East Hampton Planning and Zoning Commission

East Hampton Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting August 1, 2012 Town Hall Meeting Room

Unapproved Minutes

1. Call to Order and Seating of Alternates: Chairman Philhower called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairman Mark Philhower, Vice-Chairman Ray Zatorski (7:06), Members Peter Aarrestad, Roy Gauthier, Richard Gosselin, Rowland Rux, James Sennett, Alternate Members Scott Sanicki, Meg Wright, and Planning, Zoning & Building Administrator James Carey were present. Absent: Alternate Member Paul Hoffman was not present. The Chairman seated Ms. Wright. 2. Approval of Minutes: A. July 5, 2012 Regular Meeting: Mr. Rux moved, and Ms. Wright seconded, to approve the Minutes of the July 5, 2012 meeting as written. The motion carried (5-0-2). (Yes votes: Aarrestad, Gosselin, Rux, Sennett, Wright. No votes: None. Abstentions: Gauthier, Philhower.) 3. Communications, Liaison Reports, and Public Comments: Communications: Mr. Carey informed the Commission that the most recent copy of the Connecticut Federation of Planning & Zoning Agencies Quarterly Newsletter has been distributed to the Commissioners via email. Mr. Carey reported that the State Aquifer Protection Statute enables municipal water sources that serve over 1000 people to enact an ordinance with the intent to protect wellheads. When the municipal wells at Oakum Dock become operational this Statute will become relevant to East Hampton. It does not diminish the Town’s ability to regulate the aquifers as we have them defined and the State has encouraged the Town to continue to do so. Liaison Reports: Mr. Philhower reported that Midstate Regional Planning Agency has not yet had their monthly meeting. Mr. Carey reported that he was in attendance at the last EDC meeting where they discussed in length a blight ordinance. The Town is currently looking at several different models. Mr. Carey discussed the enforcement and hearing process and different alternatives into which the Town is looking. The Minutes of this meeting are available for viewing in the Town Clerk’s Office and online. Mr. Sennett reported that the ZBA did not have a meeting in July. Ms. Wright reported that the Conservation-Lake Commission met on July 12, 2012. They discussed primarily the booth for Old Home Days and the entries for the Lake Mascot Contest.

Planning & Zoning Commission 1 August 1, 2012 They also discussed a visibility test conducted on the Lake on July 1, 2012 at which time they could see down two meters. Eleven days later they could only see down 1.3 meters. The Minutes of this meeting are available for viewing in the Town Clerk’s Office and online. The Chairman unseated Ms. Wright and seated Mr. Zatorski at this time. Mr. Zatorski explained that there was nothing to report regarding the IWWA at this time Public Comments: Mary Ann Dostaler, 56 William Drive, requested updates on Edgewater Hill, 13 Summit Street, and 1 Watrous Street. Mr. Carey responded that the Edgewater Hill project is in preparation to go forward. The developer is in the final stages of applying for necessary demolition permits, drawing up the necessary contracts, and bidding contracts. The property known as 13 Summit is in the process of working out water concerns. The property known as 1 Watrous has recently been involved in an enforcement activity that was resolved last month. The Commission discussed options for the water tower on 1 Watrous Street. 4. Set Public Hearing for September 5, 2012(s): A. Application of MazzCor, LLC, MazzCor Subdivision Phase 1, 105 Colchester Avenue, for a 4-Lot Subdivision - Map 27/Block 87A/Lot 12: Mr. Zatorski moved to set a public hearing for the application of MazzCor, LLC, MazzCor Subdivision Phase 1, 105 Colchester Avenue, for a 4-Lot Subdivision, Map 27/Block 87A/Lot 12. Mr. Sennett seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Read Legal Notice: None. 6. Public Hearing for August 1, 2012: A. Application of Mark G. Smith PE, 249 West High Street for a Non-Residential Site Plan Modification and Special Permit, Motor Fuel Filling Station – Map 06/Block 12/Lot 1B: Mr. Carey reported that he is in receipt of a request from the applicant, Mark G. Smith, to withdraw the application. The Commission discussed the circumstances of the withdrawal and previous applications by the owner of this property and determined that in light of the rather large application fees received by the Town for this and the previous application, which was also withdrawn, and very little expense incurred by the Town in reviewing the applications they would waive the application fee if the applicant brought the fee back within six months. Mr. Zatorski moved, and Mr. Gauthier seconded, to waive the fee for a new application of Mark G. Smith PE, 249 West High Street for a Non-Residential Site Plan Modification and Special Permit, Motor Fuel Filling Station, Map 06/Block 12/Lot 1B, with the condition that there are not any substantial changes to the application. The motion carried (6-0-1). (Yes votes: Aarrestad, Gauthier, Philhower, Rux, Sennett, Zatorski. No votes: None. Abstentions: Gosselin.) 7. New Business: None.

Planning & Zoning Commission 2 August 1, 2012 8. Old Business: A. Update – State Conservation & Development Plan: Mr. Carey reported that pursuant to the Commission’s request, he has spoken with Mr. Susco of the WPCA and has informed him that the Commission is very interested in seeing the future sewer map as is represented on a map by EarthTech amended in time for the next State Conservation and Development Plan. Mr. Susco concurred and indicated that he would support the Commission’s request. Mr. Carey further explained that he has provided the Commission with a draft letter to Mr. Susco in their packages this evening. Mr. Gauthier moved, and Mr. Aarrestad seconded, that the Commission forward the letter of August 1, 2012 as written to the WPCA. The motion carried unanimously. 9. Adjournment: Mr. Zatorski moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Sennett seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

Daphne C. Schaub Recording Secretary

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