1964/10/20 1. Regular Meeting Berlin' Town Planning Commission October 20, 1964 at 7:30.
Members present: Aldo Castiglioni, Nunzio Rosso, Robert Bennerup, add Roy Byrne.
Also, Morgan Seelye, Director of Public Works, and A1 Curnow of the Engrg. Dept.,
and Margaret Gooby.
2. Agenda Item I - Final approval Section III Oxyoke
Mr. Wicklund appeared and presented the following map "Section III - 0xyoke Vill~
Berlin,Conn., owned and developed by Earl H. Wicklund, Inc., 1"=50', October 1964
J. D. Williams, C.g." This Section contains Hemlock Ridge, and lots 126-139 and
140. Lot #120 is not included in this Section but is part of Section IV. Mr. See[
reported that the bond for $13,700 has been received, seepage tests are good but
the Health Director has not approved the map.
Mr. Bennerup made a motion, seconded by Mr. Byrne, that we give final approval
subject to the approval of the Health Director and with the stipultation that a
notation be put on the map stating that Lot 120 is not a part of Section III.
So voted. Map was signed by members present.
3. Agenda Item III - Preliminary Conference Varriceione Subdivision
Mr. George Jarmoliwski appeared and presented a plan for the subdivision develop-
ment of 9.8 acres of land owned by Varriccione on Episcopal Road and adjacent to
the Lam~rre property, Grandview Acres. This plan as presented would have 11 lo~s
with four of them facing on a dead-end road, an extension of Vivlan Drive which
is alreadydead-end on the Lamarre property. The plan was not acceptable to
either the Engineering Dept. or the Planning Commission. Mr. Jarmoliwski will
try to plan this subdivision with extending Vivian Street thru to Episcopal Rd.
q. Agenda Item II - Final approal Section IV Meadowbrook - Mr. Dobrowolski did
not appear.
5. Agenda Item IV - Gravel Pit Approval - Biafore, Contractor
Mr. Seelye reported that the map promised for this meeting was n~t ready.
Mr. Byrne made a motion, seconded by Mr. Rosso that we extend their temporary
permit until our next meeting. This to be our final extension. If we have not
received the map by our next meeting then we should take steps to stop the
excavation of gravel. Mr. Biafore to be notified of our action, So voted.
6. Agenda Item V - Sidewalks - Construction and Bonding Requirements/Ordinances.
Mr. Curnow reported that he had talked with Town Engineers from surrounding towns
Newington will send us a copy of their ordinance. On established subdivisions
the property owners pay 1/2 of the cost of the sidewalk only, the Town pays for
all preliminary work, grading, etc. Planning Commission is considering requiring
sidewalks in new subdivisions. Wetherffield does not have an ordinance, work to
State Statute. Include sidewalk bonding in road performance bond.
It was' suggested that we ask the Town Counsel's opinion on the legality of
re~aining a performance bond on sidewalks.
This could also be something to discuss with people at the C.F.Z.P.A. meeting.
7. Agenda Item VI - Preliminary Conference Stiles Reynolds Resubdlvision - Did
not discuss as map was not presented.
8. Mr. Rosso read a letter from the Board of Water Connissioner~ of New Britain
relative to Oxyoke Village. It has been agreed by all parties that a revised
layout will be made showing the lot lines to be at least 150 ft. from the high
water line, and that Mr. Wicklund should create a ridge as a divider to protect
the watershed to the pond, and that also septic systems are to be placed in the
front yards to keep seepage away from the pond. A copy of this letter will be
sent to the Health Director.
9. Mr. Rosso announced the following meetings and conventions
a) Fall Meeting C.F.Z.P.~. Wednesday, October 28
b) Conn. Conservation Commission, Thursday, October 22.
c) Corm Development Commission Monday, November g
10. Mr. Castiglioni read a communication from the Finance Board asking that all
Budgets for the 1965-66 fiscal year be in by December 15, 1964.
11. Grandview Park - Revised map of Section I - Mr. Seelye presented the followinl
revised map of this Section which shows Grandview Ave. as a thru street.
"Section I - Grandview Park, Grandview Avenue, Berlin,Conn., owned and developed
by Radco, Inc. 777 Farmington Avenue, Ber~n Conn., dated May 15, lgG~,J.D.William~
scale 1"=~0'. Revised June 1, 1964 to show detail of R.O.W. to brook,revised
June 15,196~ to change storm drainage, Revised October 15,196~ to remove turn-
around on Grandview Avenue."
Mr. Byrne made a motion that we appDove this map and that ~ supereede previously
approved map on file. Motion seconded by Mr. Bennerup and passed. Map was signed
by members present. \
11. On motion of Mr. Byrne, seconded by Mr. Bennerup, the Minutes of the
Public Hearing of October 6 were approved as written.
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12. On motion of Mr. Byrne, seconded by Mr. Bennerup, the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of October 6 were approved as written.
13. Fencing of culvert - Sterling Dr. Item 12, Sept. 22 Minutes - Mr. Rosso
reported that he had discussed this with Mr. Schultz and he seemed willing to do
his part.
lb. Next meeting scheduled for November 17 at 7:30 P.M.
Respectful~ed,
~s~, Secretary
15. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
1. Regular Meeting Berlin Town Planning Commission, November 17, 1964 at 7:30
Members present: Aldo Casti~lioni, Nunzio Rosso, Robert Bennerup, and Ray By, ne.
Also Morgan Seelye, Director of Public Works, A1 Curnow, Engr. and Margaret Goob'
2. Agenda Item 6 - Discussion of~E.T. Ringrose Property - Mr. Ringrose 'along with
Attorney Ringrose appeared tc~ie~ss this sub~ect. Also in attendance were
several residents from the Edgewood Road area.
Mr. Ringrose presented two maps (1) "Land to be deeded by Herman g Emma Brayfield
Berlin,Conn., December 1958, Scale 1"=40'." (2) "Map showing proposed subdivisio
of property owned by James J. g Carol K. Ringrose, Birch Lane,Berlin,Conn.,
May 1964, Scale 1"=~0', H. F. Kendrick, c.g."
As
thi~is thought to be a re-subdivision the Commission asked that we be
furnished with a map of the entire original piece showing the proposed and
previous divisions.
Regarding a previous decision that Birch Lane is not a town-owned road, the
Commission will check with the Town Attorney, Mr. Jackaway, and also the former
Town Engineer, Edward Davis, and will set up a meeting with Art Powers,. First
Selectman, Commission will also plan to inspect this road on Sunday,Nov. 21.
3. Agenda Item 3 - Preliminary approval Mountain View - Dutkiewlcz property -
Mr. Ray Wo~ciulewicz a~d the owners of the property appeared to discuss this
proposed subdivision. The following map was presented. "Subdivision Map -
Mountain View, Berlin,Conn., Orchard Road, Igor Veshesloff, 1":40', dated
October 29, 1964."
This subdivision would contain 7 lots all with the required acreage, but lots
No.}and 5 do not have the required mean depth, and lot No. 6 does not have the
required frontage on a town road (Orchard Rd), although it would have the
required frontage on a future road but if this road is used for frontage purposes
then the lot would not have the required mean depth.
It was the consensus that we could not give preliminary approval as this pro-
posal does not meet xoning regulations. Mr. Wojciulewicz will try to lay this
land out differently.
4. Agenda Item 1 - Building Permit in Planned Industrial Zone - Mr. Seelye pre-
sented a plan for a new industrial building in the Webster Square Industrial
Park - planned by Closson ~ Closson and dated October 12, 196q. The required
letter according to Zoning Regulations did not accompany the map. No action was
taken and developer will be notified that this letter is required before we can
act on the request.
It was suggested that the parking area be moved north a few feet to allow
clearance along the street line.
5. Agenda Item ~ - Discussion on change of house number, Mr. Budney,Wethersfield
Road. Mr. Budney did not appear to speak for this request nor was a request
received in writing. No action was taken.
6. Agenda Item 5 - Final approval Section IV Cedar Grose - Mona Clark owner. The
lot to the south was created in 1963 with an area of 1.gk acres. This lot has th
approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals but was never submitted to th~s Commissiol
The following map was presented - "Map of property of Mona P. Clark, Edgewood Rd.
Berlin,Conn., l"=g0', December 11, 1963, Revised 11-2-64, Section IV, Lot 44,
Block 17 Cedar Grove, Berlin,Conn., Theodore E. Miller, C.E. ~ L.S."
Mrs. Clarkr has sold this lot to Frank Zliczewski.
Mr. Bennerup made a motion, seconded by Mr. Rosso to give final approval sub,eot
to the approval of the Health Director. So voted. Map was not signed awaiting
linen map.
Berlin Board of Finance October 16, 1964
Minutes
On October 16, 1964 it was voted to approve for pa~nent from ~6, Board of Finance
Expenses, the following bills submitted by ~qrs. Graeme Bunce:
l) Clerical work for Board of Finance for September 1964 $50.00
2) Telephone Expense ~ .40
3) Postage for Finance Board $20.00
Members voting were Chin. P. Doran and Messrs. W. S. Brown, S. S. Sargis and
S. J. Pietras.
Respectfully submitted,
Berlin Board of Finance October 20, 1964
Minutes of Meeting
A meeting of the Board of Finance was called to order at 7:30 P. M. on Tuesday,
October 20, 1964 at the To~n Hall.
Members Present: Chm. P. D. Doran and Messrs. W. S. Brown, T. W. Ward, Jr., and M. D. Coe.
The ~inutes of September 29, 1964 were approved.
Communications Received:
1. Copies of the Auditor's Report for the Town of Berlin-Examination for the
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1964 were received and distributed to Board
members, the secretary and a copy for the Board of Finance file.
2. Annual Report from Berlin Fire Dept. was received.
3. Board of Selectmen Minutes for Sept. 21, 1964 and Sept. 28, 1964 were
received.
4. Notice of the Municipal Finance Officers Association Fall Quarterly Iqeeting
to be held Oct. 22, 1964 was received.
Bills: None
Transfers: None
Old Business:
1. Chin. Doran reported he has as yet received no further communication from
Chief Mechanic Ed Hater re a proposed additional raise for Mr. ~nosko.
(See ~.~inutes of Sept. 29, 196~-New Bus. ~4}
2. Board members discussed the proposal to purchase nursing service from
New Britain as put forth by the BPHNS at a meeting with this Board on
Sept. 29, 1964 and Eeported in this Board's Minutes of Sept. 29, 1964
under New Business ~l.
It was voted that this Board suEgest to the Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Berlin Public Health Nursing Service that they hold
a public hearing to assess the to~nspeople's reaction to this idea.
New Busine ss:
1. Board members discussed the Mattabassett Sewer District Budget in relation
to Berlin's share of the cost.
It was voted that this Bc~rd authorizes the Board of Selectmen to call a
Town Meeting for the purpose of appropriating from the General Fund the
sum of $6,000.00 to item ~16a-1, Mattabassett Sewer District, as payment
in full of Berlin's share of the estimated Mattabassett District budget
through June 30, 1965.
2. It was voted that this Board re-engage ~. A. J. Dudzik, Jr. as Town
Auditor for the ensuing fiscal year 1965-66 at $3,000. plus $800. for
special services and that notification of this be given l~r. Dudzik and
the State Tax Commissioner.
The meeting a~ourned at 10:20 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,