicle access could be made along the gas line.
Rich Barts (sp?), owner of a lot on Lamentation, asked why the lots have been
changed from one acre to half acre. Mr. Hewitt explained the zoning regulation
and stated that the terrain in the area made it feasible to change the lot
layout to thim open space plan. Mr. Barts stated that he is against the change
and feels the lots should remain one acre. John Reisinger of ~19 Lamentation
Drive asked if there will be any restrictions on the size of homes. Mr.
Hewitt replied that he cannot speak in respect to the size of the homes but
in regard to the lots, they are as large or larger than other lots in
Lamentation Mountain Estates. Mr. Reieinger asked if the character of the
neighborhood can change and will the same restrictions which applied to
present owners apply to this new area. Mrs. Wilcox replied that those
restrictions are between buyer and developer and the Town does not get
involved in the restrictions. Mr. Barts asked what advantage this open
space plan offers the Town. Mr. Hewitt and Mrs. Wilmox both listed many
reasons why the Town favors this plan. Ellen Russak of West Lane asked if
kthe open space could ever be used for anything. Mr. Voelker and Mrs. Wilcox
both answered that the open space would be deeded to the Town for perpetuity.
Mrs. Wilcox closed the public hearing at 7:20 P.M.
2. OLD BUSINESS
a. Lamentation Mountain Estates Open Space Subdivision, Louis Valentine.
Inclusion of the hiking trail in the open space area was discassed -- it
was the consensus of the Commission that the open space line should be
moved to include the trail. A motion was made by Mrs. Woznis, seconded
by Mr. Bourgeois and voted unanimously to table action.
b. Site plan of Kensington Woods Development Corp for 86 multiple family
dwelling units in the Kensi,gton Woods development at Lot 61, Block 24A,
Langdon Court. Mr. Voelker read a letter from the Kensington Fire District
in which it was stated that the proposed sanitary sewer detention plans
Board of Police Commissioners in whtc|l it was stated that it was voted to
approve the proposal with a single entrance and emergency entrance. Bart
Bovee explained the sanitary sewer system which would include a detention
system with pumps. This system would be m~intained by the condominium
association. The architect presented renderings of the buildings. Mr.
Voelker stated that the plans meet all minimum zoning requirements. There
was som~ d~scussion over the lack of recreational facilities within the
complex, however, Commissio,~rs r~aliz~.d Ibnt in order to keep unit costs
and association fees down, these facilities would need to be kept at a minimum.
A motion was made by Mr. Southworth, seconded by Mr. Bourgeois and voted
unanimously to approve the site plans with the following conditions
(Mrs. Mildrum abstained from voting):
1. Erosion control plan including series of berms and swales be provided.
2. A preblast survey be done and an independeat monitor be hired by
the developer and tb~s person should be known to the Fire Marshall.
3. The applicant give a right of way to Mr. Garrison for access to the
private road and the Garrison current driveway to Langdon Court eliminated
if access i~ made to the private road.
4. A bituminous lip be provided on the emergency access with the details
to be approved by the Town Engineer.
5. A gate at tile emergency access be approved by the Fire Marshall.
6. Concrete curbing be insta]led at radii at access road.
7. Concrete walks be provided throughout tbe complex with full handicap
8. Proposed lighting stnlldards reviewed by CL&P for possible addltional
lighting.
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slopes or slopes be modified.
11. Details of drainage to be apl~Loved by the Town Engineer.
12. A 24 inch mud drop of crushed stone be installed at entrance
during construction.
14. No building permits shall be issued until plans are revised to
c. Site plan of the New England Building and 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 read a letter from the
Kensington Fire District in which it was stated that the proposed sanitary
plans would need to come back to the Planning Commission for approval
made by Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by Mrs. Mildrum and voted unanimously to
grant site plan approval subject to t|le following conditions:
1. Erosion control plan including series of berms and swales be provide.
2. Stairs be eliminated and full handicap access be provided on sidewalks
around the site.
3. Details of the drainage system be approved by the Town Engineer.
4. Lighting standards be reviewed by CL&P for adequate lighting.
5. Receipt of the bond to be set by stall.
d. Revision to the site plan of CBA partnership for revised access to the office
State DOT in which it was stated tiler approval would not be given for
access on Mill Street with no access on Main Street. A motion was made by
Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by Mr. Southwortll and voted unanimously to grant
e. Site plan of Northeast Utilities Service Company for a 250~O00 square foot
office building at Lot 13, Block 122, Selden Street. Bruce Hillson, traffic
engineer for NU, gave a presentation. The left turn lane, southbound, at
the Berlin Turnpike-Selden Street intersection will be lengthened. Selden
Street will be widened at the intersection. Deming Road will be widened
subject to the following:
1. Completely revised plans be provided with necessary stamps, seals,
2. The bond to be set by staff.
3. NEW BUSINESS
a. Final subdivision approval of Evergreeu Estates, Section l, for one
residential building lot at Lot 4, Block 8, Farmington Avenue. Mr. Voelker
read a letter from the New Britain Board of Public Works in which it was
stated that a permit for sanitary sewers was granted. A motion was made
by Mr. Southworth, seconded by b~r. Bourgeois and voted unanimously to
1. Receipt of revised plans showing Lot 4A as not a Building Lot.
2. The bond to be set by staff.
b. Subdivision of Frank Sataline for 3 residential building lots at Lots 1 & lA,
Block 29E, Lincoln Street. A motion was .lade by Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by
Mrs. Woznis and voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing at the next
regularly scheduled meeting.
c. Petition of National Amusements, Inc. to amend Section 11.72.02 of the
Zoning Regulations for the purpose of changing the sign requirements for
the Planned Shopping 1 and Planned Shopping 2 zones. A motion was made
by Mr. Southworth, seconded by Mr. Bourgeois and voted unanimously to
recommend to the Zoning Commission approval of the amendment for the
following reasons:
1. The regulation is appropriate for land uses located on highways and
which have at least 5 or more acres and at least 40,000 square feet
of building area.
2.The regulation is cousistent with existing Town policy for land uses
of similar type and scale.
3. The regulation will provide a more consistent zoning policy for the
Planned Shopping zones.
At this point Mrs. Woznis left the meeting at 9:20 P.M. and Mr. Kern was seated
in her place.
4. OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS
a. A motion was made by Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by Mr. Southworth and voted
unanimously to approve the minutes of the July IO, 1990 meeting.
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Request for bond reduction, Peter Knaus, White Oak Drive. No action was taken.
c. A motion was made by Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by Mr. Southworth and voted
unanimously to reco~mler~d to the Executive Board street acceptance of
Rivergate Lane, Robert Ouelette.
d. A motion was made by Mrs. Mildrum, seconded by Mr. Bourgeois and voted
unanimously to reduce by $6,700.00 the Majewski subdivision bond, Camel's
Back Road.
e. A motion was made by Mr. Southworth, seco~ded by Mr. Kern and voted unanimously
to reduce the bo~d of Brickyard Bt, slnems Uenter, [)Id Brickyard Lane, by
$62,580.00.
f. A motion was made by Mr. Bourgeois, secol~ded bv Mr. Southworth and voted
unanimously to completely release tile $5,1OO.OO bond of the Chamber of
Commerce Credit Un~ol~.
g. A motion was made by Mr. Kern, seconded by Mr. Bourgeois and voted u,animously
to completely release tbe $8,000.00 bond of Morande Ford, Webster Square Rd.
h. A motion wa~ made by Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by Mr. Southworth and voted
unanimously to completely release the $10,385.OO maintenance band of
Raymond Bradley, Wildwood Lane.
i. A motio, was made by Mrs. Mildrum, seconded by Mr. Bourgeois and voted
unanimously to completely re]sase the $15,785.00 bond of James Wilson,
Sunset Lane.
j. Request for bond release, M&G Associates, Niles Court. No action was taken.
A motion was made by Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by Hr. Southworth and voted unanimously
to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
George Southworth, Secretary
Sharon Guite, Recording Secretary
Typed August 16, 1990
BERLIN PLANNING COMMISSION
Tha regular meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission was called to order at 7:05 P.M.
on September 11, 1990 by chairman Cindy Wilcox. Those. present were Dorothy Wo~nis;
Philip Bourgeois; George Sonthworth; Betty Miidrum; Dennis Kern, alternate; and Bill
Voelker, Town Planner. Gale Porter called in her absence, and Claire Larson was also
absent.
1. PUBLIC HEARING. Mr. Southworth read tile legal notice of the public hearing to
consider the following:
a. Subdivision of Frank Sataline for three residential building lots at
Lots 1 & i-A, Block 29E, Lincoln Street. Mr. Voelker read a letter from
the Fire Marshall in which he recommeuded an additional fire hydrant be
installed on Lincoln Street near the proposed driveway. Mrs. Wilcox asked
for comments. Lewis Mirante presented the plans. JaneNichols, an abutting
property owner, expresaed her concerns over drainage. Tim Zigmont, whose
parents live across the street, expressed their concern over the proposed
common driveway.
The public hearing was closed at 7:25 P.M. and the regular meeting was resumed.
2. OLD BUSINESS
a. Sataline subdivision, LincolnStreet. Staff recommended sidewalks and
piping in the drainage ditch which runs along the frontage. Possible drainage
problems as brought out in the public hearing were discussed and Mr. Mirante
explained the proposed swales and drainage system. Presently water from
Frank's Inn parking lot drains onto the property and this will be checked
into. Mr. Mirante will check with CL&P regarding planting of trees in the
CL&P right-of-way as proposed. Attorney DeNigris, representing the applicant,
requested a waiver of sidewalks since he knows of no plans for additional
sidewalks in the area. The Commissio~ requested staff look into alternate
cross section for sidewalks. A motion was made by Mrs. Woznis, seconded by
Mr. Bourgeois and voted unanimously to refer piping of the ditch to IWWC
for their consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Bourgeois, seconded by
Mr. Southworth and voted unanimously to table action.