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THE ENFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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ENFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
A Regular Meeting of the Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission was held on Thursday, November 2, 2006 in the Council Chambers, Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut. Chairman DiPace called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Anthony DiPace, Chairman
Elizabeth Ballard
Jeffrey Cooper
Charles Duren
Jason Jones
Karen Weseliza
Kathleen Sarno, Alternate
Nicles Lefakis, Alternate
Charles Ladd, Voting Alternate
ALSO PRESENT: Jose Giner, Director of Planning
MINUTES
Commissioner Cooper made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Duren, to approve the Minutes of September 21, 2006. The Minutes were approved by a 6 – 0 – 1 vote. Commissioner Ballard abstained.
Commissioner Jones made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, to approve the Minutes of October 5, 2006. The Minutes were approved by a 6 – 0 – 1 vote. Commissioner Ballard abstained.
Commissioner Jones made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, to approve the Minutes of October 19, 2006. The Minutes were approved by a 5 – 0 - 2 vote. Commissioners Cooper and Weseliza abstained.
STAFF COMMENTS
a. Town Attorney (in writing)
b. Zoning Enforcement Officer (in writing)
Commissioner Ladd noted that today the driveway was blocked in the area of Circuit City. Mr. Giner will call the gentleman in charge of Circuit City to notify him that the drive must remain open. Mr. Giner further noted that the owner stated there may be times when the drive would have to be closed during the day. Chairman DiPace had a concern should a fire truck have to get through this area. Mr. Giner will contact the manager.
Commissioner Duren asked about 506 Taylor Road and the mobile DOT. Mr. Giner will contact Mr. Bickley to find out the specific use. Chairman DiPace would also like to see the size of the vehicle.
c. Director of Planning
Mr. Giner reported on Edge Tatoo and stated they were sent information regarding their sign to the South Windsor address but it was returned. The next step is to hire a sheriff to deliver the message.
Mr. Giner brought up Walgreen’s tower. Chairman DiPace stated they put a sign up and put a neon light on it. Commissioner Duren stated it is the mortar and pestle with a light on it and he did not feel it was a sign. Commissioner Jones stated during the application process, the Commission did not want the neon light. Chairman DiPace asked if this item was on the original plan. Mr. Giner stated the application did not approve any signs. Following additional discussion, Chairman DiPace stated Walgreen’s would have to return to the Commission for a modification during the second meeting in December. He added they should not receive a certificate of occupancy until this modification has been made. If they want a c.o. sooner, they will have to remove the light.
Mr. Giner provided the Commission with information regarding the new Assistant Town Planner hire. Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, to approve Mr. Giner’s hiring of an assistant town planner. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
Mr. Giner brought up the application by Cuno on South Road to install a roof over their dust collectors. Mr. Giner provided the plans to the Commission and noted the dust collectors are located on the back side and they plan to install an open roof with a column. Commissioner Cooper made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Duren, to allow Mr. Giner to handle the Cuno application administratively. The motion was approved by a 6 – 0 – 1 vote. Commissioner Jones abstained.
Mr. Giner brought up the request from the Mobil Station at the corner of Hazard Avenue and Middle Road. They are doing ground water remediation across the street and would like to replace the current container with a 7’ x 12’ container. Commissioner Cooper made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, to allow Mr. Giner to handle the request of the Mobil Station on Hazard Avenue administratively. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
Mr. Giner reported he is scheduled to be on the Town Council agenda on November 13, 2006 regarding the aquifer protection regulations. He is trying to set up something for the business people and he will report back to the Commission when this is firmed up. It would be either November 23 or 30 depending on when the state can be present. Chairman DiPace suggested Mr. Giner schedule the evening of the Town Council meeting as a special meeting of the Commission.
Commissioner Ladd asked about Mill Street and whether Mr. Giner discussed the matter with the Town Council. He stated the area is in need of some fill and a cold patch prior to the winter. Mr. Giner will check with Mr. Bickley on this matter.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Margaret Jedziniak, Abbe Road, spoke about the bridge on Town Farm Road and voiced her concerns about it. She is very concerned about this bridge because of the condition of it. She hopes that the Commission is having the town Public Works Department monitor this bridge. Every time it rains there is additional erosion. Now they want to add rip rap which will narrow the waterway and flood upstream quite a bit more. The water puts stress on the bridge and nothing has been done about it. They are supposed to put a new road through and the plans for this road have been changed to not go straight through but on the other side. Ms. Jedziniak hopes someone is monitoring the bridge. Mr. Giner stated the road is a Public Works project. Ms. Jedziniak stated she has seen a copy of the plans for the road and there are plans to add on to the package store. The road is being changed because of the requirement for an archeological study for the original route. Mr. Giner will ask Public Works for an update on this intersection. Chairman DiPace thanked Ms. Jedziniak for her input.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chairman DiPace reported receipt of correspondence from the State of Connecticut, Department of Traffic, regarding Peerless Way. Also received were the Inland Wetlands Notice of Action dated October 17, 2006 and a summary of zoning referrals from the Capitol Region Council of Governments.
COMMISSIONERS’ CORRESPONDENCE
Chairman DiPace reported receipt of the American Planning Association Planning Magazine for November, correspondence from the Connecticut Water Company regarding the aquifer protection regulations and a job announcement from the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments. Also received was information from the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 19
- PH#2568 – Special Use Permit for a rear lot at 20 Bacon Road, zoned R-44, Map 95, Lot 2, Brad Collins, Applicant/Shirley Kelliher and Donald Fortin, Owners. (Must close by November 2.)
Mr. Giner noted the need to grant an extension of this public hearing. Commissioner Jones made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, to grant an extension to November 16, 2006 for PH#2568. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote. Chairman DiPace opened this public hearing to the audience. Hearing no input, he continued this hearing to November 16, 2006.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW
- PH#2574 – Application for a special use permit for a drive up window at credit union at building formerly used as a McDonalds at 385 Enfield Street, zoned BL within a Design Overlay District, Map 033, Lot 232, Hamilton Sundstrand, Applicant/Owner. (Must close by December 7.)
Commissioner Cooper stated he is a member of the Hamilton Sundstrand Credit Union but he has no financial concerns.
Carmelo Cicero, Project Manager, stated they have been contracted to build the new facility at 385 Enfield Street. It is intended to be a federal credit union and the request tonight is for a drive-through window.
Dana Warren, Project Architect, showed the plans for the proposed building and drive through. The footprint is exactly the same as the McDonald’s building that was there. It is approximately 48’ across the front and 58’ towards the back. At the midsection of the north side, they will be reusing the existing bump that was the McDonald’s drive through portion. There is one teller operated drive through lane and a second lane which will be operated with an ATM and a tube system.
Ms. Warren stated the south elevation is the main entry into the site. The material of this building will be a drive it product. They are proposing a combination of medium and fine textures. Ms. Warren pointed out the colors on the site plan. The window frames will be a red brown color. The center front of the building has two down lights on it. Being a financial institution, there will be night lighting inside the building for security purposes. The back of the building has security lights and there will be down lighting under the canopy for operational hours. There is a small stand of trees in the area which is a landscaping feature of the site.
Frank Dawidowicz, A-N Consulting Engineers, presented a colored rendering of the site plan. The building will occupy the original location of the McDonald’s building. All of the existing sidewalk and pavement areas on the site will be removed and will be replaced. In the process of doing this, they will reduce the amount of impervious surface by approximately thirteen percent. Presently the site drains from the back to the front out on to Route 5. That pattern will remain unchanged. There will be some minor changes in the grading of the site. The roof of the building will be introduced into roof drainage that will come out on to the site as dry wells in an attempt to cut down on the runoff from the site. The site has a variety of utilities which are intended to be reused – gas, water, and sanitary sewer. There is an optional new water line coming in from the other side of Route 5 for the sprinkler system for the building.
Mr. Dawidowicz stated there are nineteen parking spaces including one handicapped space. There will be a new sidewalk with a handicapped ramp in the front. A sidewalk will be installed around the building.
Commissioner Cooper asked if the concrete slab is staying and Mr. Dawidowicz stated it is staying.
Henry Withers of CR3 presented the landscaping plan for the Commission’s information. There are a number of trees that currently exist on the site and almost all will remain. They have provided some further buffering for the property. They have located the dumpster in the back. Mr. Withers discussed the specific trees and shrubs that will be planted. There will also be some ornamental pots and ground cover around the building. There is signage and an ornamental wood post that will be stained.
Commissioner Duren asked if the fencing between Dairy Queen will be replaced. Mr. Withers stated they have not proposed it but they have replaced the hedge in the area. Ms. Warren stated the intent is to discourage foot traffic in the area.
Ms. Warren presented the site lighting plan. The existing lights will be removed and replaced with smaller uplight and shoebox fixtures.
Chairman DiPace asked if the lights will be on all night long and he noted the residents in the area. Ms. Warren stated they will comply with the requirements. There is an ATM machine which will be accessible twenty-four hours. Chairman DiPace stated he has no problem with keeping some of the site lit but he would not want it fully lit up all night long. He would like to see the tall lights shut off and the lower ones left on. Further discussion followed on the lighting illumination.
Ms. Warren stated signage is to be determined and they will come back for approval of any signage. The intended opening of this facility is April, 2007.
Some discussion followed regarding the color of the proposed building which is dark green. Ms. Warren presented a sample of the roof shingle in a colonial slate color that will be used.
Chairman DiPace opened this hearing to the audience. No one spoke in favor or against this application. Chairman DiPace closed this public hearing.
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, to approve PH #2574 - Application for a special use permit for a drive up window for credit union at building formerly used as a McDonalds at 385 Enfield Street, Zoned BL within a Design Overlay District, Map 033, Lot 232, Hamilton Sundstrand, Applicant/Owner, subject to conformance with the Referenced Plans and the following conditions:
Referenced Plans:
“Property & Topographic Survey for Hamilton Sunstrand Federal Credit Union 385 Enfield Street Enfield, Connecticut” Sheet C-1, Scale 1”= 20’, by a.n. Consulting Engineers, dated August 12, 2006.
“Site Plan Hamilton Sundstrand 385 Enfield Street Enfield Connecticut” Sheet C-2, Scale 1”=20’ by a.n. Consulting Engineers, dated October 2006.
“Grading Plan Hamilton Sundstrand 385 Enfield Street Enfield Connecticut” Sheet C-3, Scale 1”=20’ by a.n. Consulting Engineers, dated October 2006.
“Utility Plan Hamilton Sundstrand 385 Enfield Street Enfield Connecticut” Sheet C-4, Scale 1”=20’ by a.n. Consulting Engineers, dated October 2006.
“Details Hamilton Sundstrand 385 Enfield Street Enfield Connecticut” Sheet C-5, Scale: “NTS” by a.n. Consulting Engineers, dated October 2006.
“Details Hamilton Sundstrand 385 Enfield Street Enfield Connecticut” Sheet C-6, Scale: “NTS” by a.n. Consulting Engineers, dated October 2006.
“Utility Details Hamilton Sundstrand 385 Enfield Street Enfield Connecticut” Sheet C-7, Scale: “NTS” by a.n. Consulting Engineers, dated October 2006.
“Site Lighting Plan, Hamilton Sundstrand Federal Credit Union, 385 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT.” Sheet SL-1.1, Scale: 1”=20’, by Solidus, DKW Architects and M/E Design Associates, dated October 19, 2006.
“Site Lighting Plan with Footcandle Calc, Hamilton Sundstrand Federal Credit Union, 385 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT.” Sheet SL-2.1, Scale: 1”=20’, by Solidus, DKW Architects and M/E Design Associates, dated October 19, 2006.
“Landscape Lighting Plan, Hamilton Sundstrand Federal Credit Union, 385 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT.” Sheet L-1.1, Scale: 1/16”=1’-0”, by Solidus, DKW Architects and CR3 LLP, dated 10.19.06.
“Landscape Grading & Improvements Plan, Hamilton Sundstrand Federal Credit Union, 385 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT.” Sheet L-1.2, Scale: 1/16”=1’-0”, by Solidus, DKW Architects and CR3 LLP, dated 10.19.06.
“Core Information Plan, Hamilton Sundstrand Federal Credit Union, 385 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT.” Sheet R-1.1, Scale: 1/4”=1’-0”, by Solidus, and DKW Architects, dated 10.13.06.
“Elevations I, Hamilton Sundstrand Federal Credit Union, 385 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT.” Sheet A6.1, Scale: 1/4”=1’-0”, by Solidus, and DKW Architects, dated 10.13.06.
“Elevations II, Hamilton Sundstrand Federal Credit Union, 385 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT.” Sheet A6.2, Scale: 1/4”=1’-0”, by Solidus, and DKW Architects, dated 10.13.06.
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 submitted for signature shall include the Application Number “PH 2574 displayed prominently on the final plan sheets either in the title block or in the area around it.
3. The Standard Town Notes supplied by the Engineering Division shall be added to the final plans.
4. The final plans shall show the new impervious surface calculation in the zoning chart.
5. The sidewalk detail should be revised to indicate expansion joints every 20' on center with control joints 5' on center, to conform with Town standard. The sidewalk ramps should be 8" thick 4000 psi concrete with wire mesh reinforcing. The 5" thick concrete walks do not require wire mesh, under Town standards.
6. If the sidewalk at the north end of the property does not connect to a paved area or continuing sidewalk, the plans shall indicate the warning and/or protective measures that will be installed for pedestrian safety.
7. The dumpster detail shall also show the required 8" thick 4000 psi concrete pad reinforced with wire mesh on an 8" processed crushed stone base.
8. The drywells should be moved away from the footing of the building so the drainage will not effect the building.
9. The final plans shall conform to the requirements of the Enfield Water Pollution Control Division.
10. The conditions of this approval shall be binding on the applicant, land owners, and their successors and assigns. A copy of the Approval and conditions shall be placed on the final plans submitted for signature.
Conditions to be met prior to the issuance of permits:
11. One mylar set 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 Secretary.
12. A pre-construction meeting between the applicant, site contractors, project engineer and Town Staff shall be held.
13. An Erosion and Sediment Control and Site Restoration Bond shall be submitted in the form of cash or a check, in an amount to be determined by the Town Engineer.
14. A landscaping bond, in an amount to be determined by the Planning Department and with surety acceptable to the Town Attorney shall be submitted to the Town.
15. 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.
Conditions which must be met prior to the Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance :
16. Complete as-built plans certified to Class A-2 accuracy shall be submitted prior to the issuance of any certificates of zoning compliance. The as-built plan shall also contain a certification by a Professional Engineer that they have inspected the site improvements and that they have been installed in accordance with the approved plans. Any deviations or omissions must be noted.
17. 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.
18. No Certificate of Occupancy or other final approval may be issued until the applicant has received a Certificate of Site Plan Compliance from the Planning Department. When minor site work cannot be completed because of weather or other pertinent reason, a conditional Certificate of Site Plan Compliance may be issued for a period not to exceed 180 days, providing satisfactory surety shall be posted with the Town of Enfield in an amount sufficient to complete the site work and with surety acceptable to the Town Attorney and Finance Department.
19. A request for Certificate of Site Plan Compliance from the Planning Department must be made at least 10 days before a Certificate of Occupancy or other final approval is requested from the Building Official.
General Conditions:
20. Upon placement of the foundation or lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to backfilling or further vertical construction, the builder shall submit documentation prepared, signed and sealed by a Connecticut registered land surveyor showing the location of the foundation as well as the as-built elevation of the lowest floor, including basement, and the elevation of the top of the foundation wall. The as-built document shall also include the locations and elevations of any footing-drain outlets when footing drains are required by soil conditions or shown on the approved site plan. The elevations shall be not lower than those on the approved site plan and not more than six inches higher than those on said plan. Any deviations from these tolerances shall subject the site plan to further review. A signed and sealed recommendation and explanation from the Connecticut registered professional engineer who designed the approved site plan shall be submitted prior to approval of any changes.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. All improvements required on the approved site plan must be maintained in good order and repair and in proper appearance, on a continuing basis. All landscaped areas and plantings, including any planters or like receptacles, shall be maintained free of debris, sand, salt, litter, weeds and other unsightly or deleterious vegetation, growth or matter. Required plantings shall be replaced when the same have died. All parking areas, sidewalks, walkway areas, light standards, berms, curbs, bumpers, signs and all parts of storm drainage systems shall be maintained in good order and repair and in proper appearance on a continuous basis. The site shall be maintained free of debris, sand, salt, litter, weeds and other unsightly or deleterious matter.
24. A building permit for the construction of facilities as approved must be obtained within one year of the effective date of the Special Use Permit or this approval shall be rendered null and void, unless an extension is granted by the Commission.
25. 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.
26. All non-security lighting over ten feet high shall be turned off at 10:00 p.m.
The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
b. PH#2576 – Application for a Special Use Permit to change a nonconforming use (restaurant to hair salon) at building formerly housing Guido’s at 117 Hazard Avenue, zoned BP, Map 65, Lot 68, Laurie Meehan, Applicant/Joseph LaCroix, Owner. (Must close by December 7.)
Chairman DiPace noted receipt of a letter from Attorney Thomas Fahey withdrawing PH#2576 and stating they will be resubmitting for the adjacent building at 119 Hazard Avenue.
Commissioner Jones made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, to accept the withdrawal of PH#2576 without prejudice and waive the fee for the second application. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
c. PH#2577 – Application for a special use permit to construct a four-bay garage for storage and parking at 1315 Enfield Street, (Felician Sisters) zoned HR-33, Map 46, Lot 2, Benoit Dion, Applicant/Felician Order of St. Francis of CT., Inc. Owners. (Must close by December 7.)
Ben Dion, Dion Construction, appeared before the Commission regarding this application. He has been contracted by the Felician Sisters to build a four-bay garage on their property for parking and storage. The building is approximately 24’ x 46’ x 14’ and will be sided with white vinyl. The lot is not seen from any of the surrounding streets. They will have a couple of lights inside and one outside the building.
Commissioner Duren asked about access. Mr. Dion stated there is a parking lot next to the proposed building with an asphalt run. They will put in a foundation and a slab and up to there either put in a concrete apron or an asphalt apron. They have about 5’ of asphalt to drain the water. The parking lot is to the back side. The garage doors will be white raised panels.
Mr. Giner stated the only reason this has to be before the Commission is because it is an institutional use.
Chairman DiPace opened this hearing to the audience. No one spoke in favor or against this application. Chairman DiPace closed this hearing.
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, to grant a waiver of the full submission requirements for Site Plans under Section 9.10.2. and to approve PH #2577 - Application for a special use permit to construct a four bay garage for storage and parking at 1315 Enfield St. (Felician Sisters) Zoned HR-33, Map 46, Lot 2, Benoit Dion, Applicant/Felician Order of St. Francis of Ct., Inc. owners. This application is subject to conformance with the submitted plans and the following conditions:
Conditions to be met prior to the issuance of permits:
1. This approval will become effective upon the filing of a Special Use Zoning Certificate signed by the Commission Secretary on the Land records. Proof of such filing shall be in the file prior to the issuance of any permits.
2. Plans submitted for Zoning Permit Review shall show the layout and location of the drive and parking area in front of the proposed garage.
General Conditions:
3. The conditions of this approval shall be binding on the applicant, land owners, and their successors and assigns.
4. 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.
5. This project shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the submitted plans. Minor modifications to the approved plans may be allowed in accordance with the regulations, subject to staff review and approval.
6. Work must commence within a year of the effective date of this Permit or this approval shall be rendered null and void, unless an extension is granted by the Commission.
7. All work associated with the construction of facilities as approved must be completed by November 2, 2011 or this approval shall be rendered null and void, unless an extension is granted by the Commission.
8. 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.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Bond Releases
1. SPR#1298 – Request for $740 Erosion and Sediment Control Bond Release for Precision Camera Lot 1 Parking Lot Expansion
Commissioner Duren made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, to approve the release of the $740 erosion and sediment control bond for Precision Camera Lot 1 parking lot expansion. Reference is made to the recommendation of John Cabibbo dated October 26, 2006 recommending release.
The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
OTHER BUSINESS
a. Appointment of two Planning and Zoning Commission Members to CRCOG (Capitol Region Council of Government)
Commissioner Jones made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Weseliza, to recommend to the Town Council the appointment of Anthony DiPace and James Hickey, Jr. to the Capitol Region Council of Government. The motion was approved by a 7 – 0 – 0 vote.
b. Applications to be Accepted
The following applications were accepted by the Commission:
PH#2582 – Application for a special use permit for conversion of a single-family to a two-family apartment at 4 Cook Avenue, zoned R-33, Map 33, Lot 61, Stanley Glemboski, Jr., Applicant/Owner.
A public hearing will be scheduled for December 7, 2006.
PH#2454.03 – Application for modification of conditions imposed on previous site plans or special use permit to add security lighting on existing utility poles on 809 Enfield Street (Artioli Kia), zoned BG, Map 29, Lot 72, 809 Enfield Street, LLC Applicant, Owner.
A public hearing will be scheduled for December 7, 2006.
SPR#1386 – Application to install two roofs over existing dust collectors at 250 South Road, zoned IP, Map 46, Lot 36, Cuno Inc., Applicant/Owner.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Weseliza made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to adjourn. Following a unanimous vote, the Commission adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Charles Duren, Secretary
Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission
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