PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

TOWN OF NEW HAVEN

October 2, 2003

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The regular monthly meeting of the New Haven Planning Commission was held on October 2, 2003 and started at 7:30 p.m.  The following members were present; John Evers, George Merritt, Jim Walsh, Allen Karnatz, and Keith Hall.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Gary Baker.  The following attended: Eugene Charlebois, John Madden, Roger Stowe, Wright Stowe, Ken Weston, Steve Revell, and Chris Roeloff.

 

Wright Stowe wishes to subdivide some of his property into seven lots.  This is the first plat on this proposal.  SUB: 06-03.  This is a major subdivision.  Steve Revell spoke about the engineering plan and the detailed preliminary survey map, which showed the lot sizes.  The septic, well and building envelopes have also been noted on the map.  The road will have a single road cut and will be a private lane named Stowe Lane.  Lot #6 is referred to as deferred land.  According to Ken Weston, no changes have been made since the preliminary plat he brought in last month.  He mentioned the house location for Lot #4 is restricted due to its 100’ setback.  He would like to get a variance to the hedgerow as a building barrier, because Wright believes it would look better to have it further south in the lot.  It was left that the future buyer will have the option to decide where they want the house.  If they want it located further down the lot, they will need to go to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a variance.  Steve Revell hopes to receive State approval on the engineering plan for the next meeting.  The numbering system for the lots 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will remain as they are.  Allen Karnatz made a motion, seconded by George Merritt to move it to the final plat, all approved; no opposition.  Ken Weston fells as though he may not be able to have the Mylar done for the November meeting, but it was decided that November would be the final plat.

 

John Madden handed out opposing literature on Eugene Charlebois’s subdivision.  SUB 01-03.

 

Eugene Charlebois brought a copy of the preliminary sketch plan.  We still need the building envelope and the contour lines noted on one map.  The road will be 24’ x 16’.  It will be a private road and divided in care by the 5 parcel owners.  The State Cleanup Fund is “the bond” that will back the water supply.  Eugene gave us a copy of a letter from Jeff Kelley regarding a meeting with Bob Haslam, Site Manager for the Mobil site.  Allen Karnatz wants a letter from Bob Haslam regarding the process.  Eugene will return next month.

 

Recessed the Public Hearing and opened the Planning Commission meeting at 8:45 p.m.

 

Chris Roeloff was present and stated he is possibly interested in subdividing and selling 3.5 acres.  He was told to get a perk test and then Keith Hall will give him an application to fill out.

 

Recessed the Planning Commission meeting and re-opened the Public Hearing at 8:55 p.m.

 

The Sparling property was subdivided but a Mylar was never submitted to the Town.  George Merritt made a motion to have the Sparling’s start the process over.  Due to the lack of a second to the motion, it failed.  Keith Hall made a motion, seconded by Allen Karnatz to approve this Mylar based on the subdivision permit that was grated, but not fulfilled on May 11, 1988; 2 Yes votes, 4 No votes.  Motion did not pass.  Keith Hall will contact the Spraling’s and have them resubmit their subdivision to go through the proper process.  (Reference T2.4 4416 Plat, record).

 

Keith Hall mentioned that Gilbert Goodyear has inquired about buying the lot near the Timber Frame on Rt. 7 or on bill Shaefer’s place in order to relocate Paris Farmer’s Union.

 

Keith Hall mentioned Robert Weinick’s interest in buying and operating a craft shop on Bill Shaefer’s property.

 

Properties needing site reviewed include:

-         Ramona Morse who wants to turn a print shop into an Antique shop.

-         Havey’s Manufacturing Component has filled out an application and now has State approval.

-         New Haven Power Equipment has filled out an application for change in use in order to sell small sheds for equipment.

-         The Rt. 7 Restaurant & Pizzeria has submitted a map illustrating the possible creation of a go-cart and banquet hall to be built next to the existing restaurant.  The owner would need to apply for a permit to build and a site plan review will have to be done.  George Merritt made a motion, seconded by Jim Walsh to warn all four (4) change of use applications and request a site plan review be done on each, all approved; no opposition.

 

The process for the site plan review criteria was reviewed.  The Performance Standards, Section 810 & 820 were briefly discussed.

 

Correspondence received was a packet from VELCO.

 

Meeting minutes for September 4, 2003 were reviewed and after a minor correction, were approved on a motion made by Allen Karnatz, seconded by George Merritt, all approved; no opposition.

 

Allen Karnatz handed out a sheet on the grant and it was briefly discussed.

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:55pm on a motion made by Allen Karnatz, seconded by George Merritt, all approved.

 

Mylar’s signed: None.

 

 

 

 

John Evers                                            George Merritt                         Jim Walsh                                

 

 

 

Gary Baker                                          Allen Karnatz                                       Keith Hall