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<strong>TOWN</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>ROCKY</strong> <strong>HILL</strong><br />

<strong>PLANNING</strong> <strong>AND</strong> <strong>ZONING</strong> COMMISSION<br />

MEETING <strong>OF</strong> MAY 18, 2011<br />

1. CALL TO ORDER<br />

Chairman Tony DiLorenzo called the Wednesday, May 18, 2011 meeting to order at 7:00<br />

p.m. in the Town Council Room of the Rocky Hill Town Hall, 761 Old Main Street,<br />

Rocky Hill, Connecticut.<br />

Present:<br />

Tony DiLorenzo, Chairman<br />

Barry Goldberg, Vice Chairman<br />

Ron Angelo, Sr., Secretary<br />

Henry Vasel, Commissioner<br />

Greg Faulkner, Commissioner<br />

Alternates:<br />

Also:<br />

Joe Kochanek<br />

Victor Zarrilli<br />

Peter Arico<br />

Sar Minakan, Zoning Enforcement Officer<br />

2. PUBLIC<br />

Mr. Jim Zagroba of 263 Meadow Road addressed the Commission to discuss a letter<br />

he submitted dated April 27, 2011 regarding the Rocky Hill Plan of Conservation and<br />

Development. He asked that this letter be made part of the record for the evening’s<br />

meeting. Mr. Zagroba said according to Public Act 07-239, it would be helpful to have<br />

the assistance of a professional to help the Town to create their Plan. There are certain<br />

mandates that are required in order for Towns to have eligibility for municipal grants. He<br />

said he is looking forward to participating in the forums that the Town will be holding.<br />

Mr. John Enkel addressed the Commission asking to be added to the agenda in order to<br />

request the placement of 2 clothing boxes at the Rocky Hill Wal-Mart.<br />

Ms. Krista and Sophie Mariner of 58 Farms Village Road addressed the Commission<br />

She said the Commission is going to be discussing the concept of a Waterfront District<br />

this evening and she said there is already a study in process by the land expert, Sue<br />

Moses, who has mapped out the Route 3 area including land located east of Route 99.<br />

She has already determined what type of development should occur on every piece of


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vacant and undeveloped land over the next several years. The Mariner’s felt this study<br />

should be taken into consideration when talking about the Waterfront District.<br />

Mr. John Farnham of 902 Grey Fox Lane addressed the Commission. The first item<br />

he brought up was the $5,000 bond for Parcel 16 for landscaping. He would like it used<br />

to fulfill the landscaping site plan that was submitted. Mr. Farnham discussed the<br />

pathway that was eliminated at the West Hill Estates. He doesn’t feel this matter has had<br />

a final resolution. There is a State Statute that applied to both the Parcel 16 matter and<br />

the West Hill Estates matter. According to this Statute, “the declarant shall complete all<br />

improvements depicted on any site plan, other graphic representation, including any<br />

survey or plans prepared pursuant to Section 47.228, whether or not the site plan or other<br />

graphic representation is contained in the public offering statement or not.” Mr. Farnham<br />

said the developers have an obligation to complete the site plans as proposed.<br />

Mr. Farnham then referenced the Town’s Charter, Section 608 stating that, “there shall be<br />

a Planning and Zoning Commission appointed by the Town Council consisting of 5<br />

members and 3 alternate members to be appointed on the first Council Meeting in<br />

January following the bi-annual election for 2-year terms. No more than three members<br />

and two alternate members of the said Commission shall be members of the same<br />

political party.” Mr. Farnham said he things the Commission may be in violation of this<br />

Charter and asked for an explanation.<br />

Mr. Farnham was concerned that items were being approved on the Consent Agenda that<br />

would not allow the public an opportunity to comment. Chairman DiLorenzo said the<br />

three items on the Consent Agenda regarding changes to Zoning Regulations are only for<br />

approval to send them to a public hearing at a future date. If there is any objection to<br />

something being approved on the Consent Agenda the public can address that during the<br />

Public portion of any meeting, prior to the approval of the Consent Agenda.<br />

3. ADOPT THE AGENDA<br />

A MOTION was made by Commissioner Vasel to adopt the Agenda with the<br />

following changes:<br />

• Add under Agenda Items, item E. Wal-Mart Clothing Bins<br />

• Add under Agenda Items, item F. Discussion of Route 3 Traffic Study<br />

Commissioner Goldberg noted that there was a memo from Kim Ricci, Director of<br />

Planning and Building regarding the Consent Agenda. Kim suggested removing items C<br />

& D if the Commission wanted to discuss whether or not to send them to a public<br />

hearing. The Board agreed to send C & D to a public hearing.<br />

Seconded by Vice Chairman Goldberg. All were in favor, MOTION CARRIED<br />

UNANIMOUSLY.<br />

4. CONSENT AGENDA


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A MOTION was made by Vice Chairman Goldberg to approve the Consent<br />

Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Vasel. All were in favor, MOTION<br />

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The following items were approved as part of the<br />

Consent Agenda:<br />

A. Approve Minutes and <strong>Working</strong> Notes from April 20, 2011;<br />

B. Set a Public Hearing date for, Wednesday June 15, 2011 beginning at 6:30<br />

p.m. in the Council Room, Second Floor of the Rocky Hill Town Hall, 761<br />

Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT to consider a Zone Change Application, for<br />

Richard W. Vicino, proposing to change the zoning from OP- Office Park<br />

and C-Commercial to C-Commercial Zoning District for approximately<br />

twenty-six (26) acres of property located on the southeast corner of the<br />

intersection of West Street and Cromwell Avenue (Route 3), currently<br />

owned by CL&P, Parcels ID 16-267 and 16-268;<br />

C. Set a Public Hearing date for, Wednesday July 20, 2011 beginning at 6:30<br />

p.m. in the Council Room, Second Floor of the Rocky Hill Town Hall, 761<br />

Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT to consider a Proposed Zoning Regulation<br />

Amendments, Town of Rocky Hill, proposing to modify the Rocky Hill<br />

Zoning Regulations: (strikethrough is to be deleted bold italic is to be<br />

added)<br />

1. Proposed definition amendment of “filling” under Section 2.2 of the Rocky Hill<br />

Zoning Regulations, as follows:<br />

2.2 Definitions…<br />

FILLING: The depositing of clean fill such as soil, sand, gravel, rock, or clay,<br />

asphalt millings, and/or other materials determined to be acceptable under the<br />

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Regulations, as may be<br />

amended.<br />

And;<br />

2. Proposed amendment to Section 7.12.2 B of the Rocky Hill Zoning Regulation<br />

7.12. EARTH REMOVAL <strong>AND</strong> FILLING<br />

7.12.2 Minimum Requirements for Filling<br />

B. The fill material shall consist of earth fill, woody<br />

vegetation, and masonry only. Materials used must meet the definition<br />

of “Filling.” No trash, garbage, building materials, or junk of any<br />

nature shall be permitted.


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D. Set a public hearing immediately following another hearing, which is<br />

scheduled to begin at 6:30p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in the Council<br />

Room, second floor Town Hall, 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT to<br />

consider, Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment, Town of Rocky Hill,<br />

add (bold) to the definition of “street” under<br />

Section 2.2 Defined Terms:<br />

STREET: A public thoroughfare that affords the principal means of access to<br />

abutting property. The term ‘street” shall mean and include only: (1) a street<br />

accepted as a Town Street; (2) a street whose layout has been approved by the<br />

Commission; or (3) a street maintained by the Town.<br />

Add:<br />

A street, under (1) and (3) above, shall be constructed of a pervious and an<br />

impervious layer only, unless located within a Floodplain Overlay District or a<br />

wetland, in which case only a pervious layer is required. Such pervious layer shall<br />

consist of fill and/or other materials determined to be acceptable under the<br />

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Regulations, as may be<br />

amended.<br />

E. Set a public hearing immediately following another hearing, which is<br />

scheduled to begin at 6:30p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in the Council<br />

Room, second floor Town Hall, 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT to<br />

consider, Special Permit/Site Plan Application, ACCUBRANCH, LLC,<br />

proposing an ATM drive-thru with other site improvements for the<br />

conversion of a former restaurant (former Tim Horton’s) to a bank, for<br />

property located at (1881) 1901 Silas Deane Highway in a C-Commercial<br />

Zoning District; ID # 04-353;<br />

5. AGENDA ITEMS<br />

A. Discussion, Alfred D. Chiulli III, of an idea for the creation of a new zoning<br />

district “Waterfront Commercial District:”<br />

Section 4.1.5 Waterfront Commercial District (Modified 3-21-2011)<br />

Purpose: To provide mixed uses and services that are compatible with and<br />

appropriate to Connecticut River and railroad proximity in areas supported<br />

by the transportation infrastructure with site design standards to maintain<br />

compatibility with nearby commercial, residential and office park districts,<br />

Site Plan Uses:<br />

The following uses shall be permitted within the waterfront commercial<br />

district subject to site plan approval in accordance with Section 8.2 and the<br />

applicable standards of Section 6 and 7 except where grandfathered


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A. General warehousing and distribution of goods manufactured or<br />

assembled on the premises<br />

B. Marinas<br />

C. Sale, storage, repair and towing of new and used boats, jet skis, cars and<br />

trucks in accordance with Section 7<br />

D. Contractor and landscaper yards<br />

E. Power generation: water and wind power;<br />

F. Public and Private recreation;<br />

G. Wholesale commercial<br />

H. Mixed uses<br />

Special Permit Uses:<br />

The following uses shall be permitted within the waterfront commercial<br />

district subject to site plan approval and issuance of a special permit in<br />

accordance with Section 8.3:<br />

A. Retail stores, as an accessory use<br />

B. Fuel terminal<br />

C. Offices;<br />

D Restaurant and similar eating establishments as an accessory use<br />

E. Sale of alcoholic beverages as an accessory use<br />

F. Manufacturing;<br />

G. Communication towers;<br />

H. Commercial Amusements: water<br />

Mr. Al Chiulli of 499 Pleasant Valley Rocky Hill addressed the Commission. He is<br />

suggesting that the Town adopt a new zone called the Waterfront Commercial District.<br />

There are two areas in the Town zoned Waterfront and his property is in the industrial<br />

park. The original building on his property predated any zoning regulations. The<br />

original waterfront zone was created when Pratt and Whitney was for sale, Valspar was<br />

for sale and the railroad was not active. But since then the Pratt and Whitney property<br />

and the Valspar properties sold and the pieces were developed commercially. Mr. Chiulli<br />

said his property is unique because he is the only property that has a deep-water dock,<br />

and is on an active rail. He met with staff to get their input and has since made some<br />

changes due to their suggestions. He would like to move forward with this process so he<br />

can develop the property. He said the Director of Building told him once they agree on<br />

the proposed District it must then go before the Town Council to set a public hearing. If<br />

the zone is approved then Mr. Chiulli will have to come to Planning and Zoning to<br />

request that his property is rezoned to the new Waterfront Commercial Zone.<br />

Vice Chairman Goldberg said in the past he made a promise to the residents that the<br />

Commission would take another look at the Waterfront District. He said Mr. Chiulli is<br />

free to present his case for the changes he would like to see in the Waterfront District,<br />

including expending his own funds for a study and report.<br />

Mr. Chiulli said it sounded like Vice Chairman Goldberg was “politicking”. Vice<br />

Chairman Goldberg said he objected to that comment. Chairman DiLorenzo said he


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would not tolerate personal attacks. Mr. Chiulli said he isn’t trying to change the<br />

riverfront zone down by the ferry because that is a residential area. He is in an industrial<br />

park. He was involved in the creation of the Waterfront District but since then,<br />

circumstances have changed in his area and he can no longer build houses on his<br />

property.<br />

Chairman DiLorenzo said the Town is beginning work on a new Plan of Conservation<br />

and Development, which will include a study of the entire town to plan for future use and<br />

development. If Mr. Chiulli’s property is mis-zoned, that is something that the Town will<br />

look at.<br />

Vice Chairman Goldberg said that he made a commitment to review the Waterfront<br />

District for comments. If Mr. Chiulli is proposing a change, then he has to submit the<br />

proper language for the Planning and Zoning Commission to administer that language for<br />

how the Commission should make the change if it is approved.<br />

Mr. Chiulli said the property was not mis-zoned. What happened was that Planning and<br />

Zoning allowed all his surrounding property owners to have commercial uses on their<br />

properties, which now makes it impossible for him to have a waterfront district use on his<br />

site. As far as the wording of Mr. Chiulli’s proposed change, Mr. Chiulli said the<br />

wording came verbatim from the Town’s Planning & Zoning Regulations. He also said<br />

he went over this with Mrs. Ricci, the Director of Planning and Building. He said he<br />

doesn’t think it is feasible to ask him to wait 1-2 years until the Town gets around to<br />

updating their Plan of Conservation and Development.<br />

Vice Chairman Goldberg asked if Mr. Chiulli was trying to change the uses under a<br />

Waterfront District. He also pointed out that one of Mr. Chiulli’s proposed uses is a “fuel<br />

terminal” and the Town doesn’t have a definition for a fuel terminal in the Regulations.<br />

He said Mr. Chiulli’s submittal was incomplete. Mr. Chiulli disagreed. He said this<br />

property became a fuel terminal in 1932 before there were any Zoning Regulations and if<br />

the Town wanted a definition of a fuel terminal then they should have done it themselves<br />

because it was a preexisting condition before the Regulations were drafted.<br />

Chairman DiLorenzo said he didn’t feel that Mr. Chiulli’s presentation was fully ready<br />

for adoption as a regulation. He suggested Mr. Chiulli wait for the Town to do a study<br />

and come up with a new Plan of Conservation and Development. If that weren’t<br />

satisfactory then Mr. Chiulli should meet with staff and “flesh out” the details in order to<br />

submit to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their approval. Mr. Chiulli said he<br />

already met with the staff and made adjustments and they sent him back to Planning and<br />

Zoning. Now Planning and Zoning said it isn’t finalized and he should go back and meet<br />

with staff again. Mr. Chiulli said maybe he should be meeting with the Planning and<br />

Zoning Commission since they are the ones who don’t feel it is adequate. He would just<br />

like to move forward with the next step of the process. Chairman DiLorenzo asked Mr.<br />

Chiulli to meet with staff again to “flesh out any deficiencies” and they would advise him<br />

how to proceed.


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A MOTION was made by Vice Chairman Goldberg to table the Discussion, Alfred<br />

D. Chiulli III, of an idea for the creation of a new zoning district “Waterfront<br />

Commercial District until the next meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Vasel. All<br />

were in favor, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.<br />

B. Discussion, James Zagroba, potential zone change for a portion of the<br />

current designated Waterfront Zoning District to R-20 Residential Zoning<br />

District, properties along Meadow Road and to the north;<br />

Mr. Jim Zagroba of 263 Meadow Road addressed the Commission. He said the two<br />

areas under discussion this evening are Waterfront South (where Mr. Chiulli’s property is<br />

located) and Waterfront North, which he would like to talk about. He submitted and read<br />

a letter dated May 18, 2011 regarding a potential zone change for the Waterfront District<br />

“North”. Mr. Zagroba said 10 years ago a petition was submitted asking that the<br />

properties on Meadow Road remain residential. If spite of this petition they were<br />

rezoned Waterfront District. In the past 10 years the Town made a commitment to take<br />

ownership of the Foundry and make it open space. Meadow Road is still a “mixed use”<br />

but is showing greater residential development. The Foundry parking lot on Glastonbury<br />

Avenue is listed as “residential”. Many homes on Meadow Road are not on the National<br />

Historic Registry, including the Ferry. Mr. Zagroba believes because of these facts, the<br />

neighborhood has earned the right to be residentially zoned. He went on to discuss his<br />

ideas for a Waterfront Management Plan as developed by the residents on Meadow Road<br />

and the Riverfront Preservation Society.<br />

The Waterfront Management Plan purpose is to energize the waterfront, revitalize<br />

residential neighborhoods, protect parks and open space and increase access to waterfront<br />

destination. He presented these 5 general themes to guide them in developing the<br />

waterfront:<br />

• Mitigate pollution.<br />

• Design infrastructure to allow access to the waterfront.<br />

• Plan for a great Riverfront park system.<br />

• Celebrate the important Historical Destination and protect the Ferry park<br />

neighborhoods.<br />

• Protect the riverfront by viewing it as a “sensitive to development.<br />

Mr. Zagroba pointed out that the statewide goal for open space is 20% yet Rocky Hill<br />

currently has only 7.1%. He believes the Town can do better than that in the next 10<br />

years. He said he is willing to work with the Commission to decide what to do along the<br />

Riverfront. He offered his services and said there are a lot of talented people in Town<br />

who along with graduate schools who might be able to help with the Plan of<br />

Conservation and Development.<br />

C. Pre-Application Review under Section 8.1A Rocky Hill Zoning Regulations,<br />

Patrick Gorman with the LRC Group, to discuss a possible application for a<br />

mixed use development, 144 multi family units and approximately 5, 750


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square feet of medical office use for property located on the north side of<br />

Brook Street, in a OP-Office Park Zoning District; ID # 16-274;<br />

Vice Chairman Goldberg pointed out that Chairman DiLorenzo had raised and issue with<br />

this application that resulted in a legal opinion from the Town Attorney. The issue has to<br />

do with whether or not a particular use is permitted according to the Regulations.<br />

Chairman DiLorenzo said the Attorney’s response is on the table this evening.<br />

Commissioner Vasel made a MOTION for a 5-minute recess. Seconded by<br />

Commissioner Arico. All were in favor, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.<br />

Chairman DiLorenzo said some of the Commissioners were concerned about the<br />

residential use being proposed because the 2001 Plan of Conservation and Development<br />

included a strategy of eliminating multi-family housing. This mixed zone does permit<br />

residential uses but there is some dispute as to whether multi-family homes would be<br />

permissible.<br />

Mr. Pat Gorman of LRC Group addressed the Commission representing the applicants.<br />

For the benefit of new Commissioners he gave a history of the property. This is a 9.8<br />

acre piece of property that is zoned Office Park. They received a Wetlands Permit in<br />

2007 then submitted a site plan later in the year that was denied without prejudice. They<br />

resubmitted a special application, which was ultimately withdrawn because of concerns<br />

about the layout. Mr. Gorman said he believes this submittal addresses most of the<br />

concerns that the P&Z Commission had at that time. Some concerns were the amount of<br />

truck traffic on Brook Street, the size of the development and the impact on abutting<br />

properties.<br />

Mr. Gorman said he believes this application is a good fit for such an odd shaped<br />

property with limited frontage. They are proposing smaller, attractive 3-story buildings<br />

with a footprint of 8,000-9,000 sq. ft. The apartments would be rentals only. There are a<br />

lot of sidewalks with a clubhouse in the center of the site. Mr. Winstanley has had an<br />

outstanding response to this development and is currently working with Continental<br />

Global Ventures.<br />

This development would not have trucks going in and out except during construction,<br />

which would take approximately 18 months. As a residential use the traffic would be offpeak.<br />

All buildings including the clubhouse will have infiltrators. Mr. Gorman said he<br />

heard that according to the Route 3 and Brook Street intersection is operating better than<br />

anticipated. At this point the applicant is looking for any comments the Commission<br />

might have.<br />

Mr. Howard Rapopport of 201 West 70 th Street, New York, New York addressed the<br />

Commission. He is a principal with Continental Global Ventures, who are developers<br />

and operators of rental housing. They operate in excess of 4,500 rental apartments. They<br />

feel this application addresses a demand for modern workforce housing and people who<br />

live and work in Rocky Hill would most likely occupy the units. Mr. Rappoport said


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there would also be an outdoor pool. The medical office building along Brook Street<br />

would be approximately 5,750 sq. ft. There will be 1 and 2 bedroom units only and<br />

would be about 750 sq. ft. to 1,100 sq. ft. There would be no elevators in the buildings.<br />

Mr. Gorman said they would present studies that show that there is a very low number of<br />

rental units for the number of employees in the area.<br />

Mr. Rappoport said they would restrict all truck traffic from going east on Brook Street.<br />

Commissioner Faulkner asked if they took into account how this development would<br />

impact schools. Mr. Denton Hopper, Land Use Planner for Levy and Joanie said<br />

studies have shown that except for single-family homes, just about every other use has a<br />

positive impact on the financial arrangements of the Town. They feel these would really<br />

be starter homes and as families have children they would probably move on to a<br />

different arrangement. Commissioner Faulkner asked if they took into account the fact<br />

that they had another application for a medical office development in the same area. Mr.<br />

Gorman said they used the medical office use because that has the worst traffic scenario<br />

but this doesn’t have to be used for medical offices. Commissioner Faulkner said he<br />

hopes the applicant will present studies showing that these apartments will most likely be<br />

filled. Mr. Gorman said since Century Hills was constructed, 2 million square feet of<br />

business have been built and that creates a high demand for local housing.<br />

Vice Chairman Goldberg said since they eliminated multi-family housing zones the<br />

Commission has debated whether or not they should bring it back. He asked the<br />

applicant to find out what percentage of rental housing and condominiums are vacant<br />

versus what is occupied. Mr. Gorman said they would get that information and he<br />

pointed out that right now there is a high demand for rental apartments in Connecticut.<br />

Vice Chairman Goldberg said he is also concerned about the additional traffic that will be<br />

added to Brook Street and he asked for a review of traffic on Brook Street all the way up<br />

to Route 3. He also said any information about tax dollars being brought to the Town is<br />

not part of the function of Planning and Zoning.<br />

Commissioner questioned the fact that they are building 3-story units without any<br />

elevators. Mr. Rappoport said in their experience you really only need elevators when<br />

you go to four stories.<br />

Chairman DiLorenzo asked if there are any trails on the adjacent properties that this<br />

applicant can connect to. Mr. Gorman said none that he is aware of but he reminded the<br />

Commission that you really couldn’t cross the brook in that area. Chairman DiLorenzo<br />

asked if they would consider adding a bocce court. Mr. Gorman said they have the room<br />

for something of that nature and they can look into it.<br />

Mr. Denny Harper asked when they might get an answer about the multi-family use on<br />

this property. Chairman DiLorenzo said that they would be asking the Town Attorney to<br />

answer that question in an “expeditious manner”.


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Public<br />

Ms. Krista and Sophie Mariner of 58 Farms Village Road asked if the apartments<br />

would be market rate or affordable housing. She asked if there would be state of the art<br />

soundproofing because of the proximity to Burris. She asked that the Police Department<br />

sign off on the project. Ms. Mariner suggested that to solve the mixed use issue the<br />

applicant take out the medical office building and plant apple trees along the sidewalks so<br />

they would legally have an apple orchard, which would be acceptable as a mixed use.<br />

Mr. Gorman said he is keeping the same limits of disturbance that he proposed with the<br />

previous application.<br />

Mr. John Bedlack of 7 Murphy Drive said 144 units is a lot of units to put on only 9.8<br />

acres of property. Because of the lack of elevators these apartments are not going to be<br />

geared for seniors. He said this might not be the time to take the restrictions off multifamily<br />

housing since there is so much of it in the immediate area. He asked if there was<br />

any possibility that the developer would give some open space to the Town. Mr. Gorman<br />

said they are not claiming that this housing is for seniors. There is a high demand for<br />

workforce housing. He said they would definitely consider transferring some land to<br />

conservation easements and open space for the Town.<br />

D. Site Plan Application, TABSHEY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, proposing to<br />

construct a 500 square foot building addition to be used as an office on the<br />

front of the building located at 1218 Cromwell Avenue, in a BP- Business<br />

Park Zoning District, ID # 20-016;<br />

Mr. Roger Tabshey of 80 Hunter’s Ridge addressed the Commission. He is proposing<br />

a 500 sq. ft. addition to his building. Mr. Tabshey submitted a rendering of the additional<br />

office.<br />

Mr. Minakan said Mr. Tabshey received a variance for the setback from the Zoning<br />

Board of Appeals last night.<br />

Vice Chairman Goldberg asked if there were any zoning violations currently on this site.<br />

Mr. Minakan said not that he knows of.<br />

Commissioner Kochanek asked if this is a year round building. Mr. Tabshey said it is.<br />

A MOTION was made by Commissioner Vasel to approve the Site Plan Application,<br />

TABSHEY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, proposing to construct a 500 square foot<br />

building addition to be used as an office on the front of the building located at 1218<br />

Cromwell Avenue, in a BP- Business Park Zoning District including all staff<br />

comments. Seconded by Commissioner Angelo. All were in favor, MOTION<br />

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.<br />

E. Wal-Mart Clothes Bins


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Mr. John Enkel of 17 Arapaho Drive in East Hartford addressed the Commission. He<br />

works for a company that recycles clothes and shoes. They try to raise money for the<br />

Children’s Medical Network for cancer. They already have approval from the Wal-Mart<br />

Manager to place these 2 bins on their site in the garden area. He submitted a photo to<br />

the Commission showing where the bins would be going. Mr. Enkel said they are a<br />

charitable organization and usually give back about $50,000 a year to the Children’s<br />

Medical Network. Bins will be serviced 2-3 times a week or as needed.<br />

A MOTION was made by Commissioner Vasel to approve 2 clothing bins to be<br />

placed on the Wal-Mart Property, including all staff comments. Seconded by<br />

Commissioner Angelo. All were in favor, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.<br />

Commissioner Vasel asked if staff found out if the clothing bins at Krauser’s and<br />

Wethersfield Glass had permits. Mr. Minakan said the bin at Wethersfield Glass does<br />

have a permit. He will have to check on the one at Krauser’s. Commissioner Vasel said<br />

he doesn’t recall allowing the bins at Wethersfield Glass to be placed right in front of the<br />

property.<br />

F. Route 3 Discussion as brought up by the Mariners of 58 Farms Village Road<br />

Ms. Krista Mariner said she didn’t intend this to be an agenda item. She just wanted to<br />

make the Commission aware that Sue Moses who is doing the land use analysis for the<br />

Route 3 study identified 2 parcels east of Route 99, which would have an impact on<br />

Route 3. Because of these two parcels’ proximity to the proposed Waterfront<br />

Commercial District she thought the Commissioner’s could amplify the discussion.<br />

Chairman DiLorenzo said they would need more information about that for the<br />

Commission to discuss it.<br />

6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS<br />

Commissioner Arico said he felt 7-12 regarding materials used for filling was still not<br />

clear enough. Chairman DiLorenzo said this would be discussed at the public hearing.<br />

But they would have to ask staff if the wording could be changed after it has been<br />

scheduled for a public hearing. Vice Chairman Goldberg said they would be allowed to<br />

make minor changes at the time of the public hearing.<br />

7. COMMUNICATIONS<br />

Commissioner Angelo wanted to make sure the two letters from Mr. Zagroba were put<br />

into the record. Chairman DiLorenzo said anything in the packet is part of the record.<br />

Commissioner Angelo said there was also a letter received from Mr. Joe Mascaro.<br />

Chairman DiLorenzo asked that they don’t get correspondence using the script font<br />

because it is too hard to read.


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Meeting of May 18, 2011<br />

None.<br />

8. APPROVE BILLS<br />

9. ADJOURN<br />

A MOTION was made by Commissioner Vasel to adjourn. Seconded by<br />

Commissioner Angelo. All were in favor, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.<br />

Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.<br />

Respectfully submitted,<br />

Eileen A. Knapp<br />

Recording Secretary

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