1998/04/093~i6
MINUTES OF THE BERLIN PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 9,1998
On April 9, 1998, the Berlin Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a Site
2A, Block 76A, Christian Lane, Pandolfe's Auto Parts.
~. Chairperson Joan Carey, Vice Chairperson Timothy Zigmont, Commis~
Robert Weiss, Stuart Topliff, and Diane Jorsey. Mr. Joseph Pandolfe, the Applicant
m attendance.
Excused: Commissioner Kenneth Jovin, Commissioner Ronald Edelson, Alternate
Commissioner Edward Egazarian
Absent: Alternate Commissioners Robert Holmes, and Dr. Martin Harwin
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. on a motion made by Commissioner Jorsey and
seconded by Commissioner Topliff. The motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners discussed the house on the north end of the lot. Mr. Pandolfe said the
house apparently has some historical significance as he believed it to be the oldest house in
the Town.
The area in firont of the property was discussed next and Mr. Pandolfe pointed out where he
proposes to install a fence.
There being no further issues discussed, a motion ~ adjourn was made by Vice Chairperson
Zigmont and seconded by Commissioner Topliff. The vote to adjourn was unanimous. Time
of adjournment was 6:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Diane Jorsey, Secretary,
Berlin Planning and Zoning Commission
Call to Order
Chairwoman Joan Carey called the April 9, 1998 Regular Meeting of the Berlin Planning and
Zoning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7, Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road,
with the following in attendance:
Commissioners Diane Jorsey, Stuart Topliff, Robert Weiss, and Timothy Zigmont
Alternate Commissioner Edward Egazarian (seated)
Staff:Director of Development Services Brian Miller
Planning Intern Stephen Harris
Excused: Commissioners Ronald Edelson and Kenneth Jovin '~'~-.~-L3
Absent: Alternate Commissioners Robert Holmes and Dr. Martin Harwln ~ ~
I Audience of Citizens
Mr. Lawrence Buck, no address g~ven, stated the proposed trap rock regulatmns, an agen~lt~m
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for the purpose of scheduling for a pubhc heanng, ~nvolve current htlgat~on. ~~'~ ' :;~
Public Hearing ~\ ~,~
Mrs. Jorsey relinquished her seat for the following application/
a. Proposed subdivision of Barbara H. Oreutt for 5 residential building lots at Lot 41C,
Block 54, Hall Lane/Robbins Road (Continued from March 26, 1998)
Mr. Bart Bovee, MBA Engineering, presented the application, stating Inland Wetlands and Water
Commission approval had been received. He stated that, as part of the approval, drainage
easements and rights to drain would be requested.
The following spoke:
Mr. Gary McPhee, 41 Hall Lane, Lot 40H, stated although he respected the property owner's
fight to develop the property, he had concerns with regard to his property, specifically, potential
grading issues and impact on his driveway which may cause his driveway to cross with another
in the proposed development. He stated his next door neighbor, Mrs. Ekstrom, owner of
Lot 40G, was also present and also had concerns about the proposal and its potential impacts.
Mr. Bovee responded that Mr. McPhee's concerns will be considered, and although they may be
a problem which originated in the development of Mr. McPhee's and Mrs. Ekstrom's lots, he will
work with staff to address those concerns. It was the consensus a revised plan will be submitted.
A motion to close the hearing was made by Mr. Egazarian, seconded by Mr. Zigmont and carried
unanimously.
III
Old Business
Proposed subdivision of Barbara H. 0reutt for 5 residential building lots at Lot 41C,
Block 54, Hall Lane/Robbins Road
No action taken. A motion to table was made by Mr. Egazarian, seconded by
Mr. Zigmont and carded unanimously.
Mrs. Jorsey was reseated.
Special Permit Application of READCO, LLC for a proposed bank with a drive-through
at Lot 80, Block 10, Route 7lA (chamberlain Highway)
Mrs. Carey stated a traffic report has been submitted by the applicant. The
recommendation of the Police Department is incomplete at this date.
Representing the applicant, Mr. William Fries Barakos-Landino LLC, responded to the
comtmssloners questions.
Mrs. Mary Beth Demma, an abutting property owner, stated her preference to have the
fence between the properties placed with either side facing and installed closer to her
property line with trees in front.
After discussion, a motion to approve this application with the following conditions
was made by Mr. Weiss:
a) Widening of the driveway by 6' to the south;
b) Increase of the widths of drive-through lanes from 8-1/2 to
9-1/2 feet;
c) Buffering of the rear of the property with a fence and trees;
d) Restricted use of dumpster;
e) This Special Permit will be restricted for a bank use only; ~'~'~-.b
f) Replanting of existing buffer area; .~
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g) Evergreen plantings on the south side will be extended to th
building line e 2-
Mr. Egazanan seconded the motion which carded unanimousl- ~ ~
SltePlan, expensionofanon-confon-ninguse Pandolfe'sAuto pa,~ rm*a ~
Block 76A 525 Christian Lane ' ---' ...... '
A Special Meeting had been held this evening for the purpose of a site walk
of this property.
Mr. Joseph Pandolfe reviewed plans of the proposed site improvements.
The location of the fence and landscaping with regard to vehicles and unsightly
material that is ~equenfly dumped on the site; curb cuts and the flow of truck
.traffic that is part of the business; signage to direct traffic flow and parking were
discussed.
Items of discussion included:
a) Construetiun ora solid type fence set back 30' from the
property line;
b) Additional plantings;
c) Review of curb cuts by staf~
d) Lighting for the building and property
e) Lining or striping 9fparking lot;
f) In accordance with zoning regulatious, parking should
be designated to include handicap parking;
g) A note be placed on the map that there will be no
parking in front of the fenced area fi.om the front of
the building, south.
h) All storage will be bela/nd the fence
A motion to table this site plan with the was made by Mrs. Jorsey, seconded by
Weiss and carded unanimously.
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IV New Business
Mr. Weiss motioned to add the following item to the agenda:
· Discussion of signage on town owned property.
Mr. Bill Petit, representing Berlin Little League, stated the adve~sing signs have been a
significant fund-raiser for the Little League for the past twenty-one years. For cach donation of
$500 or more, a 4x8 green and white advertisement sign is placed on thc fence of one of the
baseball fields for a period of five years. As signs are not permitted in residential areas and both
of the new fields are located in residential neighborhoods (other fields predate zoning), Mr. Petit
requested the regulations be amended.
After discussion, Mr. Zigmont motioned to waive thc regulations for signage for town owned
facilities. The motion was seconded by Mr. Weiss. The motion failed.
A motion to schedule this itam for public hearing on May 28, 1998 was made by Mrs. Jorsey,
seconded by Mr. Weiss and carried unanimously.
a. Proposed Traprock Pddgeline Protection Regulations
(Schedule for Public Hearing)
A motion to table this item was made by Mrs. Jorsey, seconded by
Mr. Zigmont and carried unanimmmly.
b. site Plan/Special Permit Application of Automated Salvage Transport, Inc.
dba Automated Material Handling for proposed construction of an outbound
scale and office space for existing business. (Schedule Special Permit
for Public Hearing)
A motion to schedule this item for public hearing on April 23, 1998
was made by Mr. Egazarian, seconded by Mr. Topliff and carried uaanimously.
V Other Business
a. Discussion of proposed zoning regulations concerning earth fill and
residential/driveway
A motion to schedule these proposed changes for public hearing on
May 28, 1998 was made by Mrs. Jorsey, seconded by Mr. Topliff
and carried unanimously.
VI Requests for Bond Reductions/Releases
There were no requests.
VII Commissioner~ Comments
There were no further comments.
VIII Payment of Invoices
No invoices were presented. '~. c~:
IX Si~m~ing of Document~ ~ ~-:~-~ r,~
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There were no documents requiring signatures.
X Review of Minutes
a. Minutes of thc March 26, 1998 Regular Meeting
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Zigmont,
seconded by Mrs. Jorsey and carried tmaniraously.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane D.'Jorsey, Secretary
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