The Chairman Called the Meeting to Order at 7:30 P.M

Executive Board TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK Robert J. McIntyre, Chairman Judith S. Gallicchio, Vice Chairman Planning Commission H. Stuart Hanes, Secretary 302 Main Street  Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Members Telephone (860) 395-3131  FAX (860) 395-1216 Richard R. Tietjen Salvatore V. Aresco Alternate Members Janis L. Esty MINUTES James S. Conroy Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. William T. Voigt Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park 155 College Street Extension

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Present Absent Robert McIntyre, Chairman Janis Esty, Alternate Member Judy Gallicchio, Vice Chairman Stuart Hanes, Secretary Salvatore Aresco, Member Richard Tietjen, Member William Voigt, Alternate Member James Conroy, Alternate Member

Also Present Christine Nelson, Town Planner Ashley Riley, Recording Clerk

III. REGULAR BUSINESS

A. Minutes

MOTION to approve the minutes of the November 2, 2005 meeting; MOVED by S. Hanes; SECONDED by J. Gallicchio; APPROVED by R. McIntyre, J. Gallicchio, S. Hanes, S. Aresco, R. Tietjen; OPPOSED by none; ABSTAINED by none; 5-0-0.

B. Correspondence

MOTION to approve the regular meeting dates of the Planning Commission for 2006 and file with the Town Clerk; MOVED by J. Gallicchio; SECONDED by R. Tietjen; APPROVED by R. McIntyre, J. Gallicchio, H. Hanes, R. Tietjen, S. Aresco; OPPOSED by none; ABSTAINED by none; 5-0-0. Town of Old Saybrook 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 16, 2005

MOTION to pay Branse & Willis, invoice #10589 in the amount of $449.50 for Preserve-Open Space; MOVED by H. Hanes; SECONDED by J. Gallicchio; APPROVED by R. McIntyre, J. Gallicchio, H. Hanes, R. Tietjen, S. Aresco; OPPOSED by none; ABSTAINED by none; 5-0-0.

MOTION to pay Branse & Willis, invoice #10319 in the amount of $15.02; MOVED by H. Hanes; SECONDED by J. Gallicchio; APPROVED by R. McIntyre, J. Gallicchio, H. Hanes, R. Tietjen, S. Aresco; OPPOSED by none; ABSTAINED by none; 5-0-0.

MOTION to pay Nathan L. Jacobson& Associates, invoice #8046 in the amount of $458.23; MOVED by H. Hanes; SECONDED by J. Gallicchio; APPROVED by R. McIntyre, J. Gallicchio, H. Hanes, R. Tietjen, S. Aresco; OPPOSED by none; ABSTAINED by none; 5-0-0.

C. Committee and Staff Reports

The Town Planner reported that the Land Use Department has reorganized its functions among its existing and new personnel. Christina Costa will continue as the Enforcement Officer, and Damon Hearne will continue to make maps, as well as take on wetlands enforcement under the new title of Environmental Planner.

IV. OLD BUSINESS

A. “Max’s Place” Resubdivision of Land & pt. of Center Rd. West (17.68 ac.) No. of U.S. Route 1 / 280’ E. of Spencer Plain Rd., Gateway Bus. B-4 Dist. (Map 25 & 26 / Lots 2, 28, 29, 30, 6-10, 6-11, 6-12, 32, 32-1, pt. Center Rd. W.) Petitioner: Max’s Place, LLC Representative: David Royston, Esq.

The Chairman seated Mr. Voigt to act in place of Mr. Aresco.

MOTION to approve “Max’s Place” Resubdivision of Land and a portion of Center Road West; MOVED by J. Gallicchio; SECONDED by S. Hanes; APPROVED by J. Gallicchio, R. McIntyre, S. Hanes, W. Voigt; OPPOSED by R. Tietjen; ABSTAINED by none; 4-1-0.

B. Draft Sections of the Plan of Conservation & Development – “Conservation & Open Spaces” and “Economic Development”

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The Chairman stated that Mr. Voigt would remain seated for the Draft Sections of the Plan of Conservation & Development discussion, as well.

The Commission continued the matter until the next regular meeting to give more time to review the plan and prepare any questions or changes to the draft. The chairman asked the Commission to read the report of the Connecticut River Estuary Regional Planning Agency.

V. NEW BUSINESS

The Chairman reseated Mr. Aresco.

A. Informal Discussion of “Sentinel Hill” Subdivision Mill Rock Road West (Map 52 / Lot 2) Residential AA-1 District Petitioner: Robert Finch Agent: Robert L. Doane, P.E.

Mr. Doane displayed the revised plans for a loop road with possible intention to extend the road to meet with Town-owned property. He stated that this revised conventional layout plan efficiently accesses all the proposed parcels of land. Mr. Doane presented a conceptual cluster plan that better suits the need to provide open space.

Mr. Voigt commented that Mr. Doane might talk to Connecticut Light & Power about the grounding systems where proposed road plan crosses the CL&P easement and power line. He also expressed a concern for traffic safety.

Mr. Aresco asked about the overhead wires and voltages, stating that some people claim to have health problem due to living in high voltage areas. Mr. Doane commented that he did not have the knowledge to answer that question but in other instances, the wires and voltage areas had not presented problems.

Mr. Doane also addressed questions from Mr. Aresco as to the location of known vernal pools and the reptiles/amphibians inhabiting that area.

The Commission thanked Mr. Doane for appearing before it on an informal basis to discuss subsequent application for a Special Exception for Open Space Subdivision. The Commission took no action.

B. “Piontkowski” Special Exception for Take-out Restaurant (900 s.f.) 350 Middlesex Tpke (Map 52 / Lot 73-1), Gateway Bus. B-4 Dist., Aquifer Prot. Area Applicant: Carl F. Piontkowski, Owner

Mr. Piontkowski presented his proposed improvements to the site to accommodate any potential tenant for the vacant restaurant space. The Commission discussed the proposal and its relevance to different sections of the Town’s Plan of Conservation & Development.

MOTION to recommend approval of the “Piontkowski” Special Exception for Take-out Restaurant as consistent with the Plan of Conservation & Development; MOVED by J. Gallicchio; SECONDED by R. Tietjen; APPROVED by R. McIntyre, J. Gallicchio, H. Hanes, R. Tietjen, S. Aresco; OPPOSED by none; ABSTAINED by none; 5-0-0.

C. “Zaiko Estate” Acquisition of Land as a Muni. Improvement (1.0 ac. total) College Street (Map 23 / Lot 39) Residence A District, Coastal Flood Hazard Zone, Gateway Conservation Zone Petitioner: Board of Selectmen Representative: Robert W. Fish, LAC

Mr. Fish, Chairman of the Board of Selectman’s Land Acquisition Committee, described to the Commission the benefits of acquiring this land with regard to preservation of tidal wetlands.

MOTION to approve the “Zaiko Estate” acquisition of land as a municipal improvement as consistent with the Plan of Conservation & Development; MOVED by J. Gallicchio; SECONDED by S. Aresco; APPROVED by R. McIntyre, J. Gallicchio, H. Hanes, R. Tietjen, S. Aresco; OPPOSED by none; ABSTAINED by none; 5-0-0.

D. “Reed Property” Acquis. of Land as a Muni. Imp. (17.8 ac. of 25.7 total) Bokum Road (Map 57 / Lot 25-2) Restricted Business B-3 District Petitioner: Board of Selectmen Representative: Robert W. Fish, LAC

Mr. Fish described to the Commission the benefits of acquiring this land as adjacent to other Town-owned open space lands used for various municipal purposes, including preservation of inland wetlands.

MOTION to approve the “Reed Property” acquisition of land as a municipal improvement as consistent with the Plan of Conservation & Development; MOVED by S. Hanes; SECONDED by J. Gallicchio; APPROVED by R. McIntyre, J. Gallicchio, H. Hanes, R. Tietjen, S. Aresco; OPPOSED by none; ABSTAINED by none; 5-0-0.

VI. WORKSHOP

A. “Sidewalk Plan”

The Commission finalized its Draft Sidewalk Plan. The Commission will hold a public hearing on the Final Draft before presenting it for adoption and implementation by the Board of Selectmen.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

The Chairman adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Christine Nelson Acting Recording Clerk

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