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NOTICE OF ACTION
ENFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2005 – 7:30 P.M.
ENFIELD TOWN HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
820 ENFIELD STREET – ENFIELD, CT
AMENDED AGENDA
THE MEETING WILL ADJOURN AT 11:00 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – Thompsonville Room – 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order – Chairman Anthony DiPace called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
2. Roll Call - Present were Chairman Anthony DiPace, Jeffrey Cooper, Charles Duren, James Hickey, Jr., and Nicles Lefakis.
3. Discussion of pending litigation matters with Attorney Matthew Willis – Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hickey, to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation with Attorney Matthew Willis. The motion was approved unanimously and the Commission went into Executive Session at 7:12 p.m.
4. Adjournment – Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, to come out of Executive Session. The motion was approved unanimously and Executive Session ended at 7:40 p.m. Chairman DiPace noted no decisions were made or votes taken during this Executive Session.
REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance – Chairman DiPace called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
2. Roll Call - Present were Chairman Anthony DiPace, Jeffrey Cooper, Charles Duren, James Hickey, Jr., Karen Krebs, Karen Weseliza and Nicles Lefakis, Alternate.
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Staff Comments
a. Town Attorney (in person)
b. Zoning Enforcement Officer (in person) – Commissioner Duren requested another update of the street by street listing regarding home occupations.
c. Director of Planning – The consensus of the Commission was to allow Mr. Giner to approve administratively the color changes for Friendly’s Restaurant. Regarding the Burger King application, the Commission requested they appear before the Commission with the proposed color changes.
5. Public Participation
6. Correspondence
7. Commissioners’ Correspondence
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Continued from September 22, 2005 Meeting
PH#2520 – Special Use Permit and related site work for hotel, restaurant and associated parking and amenities at the southwest quadrant of intersection of Hazard Avenue and Phoenix Avenue, zoned BR, Map 45, Lot 12, Benderson Property Development, Inc., Sullivan Hays Companies NE, LLC, Applicant; Town of Enfield, Owner. (Must close by 10/20) –
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lefakis, to approve PH#2520 -Special Use Permit and related site work for hotel, restaurant and associated parking and amenities at the southwest quadrant of intersection of Hazard Avenue and Phoenix Avenue, zoned BR, Map 45, Lot 12, Benderson Property Development, Inc., Sullivan Hays Companies NE, LLC, Applicant; Town of Enfield, Owner, subject to conformance with the referenced plans, as may be required to be amended by this motion, and the following conditions:
Referenced Plans:
"Site Plans for Benderson Development Co., Inc. Proposed Hotel/Restaurant Development, Enfield memorial Industrial Park Assessor's Map #45, Lot #12, Parcel BR-1, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut." Drawing Index and Location Map, Prepared by Bohler Engineering, P.C., revised to 9/29/05.
"Boundary & Partial Topographic Survey, Benderson Development, Phoenix Avenue, Lot 12, Assessor's Map 45, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut." Drawing 1 of 2, by Control Point Associates, revised to 6-8-05.
"Boundary & Partial Topographic Survey, Benderson Development, Phoenix Avenue, Lot 12, Assessor's Map 45, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut." Drawing 2 of 2, by Control Point Associates, revised to 6-6-05.
"Benderson Development Co., Inc. Proposed Hotel & Restaurant Development, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, Site Plan" Sheet 4 of 15, Scale 1"=40', by Bohler Engineering, P.C., revised to 9/29/05.
"Benderson Development Co., Inc. Proposed Hotel & Restaurant Development, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, Grading Plan" Sheet 5 of 15, Scale 1"=40', by Bohler Engineering, P.C., revised to 9/29/05.
"Benderson Development Co., Inc. Proposed Hotel & Restaurant Development, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, Utility Plan" Sheet 6 of 15, Scale 1"=40', by Bohler Engineering, P.C., revised to 9/29/05.
"Benderson Development Co., Inc. Proposed Hotel & Restaurant Development, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan" Sheet 7 of 15, Scale 1"=40', by Bohler Engineering, P.C., revised to 9/29/05.
"Benderson Development Co., Inc. Proposed Hotel & Restaurant Development, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, Storm water Pollution Prevention Notes/Details" Sheet 8 of 15, Scale "As Noted", by Bohler Engineering, P.C., revised to 9/29/05.
"Benderson Development Co., Inc. Proposed Hotel & Restaurant Development, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, Landscaping/Lighting Plan" Sheet 9 of 15, Scale 1"=40', by Bohler Engineering, P.C., revised to 9/29/05.
"Benderson Development Co., Inc. Proposed Hotel & Restaurant Development, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, Construction Details" Sheet 10 of 16, Scale: "As Noted", by Bohler Engineering, P.C., revised to 9/29/05.
"Benderson Development Co., Inc. Proposed Hotel & Restaurant Development, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, Construction Details" Sheet 11 of 16, Scale: "As Noted", by Bohler Engineering, P.C., revised to 9/29/05.
"Benderson Development Co., Inc. Proposed Hotel & Restaurant Development, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, Construction Details" Sheet 12 of 16, Scale: "As Noted", by Bohler Engineering, P.C., revised to 9/29/05.
"Wetland Mitigation Grading Plan, Proposed Hotel & Restaurant, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut", Sheet 13 of 16, Scale 1"=20', by Baystate Environmental Consultants, Inc., revised to 9/16/05.
"Wetland Mitigation Planting Plan, Proposed Hotel & Restaurant, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut", Sheet 14 of 16, Scale 1"=20', by Baystate Environmental Consultants, Inc., revised to 9/16/05
"Wetland Mitigation Cross Sections, Sequencing, & Construction Details, Proposed Hotel & Restaurant, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut", Sheet 15 of 16, Scale: "As Noted", by Baystate Environmental Consultants, Inc., revised to 9/16/05.
"Wetland Mitigation, Mitigation Site Specifications & Planting Schedules, Proposed Hotel & Restaurant, Hazard & Phoenix Avenues, Town of Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut", Sheet 16 of 16, Scale: "NA", by Baystate Environmental Consultants, Inc., revised to 9/16/05.
"Proposed Floor Plan, Proposed Hotel, Phoenix Avenue & Hazard Avenue, Town of Enfield" Sheet A1.0, by Benderson Development Company, Inc. dated July 19, 2005.
"2nd Floor Plan, Proposed Hotel, Phoenix Avenue & Hazard Avenue, Town of Enfield" Sheet A2.0, by Benderson Development Company, Inc. dated July 19, 2005.
"3rd thru 5th Floor Plan, Proposed Hotel, Phoenix Avenue & Hazard Avenue, Town of Enfield" Sheet A2.1, by Benderson Development Company, Inc. dated July 19, 2005.
"3rd-5th Floor Plan, Proposed Hotel, Phoenix Avenue & Hazard Avenue, Town of Enfield" (Elevations) Sheet A3.0, by Benderson Development Company, Inc. dated July 19, 2005.
"Elevations, Proposed Hotel, Phoenix Avenue & Hazard Avenue, Town of Enfield" (Elevations) Sheet A4.0, by Benderson Development Company, Inc. dated July 19, 2005.
"Elevations, Proposed Hotel, Phoenix Avenue & Hazard Avenue, Town of Enfield" (Elevations) Sheet A5.0, by Benderson Development Company, Inc. dated July 19, 2005.
Conditions to be Met Prior to Signing of Plans:
1. All plans submitted for signature shall require the seal and live signature of the appropriate professional(s) responsible for the preparation of the plans.
2. The conditions of this approval shall be binding on the applicant, land owners, and their successors and assigns. This approval motion shall be incorporated on the final plans submitted for signing.
3. The Public Hearing file number "PH 2520" shall be displayed prominently on all final plan sheets either in the title block or in the area around it.
4. The Standard Town Notes shall be added to the plans.
5. The sidewalk detail shall show the minimum 8" depth of processed crushed stone base and the Town Standard spacing of the control joints every 5' on center and full expansion joints every 20' on center.
6. The applicant shall submit a bond for a possible traffic signal which shall be held for a year after the last certificate of occupancy is issued at which time the applicant shall return to the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting a bond release with traffic analysis and accident data to determine if a traffic light is warranted.
7. The Referenced Plans show a jump in citation from "Sheet 9 of 15" to Sheet "10 of 16". The final plans shall indicate the correct number of sheets on each citation.
Conditions to be met prior to the issuance of permits:
8. One set of mylars and two sets of paper plans, with any required revisions incorporated on the sheets, shall be submitted to the Planning Department for signature of the Commission. The signed mylars shall be filed with the Town Clerk prior to the Special Permit becoming effective.
9. This approval will become effective upon the filing of a Special Permit Certificate signed by the Commission Secretary on the Land records by the owner of the property. Proof of such filing shall be in the file prior to the issuance of any permits
10. A pre-construction meeting between the applicant, site contractors, project engineer and Town Staff shall be held.
11. The applicant shall post a bond for Site improvements in an amount to be determined by the Town Engineer and with surety acceptable to the Town Attorney.
12. A Separate Erosion and Sediment Control Bond shall be submitted in the form of a passbook, pledged to the Town, in an amount to be determined by the Town Engineer.
13. A landscaping bond, in an amount to be determined by the Planning Department shall be submitted to the Town.
Conditions which must be met prior to the Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance :
14. Complete as-built plans certified to Class A-2 accuracy shall be submitted prior to the issuance of any certificates of zoning compliance.
15. In accordance with Section 9.10.6 of the Regulations, the applicant shall also submit final plans in a digital format prescribed by the Director.
16. All traffic safety signage shall be installed prior to the issuance of any certificates of zoning compliance.
General Conditions:
17. This project is also subject to Conditions of Approval from the Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency .
18. This approval is for the specific use and structure identified in the application. Any change in the nature of the use or the structure will require new approvals from the Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission.
19. The restaurant shown on the approved plans is conceptual only. Specific approval for the restaurant shall be obtained from the Commission when details are known.
20. This project shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the referenced plans. Minor modifications to the approved plans may be allowed in accordance with the regulations, subject to staff review and approval.
21. By acceptance of this permit and conditions, the applicant and owner acknowledge the right of Town staff to periodically enter upon the subject property for the purpose of determining compliance with the terms of this approval.
The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
READING OF THE LEGAL NOTICE
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW
a. PH#2522 – Two-lot Resubdivision to include extension of Yale Court and related site work on property zoned R-33, Map 18, Lot 281, Ridgewood Homes, Applicant/Owner. (Must close by November 10). – This public hearing was continued to October 20, 2005.
b. PH#2524 – Application for a one-lot resubdivision of parcel at 247 Brainard Road to create one new building lot, zoned R-33, Map 62, Lot 107, Douglas Hazall, Applicant/Owner. (Must close by November 10).- This public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2524, application for a one-lot resubdivision of parcel at 247 Brainard Road to create one new building lot with the eleven conditions as outlined in a memo from Jose Giner to the Planning and Zoning Commission dated October 6, 2005. The motion was approved by a 5 – 0 – 0 vote.
10. Old Business
a. PH#2517 – Special Use Permit for construction of a 42-unit Senior Residential Development at the southeast corner of Brainard and George Washington Road, zoned R-44, Map #62 and #77, Lot 319, 67 and 68, Washington Associates of Enfield, LLC, Applicant/Owner. – Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2517 for construction of a 42-unit Senior Residential Development at the southeast corner of Brainard and George Washington Road with the 21 conditions as outlined in the memo from Jose Giner to the Planning and Zoning Commission dated October 6, 2005. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
b. SPR#1335 – Application to modify the current grading of the easterly portion of the property, connect a septic line to the sanitary sewer system, modify the tree line and berm on the northerly side of the property and to add parking spaces in the gravel at 1675 King Street, zoned I-1, Map 13, Lot 26, Tri-State Rentals LLC, Applicant/Owner. – Commissioner Hickey made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve SPR#1335 to modify the current grading of the easterly portion of the property, connect a septic line to the sanitary sewer system, modify the tree line and berm on the northerly side of the property and add parking spaces in the gravel at 1675 King Street, Tri-State Rentals LLC and that prior to the issuance of any building permits, that the concerns of the Town Engineer be addressed. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
Commissioner Hickey made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weseliza, to recess. Following a unanimous vote, the Commission recessed at 9:35 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:45 p.m.
c. SPR#1338 – Application to convert an office place to a convenience store and deli at 397 Enfield Street, zoned BL, Map 33, Lot 234, Mohammed Siddiqui, Applicant/Abe Yacteen Owner. – No action.
d. SPR#1341 – Application for construction of two industrial buildings (19,620 square feet and 22,896 square feet) paved parking and loading areas at 3 Peerless Way, zoned I-1, Map 94, Lot 67, New Palazzesi Construction Realty Co., Applicant/C.J.K. Realty, LLC, Owner. – Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve SPR#1341, Application for construction of two industrial buildings (19,620 square feet and 22,896 square feet), paved parking and loading areas at 3 Peerless Way subject to the eighteen conditions as outlined in a memo from Jose Giner to the Planning and Zoning Commission dated October 6, 2005. The motion was approved by a 4 – 3 – 0 vote. Commissioners Duren, Krebs, Cooper, and Lefakis voted in favor; Chairman DiPace and Commissioners Hickey and Weseliza voted nay.
e. PH#2454.02 – Application to modify handicapped parking and car unloading area on Site Plan of previous approval for PH#2454 at 809 Enfield Street, zoned BG, Map 29, Lot 72, Bob Artioli, Applicant/Owner. – Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, to approve PH#2454.02, application to modify handicapped parking and car unloading area on site plan of previous approval for PH#2454 at 8809 Enfield Street with the five conditions as outlined in the memo from Jose Giner to the Commission dated October 6, 2005. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
11. New Business
a. SPR#1345 – Application for temporary installation of 30 feet x 60 feet canopy (tent) in rear parking lot area for a period of thirty to sixty days at 1 Vision Drive (off Phoenix), zoned IP, Map 46, Lot 37, TeleTech, Applicant/First Stamford Corp., Owner. – Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weseliza, to approve SPR#1345, application for the temporary installation of a 30’ x 60’ canopy (tent) in the rear parking lot area for a period of thirty to sixty days at 1 Vision Drive (off Phoenix Avenue), zoned IP, TeleTech, Applicant. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
12. Bond Releases
13. Other Business
a. Section 8-24 Referral – Three town owned parcels to be sold through competitive bidding:
I. Lot 110 Bernardino Avenue
II. Lot 168 Maple Road
III. Lot 98 Connecticut Avenue
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to recommend approval to the Enfield Town Council of the Section 8-24 referral regarding three town owned parcels to be sold through competitive bidding. They are Lot 110, Bernardino Avenue, Lot 168, Maple Road and Lot 98, Connecticut Avenue. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
b. Request for a reduction of subdivision fees for PH#2510 – Resubdivision at 221 Shaker Road and 38 Bacon Road, zoned R-44 and I-1, Map 94, Lot 4, Estate of Joseph Polek, Applicant/Owner – Approved in July. – Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve the request for a reduction of subdivision fees for PH#2510 by $300. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
c. PH#2490 – Grace Chapel on North Maple Street – Correction of map references on approved motion. – Commissioner Weseliza made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, to authorize the Secretary to sign the Grace Chapel plans. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
d. Applications to be accepted.
The following applications were accepted by the Commission:
PH#2527 – Application for Special Use Permit to demolish addition at rear of existing building and replace with expanded parking at 96 High Street (a/k/a 100 High Street – Old Senior Center), zoned TVCZ, Map 25, Lot 131, Town of Enfield, Applicant/Owner. – A public hearing will be scheduled for October 20, 2005.
PH#2528 – Application for Special Use Permit for full dormer to the back side of the town hall and replacement of the roof at 820 Enfield Street, zoned TVCZ, Map 26, Lot 15, Town of Enfield, Applicant/Owner. – A public hearing will be scheduled for November 3, 2005 (first on the agenda).
PH#2529 – Application for Special use Permit for canopy for Council Chambers at 820 Enfield Street, zoned TVCZ, map 26, Lot 25, Town of Enfield, Applicant/Owner. – A public hearing will be scheduled for November 3, 2005 (second on the agenda).
PH#2530 – Application for Special Use Permit to re-roof and for installation of two new canopies at the front and back entrances at 104 Middle Road (library), zoned R-44, Map 74, Lot 52, Town of Enfield, Applicant/Owner.
The Commission directed Mr. Giner to approve this item administratively.
PH#2531 – Application for Special Use Permit for unmerging of #30 O’Hear Avenue, zoned R-33, Carl Nelson Construction, Inc., Applicant/John T. and Mary M. Sessa, Owners. – A public hearing will be scheduled for November 3, 2005.
SPR#1345 – Application for temporary tent for a period of 30 to 60 days at TeleTech, 1 Vision Road, zoned IP, Map 46, Lot 37, Glen Sweet for TeleTech, Applicant/Hanover Hall Ltd. Partnership, Owner.
14. Adjournment – Commissioner Cooper made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weseliza, to adjourn. Following a unanimous vote, the Commission adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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