Commission on the City Plan

LAST REVISED 6/19/2013 1:48PM MINUTES COMMISSION ON THE CITY PLAN POCD UPDATE SUBCOMMITTEE Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 7:00 P.M. 100 BROADWAY, NORWICH CT COUNCIL CHAMBERS SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS A, B & C – CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: Chairman Ralph Page called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Committee Members Present: Ralph Page, Peter Davis, Bob Mills, Deb Hinchey, Sofee Noblick, Les King, and Keith Ripley Absent: NONE Also present: Arthur Sharron, P. Michael Lahan, Frank Manfredi, John Mathieu, Glenn Chalder, President- Planimetrics, Jason Vincent, and Jacquie Barbarossa, Recording Secretary A quorum was present. D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Upon motion by Les King and second by Deb Hinchey the members voted unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the December 12, 2013 special meeting. E. COMMUNICATIONS: NONE F. OLD BUSINESS: NONE G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Plan of Conservation and Development - Presentation of Final Draft from Planimetrics. Mr. Davis explained that the Plan of Conservation and Development was a Statutory requirement. He thanked the subcommittee, Glen Chalder from Planimetrics and Jason Vincent from NCDC. He stated this was a user friendly document with the ability to modify and had a separate implementation document. Glen Chalder of Planimetrics gave a power point presentation summarizing the 4 main planning elements; Grow Strategically, Promote Livability, Leverage Assets and Implement Plans. He stated that the plan promotes conservation & development and that the Commission can use the various map overlays for planning future development. He stated the companion implementation 1 LAST REVISED 6/19/2013 1:48PM document identifies policy and who is responsible and that can be used as a “Report Card”. Mr. Chalder reviewed the “Possible POCD Modifications” document which had been sent to CCP and POCD Subcommittee prior to the meeting. Ralph Page asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or opposition. Peter Nystrom, 116 Broad St. questioned as to why a 100 acre triangle parcel of land was removed from potential development. Mr. Chalder responded that this is an advisory document and not site specific. The map overlays were created to promote and encourage dialog based on the resources available. Attorney Glen Carberry, 27 Greenwich Court stated he would give 3 views; personal as a resident with requested changes, second; what he personally supports and third; a letter on behalf of his client. He submitted exhibit “A” newspaper article regarding Norwich job loss, exhibit “B” – Letter on behalf of Byron Brook Country Club and M & A Holdings, LLC. and exhibit “C” his stated remarks. Frank Manfredi asked Attorney Carberry if he would be willing to put his proposed changes/wording in writing and he agreed. Kathleen Murphy, 227 Boswell Ave. begged the Commission to preserve the neighborhoods and said that it was okay to live in this community without working in it. Brian Kobylarz, 16 Hobart Ave. supported the draft and the stabilization of neighborhoods. He had concern with the NRZ being removed from the Strategic Plan and given to NCDC. Attorney Carberry read letter, exhibit “B” signed by himself and Attorney William Sweeney stating that the developers of 350 acres off Interstate 395 were disappointed that it was not a targeted area in the POCD. Glenn Chalder responded to the comments made reiterating that nothing in the plan prevents development and it should be used to visualize and highlight the positive opportunities. Peter Davis stated that the POCD is an advisory document with a broad policy and site specific plans would be addressed in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. He stated zoning maps dictate specific potential and this document is more consistent with the State of CT and Norwich is one of first communities to adopt this process which allows more flexibility as the economy shifts. Kathleen Murphy questioned the age of the document. Peter Davis stated the draft was 6 months old. 2 LAST REVISED 6/19/2013 1:48PM Being no other comments from the Commission, Ralph Page determined the HEARING CLOSED. Mr. Davis asked for a suspension of rules to take items out of order since there was another public hearing on the agenda. . Motion by John Mathieu to suspend rules to take items out of order, second by Art Sharron - unanimous. 1. Plan of Conservation and Development - Presentation of Final Draft from Planimetrics. Frank Manfredi made a motion to table the item until draft changes to be prepared by Attorney Carberry could be reviewed, second by Les King – unanimous – ITEM TABLED. There was a brief discussion to determine when the Commission needed to act on item and it was determined that a Special Meeting would need to be held with a tentative date of July 23, 2013. H. OTHER BUSINESS: NONE I: ADJOURNMENT: Upon motion by Les King, the Committee voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacquie Barbarossa 3