1991/03/13Commissioner Russak commented that he is awaiting ~larification from Attorney
Sullivan to the Zoning Commission concerning the question of whether a
commissioner can give testimony at a public hearing of.a commission of which he
is a member. The objection of Commissioner Messina's giving testimony as a
resident at the public hearing of tile application of Fox Hill Land Co. to change
the zone on Spruce Brook Road from R-43 to R~2I was stated in a letter
January 7, 1991 from Attorney Jeffrey Cugno to Chairman Suranna. The date of
the hearing at which Mr. Messina spoke was November 28, 1990. Town Planner
Voelker stated a response is forthcoming. Acting Chairman Query requested the
item be placed on the next agenda.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Kearns and seconded
by Commissioner Russak. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting
adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert A. Baumann, Secretary
Berlin Zoning Commission
The regular meeting of Wednesday March 13, 199~ of tlle"'Bet~lin
Commission was called to'order in Room 7 by Chairman J. osePh Sursn~a.'
Commissioners in attendance: Robert Baumann, Kate Ke0rns,:-ISaFiMessina,
Nisar Mian, Paul Query, llenry Russak,' and Dominie Y~ino '.
William Voelker and Zoning Inspector Roger Gaudio were also in attendance.
No citizens requested to speak fey the Audience of Citizens.
The minutes of the February 13, 1991 meeting were reviewed and a motion to
accept them as amended was made by Commissioner Keavns, seconded by
Commissioner Russak, and carried unanimously..
The minutes of the F~bruary ~7, 1991 meeting were reviewed and a motion to
accept them as amendod was made by Commissione~ Query, seconded by
Commissioner Russak, and carried unanimously.
Planner Vo~lker stated no new applications had been received.
Roger Gnudio reviewed two ZBA applications before the ZBA for its March
me,ting. Due to his work affiliation with Northeast Service Co.,
Commissioner Baumnnn abstained ·from discussion of the ZBA application of tho
SNET Co.
Tho Election of Officers was then held. A motion to nominate Joseph Suranna
a~ Chairman was made Commissioner Russak, seconded by Commissioner
Query and carried unanimously. A motion to nominate Commissioner Baumann
for Secretary was made by Commissioner Messina ~mmisslonev Baumann
withdrew his name); a motion was made by Commissioner Russak to nominate
Commissioner Query as Vice-Chairman; the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Kearns and carried unanimously. A motion was made by
Commissioner Query to nominate Commissioner Baumann for Secretary; the
motion was seconded by Commissioner Russak and carried unanimously.
Chairman Suranna requested the application of Joseph and Stanley Wisniowski
to change the zone of Lots 3 and 4 , Kensington Road from R-43 (Residential
43) to R-21 (Residential 21) not be considered ut this meeting as both he and
Commissioner Baumann had not attended the public hearing and would like to
listen to the tape of the hearing and review the file so they may be voting
commissioners for this application. Commissioner Query requested that a map
depicting the accurate delineation of the aquifers and water sheds be sent to
the commission for review, us testimony given nt the public bearing stated a
potential threat to the aquifer. Planner Voelker stated there Is no map with
an accurate representation available; however, there is a map with
representation of the delineation of the water shed areas around the well
heads. He stated a copy of this map would be sent to the commissioners.
Zoning Commission Minutes
March 13, 1991 Meeting (Page 2 of 2)
Commissioner Query also requested a definition of the terms "water shed" and
"aquifer".
Chairman Suranna then read into tile record a letter froln Commissioner
Kearns disqualifying herself from consideration of Mr. Wlsniowskl'e
application; she explained her reason for doing this was her potential
business association with Mr. Wisniowski.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert A. Baumann, Secretary
Berlin Zoning Commission
A motion to adjourn the meeting was then made by Commissioner Query and
seconded by Commissioner Kearns. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m..
The March 27, 1991 Regular Meeting of the Berlin Zoning Cqmmission was
called to order by Chairman Joseph Suranna at 7:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Also in attendance: Commissioners Robert Banmann, Kate Kearns,
Sa[ Messina, Nlsar Mien, Dominic Yovlno. Absent: Commissioners
Paul Query and ilenry ltussak.
No citizens requested to speak for the Audience of Citizens.
The minutes of the Marct~ 13, 1991 meeting were reviewed and a motion to
accept them was made by Commissioner Baumann and was seconded by
Commissioner Messina. The motion carried unanimously.
There were no new applications.
Chairman Suranna advised the commissioners that a Freedom of Information
Seminar would be held on March 28, 1991 at tile Marriott, Farmington.
The application of Joseph and Stanley Wlsniowski at Lots 3 and 4, Bleak 73
Kensington Road from R-43 to R-2.1 was then discussed. Chairman Suranna
stated he had not had an opportunity to listen to the tape of the public
hearing and review the file of this application. Commissioner Baumann had
done this on March 28, 1991. The consensus of the commission was that, aa
Commissioners Query and Ruasak wars absent and having more peopls who
could add to the discussion could be beneficial in maktnga decision, ;.
discussion of this item would be tabled.
A motion was made by Commissioner Baumann to adjourn the meeting. --The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Kearns and carried unantmously.%~]l'he~
meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. ...~..~ . . :':~. ::,..
Respectfully submitted,
f
Robert Baumann, Secretary
Berlin Zoning Commission
The Berlin Zoning Commission held public hearings at 7:00 p.m. in the
Meeting Room, Town tlall on Wednesday, April 10, 1991 to consider the
following:
Request of Fox Hill Land Co. to amend Section 6.08.04 of
the Berlin Zoning Regulations to increase density in exchange
for increased open space in open .space subdivisions and
design open space developments.
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Application for Special Permit Use of the Junior Woman's Club
of Berlin to erect a public service sign on Lot 14-2, Block 84
at the intersection of Massirio Drive and Farmington Avenue.
Fill permit application of the Mattabass~tt Sewer District to
deposit 18,000 cubic yards of material at Lot 2, Block 75A on
the north side of Route 72 approximately 2000 feet from the
intersection with New Britain ltoad.
Commissioners in attendance: Robert Baumann, Kate Kearns, Ssi Messina,
Nisar Mien, Paul Query, llenry Russak, Joe Suranna.
Absent: Dominie Yovino