Planning Commission Minutes 03/27/2018
PLANNING COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, March 27, 2018
SIMSBURY TOWN OFFICES – MAIN MEETING ROOM – 7:00 p.m.
933 HOPMEADOW STREET, SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT
I. CALL TO ORDER - Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Regular Members: Holly Beum, David Blume, Erin Leavitt-Smith, Craig MacCormac, William Rice, Alan Needham;
Alternate Members: Elizabeth Burt, Richard Cortes
Absent: Alternate Member: Gary Lungarini
Staff Present: Michael Glidden CFM CZEO, Assistant Town Planner
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the February 13, 2018 regular meeting
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. Public Hearings
a. None
2. Applications
a. None
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Receipt of New Applications
a. None
2. Referrals
a. CGS 8-3(a) Referral to the Zoning Commission for Zoning Commission Application #18-15 of Michael Glidden, CFM, Assistant Town Planner, for Text Amendments to the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations to Sections of the Regulations pertaining to flood management: Article 4, Section B (Definitions); Article Seven, Sections M.2-7; and Article Twelve.
M. Glidden presented the proposed changes to the Simsbury Zoning Regulations for floodplain development.
Motion: Chairman Rice made a motion, seconded by Mr. MacCormac, that the Planning Commission makes a positive referral for Zoning Application 18-15. The proposed text amendments are consistent with the 2017 Plan of Conservation and Development. The Motion passed unanimously.
VI. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS
Chairman Rice questioned staff if the agenda item which pertained to floodplain and subdivision regulations was similar to the Zoning referral. He asked if members of the Commission were comfortable with taking that item up first. No one objected.
2. Subdivision Regulations
a. Special Flood Hazard Area – Michael Glidden
M. Glidden presented the proposed changes as it related to floodplain management for the subdivision regulations. Mr. Glidden noted that similar to the required changes for the Zoning Regulations, these changes are required as part of the participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. Mr. Glidden noted that a public hearing is required and staff wanted to make the Planning Commission aware of the changes.
Mr. Glidden noted that attached to the proposed changes to the subdivision regulations for floodplain management was open space regulations. He explained to members that if there were other items which the Commission would like to address that these changes could be added to the same public hearing for the floodplain changes.
Chairman Rice stated that he would like to take time and review the regulations before setting a public hearing. His preference would be to make all changes at once. Mr. Glidden stated that updating the subdivision regulations will be on the next agenda for the Planning Commission. Chairman Rice asked that members take a look at the current regulations and be prepared to discuss changes.
1. CGS 8-25(a)1 request for a five-year extension to Application #13-03 of Andrew Quirk, PE, of Kratzert, Jones & Assoc. Inc., Agent for Joel and Marilyn Sevick, Owners, requesting a re-subdivision of property located at 46 Hildurcrest Drive (Map C17, Block 404, Lot 010) to allow for the creation of 5 lots (approved 05/14/2013; due to expire 05/14/2018)
M. Glidden reviewed the request for extension from the developer of 46 Hildurcrest Drive aka Murphy’s Turn. He explained to the Commission the current status of the project.
Chairman Rice stated that in his tenure on the Commission that he has seen similar requests from developers for extensions.
Motion: Ms. Beum made a motion seconded by Ms. Smith, to grant a 5 year extension to Application 13-03. The motion passed unanimously.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Mr. MacCormac seconded by Ms. Beum to adjourn at 7:32 pm. The motion passed unanimously.
Submitted by
Michael Glidden CFM CZEO, Assistant Town Planner