1995/03/1457
BERLIN PLANNING COMMISSION
The February 28, 1445 meeting of the Berlin Planning Commisstorz w
:�[ I:ZO P.M. by chairman Qennis Kern. Those present w c Bruce
Moore'
Susan Wiley,
Jnnn Ca rcy, Town Pla nnrr Brian Mille c, and Reeordin colied ea order
'Timothy Zigmortc, Eileen pie skill, R... Id Edelson, g Secretary Sharon Guile.
and Amy Cobuzzi absent.
i There was no one present for the AUDIENCE OF Cl TIZENS_ were
2� OLD BUSINESS
a• Discussion of Plan of Development implementation.
eI.
ega rdinor inna ofspoke about leg 'station being proposed on the Slate levet
bi i[. _�_"—, he dCeci opment. He exp [alined than included in the
rxpe<C ehe �l to pass.
Guidelines
eviewed. for location of sidewalks as prepared by Mr. Milier were
rMr. Hit'—offs red the following reasons For requiring sidewa tks:
ov
i• Pride r eationa! u
2, Provide safe[, for pedestrians.
3• Provide safety for children playing.
4• Promote cohesiveness of
5neighborhoods.
Essential for dense c iai a
6.. Save o sc hoot t rrt
nspoation costs.
Cemm issione rs a oed
that these rewaks i
I""tfons as recommended 6yhillier.s justify requiring sidln
Open space aquisition wed. nd Pre"I'arnon was discussed. Samp to open space
r gu lotions w
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gullat ion anon rf van open space rc quested Mr. hli Iter draw up to ngu'age
re procedures. aquisition fund and examine open
The Commission di.uusscd - space
mapping of the Elton Weliaquifec protect io n. According to the Levet B
s ice, the di rete recharge and indirect recharge
s do within R-43 and R-86 z which provide adem wale
B<cordiu .,to pir. Ff ii ie r. Mr. Kern cstated that the C protection,
d s s [ti s at the next m om ission will
ing and iE the Commis. tan ag rets with
i' HsL tr r; the usubl e<t wilt be eput on the back burner Eor n
3 N -Sir gUSZNESS ow.
gave a updato on development r w procedures and explained
ti rouCing plan wfi ich has been implemencedVie
4 OTHER COMMISSION BUSCNESS
a. A ma
motion was made by Mrs. Carey, seconded by Mr• Moore and voted
ou usiv
pprove the mi'. , , s
notes 0 the February 9, 1695 special meeting, Want.
Mrs. Carey made a ection to the ,,1n._oC Fobrua ry 14, 1945: Page 2,
item f, Mrs. Carry disqualified herscl€because she is a neighbor of the
voledc-ran[mous'y tto was marc by Mr, 'core, seconded by Mrs. Carey and
approve the February 14, 1945 m nuces a ended.
A motion as made by Ctr. iioore, seconded by Airs. Carey and voted unanimously eo
ad ionrn [he .meeting at 8:40 P.M,
R-Pectfo'ly submitted,
Sh-- Guitc
F.�rn rc!ing Secret,,,.
BERLIN PLANNING COMMISSION
The March 14, 2995 meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission was
7:00 P.M. by chairman Dennis Kern. Those Present were Bruce More; Timothy Zigmont;
Joan Carey; Ronald called to order at
- -. Brian Miller, Town planner; alternate seated for Eileen Meskill; Susan Wile
Amy Cobuzzi were absent. and Sharon Guite, Recording Secretary. Eileen y, alternate;
and
Before the public hearing began, Mr• Kern asked all present to stand for a
silence in memory of Joseph Suranna, chairman of the Zoning Commission, whomo
away on ,larch 13, 1995. pa -ed of
passed
I. PUBLIC HEARING. Mrs. Carey read the legal notice of the public hearings to
consider the following:
ication
of
cy
a for
en
S8 a Lot Subd91Block 711 Nort RoaduandGStillmeada 2Dr've, pMr.sZicmontbdis
divisionat
himself for this item. Attorney John Matulis introduced Mrs. Grala andlrfied
presented the plans. The property c ons ists of 35.5 acres, of which 14.6 acres
iI1 be conveyed to the Tom as open Space adjacent to Bicentennial Park and
the Lion's Mamorial Pool. Bart Bovee detailed the plans and described the
storm drainage system. The subdivision includes 1200 feet of
in a loop. Sidewalks a new pavement
the re proposed for the outside of the loop. Access to
open -spare a ea is provided from Norton and the proposed street. An
cress strip i also provided to the MidConn Bank property to the south. All
lois will be served by public water and sewer. The developer i -
sanitary pump station which would be available for bevel -in of futureodevelo a
of the MidCOse property• The plans protect the existing tree line by keeping
lots and house locations away from it a much as possible. The site has been
-planned for zero runoff impact and Mr. Boee believes the plans will eliminate
:_;'.an —t --ion problemwhichhas been effecting the Lion's pool in recent ears.
tc-_applica4c requests three waivers: Y
=-1• :Max,tirum slope requirement be increased to 3.752 at the intersection
*xij'i'St it eadow Drive.
` 2 The ;ti ffer requirement be reduced from 100 feet to 75 feet on the
easterly side of Lot 9-19.
\_ 3. ,•The buffer requirement be reduced from 100 feet to 50 feet on the
- southerly property lines of Lots 15,16,17,18 & 19.
`Mr._KcCr$ asked for comments from the public:
Tom Pava`ho of 56 Steepleview, Drive asked about the size of proposed lots.
Attorney Matulis said they range from half acre to over a acre, with most
being close to 314 of an acre. Mr. Pavan. stated that hems concerned that
smaller lots in this subdivision will decrease the property value of acre
lots on Steepleview Drive, He also stated that covenants were placed a
lots in the R58 subdivision regarding size
iz of houses, building materials,
type of pools, etc. and he requested that ethese s ants be placed o
deeds in the new subdivision for c.ntin,ity in the area.
Attorney received
a copy of the covenants and he will discuss them with Mrs. Grala.
Donald Munson of 804 Kensington Road does not
pace
subdivision and would rather see the property developort the .con ratio
R-43 lots. Property developed as conventional
Richard Lee of 47 Steepleview Drive has the same concerns as stated by
Mr. Pavano. He feels smaller lots will mean smaller houses and will lower
the property values on Steepleview Drive.
Sim Norton of 36 Steepleview Drive is concerned with increased traffic with
the extension of the road. He is also concerned with size of the lots.
Mary Orzolek of 35 Timberwood Road owns a lot on Steepleview Drive and i I
concerned with smaller lots in the proposed subdivision and the layout of
the lots. - --
Attorney Jim Ripper, representing MidConu Bank who owns abutting property,
stated that MLdConn supports the application and would be concerned if across
to their property shifted in anyway.
Attorney Natalia stated that Mrs. Ocala has shown consideration for her
neighbors and he i sure she will take consideration the comments made at
the public hearings
Mr. Kern closed this public hearing at 8:45 P.M.
Mr. Z£gmont was resected.
b. Resubdivision application of Chase Retail G.P. Corp. for a three lot
subdivision at Lot 28, Block 83, Webster Square Road. As a result of plans
by Food Mart to relocate and expand in the Railroad Salvage building,
creation of a separate lot is necessary for financing purposes. The
applicant requests a waiver of the sidewalk requirement. Economic Development
Director, Charles Kern., stated his support of the project and that the
requirement for sidewalks would create a hardship on the viability of the
project. Mr. Kern asked for comments from the public:
Susan Hill of 40 Farmington Avenue stated that she would rahter see the
developer invest in more landscaping and facade work rather than i
sidewalks which would lead to nowhere. n
Commission members expressed concern with facade renovations being done
in phases, they are concerned that facade work will remain incomplete for
long period of time.
-'. This public%hearing was closed at 9:20 P.M.
Rbsubdig sibn application of Raymond Ziegler for a two lot subdivision at
Lot 74;,F ck 91, Lower Lane. The proposal is to split off an 8.9 acre
parcal-athe rear, which abuts McGee School property, to be deeded to the
Town. _;-There were no comments from the public.
This B-bl-lc hearing was closed at 9:25 P.M.
2. AUDIENCE OF C I'PIZEMS
Larry Buck introduced Mr. and Mfrs. Knaus who a— land an Lamentation Mountain
and are part of the group who, along with Mr. Buck, submitted a report on old
roads on the mountain.
Susan Hill If 40 Farmington Avenue submitted a letter to the Commission listing 59
problems relative to her property and Evergreen Estates. Mr. Miller stated
has investigated Evergreen Estates subdivision and found final
bond only for the one lot with the existing house which is now owned b that he
If work is PPr'OVst with a
not complete the bond for work on the lot can be y Susan Hill.
3. OLD BUSINESS called in August.
a, Site plan application of General Equities, Inc. for a new 3100 square foot
gasoline filling station and a 10,041 square foot building addition at
LotsaP�lication 7has arecl7B, Block 84A, and Lot 2, Block 85,
The
Mrs. Carey, seconded b e{ved approval from IWWC• A motion waslmaderbyt
as requested b Y Mr. Edelson and voted unanimously to table action,
y the applicant.
b. Request of Knaus Development for acceptance of White Oak Dr'
rights of way for the Riverband Business Park subdivision. made by Mrs Care rA and related
to the Executive Board cacceptance of Moore and bdivision. A motion was
voted unanimously to recommend
way e the R{verbend Business Park, Fite Oak Drive and related rights of
2• Receipt of the maintenance bond, subject to the fa
2• Adequate documentation, Mowing;
c• Grala proposed
open
A motion space subdivision, Norton Road and Stillmeadow Drive,
made by ?it. Edelson, seconded by Mrs. Carey and voted
unanimously sto table action,
d. Proposed resubdivision of Chase Retail G.p „ Sdebster S
s{d awn 2k re Mr. Edelson, seconded by Mrs. Care q°are Road.
r quirement. Because Y and voted 3-2 to waive�chen
Mr. Kern voided the the motion on the waiver
Mr, Moore motion. A motion wa needed a 3/4 vote,
and voted 3-2 to approve the as �ade by Mr• Zigmont, seco
Webster Square Road P anon with sidewalks along by
2• Standard c subject [o the following:
the exist ingfdeve2o ion of sidewalks waived to minimize impact on
2• Filing of cross Pment.
3. Raceipt of the bondkto gbe nd utility easements.
Mr. Moore, Mr. Zigmont and Mr. sKern yvoted ti
Mr. Edelson voted n favor and Firs. Carey and
against the motion.
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I. Proposed resubdivision of Raymond Ziegler, Lower Lane. A motion was made by
Mr' Z --t, seconded by Mr. Edelson avand voted unanimously resubdivision approl.
Y to grant
4. $$W R&SINESS
r t r d. revisions to the site plan of PEP Boys, Inc. for
Rowle rgt it building and a 2,772 square foot bank a new 17,335
3„ Street and Wilbur Cross Hi at Lots 9 6 30, BZo square
nd'ed; 6y pqr, Edelson and voted guway A tQOtion was made b ak 82,
nth paskI lot plans. nanimously to a } Mr. Zigmont,
pPrave the revisions to
b• Discussion of preliminary sketch layout of a nine lot r
of MidConn Bank, Stillmeadow
the sketch shows 8 f Drive. The p residential subdivision
The C rant age Zots and prop
contains 12.15 acres and
ommission will
it
the one
rear lot on a temporary site next month. P rary cul-de-sac.
I.
Petition of Mayor Robert Peters to amend Section X.C.2.a - Fill Pa
the Zoning Regulations to require the filling operations
stormwa[er runoff onto other ase of
on other o Prop ert{es or otherwise not increase
Edel roaerties. A motion was
made b create drainage problems
Mr• s n nd voted unanimousl Y Mr' Zrgmont,
approval of the a Y to I coau¢end to seconded iby
s
1 Th mendment for the following r the Zoning commission
I
amendment enforces the Zoning Regulationsns:
2• a.
The amendment conforms to the Pian of Development.
d. Petition of Economic Development Director Charles Karno to a
Home Occupa°G ions of the Zoning Regulations to ow for the m
mail orde r electronic means. Lt w a12 end Section SZ•5.4. -
add "where distribution is done as the wnsensus of sale of items by
motion was made by Mr. Ede2 off Premises" to the the Commission to
to recommend to Che Zonin Comm seconded 6 Proposed amendment. A
Y Mr. Moore and voted u.animouslo
amendment for the foilowin ission approval of the proposal
2• The proposal g reasons: with the ab ve
2• IC conforms wi that he spun ofoDemy of the Town.
velopment.
e• Excavation permit request of Howard Asa1 Construction Compan
excavate 20 ,OGO cubic yards, approximately 4.5 acres, of
Block 73, Md Farms Place. A material Inc, to
Mr. Edelson and voted u motion wast. material at Lot 117,
aPProval of a two nanimously to recommendbtolthe ZZonint� seconded by
conditions Year extension of the permit subject to 1 Commission
2• Visit ofathe hs hollowing: all standard
"Its t ion pond i cleanowo Engineer to make sure site i secure and
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i. Lxcavation Permit reqt of Norman Mumen to ex cavote 5,000 bic ards,
60 approximately 6.5 acres, of material at Lots 11&11D, Block 71, Norton Road.
A motion was made by Mr. Zigmont, seconded by Mrs. Carey and voted unanimously
to recommend to the Zoning Commission approval of the permit subject to the
standard conditions and the following:
I.
Inspection by Town Engineer for a 2:1 slope and that siltation pond is
clean .
g- Special permit application of the City of New Britain to construct a baseball
stadium in Willowbrook Park, New Britain Road. Peter Ledger and Brian Humes
presented the plans and described parking. Traffic flow within the parking
lot was discussed. A public hearing will be held on April 11, 1995.
h. Proposed subdivision of Redcoat Home Builders for two lots at Lot 47, Block 53,
1_124�4,Percival Avenue. A public hearing will be scheduled for April 11, 1995. '
r = Resubdivisi n application of Thomas J. Mauls, at al., Lot 6-1, Block 90,
Fo r Rod-gogd. A public hearing will be scheduled for April 11, 1995.
1.5. Ftelimnarp subdivision application of Edward P. Dutkiewicz, at. a1. for
sine-lgia:at Orchard Road and Metacomet Drive, North Range, Section 1.
p
A blic shearing will be scheduled for April 11, 1995.
OTHER �COMMISSI01'ROSINESS
a. Minutes of the February 28, 1995 meeting. Mr. Kern noted that the following
should be added to the third paragraph under "Old Business": and examine
open space regulation procedures". A motion was made by Mrs. Carey, seconded
by Mr. Moore and voted unanimously to approve the February 28, 1995 minutes
as amended.
b. Site improvement of Cornerstone Development, 612 Four Rod Road, was discussed.
Mr. Kern disqualified himself and seated Ms. Wiley in his place for this item.
Mr. Zigmont assumed the chair. A letter was received from Progressive
Communication Supply, Inc. relative to their concerns with the snow shelf
issue and landscaping. A neighbor has also complained about water draining
onto her property. A motion was made by Mr. Edelson, seconded by Ms. Wiley
and voted unanimously to accept the changes in the snow shelf plan as submitted
by Bart Bovee and allow the proper grading to be done by the April 11, 1995
meeting or the bond will be called.
Mr. Kern was reseated.
I. Larry Buck and Jim Tighe discussed their report on old roads on Lamentation
Mountain. They claim that a State Statute, passed in 1961, made pathways
on the mountain town roads. The Commission will refer the matter to
Corporation Counsel.
d. Discussion of correspondence from Susan Hill regarding Evergreen Estates
subdivision took place earlier in the meeting.
e. A motion was made by Mr. Edelson, seconded by Mrs. Carey and
voted
to authorize payment in the amount of $1400 to Rod Hewitt far work completed unanimously
in the LaFlaume subdivision.
I. A motion was made by Mr. Edelson, seconded by its. Carey and voted unanimously
to authorizestaff to contract with Rod Hewitt to complete work in the
La lemma subdivision for $650.
g• A motion was made by Mrs. Carey, seconded by Mr. Edelson and voted unanimously
to completely release the bond of Harvey Industries, Woodlawn Road.
h. The following mylars were signed:
:_. WeOer Runsubdivision, Section I1, Wethersfield Road
z*,=Ziegler subdivision, Lower Lane
r Na-Iommu48ations were discussed.
on\was made by Mrs. Carey, seconded by Mr. Edelson and voted unanimously
to add -this item to the agenda. The Town is applying to the State for grants
°fo do work on the following streets: Main Street, East Berlin; Orchard Road;
eseit+orr Road and Route 71; and Wethersfield Road. In accordance with
`Section"A-24, a motion was made by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Edelson and
voted unanimously to find the plans in conformance with regulations and the
Plan of Development.
k. A motion wasc
made by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Edelson and voted unanimously
to add this item to the agenda. Amotion was made by Mrs. Carey, seconded by
Mr. Edelson and voted unanimously to authorize staff to start public improvements
to Alling Court.
A motion was made by Mrs. Carey, seconded by Mr. Edelson and voted unanimously to `
adjourn the meeting at 11:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Cuite
Recording Secretary