Commission on the City Plan

MINUTES COMMISSION ON THE CITY PLAN Tuesday, July 21, 2015 – 7:00 PM 23 UNION STREET NORWICH CONNECTICUT LOWER LEVEL MEETING ROOM REGULAR MEETING AGENDA ITEMS A, B & C-CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: Ralph Page, Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Commission Members Present: Ralph Page, Michael Lahan, Les King, John Mathieu and Daniel Daniska. A quorum was present. Absent: Art Sharron, Frank Manfredi Also Present: Peter Davis, Director D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Upon motion by Michael Lahan and seconded by Les King, the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the June 16th, 2015 Regular Meeting. E. COMMUNICATIONS: City Council Referrals for 232 Yantic St, 68 Broadway, Zoning Map Amendments and Zoning Regulation Amendments, Department Referral comments from City Engineer Pat McLaughlin and Deputy Fire Marshal James Roberts in regards to SDP #1032 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None G. OLD BUSINESS: None H. NEW BUSINESS: 1: SDP#1032-220 West Town St: Application of Eastern Savings Bank for construction of 1200 sq ft bank branch w/drive thru Tom Cummings presented the proposed plan for the Eastern Savings Bank branch to be located at 220 West Town St. The plan was amended based on recommendations by Pat McLaughlin, city engineer. Site work, public utilities, parking and traffic circulation, along with landscaping and architecture were all addressed in the plan presented. Upon a motion made by Michael Lahan, seconded by Les King, the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE SDP #1032, with the condition that fifty percent (50%) of the bond be posted. 2: City Council Referrals for: 232 Yantic St, 68 Broadway, Zoning Map Amendments and Zoning Regulation Amendments 1. In regards to the City of Norwich acquiring the property identified as 232 Yantic St, the Commission on the City Plan voted unanimously for a FAVORABLE recommendation. The Commission found the proposal to be consistent with the City of Norwich Plan of Conservation and Development. 2. In regards to the City of Norwich acquiring the parking lot located at 68 Broadway, the Commission on the City Plan voted unanimously for a FAVORABLE recommendation. The Commission found the proposal to be consistent with the City of Norwich Plan of Conservation and Development. 3. In regards to the Zoning Map Amendments and Zoning Regulation Amendments, both were distributed to the Commission members for review. Agenda item for August 18th meeting. I. EXTENSIONS: None J: BOND RELEASES: NONE K. ZONING MATTERS: None L. OTHER BUSINESS: None M. ADJOURMENT: Upon motion by Michael Lahan, second by Les King, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 PM.