Commission on the City Plan

LAST REVISED 8/22/12 12:05 PM MINUTES COMMISSION ON THE CITY PLAN Tuesday, August 21, 2012 – 7:00 P.M. 23 UNION STREET NORWICH CONNECTICUT LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM REGULAR MEETING AGENDA ITEMS A, B & C – CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: Art Sharron called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. Commission Members Present: Arthur Sharron, Frank Manfredi, John Mathieu and Les King. A quorum was present. Absent: Ralph Page & P. Michael Lahan Also Present: Peter Davis, Director and Jacquie Barbarossa, Recording Secretary D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: John Mathieu stated that Ralph Page was absent and did not open the meeting of June 19, 2012. Motion by John Mathieu, second by Les King to APPROVE the minutes of the June 19, 2012 regular meeting with stated correction. Upon motion by John Mathieu and second by Les King, the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the 7/11/12 Special Meeting. Upon motion by John Mathieu and second by Les King, the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the 7/18/12 Special Meeting. E. COMMUNICATIONS: NONE F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. SP#12-02–15 Shore Rd.–Application of Thomas St. George under Sec.14.6. Construction of a deck within a floodplain and floodway. Site is located in R20 zone and owned by Thomas St. George Jr. and Jessica St. George. Peter Davis read in exhibits “A-M”. Mr. Davis showed the location of the single family home on map stating it was in a tidal flood plain due its location near the Thames River. He stated the applicant wanted to build a 22 x 14 deck and showed the proposed plans which will be reviewed by the Building Department. He stated a site plan was not needed due to the size of the project. Mr. Davis stated that the Commission would have 3 action items regarding the property: waiver of site plan, waiver of flood impact statement and the special permit. 1 LAST REVISED 8/22/12 12:05 PM Art Sharron questioned the height of the deck. Mr. St George stated it would be between 2 & 3 feet from grade. Mr. Davis stated he had received no comments from other City Departments. Arthur Sharron asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor or opposition. No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition to the project. There were no comments from the Commission. HEARING CLOSED. G: OLD BUSINESS: NONE H: NEW BUSINESS: 1. SP#12-02–15 Shore Rd.–Application of Thomas St. George under Sec.14.6. Construction of a deck within a floodplain and floodway. Site is located in R20 zone and owned by Thomas St. George Jr. and Jessica St. George. Includes waiver of site plan review under Sec. 17.1.11 Frank Manfredi made a motion to waive Site Plan, second by Les King – UNANIMOUS - WAIVER GRANTED. Frank Manfredi made a motion to waive Flood Impact Study, second by Les King – UNANIMOUS - WAIVER GRANTED. Motion by Frank Manfredi to approve SP#12-02, second by Les King – unanimously – APPROVED I: EXTENSIONS: 1. SUB 409(A) – 233 Rogers Rd. – Re-subdivision – for an extension of time and substitution of bond due to Coastal Land Development, LLC dissolution. Mr. Davis stated there was a transfer of the property and that a substitute bond and extension was required. Motion by Frank Manfredi and second by John Mathieu, the Commission voted unanimously to GRANT the request to substitute bond. J: BOND RELEASES: 1. SDP 1011 –- Muller Real Estate, LLC - 217 Otrobando Ave. – Request of Mueller Real Estate for partial release of bond in the amount of $28,450. Mr. Davis stated he had not heard from the City Engineer regarding the request and suggested to table until next months meeting. Art Sharron made a motion to table, second by Frank Manfredi, unanimous - TABLED 2. SDP 846 – Norwich Woods - 8 Wisconsin Ave. – Request of Norwich Woods for full release of bond in the amount of $5,000. Frank Manfredi made a motion to release bond in the amount of $5,000 seconded by John Mathieu-unanimous- BOND RELEASED. 2 LAST REVISED 8/22/12 12:05 PM K: ZONING MATTERS: NONE L. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Request of Diane M. Elder-Mikel for parking waiver; Proposed dance studio at 282 Franklin Street located within the Chelsea Central (CC) zoning district and owned by Thamesville LLC. Frank Manfredi recused himself. There was a brief discussion regarding the hours of operation and locations of parking near site. Staff recommended waiver. Motion by Les King to approve waiver, second by John Mathieu –– WAIVER GRANTED. 2. C.G.S. 8-24 Council Referral: Relative to the discontinued use of Chelsea Parade North. Mr. Davis stated this had been approved by the Commission last year. There was a brief discussion regarding removing the road completely. Motion by Les King to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION to the City Council regarding the referral and removal of the road, seconded by John Mathieu- UNANIMOUS. Closure was determined to not be in conflict with the current POCD and represents a traffic/safety improvement. M. ADJOURNMENT: Upon motion by Les King, and second by John Mathieu, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 pm. Respectfully submitted, Jacquie Barbarossa, Recording Secretary 3