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ENFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 17, 2003
A Regular Meeting of the Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Thursday, April 17, 2003, in the Council Chambers, Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut. Chairman James Howard called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: James Howard, Chairman
Anthony DiPace
Charles Duren
Robert Egan
James Hickey, Jr.
Karen Krebs
Nicles Lefakis
Karen Weseliza, Alternate
ABSENT: Jeffrey Cooper, Alternate
Joseph Jedynak, Alternate
ALSO PRESENT: Jose Giner, Director of Planning
MINUTES
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weseliza, to approve the Minutes of April 3, 2003. Commissioner Duren noted his name was misspelled throughout these Minutes. The Minutes, as amended, were approved by a 6 - 0 - 1 vote. Commissioner Weseliza abstained.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weseliza, to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 3, 2003. Commissioner Duren noted his name is misspelled throughout these Minutes. The Minutes, as amended, were approved by a 6 - 0 - 1 vote. Commissioner Weseliza abstained.
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence includes the following:
A letter from Pauline Sciaretta, President of Hope's Place, thanking the Commission for their recent Special Use Permit approval.
An email dated April 2, 2003 from Jack Flanagan regarding traffic flow at 151 Hazard Avenue.
A magazine article by Randall Arendt entitled No More Cookie-Cutter Subdivisions.
A document entitled "Groundwater Reclassification Request, Former Connecticut Light & Power Company Service Center, Enfield, Connecticut, dated March 2003" prepared by Fuss & O'Neill, Inc., 56 Quarry Road, Trumbull, Connecticut.
A Notice of Action from the Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals for their March 24, 2003 Meeting.
A Historic District Commission Notice of Action for their meeting of March 26, 2003.
Some discussion followed regarding a property on Route 5. Commissioner Egan stated the question has not yet been addressed as to whether there was an environmental land use restriction put on that property. He stated this is something that would be helpful for the Commission to know about regarding future applications.
COMMISSIONERS' CORRESPONDENCE
Chairman James Howard reported tonight will be his last meeting since he is leaving for military duty on May 6, 2003. He will be gone for up to one year.
Commissioner Duren asked about the status of the Planemetrics report for Hazardville. Mr. Giner stated he will meet with the consultant and have a public hearing scheduled before the summer break.
Commissioner Duren stated the Chairman had requested a meeting with the Chamber and the Association. He asked that Mr. Giner work on a date for that meeting to occur to discuss signage and other concerns from the business community.
Commissoner Duren stated he has noticed additional neon signs being used to outline windows. He would like Mr. Giner to formulate a regulation prohibiting such neon signs and the outlining of windows with neon since such signs are appearing in all areas of the town.
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebks, to take items out of order and hear SPR#1211 concerning 93 Pearl Street. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
SPR#1211 - Applicatioon for a glass/custom mirrors shop at 93 Pearl Street (a/k/a 5 Walnut Street), zoned TVCZ, Map 24, Lot 64, John Pereira III, Applicant/Owner.
John Pereira appeared before the Board regarding this application. He would like to open a specialty glass shop at 93 Pearl Street. He purchased the company from Affordable Mirrors in Agawam and this business had been running for about six years prior to his purchase. He also bought 93 Pearl Street in 2002 to locate this business. Mr. Pereira stated ninety percent of his work is through contractors for new homes. He does bathroom mirrors and specialty shelves.
Mr. Pereira stated he plans to install a sand blasting booth in the building on Pearl Street where he will be doing custom etching and specialty work on mirrors. He stated one of the concerns may be the effect on other local glass businesses and he assured the Commission that his business is an entirely different branch of the product.
Mr. Pereira requested approval to locate the glass company at 93 Pearl Street and he felt it would be a positive note for the neighborhood.
Mr. Pereira stated he has been talking to Ray Warren regarding the building. He is open to suggestions as far as the building appearance and stated he would like to make the building look old and more authentic to the area. The building presently has vinyl siding and he is unsure whether he will be changing that but he plans to use glass that looks old and restore the old look with cornice work on the store front.
Mr. Pereira stated he is not looking to open the doors to the public just yet. He needs a place to work out of and ninety percent of his work comes from contractors. For a while, his intent is to just do his work at this location. He noted the need to do landscaping work in the front and further stated that his residence is the duplex behind 93 Pearl Street.
Commissioner Lefakis asked what kind of outside noises would be apparent from the sand blasting equipment. Mr. Pereira stated he uses a belt sander which is probably the loudest. He noted the building is heated with forced hot air and he has pretty good circulation in the building because he will be filtering the air constantly. Everything will be internally filtered with maybe an exhaust fan to give the building a little negative energy. Mr. Pereira stated he has friends in the heating and air conditioning business and together they will be trying to design a filtering system which will be water filtered so that the air will be cleaner than what is outside right now. Mr. Pereira stated he uses grease for the sanding wheels but with the blasting it will be filtered through one system and then the building itself is going to have its own air filtering system that works in conjunction with his heating system. Commissioner Lefakis stated his concerns are dust and noise in the neighborhood where there are residences.
Commissioner Weseliza asked about the hours of operation. Mr. Pereira stated presently he is the sole owner and worker. He is not sure exactly what his retail hours will be when he opens for business but suggested 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. six days a week.
Commissioner Weseliza asked if the Enfield Revitalization Strategy Committee would have consideration regarding this property. Mr. Pereira stated they would.
Chairman Howard stated he would not want to limit the hours of operation and he compared this glass business to someone working in their basement. Commissioner DiPace noted there are residences four feet away from this building and there should be a time limit regarding the hours of operation. He suggested a closing of 9:00 p.m. for the retail use.
Mr. Pereira stated he owns both 5 and 7 Walnut Street. He lives at 5 Walnut Street abutting the building and there is no one abutting the other side at this time.
Commissioner DiPace suggested the hours of operation for this glass business be 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Also, if Mr. Pereira decides to make exterior changes to the facade, he will have to come back before this Commission for an approval for such exterior changes. Commissioner DiPace added the proposed use is a great use for this building.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve SPR#1211, application for a glass/custom mirror shop at 93 Pearl Street subject to the condition that the retail hours are 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. PH#2371 - Application for a Special Use Permit to renew the 11/25/00 approval of a modular classroom at the north side of JFK Middle School located at 155 Raffia Road in an R-88 District, Map 68, Lot 149, Town of Enfield, Applicant/Owner. (Must close by 5/1).
Art Pongratz representing the Enfield Public Schools appeared before the Commission regarding this application. He requested renewal of the Special Use Permit for the continuation of modular classrooms at J. F. Kennedy Middle School. He presented some information on the screening for the mechanical units on the roof of the modular classroom.
Mr. Pongratz presented site plans and noted the handicapped access on this building which is what you would see from the west elevation. There is another building behind that which is also serviced by the handicapped access. The modular unit facing Raffia Road does show the two mechanical units on the front portion of the classroom. Mr. Pongratz stated the first option would be a vertical panel fencing which offers eighty percent screening for through visual. This would pretty much cover the mechanicals from view. Options two and tree are variations of vertical and vertical/diagonal fencing which breaks up the lines. Both would block the appearance of the mechanical units. In response to a question, Mr. Pongratz stated the screening material is vinyl coated chain link in options two and tree. In option one it is a panel similar in material to the fiberglass coated material used for picket fences.
Commissioner Lefakis asked about samples of the colors for the screening. Mr. Pongratz stated the color would be based upon what this Commission would allow. One option comes in many colors and the vinyl coating has less color availability and comes in green or black.
Chairman Howard stated the request tonight is first for a renewal of the special use permit to keep the units and then for the screening.
Commissioner DiPace stated when the Commission renewed the permit the last time, members were informed that there were no rooftop mechanicals and the units were going to be located on the ground. Mr. Pongratz stated the last time they were before the Commission was for the modular classroom which is located behind this classroom where the mechanicals are not visible because this one is in front of it. He added these have been on the property for over five years.
Mr. Pongratz stated he is requesting to use these modular units as classroom space. Chairman Howard recalled the use was originally for administration and not classroom use but Mr. Pongratz or other Commissioners could not confirm this.
Chairman Howard questioned with all the new construction at J. F. Kennedy School, why was there not sufficient new construction to allow removal of these modular classrooms. Mr. Pongratz stated he is not the individual that made the decision on the extent of construction at J. F. Kennedy School.
Commissioner DiPace asked if the rooftop units could be moved to the ground. This solution would mean there would not be any screening necessary and the units would not be visible from the street. Mr. Pongratz stated that would be a satisfactory solution since he had a concern as to how the screening might affect the classrooms. Chairman Howard asked which solution would cost more money. Mr. Pongratz stated using the eighty percent screening option would mean having to structurally strengthen the buildings to accommodate the snow load so the costs would probably be the same.
Commissioner DiPace stated the units would have to be located on the ground behind the modular classrooms and not out in front.
Chairman Howard brought up the possibility of additional landscaping.
Commissioner Duren asked if there is sufficient room to locate the units on the ground and he was assured by Mr. Pongratz that there was.
Commissioner DiPace stated the addition looks nice and, ideally, he would like to see the site without the modulars but there is also the need for this space.
Commissioner Lefakis asked about the timetable to remove these mechanicals. Mr. Pongratz stated the work would be done this summer or as soon as the buildings are unoccupied.
Chairman Howard opened this hearing to the audience. No one spoke in favor or against this application.
Mr. Giner stated the original approval was for two modular classrooms in 1999 and an additional modular classroom in 2001. The elevations that were approved did not show rooftop mechanicals. The previous approval was for two years.
Commissioner DiPace asked Mr. Pongratz about his intent regarding a time frame. Mr. Pongratz stated at this time the State of Connecticut statistics for the size of the middle school population does not show a decline for another five years. Anything between two and five years would address this.
Chairman Howard asked about the life of these modular units. Mr. Pongratz stated there are some at the parochial schools which are approximately twenty years old but have had to be re-roofed. Chairman Howard recommended a five-year approval.
Following a brief discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to consider a three-year time period.
Chairman Howard closed this public hearing.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Duren, to approve PH#2371, application for a Special Use Permit to renew the 11/15/00 approval of modular classrooms at the north side of J. F. Kennedy Middle School located at 155 Raffia Road in an R-88 District subject to the same conditions as the original approval in 2001 and the additional condition that the roof top mechanicals shall be removed from the roof on the front and rear buildings prior to the start of the school year in September, 2003. This approval is for three years.
The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
b. PH#2372 - Application for a Special Use Permit for a video/pinball arcade in an existing buiding at 97 Pearl Street, zoned TVCZ, Map 24, Lot 109, Adam S. McCauley, Applicant/Owner. (Must close by 5/1).
Adam McCauley and Mimi Reyes-McCauley appeared before the Commission regarding this application.
Ms. Reyes-McCauley stated they received a letter from Chief Marcotte and she spoke to Police Chief Marcotte personally. His concern was the fact that the proposed arcade would be unsupervised at times. After reading Chief Marcotte's letter, they have decided if the only way to make this business work is to have someone on the premises at all times, some one will be there when the business is open. Ms. Reyes-McCauley stated either she or her husband will be there and the hours will be split between them. She proposed that the hours of operation for this arcade be 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Ms. Reyes-McCauley stated if something happens during those proposed hours of operation where she has to leave the premises, the door will be locked until someone returns. Commissioner Duren saw a problem with kids hanging around waiting for the business to open. Mr. Reyes-McCauley stated that is possible but the kids don't have a tendency to hang out now. They know the McCauley's policy which is if you are here, you are using the facilities and if you are outside, you had better be on your way home.
Commissioner Duren cited the neighborhood difficulties as referred to by the Police Department. Ms. Reyes-McCauley stated they have been trying for almost a year to obtain "no loitering" signs from the Police Department. As soon as they supply them, they will be posted.
Commissioner Weseliza asked how many customers this building can accommodate at one time. Mr. McCauley stated that number would be set by the Fire Department. However, he would assume thirty people would be the maximum since there are twenty machines.
Commissioner Egan asked if there has been any input from the Enfield Revitalization Committee. Mr. Giner stated they sent a memo to the Planning Office. Commissioner Egan stated he agrees with the Police Chief. He has seen these types of situations develop and he really doesn't think this use fits in with the neighborhood or with the improvement of Thompsonville. He felt the use would contribute to problems in the area and would not be beneficial to the other business that is planned by the McCauley's.
Ms. Reyes-McCauley stated they are looking at running this arcade business for about a year. The long-term plan is to open a hog dog stand where the arcade would be located. Chairman Howard noted the purpose of this arcade business is for the McCauley's to raise funds for their next business.
Commissioner DiPace noted that when the Commission places a special use permit on a property, they cannot place a time limit on it. This has been attempted in the past and the Commission was told by the Town Attorney's Office that this cannot be done.
Commissioner Hickey asked if when an applicant comes in, are they advised they have to apply for a special use permit and are they counseled about the standards of such a permit. Mr. Giner stated they are advised about the regulations and what applies to their application.
Chairman Howard stated at the last meeting he thought everybody was content with what was going on and the Commission was awaiting the Police report. Commissioner Duren stated he had concerns about the fact that the arcade was unsupervised at times. Ms. Reyes-McCauley stated they have since changed the application and there will be someone supervising the arcade at all times.
Commissioner Egan stated there were some concerns raised by the Revitalization Committee that there were too many unanswered questions. The Commission received the application at the last meeting and needed some time to evaluate it.
Chairman Howard opened this hearing to the public.
John Pereira, 5 Walnut Street, spoke in favor of this application. He is a neighbor to the building and is glad the building will be occupied. He feels it would be something good for the kids to do but he would not want to see the business operate unsupervised. Mr. Pereira stated he would not want the McCauley's to sell the building in the future and have a new owner remove the laundromat and make it a 100-machine arcade. He asked if a stipulation could be added to keep this from happening. He also would be in favor of hot dog stand coming in. He is in favor of the arcade as a temporary business but would not want to see it there forever.
Jason McClellon stated he owns the barber shop next door to the proposed arcade. He noted there is a big problem with businesses surviving in this area. He hopes the Commission views the arcade as a means to an end. Ultimately, the arcade will help the McCauley's pay for their hot dog place which will be a good complement to his businesses and also address the lack of food places in the area. Mr. McClellon stated he has worked hard with Council members trying to find a way to increase business and traffic in the area. He moved his business from the State Line to Thompsonville and brought a lot of his clientele with him. Mr. McClellon felt the proposed arcade will give the kids something to do and will be good for the area. He further noted that if the arcade creates a problem, the McCauley's would be the first ones to shut it down. Mr. McClellon stated they have gotten rid of the kids making trouble and loitering. He discussed the Police Chief's opposition to the proposed arcade and noted the mall has had very few problems with their arcade operation. Mr. McClellon stated his business has been on this corner for two years and St. Patrick's Church has had more dealings with the Police than the arcade has. He felt the arcade will allow the owners to put money aside without investment or risking anything and ultimately have the business that will stay there.
Commissioner DiPace questioned if there was another avenue the Commission could pursue rather than placing a time limit on this arcade business such as a written agreement with the owners. Mr. Giner saw a problem with limiting time for such a business and stated special use permits are subject to the standards in the zoning regulations. Mr. Giner added that any approval would not be able to be expanded and the application would have to be exactly as originally approved if there was a change in ownership. Any changes proposed would have to come back before this Commission.
Chairman Howard asked if the Commission approved this arcade business and in five years someone wants to put a similar arcade business at this location, the Commission could deny such an application if there was trouble with the first business. Mr. Giner stated the Commission can use personal knowledge and state there have been problems. He added this is why there are changes made to the regulations.
Mr. Giner stated any changes from the arcade business to a hot dog stand would have to come back before the Commission. At that time, the Commission could make changes and legislate what they wanted in terms of standards for these types of uses.
Commissioner DiPace questioned if the Commission should ask the Town Attorney if there is any way the Commission can make this work so that there is a time limit of from one to one and a half years for the arcade business. Mr. Giner will communicate with the Town Attorney's Office regarding this application. The consensus of the Commission was to keep this hearing open awaiting input from the Town Attorney's Office.
Commissioner Hickey asked if there is some method for limitation of a permit. Chairman Howard felt there is something the Commission can do because it is in the Thompsonville area and leniency should be considered. He noted if the Commission needs to add a clause in the zoning regulations, that may be something to consider in the future.
Commissioner Hickey stated if the Commission was the landlord, they would want to put in certain restrictions. In this instance, the owner of the property is also going to be the owner of the business.
Commissioner Egan stated one of the areas of concern is public safety. The Public Safety Officer of the Town of Enfield is the Chief of Police. He noted the Chief Safety Officer has said he sees a problem with this business. He felt the Commission was in agreement that they want to see Thompsonville revitalized and businesses locate there. What he does not want to see is this operation driving business out of Thompsonville. That is the concern he has and he saw a need to consider the long term, all the businesses in the area and the residents. Commissioner Egan also stated there are other opportunities in Thompsonville for the kids.
Commissioner Egan stated he has seen what the Chief of Police has described and that these types of facilities draw certain types of folks that tend not to obey the law and have an impact on the neighborhood businesses. That is his basis for having some reservations about this operation. He also does not see where there can be provisions put on this approval. Commissioner Egan stated he would have no problem with a hot dog stand. He saw a need for the Commission to consider the town's Public Safety Officer's comments.
Commissioner DiPace stated the Chief of Police had a concern because the business would at times be unsupervised. He asked that Mr. Giner notify the Chief of Police that the use will now be supervised at all times. Commissioner Duren asked that the Chief also be notified of the hours of operation.
Commissioner DiPace stated he agrees there are cases where an arcade has a negative effect on a neighborhood but the applicants, according to the public testimony, have cleaned up the neighborhood.
Commissioner Egan stated there is no doubt that these people are sincere but he has seen situations occur that are beyond the control of the owners.
Jason McClellon emphasized everything the business owners in the area have done has been for the kids in the neighborhood. He has done countless charity events. The intent has been to try to keep the kids out of trouble. He stated Chief Marcotte is not here and the business owners are here to defend this business. Chairman Howard stated this is why Mr. Giner is going back to the Chief of Police with tonight's information.
Mr. McClellon informed the Commission that there is no cost to the owner for this start-up arcade business. It is another company bringing in the machines and they are housed in the building owned by the McCauley's with surveillance cameras. The arcade business would be supervised three different ways. In return for the power and floor space, the owners would get half of the proceeds from the machines. It is profit they can put away to build the kitchen for the hot dog place.
Ms. Reyes-McCauley stated if there were any problems out of their control, she would be the first one to close this business. She does not want any problems. It is her building and she works with these kids and the intent is to do something positive.
Chairman Howard continued this hearing until May 1, 2003 pending receipt of a legal opinion from the Town Attorney's Office.
c. PH#2368 - Staff initiative for a text amendment to Table 10.30.3 of the Zoning Regulations to allow larger signs for institutional uses in Residential zones.
Chairman Howard noted this text amendment was initiated by the Fermi signs. He has since viewed these signs and finds them very attractive. Commissioner Duren agreed.
Commissioner Egan felt the concern was what impact the passage of this amendment would have on other signs in the town.
Mr. Giner stated the signs allowed by this amendment would not be allowed on residential properties and would apply to specific uses such as schools, churches and non-profit organizations.
Commissioner Egan noted the size of the Fermi sign was not that noticeable because of the amount of open space. However, a 32 square foot sign at a school like the one on Brainard Road would be close to residential neighbors and more visible. Commissioner Egan would prefer to have such applicants go to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Giner stated his concern with the variance process is the difficulty in finding a hardship. He felt if the Commission wants to allow such signs, it is better to legislate them by requiring an application before this Commission than following the variance procedure.
Mr. Giner recommended a change be added to the proposed amendment that such signs of 32 square feet would be approved by a special use permit. In this way, the neighbors with concerns would have an opportunity to speak. Commissioner DiPace felt the addition of a special use permit would address the concerns. He further recommended the addition of a minimum acreage requirement such as two acres for any uses to be eligible for a 32 square foot sign.
Commissioner Lefakis questioned if the word "institutional" should instead read public schools. Mr. Giner stated the wording also states civic organizations which include any type of municipal use like the senior center.
Commissioner Lefakis felt the Commission should be more concerned with the frontage rather than the acreage of a particular site. He noted some schools have a deep but narrow site while others have significant frontage. Mr. Giner suggested a minimum frontage of 100' be added as a requirement for a 32 square foot sign. Chairman Howard was in favor of such an addition.
Commissioner DiPace brought up schools that are not visible from the street. Commissioner Egan noted in such situations, the sign is out in the residential area and that may create a problem.
Following further discussion, Mr. Giner summarized the changes to the amendment would be for municipal uses with 12 square feet allowed and 32 square feet by special use permit with a minimum of 150' of frontage.
Commissioner Egan noted the proposed minimum frontage of 150' would be compatible with the town's sign requirements.
Chairman Howard opened this hearing to the public.
Mr. Pongratz of the Enfield Public Schools addressed Commissioner Egan's concern regarding school properties such as Prudence Crandall on Brainard Road. He stated the sign that is on Prudence Crandall is about the largest that can be located there because of the environment. He noted there are certain schools that are limited by the amount of space which also limits the amount of signage. Mr. Pongratz apologized for the signs being put up at some of the schools without going through the proper process. He was informed by Mr. Giner about this and there is now a process in place where the schools are not allowed to erect a new sign without coming to Mr. Pongratz and going through the sign permit process.
Chairman Howard closed this public hearing.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2368 with the conditions as stipulated in the public hearing: (1) this amendment shall apply to municipal buildings; (2) that the two ordinance sections shall remain twelve square feet and applicants shall be allowed to increase the size to 32 square feet by special use permit only and with the additional requirement that the minimum frontage is 150'. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW
a. PH #2375 - Application for a Special Use Permit for conversion of a service station to self serve gas station with convenience store at 126 South Road, Zoned BL, Map 66, Lot 1, Shahid Siddiq, applicant / Getty Petroleum Marketing, Inc., owner. (Must close by 5/15)
Shahid Siddiq appeared before the Commission regarding this application. She stated she is before the Commission for approval of a convenience store at 126 South Road. She would like to use the existing office as a snack shop initially and later on, when Getty approves, they would like to convert the inside of the building. Commissioner DiPace stated it has always been that way.
Mr. Giner stated Ms. Siddiq also wants to obtain approval for the rest of it for later on. Right now, they are uncertain about the facade of the building.
Chairman Howard felt Ms. Siddiq is moving faster than Getty. She does not yet have approval from Getty for what they want to do other than the finalized lease.
Mr. Giner stated it was his understanding that they plan to change the building facade to accommodate the convenience store. Commissioner Duren stated they would also be removing the lifts and the garage doors.
Commissioner DiPace stated this building is grandfathered as far as the selling of snack items in the office area. This was in effect when he leased it from Getty.
Mr. Giner stated they are taking a full service gas station and reducing the gas station. Presently it has service facilities and a permit to display five used cars. They want to change the station and the town's regulations state if you change the use and it is less nonconforming, the Commission can approve it.
Commissioner Duren stated they also want to put in the propane tanks. Mr. Giner stated they are existing. When the previous owners left, the tanks were not refilled. Ms. Siddiq would like to keep the tanks.
Commissioner DiPace stated the Commission needs to see what the front of the building will look like. Ms. Siddiq stated it will have glass windows but she does not have an architectural design plan for the building.
Mr. Giner stated Ms. Siddiq is only looking for a decision from the Commission to open up as a convenience store and at this time it would be to only use the front office for a snack shop. Ms. Siddiq stated she has been waiting for a month to be able to use this space for a snack shop. The town stopped her from selling and everyone has been asking when she will reopen.
Commissioner DiPace added that converting the building would require plans to show what the building will look like.
Mr. Giner asked when there will be a decision from Getty. Ms. Siddiq stated not for three to six months. Commissioners agreed that the sales of snacks in the existing office is already allowed.
Chairman Howard recommended holding Ms. Siddiq's application fee until she is back before the Commission with the full application. Following some discussion on whether this application should be withdrawn, Mr. Giner recommended keeping it open. He will meet with Ms. Siddiq and make sure about what she wants to do. The Planning Office will also address the fee for this application. Mr. Giner noted if everything is in place that can be until she receives notification from Getty, Ms. Siddiq can withdraw the application prior to the next meeting.
This application was continued to the May 1, 2003 meeting.
b. PH #2376 - Application for a Special Use Permit for a labor camp at corner of Moody Road & Park Street, Zoned I-1, Map 93, Lot 5, Enfield Shade Tobacco, applicant / Constance B. Talarsky, owner. (Must close by 5/15).
Attorney Fatima Lobo and Nat Sreenath appeared before the Commission regarding this application.
Attorney Lobo stated they are here tonight for approval of a labor camp at the corner of Moody Road and Park Street. She stated a site similar to this would be the Jarmoc farm site. She presented pictures of the Jarmoc site.
Nat Sreenath, a registered professional engineer working for the applicant, stated the property they are filing an application on is located on the front side of Moody Road and the west side of Park at the intersection of Park and Moody. The total property is 38 acres and it has an existing pond on the west side of the property between Fermi High School. The entire 38 acres was previously used for tobacco and there are now greenhouses on the property.
Mr. Sreenath stated their plans include constructing a 50' x 100' building to house the temporary tobacco workers. All of these people have to depend on the Enfield Shade Tobacco Company for transportation and they will be bused around. There is an entrance from Moody Road and a fire hydrant next to the entrance. They are proposing a gate so that if there is a need for a fire emergency, the fire department can access the site. They are providing a gravel driveway. Presently there is a sixty-foot wide gravel area by the greenhouse and that is shown on page one of the plans. They do not intend to pave that. There is access for this property from Park Street also which is a dirt driveway and it will stay in its original state.
Mr. Sreenath stated the drainage calculations indicate there is about three-tenths of an inch increase for the thirty-eight acres which is very small. All the utilities will be provided for this building.
In response to Commission questions, Mr. Sreenath stated the workers will be employed by Enfield Shade Tobacco and will be working in the area. Attorney Lobo added they will be working in Enfield and, possibly, in Somers.
Commissioner Egan asked that Mr. Sreenath highlight the changes of the amended plans just received by the Commission. Mr. Sreenath stated he shows the area between the barn and the greenhouse, the sixty feet. Also, the gate near the hydrant has been added so that the fire people will have access to the property. He has shown the dirt driveway from Park Street on to the property. Additional items included the length of the pipe and size of the pipe as requested by Water Pollution Control for the sanitary sewers and more details on the grease trap.
Commissioner Duren asked if there will be floor drains in this building. Mr. Sreenath stated there would be. Commissioner Duren asked if Water Pollution Control said anything about the floor drains since they usually do not like them connected to the sewers. Mr. Sreenath stated that was not mentioned in their review. Mr. Giner confirmed that issue did not come up at the administrative review meeting.
Attorney Lobo stated there is an undated letter received February 3, 2003 and that letter does not raise the issue regarding the floor drains.
Commissioner Duren stated there was also a question about the 911 number because of where the entrance is going to be and whether the address was Moody Road or Park Street. Officer Chadderton wanted to know so that he could assign a number to this building. Commissioner Duren noted if the entrance is on Moody Road, he would like that information conveyed to Officer Chadderton.
Commissioner Egan stated there is a 1,000 gallon grease receptor. Mr. Sreenath stated it is widened because it is a different type of grease trap that the WPC required. This is shown on Sheet 5 of the plans.
Commissioner Hickey asked where is the labor camp listed as a special use. Mr. Giner stated it would be under agricultural. This is an accessory use to agriculture and these have been treated in the past as accessory uses by special use permit.
Chairman Howard opened this hearing to the public. No one spoke in favor or against this application.
Mr. Giner stated there were some minor issues raised at the administrative review team meeting. The Town Engineer wanted to review the revised drainage calculations. He noted the Commission does not have follow-up letters from staff regarding this application.
Chairman Howard stated the Commission will continue this public hearing and have Mr. Giner draft conditions for the next meeting.
In the interim, Mr. Giner will ask Superintendent Serra whether the floor drains represent an issue for him.
This application was continued to the May 1, 2003 meeting.
c. PH #2377 - Application for a Special Use Permit for restaurant and liquor at 136 Elm Street, Zoned BR, Map 57, Lot #329, Randy Price, applicant / SEA Enfield Stateline Plaza, LLC, owner. (Must close by 5/15)
Attorney Susan Hayes and Randy Price appeared before the Commission regarding this application.
Attorney Hayes stated they are requesting a special use permit for a restaurant selling liquor at State Line Plaza. The restaurant will be going into existing space which was formerly Steve's Restaurant and there will be no facade changes. She distributed a survey which shows the space where the restaurant will be locating.
Attorney Hayes stated Mr. Price has two restaurants operating now in Manchester and Southington. This is a unique automotive theme pizza restaurant. She noted in reviewing the floor plan within the building, there is a school bus with restaurant seating inside. She reiterated they are not proposing any changes to the exterior and all work will be done inside. The anticipated hours of operation would be from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on week days and 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekends. They propose 252 seats within the restaurant with a full-service bar.
Attorney Hayes stated on the floor plan, there is an area called out as a game room. She noted at this time they would not be seeking approval of the game facility and would not be looking to have more than two games. They will seek a separate permit in the future regarding the game room.
Commissioner Duren stated he was going to ask about visibility for the game room. He noted from the inside of the restaurant you cannot see inside the gaming area and the Commission would like to see some kind of visibility. Mr. Price stated there is an employee area in the back and there are one-way mirrors to view the patrons. Commissioner Duren stated the people do not know that and he would like the area to be made more visible. Mr. Price stated the wall facing the restaurant can be glassed.
Commissioner Duren stated there are no administrative team review notes for this application. Mr. Giner stated there is no site work involved.
Attorney Hayes talked to Mr. Serra of Water Pollution Control and she would ask that the Commission approve this application subject to their complying with the conditions of the Health Department and Water Pollution Control.
Commission members discussed other stores operated by Mr. Price. He noted the one in Cromwell was his original store and he has since sold it.
Commissioner Weseliza asked about the game room. Mr. Price stated it would include video games and many racing car games. There is also a gravity fed hot wheels race track.
Chairman Howard opened this hearing to the public. No one spoke in favor or against this application. Mr. Giner recommended the standard conditions that apply to this application and he noted the only reason for the special use permit is because of the liquor.
Chairman Howard closed this public hearing.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2377, application for a Special Use Permit for a restaurant and liquor at 136 Elm Street subject to the following conditions:
1. The conditions of this approval shall be binding on the applicant, land owners, and their successors and assigns.
2. 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 owners of the property. Proof of such filing shall be in the file prior to the issuance of any permits.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. A building permit for the construction of facilities as approved must be obtained by April 17, 2004 or this approval shall be rendered null and void, unless an extension is granted by the Commission in accordance with Section 16-13 of the Enfield Zoning Regulations.
6. 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.
7. The game room shall have only two game machines. Any increase in games will require a new application before this Commission.
The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
d. PH #2380 - Application for a Special Use Permit for child daycare center at 138 South Road, Zoned BL, Map 55, Lot 9, Town of Enfield, applicant, SLH, LLC owner. (Must close by 5/15).
Dorothy Allen and Rick Sorandia, the property owner, appeared before the Commission regarding this application for a child daycare center at 138 South Road.
Ms. Allen stated they are relocating the child daycare program with 124 children from the Felician Sisters property to 138 South Road, South Road Plaza. The program will house infants and toddlers from eight weeks to children in grade six. This is a partial relocation of the children that are currently in day care at the Felician Sisters.
Commissioner DiPace asked where the children would play outside. Mr. Sorandia stated they appeared before the Wetland Commission this past Tuesday night and were approved. They do not need a permit to put in a playscape area of 3,400 square feet. They plan to take up the asphalt and put in stone and mulch with a chain link fence and bollards every six feet. In front of the bollards will be four-foot arborvitae and curbing. The children will be able to go outside from the center into the play area.
Ms. Allen stated the hours of operation are from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. five days a week.
Commissioner Hickey brought up the existing businesses in the plaza and Ms. Allen stated this daycare center would be located at the other end of the plaza.
Commissioner Egan asked about the measurement between the property line and the fence. Mr. Sorandia stated it is eighty feet.
Commissioner Egan stated there is traffic in this area. There is the possibility of someone coming through that fence or around that corner and going into that fence. He asked if the room existing is sufficient for two cars. Mr. Giner stated it is 40' and normally there is 24' for two-way traffic. Mr. Sorandia stated there will be bollards every six feet and they are shown on Sheet A-1 of the plans.
Commissioner Egan stated his concern is someone coming around the corner and going through the fence but he felt the bollards would address the concern.
Commissioner Duren stated there is a letter from Hazardville Water noting they are in compliance. Mr. Sorandia stated Hartford Sprinkler will be installing a peak flow preventer for this daycare center.
Commissioner Duren stated Fire Marshal Shirley had two questions that will probably be addressed during construction. Mr. Sorandia confirmed that to be the case.
Chairman Howard opened this hearing to the audience. No one spoke in favor or against this application. Chairman Howard closed this public hearing.
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve PH#2380 with the following conditions:
1. The conditions of this approval shall be binding on the applicant, land owners, and
their successors and assigns.
2. 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 owners of the property. Proof of such filing shall be in the file prior to the issuance of any permits.
3. 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.
4. This project shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the referrenced plans. Minor modifications to the approved plans may be allowed in accordance with the regulations, subject to staff review and approval.
5. A building permit for the construction of facilities as approved must be obtained by April 17, 2004 or this approval shall be rendered null and void, unless an extension is granted by the Commission in accordance with Section 16-13 of the Enfield Zoning Regulations.
6. 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.
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Comissioner Weseliza, for a recess. The motion was approved by a 5 - 2 - 0 vote (Commissioners Egan and Krebs voted nay) and the Commission recessed at 9:38 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 9:50 p.m. Commissioner Lefakis left the meeting at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
SPR # 1207 - Application for Site Plan amendment to allow the use of a trailer as an accessory structure for storage at 101-103-105 Phoenix Ave., Zoned I-1, Map 46, Lot 27, James S. Viola and Calvin A. Hills, Jr. Applicants/owners.
James Viola, Vincent Nato and Steve Riley appeared before the Commission regarding this application.
Mr. Viola, the property owner, stated this property is approximately five and a half acres. The 13,000 square foot warehouse is to the most rear part of the property. He showed on the plans the area where the change is being requested. In this building, there are two tenants. In the 9,000 square foot area in the front of the building is the Riley Company. They are a distribution center to their own retail outlets. In the rear of the building, the 3,600 square feet is the use by the Hartford Courant. They use this portion of the building for putting the papers together for distribution and it is also the center for distribution.
Mr. Viola stated what has happened with both tenants is their needs have changed a little in recent years. He is trying to now accommodate those changing needs. He felt the proposal has been done in a way that does not cause an unsafe condition. It also does not deteriorate the appearance of the property. The trailers proposed are not visible from either South Road or Phoenix Avenue.
Mr. Viola addressed the parking spaces and stated the Riley Company only uses about three spaces and the same is true for the Hartford Courant. They have some in and out parking but there is no daily all-day parking.
Mr. Viola pointed out on the drawing the structure which is a storage container used by the Hartford Courant and the six trailers used by the Riley Company. He stressed again that he is trying to accommodate the changing needs of these tenants.
Mr. Viola identified the location of the Hartford Courant storage trailer on the plans for the Commission. Mr. Giner stated the request is to approve the seven trailers as accessory structures.
Commissioner DiPace asked if Mr. Viola had pictures showing the appearance of the trailers. Mr. Viola stated he did not have such pictures available for this evening.
Commissioner Egan asked about the trailers. Mr. Viola stated they are on wheels. The Hartford Courant has a storage container and the others are trailers.
Mr. Giner stated the reason they are before the Commission tonight is they were cited by Zoning Enforcement Officer Wayne Bickley for having storage without proper site plan approval.
Commissioner DiPace stated he does not have a problem with trailers being used for storage but he would like to see what they look like and he would like a condition added that they be maintained.
Mr. Giner stated a few weeks ago staff noticed a lot of debree in this area. It seemed like the site was not well controlled with regard to plastic and paper. That was addressed. Mr. Viola confirmed that during the latter part of the winter, the site got away from them and after it was pointed out by the town, it was cleaned up.
Commissioner Egan asked how many parking spaces would be taken up and what is stored in these trailers.
Steve Riley stated he rents a distribution center. The trailers are 48' and they take up two parking spaces end to end. They are now filled with boogey boards and beach chairs. At this time of year, all of their merchandise shows up and they do not have sufficient space for it. The trailers located on the site do not move but are used for storage.
Mr. Viola stated the one stand-alone storage container is used by the Hartford Courant. Vincent Nato, the Enfield Branch Manager of the Hartford Courant, stated they use the storage container for various newspaper supplies such as tubes that go on the side of the road and bags for their carriers. They also use it as a temporary holding place for their Sunday edition inserts.
At Mr. Viola's request, Mr. Nato explained the change in distribution. He stated about two years ago they altered the way they do business with their carriers. They used to bring the papers to their carriers but they eliminated that distribution system and now all the carriers come to them to pick up their papers. This also saves some debree in other areas of the town that might otherwise exist.
Mr. Giner stated there was an application approved a couple of years ago for approval to use this site for assembly. At that time, they did not ask about the accessory structure.
Chairman Howard asked if the six trailers would be visible from the road. Mr. Viola stated they are not visible from Phoenix Avenue and from South Road you would have to really stop and look to see one of them because the sight line is very narrow.
In response to a question from Chairman Howard, Mr. Giner stated this is a site plan review. This is a corner lot and he read from the ordinance regarding the allowances made for corner lots. He noted the trailers are where they should be located for accessory structures.
Commissioner Hickey felt the Hartford Courant storage container fits the definition of accessory structure. He questioned if the six trailers do.
Commissioner Egan asked if the trailers are registered and Mr. Riley stated they are not.
Chairman Howard asked if the Fire Department is aware of the location of these trailers. Mr. Giner will check with Fire Marshal Shirley.
Commissioner Duren noted the trailers are on wheels. Mr. Giner stated the question he and Zoning Enforcement Officer Wayne Bickley had was whether the trailers fit the definition of accessory structures.
Chairman Howard stated he is not thrilled about approving trailers as accessory structures and he cited the possibility of other businesses using such trailers. He felt it is a step down from what the town is looking for.
Mr. Viola addressed the appearance of the trailers and noted Mr. Riley would be willing to paint the trailers the same color as the building. Mr. Nato stated the Hartford Courant storage container is a leased unit.
Commissioner Hickey asked if expanding the building has been discussed. Mr. Viola stated he would be happy to do so but he questioned the present economics for these two businesses. He would like to help a family business that has been in the Town of Enfield for thirty years. They would have trouble finding similar space in town. He noted they are great tenants and they are not in a business that can afford a very high rent. He is trying to accommodate them. He does not think he could add on to the building at a cost that would be feasible to the two existing tenants.
In response to questions, Mr. Nato stated the Hartford Courant use is temporary space for a couple of days a week in the storage container. The container is fairly empty for a couple of days a week. They use it from Thursday evening to Saturday morning to house their Sunday inserts.
Mr. Viola stated he is not presenting the use of these trailers as an improvement but he is trying to help these two businesses, one large and one small, in such a way that it doesn't deteriorate his property. Whatever it takes for approval of this application, they would be willing to do.
Chairman Howard brought up the use of other places for storage and he cited the storage business located across the street. Chairman Howard stated he is not comfortable with the use of trailers which are not registered, may be decaying and are off the road for a reason.
Mr. Riley stated while the trailers were not brand new, he purchased them for storage. The use of a self-storage business would be cost prohibitive to him.
Regarding ending deterioration, Mr. Riley stated they had the trailers located on the pavement and they moved them to the grass so that they would not conflict with the Hartford Courant's storage container. They put them behind everything so that they were out of view. The proposed plan would be to put them on the other side of the building. He offered to paint the trailers and acknowledged they are not pretty but noted they are not rusting out. Mr. Viola noted the trailers are as pretty as trailers can be.
Commissioner Egan stated that their appearance is not the consideration. The question is does the use of these trailers meet the regulations. He felt it is up to the applicant to prove that they do. In his opinion, none of these trailers meet the definition. The request is for a special permit for accessory buildings and it is up to the applicant to convince this Commission that they are meeting the regulations. Mr. Viola noted the point he is making is the trailers are not in deteriorated condition.
Commissioner Egan read from the ordinance regarding the definition of an accessory structure. He felt these are trailers and they are not within the definition as he sees it of an accessory building.
Chairman Howard felt the Hartford Courant's storage container and the six trailers are totally different in his opinion.
Commissioner Egan asked Mr. Riley if he has considered an arrangement similar to what the Hartford Courant is doing. Mr. Riley stated the Courant is leasing that storage container. He owns the six trailers. They are listed as his personal property on the tax rolls.
Mr. Viola addressed the definition of accessory structure in the ordinance and noted that if the tires were removed and the trailers dropped to the ground, they would be less attractive than they are now.
Chairman Howard stated the trailers are on the site and they are now requesting a permit. Mr. Riley stated he was not aware he needed a permit for these trailers.
Commissioner Duren stated the problem is if the Commission gives permission to this applicant, any seasonal business is going to come in and want a trailer to store their seasonal items. Chairman Howard stated there were some such trailers in the town and the town made them remove them.
Commissioner DiPace stated the last two applications involving trailers were denied. He felt when there are four to six trailers, it is time to start looking for a building addition. In response to his question, Mr. Riley stated the trailers have been at the site for approximately three years. Commissioner DiPace suggested looking at some of the steel buildings available.
Mr. Viola stated his intent is to help the tenant. They have been in town for over thirty years. Their business is located in Lake George and the Cape and they could be located elsewhere. If the Commission asks them to look for space, they could relocate out of town.
Commissioner Egan suggested moving the trailers to a proper and legal place to park such trailers. He noted they would be allowed in a trucking area that has been permitted for this type of activity.
Commissioner Duren remembered the Commission approving trailers on Shaker Road out toward the soccer field.
Commissioner DiPace suggested the applicant provide the Commission with a picture that shows what the trailers look like and the area around them with an offer to hide the bottoms of the trailers with some landscaping so that they do not look like trailers.
Chairman Howard stated if he was in the doctor's office in the Courant building, he would be able to see these trailers. He recommended not acting on this application until the next meeting so that Commissioners can view the site.
Commissioner Duren asked if Mr. Riley has talked to Ray Warren. Mr. Riley stated he spoke to him in the past about different opportunities that have become available in the town.
Chairman Howard saw a need to separate the Hartford Courant storage container from the use of the six trailers because they are not the same.
Mr. Viola questioned if three trailers could be allowed rather than the six in use.
Commissioner DiPace again suggested the applicant take a picture and show where the trailers would be located along with proposed landscaping to screen the bottoms of the trailers so that the tires are not visible.
Commissioner DiPace questioned if six trailers are necessary. Mr. Riley stated he has more merchandise on the way in. Their business has been growing and with the way the economy is, they have tried to buy merchandise at the right price. Commissioner Egan suggested Mr. Riley talk to Ray Warren because there are storage buildings in town that are vacant.
This application was continued to May 1, 2003.
d. PH#2366 - Application by Alan Tracy for a text amendment to Section 10.30.5 of the Zoning Regulations regarding freestanding signs for satellite uses in Business Districts.
Mr. Giner stated the Commission was going to discuss the merits of allowing the proposed text amendment regarding freestanding signs for satellite uses in Business districts.
Commissioner Duren stated the Commission has been very careful about signs in the past. In his opinion, the visibility out there with a sign such as the neighbor has will probably be more visible than the sign down by the side especially with the vehicular speed in the area.
Commissioner Egan stated Mr. Giner suggested that additional signs could be put on the Scitico sign. Commissioner Duren stated such permission was granted to Scitico some years ago but it was never used for additional signs.
Commissioner Egan noted the questions that are generated by such a sign approval and stated Mr. Alsbaugh outlined them in his memo to the Commission. There is no way to compromise without opening up a pandora's box situation. Mr. Alsbaugh projects a 123% increase in signs and Commissioner Egan felt the town has enough signs.
Commissioner Hickey stated the applicant is making an argument based on lease lines which in his opinion could constitute a separate parcel. He is inclined to agree with the applicant's proposal. He did not feel there are that many situations where you have a lot of ground leases which will lead to a proliferation of these signs. Commissioner Hickey felt there is a difference between out parcels and ground leases. Commissioner Egan saw a need for the Commission to make a distinction in the regulations for ground leases.
Mr. Giner stated that is the proposal.
Commissioner DiPace stated he understands the request being made by the applicant. He has a big investment and business is tough today. He noted other towns do have a lot more advantages regarding signs. He described his own business sign which by today's regulations would not be allowed. He suggested a modification regarding the height since the present request is for twelve feet. Commissioner DiPace did not feel twelve feet is that high and noted his own sign is 14' or 16'. He felt the amount of traffic on Hazard Avenue and the speed of the traffic make it difficult for people to realize what is located on this road. Commissioner DiPace saw a need for the Commission to determine that the proposed amendment will not negatively impact the traffic and safety.
Commissioner Hickey would like to restrict such signs to where there is long-term ownership of the property. Commissioner Egan felt that would be discriminatory.
Commissioner DiPace asked if there is any way to tighten the proposed amendment so that it still addresses allowing freestanding signs for ground leased property. He suggested lowering the height to six feet.
Commissioner Duren brought up the Olive Garden Restaurant and the Hazard Grill and he questioned why the car wash could not have such a sign if they do
In response to a question from Chairman Howard, Mr. Tracy stated he has a long-term lease of fifty years for the property.
Some discussion followed regarding the renovations to the parking lot at Scitico Plaza. Mr. Tracy stated that was necessary to add the greenery required with his application.
Commissioner DiPace recommended the maximum height be six feet and that signs be located no closer than 150' apart or a reasonable number so that the Commission can allow this to happen without having such signs every 100'. Commissioner Egan brought up item three of Mr. Alsbaugh's memo.
Mr. Giner will provide the Commission with a revised amendment for their May 1, 2003 meeting. This application was continued to May 1, 2003.
7. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed Capital Improvement Plan budget
Commissioner DiPace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve the proposed Capital Improvement Plan budget. The motion was approved by a 7 - 0 - 0 vote.
BOND RELEASES
1. PH#2166 - Request by Construction Service Company for release of Erosion & Sediment Control Bond in the amount of $1,080.00 for a monopole (AT&T) at 1654 King Street.
The Commission took no action on this bond release.
2. SPR #1088 - Tobacco Valley Teachers Credit Union at 182 South Road request for release of Erosion & Sediment Control Bond in the Amount of $2,100.24.
The Commission took no action on this bond release.
3. Request for de facto release of expired bonds per memo from Finance Director dated December 19, 2002.
The Commission took no action on this request.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Commission directed Mr. Giner to submit a draft of a regulation prohibiting the outlining of buildings with neon as well as neon signs in windows for the next meeting.
The Commission requested that Mr. Giner schedule a meeting with the Chamber and the Association to discuss business concerns especially signs.
The Commission requested a status report from Planimetrics.
APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED
The following applications were received by the Commission:
PH#2381 - Application for a modification to a Special Use Permit for full-time restaurant and liquor at 23 North Main Street, zoned TV, Map 27, Lot 134, Silvia Salvari Raczeus, Applicant/Owner.
SPR#1214 - Application for temporary outdoor recreation event for a Fanelli Amusesment Company Carnival - May 5 - May 11 at 90 Elm Street, zoned RB, Map 43, 45, 47, Lots 16, 20, 21, 6, 75, 323, 325, Paul Pavelka, General Manager, Applicant, Westfield Shoppingtown, Owner.
The Commission requested that Town Planner Jose Giner handle this application administratively.
SPR#1215 - Application for site plan review to open hair care shop in existing commercial building at 77 Hazard Avenue, Unit 5 (Smyth Farm Corners), zoned BL, Map 56, Lot 37, Susan Grasso, Applicant/Frank Vono, Jr., Owner.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Krebs made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weseliza, to adjourn. Following a 7 - 0 - 0 vote, the Commission adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Krebs, Secretary
Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission
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