City of Ansonia RECEIVED Fo PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, ,, a Ig ts Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance: The February 24, 2020 me TOLER siliiogea with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m. Roll call of the members was WARHA PrdsentT ni} wore Chairman Jared Heon, Michael Bettini, Tim Holman, Meureen McCormack and Ken Moffat, William Malerba arrived at 7:20. Also in attendance were City Planner David Elder, Zoning Enforcement Officer David Blackwell, Land Use Administrator Ronda Porrini and City Engineer Fred D’Amico. R FILE Approval of Minutes: The organizational 1/27/20, regular 1/27/20 and public hearings #1 and #2 2/10/20 were accepted with any and all corrections with a motion by Mr. Holman, seconded by Mr, Bettini. All were in favor, motion carried. Approval of Bills: A motion was made by Mr. Bettini, seconded by Mr. Moffat to pay the Dill submitted. All were in favor, motion carried, Correspondence: ‘The CT Federation of Planning and Zoning Conference information ‘that was sent via email to commissioners will be brought up under items for discussion. Chairman Heon noted at this time that a late application received 2/21 will be added ‘under #7 for 165 Main/497 Bast Main. Public Session: Chuck Zemola, 13 Farrell Drive spoke regarding concems of the proposed senior living at 64 Pulaski Highway. He said they have been surveying and asked the surveyor, then came to City Hall for information, Said neighbors are against this, want to maintain their wooded area, have concems with other types of buildings as, such not succeeding and feels this is being done without the residents being notified, ‘Chairman Heon advised that there has not been any application received at this point for a senior living center, only 2 zoning text amendment change has been received by an individual, The P & Z package was received on Friday by this commission with this information, Mr. Holmsn asked Mr. Zemola what was going on with the property. Mr. Zemola was told the City of Ansonia was in partnership with this property. Mr, Zemola ‘would like to be kept informed. Mr. Elder told him he's in the right place and with the ‘ongoing process, information will be published. Mr. Zemola said someone told him there ‘was a “closed door meeting”, the commission stated this is likely their “stafP” meeting (ic land use, city planner, ete. Mr. Holman is concerned sbout “staff” meetings he is unaware of, Mr. Elder noting they have “staff” meetings all the time regarding various requests from residents. Mr, Bettini assured Mr. Zemola that nothing happens on properties unless it comes before P & Z and is on the record. Chairman Heon noted that P & Z follows all rules and regulations and holds public hearings as needed. Ms. ‘MoConmack did note that tonight was the first official paperwork P & Z has seen on this, although it was noted at the last meeting that they did contact the and use office. Bart Flaherty 26 Pinecrest Avenue ~ asked the commission if there is a 500 foot requirement for a zone change? Mr. Elder said zoning map change there is, Mr, Flaherty reminisced of the old vs new aldermanic chambers, specifically, that the podium shouldCity of Ansonia PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION always be front and center for citizens to use when speiking in chambers during meetings. Also reminding the commission that they are a “planning” and “zoning” commission and is hopeful that the commission is planning on future uses of the will be “old” PD once they move. Also, with regionalization talks of the school system, the current middle school may become available for future use as well that should be thought of in the planning stages, A motion made by Mr. Bettini, seconded by Mr, Malerba to close the public session. All in favor, motion carried, Items for discussion and possible action: 7a City of Ansonia/Ansonia High School — Commmunications from the Fire Marshall and Chief Cota received with no issues, pet Chaitman Heon. Don Smith 56 Greenwood. Mr. ‘Smith reiterated the plans discussed last meeting. Since then, they have received Inland/Wetlands approval. Mr. Malerba brought up the draining issue for the building. Mr. Smith stated there will be no water/sewer, therefore, no floor drains will be added. Mr. Holman questioned the number of vehicles and whether or not they would be washed in that building, Or repairs? Storage garage only. There is a memo of understanding with Derby regarding Coe Lane that is inthe works. Chairman Heon also spoke with the Director of Facilities, Robert Evans who does not want water to the building. Mr. D'Amico, city engineer does not have any concerns. A motion was made by Mr. Moffat ‘Motion to approve site plan for property located at 20 Pulaski Highway, submitted by the City of Ansonia Board of Education for improvements including a new 6, 000 sq ft. storage building and access way improvements to Coe Lane, as shown on site plan prepared by Donald W. Smith Jr. PE, dated January 3, 2020, entitled, "Coe Lane Access ‘way Ansonia High School, subject to 2 condition that an MOU for maintenance be executed between the City of Derby and Ansonia seconded by Mr. Bettini, all were in favor, motion carried. A motion was also made for a favorable 8-24 referral to the Board of Alderman for the construction of the 6000 square foot storage building on the Ansonia High School property was made by Mr. Bettini, seconded by Mr. Malerba, all were in favor, motion carried. Tb. Westley Street — Attorney John Sponheimer attomey and Engineer, John Fanato geve a brief summary. Extension of Westley Street, proposing four duplexes, has been approved by Inland Wetlands. A motion was then made by Mr. Moffat, seconded by Mr, Bettini to accept the application, refer to staff and set the public hearing for-March 30, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., all were in favor, motion carried. 7c. New Correspondence received on Friday, February 21°. Chairman Heon read a letter to Mrs. Porrini in the land use office that Green US Builders is withdrawing the current plan on 497 East Main Street. The withdrawal is temporary. Mr. Marcinek briefly explained wiy the withdrawal was happening (in a nutshell, the tax assessor records were higher than the survey, changing their plan). A new site will be submitted, combiningCity of Ansonia PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 165 Main Street and 497 East Main Street as one parcel, 153Main Street will remain as is per Mr. Mareinek, architect on project. 74, 153 Main Street — no updates, however Chairman Heon askod if Mr. Marcinek would ‘be willing to change the site walk and public beating dates to March15* at 2:00 p.m. for ‘the site walk and March 16" for the Public Hearing at 6:30. With the new application, it will work well to have the three applications nun concurrently. After some discussion on dates, a motion was made by Mr. Moffat, seconded by Ms. McCormack to deviate and amend the agenda to accept the correspondence read earlier anc add the new application for 165 Main Street/497 East Main Street. All were in favor, motion carried. “Mr. Holman then questioned and asked for this to be on the record as to what is the rule for applications be submitted after the agenda is made. Mr. Elder stated itis acceptable as there is no public hearing yet and the agenda can be amended to accept it at the meeting. Mrs, Porrini also noting this is complete application and can be accepted, Mr. Bettini noting that documentation is supposed to be received by a cutoff date, therefore he understands the concern, ‘The date of receipt of the application is “accepted” at the next regular meeting, therefore, if it wasn’t addressed tonight, it would sill be the date of receipt. Mr. Holman again asked Mr. Elder that this is acceptable to be received at the ‘meeting. Chairman Heon also noting the other properties, site walks and public hearings ‘are all being done together, making sense for this to be accepted to set the public hearing. ‘Mr, Heon then re-opened the public session for the amended agenda item 165 Main Street/497 East Main Street application with a motion by Mr. Holman, seconded by Mr. ‘Melerba, all were in favor, motion cartied, Chairman Heon then asked if anyone from the public wished to speak. Mr. Flaherty spoke again, He was asking for clarification on the tax records vs the survey done that Mr, Marcinek spoke of earlier, After asking if anyone else wished to speak, a motion was made by Mr. Bettini, seconded by Mr. Holman to close the public session. All were in favor, motion carried. ‘Mr. Marcinek gave a general overview of the new application. 165 Main Street and 497 Fast Main will be a combined parcel, to be known as 165 Main Street. Speaking of including, but not limited to, apactments, parking lot and spaces, current ATM drive through, canopy, trash, etc. The design should be ready by the end of March. A motion ‘was made by Mr. Moffat, seconded by Mr, Bettini to se a site welk at 2:30 on March 15% and set the public hearing for 6:45 p.m. on March 16° (immediately following 153 Main ‘Street public hearing), all were in favor, motion carried, Te, Christian Boysen — Optimus Senior Living ~ Zoning Tex! Amendment — Addition of Assisted Living Facilites, Chairman Heon read correspondence provided to the ‘commissioners. (on file in land use office) Chairman Heon asking to refer to staff and to see neighboring town’s guidelines. Mr. Bettini also suggested checking on other parcels in town that could be affected by this change, Mr. Elder will research this. Chairman Heon cautioned commissioners not to engage until the public hearing, Mr. Holman questioned if we have @ zoning attorney for said changes? Also questioning whether or3 City of Ansonia “=” PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION not Corporation Counsel is versed in this fleld. Attorney John Sponheimer happened to still be in the audience and wished to speak. He stated that Corporation Counsel works for Coben and Wolfe, a large firm in Bridgeport that has en extensive background on zoning changes and was confident that qualified opinions would be given. Mr. Holman ‘was satisfied with that information, A motion was made by Mr. Holman, seconded by Mr. Bettini to accept the communications, refer to staff end set the public heating for March 16* at 6:00 p.m,, all were in favor, motion carried, Reports: No reports from City Engineer, Fred D'Amico, Zoning Officer David Blackwell and City Planner David Elder. Mr. Porrini brought up the Cease and Desist order on Castle Lane. ZBA lifted the order and advised them to come to P & Z. After some discussion on the fill that has been brought into the property, cease and desist order, soil/sediment erosion control pln and fees due from applicants, Chairman Heon stated that this is an administrative issue that needs to be addressed for an injunction by Corporation Counsel. A motion was made by Mr, Holman, seconded by Mr. Moffat to refer to Corporation Counsel. Any other business to come before commission: no other business. ‘A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Bettini at 8:45 pm., seconded by Ms. McCormack, all in favor, motion carried, Meeting adjourned. © Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. Zawisza