ENFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 - 7:30 P.M.
ENFIELD TOWN HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
820 ENFIELD STREET - ENFIELD, CT
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NOTICE OF ACTION
THE MEETING WILL ADJOURN AT 11:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance: The meeting was called to order by Chairman DiPace at 7:34 p.m.
2. Roll Call : Present were Anthony DiPace, Chairman and Commissioners Jeffrey Cooper, Charles Duren, James Hickey, Jr., Jason Jones, Nicles Lefakis, Karen Weseliza (7:38 p.m.), Kathleen Sarno, Alternate, and Charles Ladd, Alternate. Commissioners Lefakis and Ladd were seated as voting members.
3. Approval of Minutes: Minutes were not available for discussion or approval.
4. Correspondence
5. Commissioner’s Correspondence
READING OF THE LEGAL NOTICE
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW
a. PH 2570 – Application for Special Use Permit to expand farming operations to include: 1: Horse Boarding, 2: Riding Ring with lessons, 3: Farm Stand over 200 square feet, and 4: Sign larger than allowed in residential districts for property located at 74 Town Farm Road in an R-44 District, Map 71, Lot 23, June E. Mitchell, Applicant / Owner. (Must close by October 19) Commissioner Lefakis was seated. This public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Duren and seonded by Commissioner Hickey to approve PH 2570 with the following 16 conditions, as modified at the public hearing: TO MODIFY AND APPROVE PH 2570 – Application for Special Use Permit to expand farming operations to include: 1: Horse Boarding, 2: Riding Ring with lessons, and, 3: a Farm Stand over 200 square feet (576 s.f.), for property located at 74 Town Farm Road in an R-44 District, Map 71, Lot 23, June E. Mitchell, Applicant / Owner. This application is subject to conformance with the referenced plans and the following conditions:
Referenced Plans:
“Compilation Plan Prepared For June Mitchell, Enfield, Connecticut” Scale: 1”=100’, by William R. Palmberg & Son LLC, dated 6/8/06.
“Handley’s Farm, 74 Town Farm Rd, Enfield, CT.” (Hand Drawn Floor Plan)
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 plans shall be revised to modify the fence line so that it does not show it going through the proposed parking area.
3. The plans should indicate that the proposed parking will be in a graveled area.
4. The plans should be revised to show the driveway widening acceptable to the Town Engineer and Traffic Safety Officer.
5. The Application number, “SPR # PH 2570” shall be displayed prominently on the final plan sheets either in the title block or in the area around it.
6. The conditions of this approval shall be binding on the applicant, land owners, and their successors and assigns. A copy of the approval with conditions shall be placed on the final plans.
7. The applicant shall submit a full detailed list for Commission review and approval of the products to be sold indicating which are grown on site and which will be brought in from outside. Only the specific products listed with the mix that meets the requirements of the regulations shall be permitted to be sold on premises. Any subsequent changes to the list shall be submitted for Staff review to determine compliance with the regulations.
Conditions to be met prior to the issuance of permits:
8. This approval will become effective upon the filing of a Special Use Zoning 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.
9. 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. 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.
Conditions which must be met prior to the Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance :
10. An inspection will be required prior to any use of the sales area.
11. The driveway entrance shall be widened to allow two vehicles to safely enter and exit and the same time.
12. Final North Central District Health Department approvals shall be required.
General Conditions:
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. All work associated with the construction of facilities as approved must be completed by September 21, 2011 or this approval shall be rendered null and void, unless an extension is granted by the Commission.
16. 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. Vote was 7-0-0.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duren and seconded by Commissioner Lefakis to take agenda item 7a after item10a. Vote was 7-0-0.
7. Old Business
a. Discussion on the number of Dogs that can be deemed customary accessory uses of residential property.
8. New Business
a. SPR #1380 - Application to construct a 2,328 sq. ft. addition to existing PTI Industrial, Inc. building as well as expand the parking lot by 6,893 sq. ft.; resulting in 22 new spaces at 2 Peerless Way, Zoned I-1, Map 94, Lot 53, R&H Realty Associates, LLC, Applicant/Owner. A motion was made by Commissioner Duren and seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve SPR #1380 as modified during discussion: Application to construct a 2,328 sq. ft. addition to existing PTI Industrial, Inc. building as well as expand the parking lot by 6,893 sq. ft.; resulting in 22 new spaces at 2 Peerless Way, Zoned I-1, Map 94, Lot 53, R&H Realty Associates, LLC, Applicant/Owner. This application is subject to conformance with the referenced plans and the following conditions:
Referenced Plans:
“New Parking Lot Addition, PTI Industries, Inc., 2 Peerless Way, Enfield, CT 06082; C-1 Site Layout, Grading and Utilities Plan,” Scale: 1”= 20’by Sage Engineering. Dated 8-28-2006. Revised to 9/13/06
“New Parking Lot Addition, PTI Industries, Inc., 2 Peerless Way, Enfield, CT 06082; C-2 Site Details” Scale: N.T.S by Sage Engineering. Dated 8-28-2006 Revised to 9/13/06
“South and West Elevations” Revised to 9/13/06
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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 Application number, “SPR # 1380” shall be displayed prominently on the final plan sheets either in the title block or in the area around it.
3. The conditions of this approval shall be binding on the applicant, land owners, and their successors and assigns. A copy of the approval with conditions shall be placed on the final plans.
Conditions to be met prior to the issuance of permits:
4. 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. 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.
5. A pre-construction meeting between the applicant, site contractors, project engineer and Town Staff shall be held.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 :
9. Complete as-built plans certified to Class A-2 accuracy shall be submitted prior to the issuance of any certificates of zoning compliance.
10. 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.
General Conditions:
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. All work associated with the construction of facilities as approved must be completed by September 21, 2011 or this approval shall be rendered null and void, unless an extension is granted by the Commission.
14. 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. Vote was 7-0-0.
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b. SPR #1382 - Application for change of use from Pool Hall to retail store Family Dollar at 138 South Road, Zoned BL, Map 55, Lot 9, SLH Family Dollar, Applicant/Owner. It was the consensus of the Commission to allow the Director of Planning to approve this application administratively and handle any issues.
c SPR #1381 - Application for a 5,760 sq. ft. building addition, rearrange parking lot for 10 new parking spaces, truck access, etc. by Yankee Casting Company, Inc. at 243 Shaker Road, Zoned I-1 & I-2, Map 95, Lot 6, Yankee Casting Co., Inc., Applicant/Owner. A motion was made by Commissioner Duren and seconded by Commissioner Lefakis to approve SPR #1381 Application for a 5,760 sq. ft. building addition, rearrange parking lot for 10 new parking spaces, truck access, etc. by Yankee Casting Company, Inc. at 243 Shaker Road, Zoned I-1 & I-2, Map 95, Lot 6, Yankee Casting Co., Inc., Applicant/Owner. 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 application number (SPR# 1381) shall be displayed on the plans in or near the Title Block area.
3. The conditions of this approval shall be binding on the applicant, land owners, and their successors and assigns. A copy of the Approval motion and conditions shall be placed on the final plans submitted for signature.
Conditions to be met prior to the issuance of permits:
4. Two sets of paper plans, with any required revisions incorporated on the sheets, shall be submitted to the Planning and Community Development Department for signature of the Commission.
5. A pre-construction meeting between the applicant, site contractors, project engineer and Town Staff shall be held.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 :
9. Complete as-built plans certified to Class A-2 accuracy shall be submitted prior to the issuance of any certificates of zoning compliance.
10. 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.
General Conditions:
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. This project shall be completed by September 31, 2011 or this approval shall be rendered null and void, unless an extension is granted by the Commission in accordance with the Enfield Zoning Regulations.
15. 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.
16. In addition, concerns of the Town Engineers must be addressed. Also, approved with the condition that an Inland Wetlands Permit is not necessary.
9. Bond Releases
a. spr #1361 - Request for release of Site Bond in the amount of $81,400 and Erosion & Sediment Bond in the amount of $2,900 for additional parking at 4 Anngina Drive for Precision Camera. A motion was made by Commissioner Duren and seconded by Commissioner Lefakis to approve the release of the Site Bond improvements only, in the amount of $81,400. Vote was 7-0-0.
10. Other Business
a. Informal discussion of Bissonette property on Elm Street
A recess was called by unanimous consent at 9:05 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:22 p.m.
Roll Call : Present were Anthony DiPace, Chairman and Commissioners Jeffrey Cooper, Charles Duren, James Hickey, Jr., Jason Jones, Nicles Lefakis, Karen Weseliza, Kathleen Sarno, Alternate, and Charles Ladd, Alternate. Commissioners Lefakis and Ladd remained seated as voting members.
b. Discussion of Requested Approved Façade Modifications at Brookside Plaza. No Discussion.
Applications To Be Received
PH #2573 - Application for a special use permit and site plan review for a 73 unit senior residential development at the east end of Mayfield Dr. and north of Westview Drive, and west of Shaker Pines Lake, Map 79, Lot 11, Stonegate Associates, Applicant/Angelina J. McGillivray, Owner. Public Hearing set for November 16, 2006
PH #2574 - Application for a special use permit for a drive up window for bank. Original building Original building constructed for McDonalds. Plan is to reuse the existing footprint/foundation at 385 Enfield Street, Zoned BL, Map 033, Lot 232, Hamilton Sunstrand, Owner. This application will be heard at the meeting of October 5, 2006.
PH #2575 - Application for a planning and zoning commission initiative for proposed amendment pertaining to section 9.10.5 and 9.10.9 dealing with site plan bonding and compliance. Public hearing set for October 5, 2006.
11. Adjournment: A motion was made by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commissioner Weseliza to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Vote was 7-0-0.
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