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ENFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
Acting as Municipal Site and Building Review Subcommittee
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 1, 2002
A Meeting of the Enfield Town Council, acting as the Municipal Site and Building Review Subcommittee was called to order by Chairman Fiore in the Enfield Room of the Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut on Monday, April 1, 2002 at 5:37 p.m.
ROLL-CALL Present were Commissioners Edgar, Egan, Fiore, and Mangini. Commissioner Strom entered at 5:50 p.m. Also present were Town Manager, Scott Shanley; Assistant Town Manager, Daniel Vindigni; Town Clerk, Suzanne F. Olechnicki; Director of Planning, Jose Giner; Director of Social Services, Dorothy Allen and Director of Public Works, John Kazmarski.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
MOTION #009 by Commissioner Mangini, seconded by Commissioner Egan to accept the minutes of the March 18, 2002 meeting.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #009 adopted 4-0-0.
FOLLOW-UP ON OUTSTANDING ITEMS
Mr. Giner responded to open questions from the previous meeting. He noted everyone has a set of plans that show the items that were requested be shown. He stated he spoke with Paul Censki who indicated his only concern was that plantings not become overgrown and impede trucks getting in and out of the site. Mr. Kazmarski pointed out the plantings are supposed to be arborvitaes and those can be kept trimmed.
Mr. Kazmarski stated the Committee has a memo from John Cabibbo, the Assistant Town Engineer, which indicates the revised drainage computations and layout and concerns have been addressed.
Chairman Fiore questioned whether the current plans reflect additional galleys. Mr. Kazmarski responded yes, and they include the grass pavers for the easterly side of the building. He added the current plans also reflect the underground utility lines. He noted fence information was previously provided and the Committee has his March 27th memorandum with a description of the refuse collection procedure that they would follow.
Commissioner Edgar requested and received clarification on the layout of the yard drains, inlet points and galleys. Mr. Giner noted the roof leaders are hooked up to the galleys in the back of the building.
Commissioner Edgar questioned whether the site will be completely cleared of trees, and Mr. Kazmarski responded yes.
Commissioner Edgar questioned whether an area on the site will be raised a few inches. Mr. Kazmarski pointed out the Town Engineer stated the galleys proposed will address the concerns about drainage of this site.
Commissioner Egan questioned whether these are the final plans, and Mr. Kazmarski responded yes.
Commissioner Edgar questioned whether they have anything in writing from the fire marshal. Mr. Giner stated the fire marshal indicated verbally to him that the only request is that plantings not impede access to the site.
Commissioner Edgar questioned whether a fire truck can drive on the grass pavers. Mr. Giner stated his belief it was not intended to have fire trucks in that area, but rather small emergency vehicles if needed.
Commissioner Edgar stated he prefers the word proposed not be used regarding the grass pavers. Mr. Giner explained that is common terminology.
Chairman Fiore stated his understanding the grass pavers would support an ambulance, EMT vehicle or small jeep type vehicle, however, these pavers were not designed or needed for large fire apparatus. He added the building would have sprinklers and any fire would be fought from the front.
Commissioner Edgar questioned whether there will be enough parking for evening functions. Ms. Allen pointed out a lot of the people using this facility would be walking from the surrounding neighborhood. Mr. Giner agreed with Ms. Allen.
Commissioner Edgar questioned whether anyone has addressed the situation with a resident who has some items stored on this Town property. Mr. Giner stated he was unaware of any items being stored on this property.
Commissioner Edgar stated his understanding the final plan can have small modifications
and questioned what type of modifications might this entail. Mr. Giner responded trees, fencing, or something being done prior to the building permit being issued. He added if there were any changes, those changes would be made known to this Committee at the next available meeting.
Commissioner Edgar questioned if this Committee is also the building committee for this project. Mr. Shanley responded no, this is the review and approval committee. He noted there is no building committee for this building. He explained it is not required in the same way as it is for the school projects. He pointed out the new senior citizen building did not require a building committee, although the Town Council did establish one.
Chairman Fiore stated there are two types of changes. He noted there are some administrative changes that can occur, where the Town Planner and staff can make those minor changes without the Committees approval. He noted theres another level of changes that must come in front of this Committee or some type of building committee for approval.
Commissioner Edgar questioned whether the slab would be the same for a one or two story building. Mr. Giner responded the footprint should not change at all.
Commissioner Edgar made a motion to recommend to the Town Council that only the one-story building be built.
Chairman Fiore stated the intent was that the Town be able to go out to bid for the one-story with the two-story as an alternate so that if the prices were reasonable and it was economically feasible, they would go with a two-story structure.
Commissioner Edgars motion was not seconded.
MOTION #010 by Commissioner Strom, seconded by Commissioner Mangini to recommend to the Town Council a one story building, with a two-story alternate.
MOTION #011 by Commissioner Strom, seconded by Commissioner Mangini to close the motions.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #011 adopted 4-0-1, with Commissioner Edgar abstaining.
Upon a ROLL-CALL vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #010 adopted 4-0-1, with Commissioner Edgar abstaining.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION #012 by Commissioner Mangini, seconded by Commissioner Strom to adjourn.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #012 adopted 5-0-0, and the meeting stood adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
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