2020-06-18 Berlin Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2020
I Call to Order
The Berlin Planning and Zoning Commission met remotely on June 18,2020. The meeting was
called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Ms. Giusti polled the commission:
Commissioner Jon Michael O'Brien: present
Commissioner Curtis Holtman: present
Commissioner Tim Zigmont: present
Commissioner Brian Rogan: present
Commissioner Steve Wollman: present
Chairwoman Joan Veley: present
Alternate Commissioner Steve Biella, Jr. Joined the meeting for II Executive Session
Acting Town Planner/Zoning Enforcement Officer Maureen Giusti
Corporation Counsel Jennifer Coppola
Excused:
Commissioner Diane Jorsey
II EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Wollman recused himself from the Executive Session Items 1 and 2.
Commissioner Zigmont moved to go into Executive Session, inviting Acting Town
Planner/Zoning Enforcement Officer and Corporation Counsel Jennifer Coppola.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holtman.
Ms. Giusti conducted a poll of the commissioners:
Commissioner Jon Michael O'Brien: aye
Commissioner Curtis Holtman: aye
Commissioner Tim Zigmont: aye
Commissioner Brian Rogan: aye
Commissioner Steve Wollman: aye
Chairwoman Joan Veley: aye
Alternate Commissioner Steve Biella,Jr. aye
Chairwoman Veley read the following items 1 and 2 into the record. The time was 7:11 p.m.
1. Discuss the status of the pending litigation of Rio Vista Associates, LLC v. Berlin
Planning& Zonin�Commission and Town of Berlin, and possible action relating to
same.
Berlin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes—June 18, 2020
2. Consider whether to convene in executive session to discuss the status of the pending
litigation of Rio Vista Associates LLC v. Berlin Plannin� & Zonin� Commission and
Town of Berlin.
After discussion, Commissioner Zigmont moved to come out of Executive Session.
Commissioner Biella seconded the motion.
Ms. Giusti polled the commission and the motion carried unanimously.
The time was 7:38 p.m.
Commissioner Wollman was re-seated.
III Commission Business
a. Fa�ade Application of Michael and Rosemarv Cassetta Dairy Queen
806 Farmin�ton Avenue (pending revisions no discussion anticipatedl
There was no discussion.
IV New Business
a. Fill Permit Application of The Mattabassett District to fill +/- cubic vards
of fill over a three-veaz period at Lot 2 Block 75H The Mattabassett
District
Mr. Arthur Simonian, P.E. Executive Director, The Mattabassett District, stated the permit has
been renewed for a number of years. The landfill was purchased in the 1980's with the
Department of Environmental Protection and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses approvals. The
ash is tested quarterly by the Department of Environmental Protection. Work will begin this
summer for the remaining 3600 cubic yards of the current permit. "The estimated remaining life
of the site is 120 years. A final grading plan will be submitted. He described the truck route
which takes 30 to 45 minutes The excavation occurs once a year and takes about 3 to 4 weeks.
The request for the renewal of the permit is submitted every three years. In response to
Commissioner Zigmont's asking if runoff water is tested, Mr. Simonian stated monitoring wells
are in place and are tested quarterly by the DEEP. Metal levels are below limits. He offered to
submit that testing information.
Ms. Giusti stated the Inland Wetlands and WaterCourses permit is in place. She stated Town
Engineer Ahern has stated an as-built survey should be submitted each year to quantify the fill
volume.
Mr. Simonian stated his agreement to submit the as-built survey as stated by the Town Engineer.
Commissioner Wollman moved to approve the application, subject to:
a. Submittal of as-built survey to be each year to quantify the annual ftll
volume
b. Adherence to staff comments
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The motion �vas seconded by Commissioner Biella, Jr.
Ms. Giusti polled the commission:
C01111111SSIOIICT.TOI1 M1C�11eI O'Brien: aye
Commissioner Curtis Holtman: aye
Commissioner Tim Zigmont: �y�
Commissioner Brian Rogan: ay�
Commissioner Steve Wollman: aye
Chairwoman Joan Veley: aye
Alternate Commissioner Steve Biella, Jr. aye
The motion can•ied unanimously.
V Public Hearing
a. Pioposed amendments to the Berlin Zonin� Regulations re�ardin� outdoor
stora�e in industrial zones
Ms. Giusti stated Attorney Coppola�vill re join the commissioners. She stated the language has
not yet been finalized.
Commissioner Zigmont moved to table this agenda item.
Commissioner Iloltman seconded the motion�vhich carried unanimously.
Attorney Coppola stated further review is needed and a�vork session�vith the commission may
be needed.
VI Old I3usiness
a. Proposed amendments to the Berlin Zonin� Reeulations re�ardin� outdoor
storaee in industrial rones
There was no discussion or action.
VII Adjournment
Commissioner ligmont moved to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner 13iella, Jr. seconded the motion �vhicl� clrried unanimously.
The timc �vas 8:06 p.m.
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