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Planning and Zoning
MINUTES of RECENT MEETING:

MINUTES

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012

REGULAR MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 P.M.

SENIOR CENTER, 11 CHERRY HILL ROAD

Present: Chairman E. McGuigan, M. Palluzzi, P. Fischer, J. Vaiuso. J. Lust,

D. Perkins, C. Andres.

Staff: Town Planner Shirley Rasmussen, Town Engineer Janice Plaziak, Zoning Enforcement Officer Laura Magaraci.

Secretary Fischer read the public hearing notice into the record.

Chairman E. McGuigan introduced the Commission members and staff present and explained the process for the meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING:

The Commission agreed to change the order of Public Hearings so that the Proposed "Incentive Housing Overlay District," regulations would be heard last.

1. Parish Farm Partners LLC

Proposed 3-lot Re-subdivision application

688 East Main Street

Application #11-12.2 PH 1/19/12

Jim Pretti of Criscuolo Engineering presented the proposal to re-subdivide the property into two additional lots. S. Rasmussen reviewed staff comments and additional requirements to be met by the applicant. J. Plaziak reviewed a list of repairs to Baldwin Drive that need to be addressed.

J. Vaiuso moved to approve the application with the following conditions.

1. Revise site development plan to show:

a.      Name and address of the applicant if different from the owner;

b.      Existing contours.

2. Revise record subdivision map to show;

a.   Name and address of the owner of the land to be subdivided and name and address of the applicant if different from the owner;

b.   The words "Approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Branford," with a designated place for the signatures of the Chairman and Secretary and date of signing.

3. Prior to endorsement of the mylar, submit an easement document for the 10-foot wide sanitary sewer easement on Lot 2 and file a bond in an amount approved by the Town Engineer to cover the following repairs:

a.   Spot base repairs at existing patches from utility improvements;

b.   Replacement of selected catch basin tops as per a future meeting with applicant's engineer;

c.   Milling of pavement from the front of the first (existing) Cosgrove building to the cul-de-sac;

d.   Installation of new bituminous curbs;

e.   Repaving of the milled roadway.

4. Prior to endorsement of mylar, submit digital copy of final approved plans.

P. Fisher seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0

2.      Parish Farms Partners LLC

Revision of previously approved Special Exception for existing building on 4.2 acre lot in the IG-2 zone. (Lot 1)

688 East Main Street

Application #11-12.3

E. McGuigan asked for public comment. None was forthcoming.

C. Andres moved to approve the application. D. Perkins seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0

3 Massey Properties LLC

Special Exception for proposed 39,445 s.f. warehouse/assembly/office building on 3.0 acres in the IG-2 zone. (Lot 2)

688 East Main Street

Application #11-12.4

David Spear discussed the traffic aspects of the application.

S. Rasmussen summarized the staff report. Commissioner J. Vaiuso suggested keeping some of the parking in reserve. J. Plaziak requested that the three elms proposed over the sewer line be re-located out of the sewer easement.

E. McGuigan asked for public comment. None was forthcoming.

J. Vaiuso moved to approve the application with the following conditions.

1.      Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, revise plans to show the following:

a. Notation indicating number and location of parking spaces for which immediate installation is deferred;

b. Relocation of trees away from sewer line;

c.      Light fixtures.

2.      Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, file final approved plans on the Land Records and submit a digital copy to the Planning and Zoning Department.

P. Fischer seconded the motion which carried, 5-0.

4. Proposed Revision of Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map

New Section 5.7, "Incentive Housing Overlay District," and amendment of

Section 2, "Definitions," Subsection 2.2, "Defined Terms"

Application #11-12.1

S. Rasmussen discussed the proposed regulations and read a letter of comment on the proposed regulations from Attorney Mike Zizka, the Town's land use attorney.

E. McGuigan asked for public comment.

Joanne Pompano commented on the proposed regulations, expressing concern about potential neighborhood impacts.

Dorothy Ricker commented on the shortcomings of Parkside Village and suggested that transportation and other senior needs be taken into consideration.

The Commission discussed the proposed regulations and reached a consensus that the regulations be withdrawn and re-written with the help of Mike Zizka

The public hearing was closed at 8:20 p.m.

MINUTES:

P. Fisher moved to approve; J. Vaiuso seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0

CORRESPONDENCE:

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Steven E. Young & Brenda L. Young

29 Sunset Beach Road

Coastal Site Plan Review

Application #11-9.7 a/r 12/1/11 PH 2/2/12

S. Rasmussen reported that the item may be withdrawn pending DEEP approval and the submission of further information.

2. Brian Francisco

22 Ark Road

Coastal Site Plan Review

Application #11-12.5 a/r 1/5/12

J. Vaiuso moved to accept for review and approve the application with the following conditions.

1.   Stabilize all stockpiled materials in an upland location or remove immediately after excavation.

2.   Install anti-tracking pad at construction entrance and maintain throughout construction.

3.   Notify Zoning Enforcement Officer when erosion control measures are in place so that they can be inspected before land disturbance.

P. Fisher seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Nancy Berdon

245 Pleasant Point Road

Coastal Site Plan Review

Application #12-1.1

P. Fischer moved to accept for review and table the application. J. Vaiuso seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0.

2.      Dr. Michael Barone

23 Juniper Point Road

Coastal Site Plan Review

Application #12-1.2

C. Andres moved to accept for review and approve with the following conditions.

1. Stabilize excavated materials in an upland location or remove immediately after excavation.

2. Install anti-tracking pad at construction entrance and maintain throughout construction.

3.      Notify Zoning Enforcement Officer when erosion control measures are in place so that they can be inspected before land disturbance.

D. Perkins seconded the motion which carried unanimously; 5-0

3. Justin J. Rossetti

33 Damascus Road

Special Exception (Accessory Apartment)

Application #12-1.3

P. Fischer moved to accept for review and set the Public Hearing for February 16, 2012. D. Perkins seconded the motion which carried unanimously,5-0

4. Lanphiers Cove Association

Lanphiers Cove Camp (Assessor's Map C10 Block 7 Lot 8)

Coastal Site Plan Review

Application #12-1.4

D. Perkins moved to accept for review and table pending DEEP review and approval. C. Andres seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0

5. Branford Yacht Club

39 Goodsell Point Road

Special Exception

Application #12-1.5

P. Fischer moved to accept for review and set the Public Hearing for February 16, 2012. J. Vaiuso seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0.

6. Napa Auto Parts (Charles N. McClure, owner)

172 Cedar Street

Special Exception

Application #12-1.6

J. Vaiuso moved to accept for review and set the public hearing for February 16, 2012. P. Fischer seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0.

OTHER BUSINESS:

1. Discussion of fee in lieu of open space appraisals and calculations.

The Commission discussed methods for calculating the fee in lieu of open space and request that the Ton Planner poll other towns and bring the information to the next meeting.

2.      Discussion of 2012-2013 P&Z Budget

The Commission discussed possible change in the 2012-2013 budget. The Town Planner said she would prepare a draft budget for their review at the next meeting.

Adjournment:

J. Vaiuso moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:10.

Respectfully Submitted,

Laura Magaraci

Zoning Enforcement Officer

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