1997/07/24The Regular Meeting of Thursday, July 24, 1997 of the Berlin Planning and Zoning Commission was
called to order in the Council Chambers Acting Chairman Joan Carey. Also present: Alternate
Commissioner Edward Egazarian (seated), Commissioners Ronald Edelson, Diane Jorsey and Robe~ t
Weiss; Director of Development Services Brian Miller and Intern Stephen tlarris.
Excused:
Absent:
Commissioners Kenneth Jovin and Timothy Zigmont;
Alternate Commissioner Martin Harwin
Robert Holmes
I Audience of Citizens
Mrs. Joyce Chessary, Baxter Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed project of Colvest
Development on Farmington Avenue, stating traffic congestion will result.
Mrs. Jorsey read the Call ofthe Hearing for the following applications:
II Public Hearings
a. Special Permit/Site Plan Application of Germano Fence Company for a sales office and display
area at Lot ! 17, Block lgD, Wilbur Cross Highway.
Mr. Miller read a letter from the applicant requesting the application's withdrawal from consideration
by the commission.
b. Special Permit/Site Plan Application ofPeterb t of Connecticut, Inc., for a display area for
new/used vehicles at Lot 5, Block 115, Wilbur Cross Highway.
Mr. Richard Berluty, President was present. Mr. Miller reviewed the application, stating the
application was for landscaping only and no changes would be made to existing facility.
Mrs. Joan Bertow, 17 Holly Courl, asked if the paging loudspeaker which had been not been used in
the past year would be re-installed Mr. Berluty assured her it would not be.
A motion to close the hearing was made by Mrs. Jorsey, seconded by Mr. Weiss and carried
unanimously.
III Old Business ,
a. Special Permit/Site Plan APplication of Germano Fence Company, for a sales office and displaY.~'
area at Lot 117, Block I 8D, Wilbur Cross Highway.
This application has been withdrawn.
b. Speciai Permit/Site Plan Application of Peterbilt of Connecticut, Inc., for a
display area for new/used vehicles at Lot 5, Block 115, Wilbur Cross Highway.
After discussion, a motion to approve this application was made by Mr. Egazarian, seconded by
Mr. Weiss and carried unanimously.
c. Special Permit Application of Colvest Development, Lots 2 and 2B, Block 84,
Farmington Avenue for commercial retail buildings.
Mr. Peter LaPoine was present. Mr. Miller stated revised plans had been received on this date.
After discussion, a motion grant a waiver from 10' to 6' for the fiont parking lot setback for the Site
Plan Application of Colvest Development, Lots 2 and 2B, Block 84, Farmington Avenue for
commercial retail buildings was made by Mr. Egazarian, seconded by Mr. Edelson, and carried
unanimously.
After discussion, a motion to approve with conditions the Site Plan/Special Permit Applications of
Colvest Development, Lots 2 and 2B, Block 84, Farmington Avenue for commercial retail buildings
was made by Mr. Egazarian, seconded by Mrs. Jorsey. Voted unanimously to grant a waiver from 10'
to 6' for the front parking lot setback for the Site Plan Application of Colvest Development, Lots 2 and
2B, Block 84, Farmington Avenue for commercial retail buildings.
Voted unanimously to approve with conditions the Site Plan/Special Permit Applications of Colvest
Development, Lots 2 and 2B, Block 84, Farmington Avenue for commercial retail buildings.
The conditions of approval are:
These conditions are:
1. Combination of Lots 2 and 2B, Block 84 into one legal lot through the filing and recording
of the appropriate documents, with copies of those documents to be filed with the
Department of Development Services.
2. Recording of the easement across Lot 2A for access and use as shown on the July 23, 1997
site plan submittal, with evidence of recording and acceptance to be submitted to the
Department of Development Services.
3. Acquisition of grading rights across Lot 2A, as indicated on the July 23, 1997 plan, with
evidence to be submitted to the Department of Development Services.
4. Recording of proposed cross-easement area for site access purposes to Lot 2A at the time it
is developed, with evidence of recording to be submitted to the Department of
Development Services.
5. Elimination of proposed retaining wall along eastern property line and the acquisition of
slope rights across Lot 2C with the installation of yard drain.
Installation ora 5' wide sidewalk along Porters Pass extending across the driveway
entrance.
7.Receipt of Bond as determined by stalT
8.Installafion of a yield sign at the north edge of the building near the pharmacy drive_thru.
9.Screening of the dumpster and compactor with stone walls that match the building.
I0.Adequate curb radius to be provided at the entrance to the drive-in.
! I. Farmington Avenue to be re-striped to provide by-pass lanes at each of the entrances.
Site Plan Application of Raymond Ziegler, for an expansion of a non-conforming
use, Lot 55, Block 120, Wilbur Cross Highway.
A motion to table discussion of this item was made by Mr. Weiss, seconded by Mrs. Jorsey, and carried
unanimously.
Site Plan Application of Lombardo Enterprises for a Recycling Transfer Facility
at Lot 1gA, Block 81, Oeain!l Road.
After discussion, a motion to approve with a condition the above site plan was made by Mr. Edelson,
seconded by Mr. Weiss and carried unanimously. The condition of this approval is:
a. Resolution of zoning violation (unregistered motor vehicle) by
July 28, 1997.
IV New Business
a. Request of Attorney Harold F. Keith, on behalf of Sage Group, Inc. William C. Kilpatrick, for
amendment to Special Permit/Site Plan, Knollwood.
After discussion, a motion to table this item was made by Mr. Edelson, seconded by Mrs. Jorsey and
carried unanimously.
b. Zone Change Request of Thomas Coccomo to change the zone of Lots 16 and 15C,
Block 118, Toll Gate Road, from Residential 43 to Residential 21. (Schedule for Public
Hearing)
A motion to schedule this item for public hearing on Thursday, August 28, 1997 was made by
Mr. Edelson, seconded by Mr. Weiss and carried unanimously.
c. Special Permit/Site Plan Application of Germano Fence Company for a fence company at
Lot 13, Block 14 i, Wilbur Cross Highway. (Schedttlefar Public Hearing)
A motion to schedule this item for public hearing on Thursday, August 28, 1997 was made by
Mr. Edelson, seconded by Mr. Weiss and carried unanimously.
d Site Plan Application of Burney Industries, Inc. for a 7,956 sq. ft. addition to an existing
industrial building, Lots 11 and I IB, Block 153, New Park Drive.
Mr. Miller stated this application has not yet received Inland Wetlands and Water Courses
Commisison approval. A motion to table discussion of this item was made by Mr. Edelson, seconded
by Mrs. Jorsey and carried unanimously.
e. Special Permit/Site Plan Application of John Chojnicki for an Assisted Living
Facility at Lot 1S, Block 141, Wilbur Cross Highway. (Schedule for Public
Hearing)
A motion to schedule this item for public hearin8 on Thursday, August 28, 1997 was made by
Mr. Edelson, seconded by iVlrs. Jorsey and carried unanimously.
Other Business
Request of Louis Valentine for a waiver of sidewalk requirement, Wilks Pond Road
ARer discussion, a motion to grant a waiver with the followin8 conditions was made by
Mr. Egazarian, seconded by Mr. Edelson and carried unanimously:
a. Street trees be planted on east and west sides in conformance
with subdivision regulations, with the residents of the East
Side having a choice of the types oftrces which are planted and
the trees selected for the west side be of equal division of the
small, medium and large circumfrances and with a planting range
increment of no greater than 40 to 50 feet.
b. The trees shall be planted on the west side of Wilks Pond Road
and north side of Spruce Brook Road, with equal spacing in
accordance, as approved by staff
c. Installation of two handicap ramps on the south side of Spruce
Brook Road and the east side of Valentine Drive.
d. Planting shall be completed by October 31, 1997.
b. R~voeation of subdivision approval, Heritage Estates Subdivision, Joseph Tricka (Continued
from June 26, 1997)
A motion to table discussion of this item was made by Mr. Egazarian, seconded by Mr. Edelson and
carried unanimously.
VI Requests for Bond Reductions/Releases
There were requested bond reductions or releases.
VII Payment of Invoices
No invoices required the commission's approval for payment
VIH Communications
Mr. Miller suggested holding a combined meeting of the commission and the Economic Development
Commission be held. The meeting will be held in the Library Board Room on Thursday, September 4th
at 6 p.m.
Mr. Miller discussed proposing an amendment to the regulations which would require applicants'
submitting signs to the Design Review committee for its approval.
IX Signing of Documents
No documents requiting the commissioners' signatures were presented.
X Review of Minutes
a. Minutes of the July 10, 1997 Regular Meeting
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mrs. Jorsey, seconded by Mrs. Carcy and carried
unanimously. (Abstentions: Egazarian and Weiss who were not present at that meeting)
Adjournment ~
A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Jorsey, seconded by Mr. Weiss and carried unanimously. ~he
meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m. :,
Respectfully submitted,
Joan Carey, Sggretary
~.es M. Semdoski, Recording Secretary