PZC

Minutes
Meeting date: 
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Planning and Zoning Commission

40 Old Farms Road

Willington, CT 06279

January 14, 2020 – 7:30 PM

Regular Meeting Minutes

 

Members Present:

Walter Parsell

Andy Marco

Joseph Lucia

Joseph Hall

Randy Belair

Robert Shabot

 

Members Absent:

Douglas Roberts

Laurie Semprebon

 

Also Present:

Michael D’Amato- Zoning Agent

Ken Slater- Attorney from Halloran & Sage

 

Old Business:

 

PZ-19-12 Special Permit: Section 5.04.01.02.14 Motor Vehicle Fuel Sales, Tire Repair and Replacement & 5.04.01.01.19 Retail Trade & 5.04.01.02.20 Restaurants. 3 Polster Road: Applicant Gregory McCracken, Owner: Loves Travel Stop and Country Store

 

M. D’Amato presented a list of findings and draft modifications/conditions to the commission that was created based on public hearing testimony and comments.

 

The commission discussed the proposed conditions and made modifications. Additional issues and topics were discussed. A. Marco requested staff to ask Department of Transportation if they can re-evaluate the I-84 W off ramp at a future date. M. D’Amato stated he would draft a letter for the commission to send to DOT.

 

Further discussion occurred about the fencing and it was determined the fence line on the western boundary of the parking area shall be chain linked with vinyl slats or other suitable measures acceptable to staff.

 

Discussion to condition site improvements to ensure parking lots, sidewalks, retaining walls, slopes and other necessary improvements to be maintained to a standard that does not impair their function. Monitoring invasive species and the planting list was also discussed.

 

Performance and maintenance bonding were discussed as it relates to erosion and sedimentation control, public roadway improvements and landscape maintenance.

 

The commission discussed holding a special meeting to further discuss the conditions prior to the statutory deadline for a decision.

 

Minutes:

December 3, 2019

J. Lucia made a motion to approve the minutes, W. Parsell second. All in favor.

 

Correspondence:

None

 

Public Comment:

None

 

Staff Report/Discussion:

M. D’Amato introduced the new Assistant Land Use Agent to the Commission

 

Adjournment:

Meeting adjourned at 9:27 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Emily Perko