TOWN OF WOODBURY Zoning Commission 281 Main Street South Woodbury, Connecticut (203)

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1 TOWN OF WOODBURY Zoning Commission 281 Main Street South Woodbury, Connecticut (203) First land deed from the Indians April 12th 1659 MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Clarke, Chairman Jon Quint, Vice Chairman Beverly Deickler, Secretary Ted Tietz David Lampart MEMBERS ABSENT: None MINUTES April 12, 2016 REGULAR MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 P.M. SHOVE CONFERENCE ROOM ALTERNATES PRESENT: Robert G. Maciulewski Jack Well Thomas Amatruda ALTERNATES ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Kathy Castagnetta the Town Planner, members of the public and members of the Press. 1 a. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Clarke convened the meeting at 7:31 p.m. b. SEATING OF MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES/CONFLICT OF INTEREST Seated were Commissioners Clarke, Quint, Tietz, Deickler and Lampart. Reference was made to Section 8-11, Connecticut General Statutes, and Section 901 of the Woodbury Town Charter regarding Conflict of Interest. 2) PUBLIC HEARINGS None 3) PENDING APPLICATIONS None 4) NEW APPLICATIONS: 16-ZC-1606 / Edward Tufte (owner), A. H. Howland & Associates, PC (agent) / Special Permit for a Use Change to Allow a Philanthropic and Charitable Institution Under Section Including Construction of a 60' x 90' Building with Associated Septic System / Map 040 / Lot 043 / OH: 06/16/16. Mr. Paul Szymanski appeared before the Commission as Agent for the Owner regarding 100 Weekeepeemee Road. Mr. Szymanksi referenced the Town Planner's April 6, 2016 Staff Memorandum regarding the Special Permit his client was seeking. Mr. Szymanski briefly discussed the acreage, the building size and use with the Commission. Mr. Szymanski mentioned he would provide information regarding the nonprofit status as well as that A2 surveys were on file. The Commission moved for a public hearing. Commissioner Clarke moved and Commissioner Lampart seconded to hold a Public Hearing on May 10, 2016 regarding 16-ZC-1606 / Edward Tufte (owner), A. H. Howland & Associates, PC (agent) / Special Permit for a Use Change to Allow a Philanthropic and Charitable Institution Under Section Including Construction of a 60' x 90' Building with Associated Septic System / Map 040 / Lot 043 / OH: 06/16/16. April 12,

2 5) OTHER BUSINESS: a) Review of New Business / 726 Main Street South (Bldg. 3, Unit # 63) / Spring Wood Spa to Replace Dentist Office / Map 102 / Lot 020. Mr. John Tardy appeared before the Commission. Mr. Tardy stated the office was previously approved for a Dentist's office and would now be used for a licensed massage therapy. The Commission and the Town Planner discussed the application was professional to professional and no change in use. Chairman Clarke discussed the hours of Monday thru Sunday 9:30 to 8:00 p.m. Chairman Clarke read the letter from Diane Swan into the record. The Commission further discussed that no lighting changes would be made. The issues of parking and one part time employee were also reviewed. Commissioner Clarke moved and Commissioner Tietz seconded to authorize the land use office to issue a new business permit regarding 726 Main Street South (Bldg. 3, Unit # 63) / Spring Wood Spa to Replace Dentist Office / Map 102 / Lot 020. b) Discussion Regarding Events for 2016 at Woodbury Ski Area / 785 & 814 Washington Road Attorney Perley Grimes, Executor of the Estate of Rd Taylor and Mr. Scott Damato, the General Manager of the Woodbury Ski Area discussed upcoming events with the Commission. Attorney Grimes, Mr. Damato and the Commission discussed at length a summary of upcoming events Attorney Grimes provided to the Commission. Several aerial photos were also provided to the Commission to outline various summer time activities of the ski area. Chairman Clarke asked Attorney Grimes and Mr. Damato to advise the neighbors of these possible events in order to stay on good terms with the neighborhood. Attorney Grimes advised the Commission that these upcoming events were customary uses to the ski area and would benefit the Town. Commission Lampart mentioned over the last year the cooperation from the ski area has greatly improved. Alternate Amatruda and the Commission discussed the qualifications for an event to need a Special Permit. The Town Planner suggested Mr. Damato contact the Park and Recreation Department for a calendar of events regarding the schedule of other events in Town. Chairman Clarke urged Attorney Grimes and Mr. Damato to provided definite dates of upcoming events as soon as possible. 6) UPDATES ON LAND USE BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Commissioner Deickler provided an update regarding the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding 6-8 School Street and 1080 Main Street South. Alternate Maciulewski reported on the Historic District which had no meeting. Commissioner Quint reported on the Conservation Commission regarding town wide Clean Up Day, Earth Day and modifications to forms pertaining to the Army Corp. of Engineers. Commissioner Clarke reported on COG which did not have a quorum. Commission Lampart reported on the Inland/Wetland Commission which had not yet posted their Minutes. April 12,

3 Alternate Amatruda reported on the Planning Commission regarding the Public Hearing on Strong Field which is a 12 lot subdivision. Alternate Well reported on Economic Development Committee and its advancing to a Commission status. 7) ENFORCEMENT DISCUSSION & REPORT: The Chairman reviewed the Agenda and made the following Motion. Commissioner Clarke moved and Commissioner Deickler seconded to move item 7D of the Agenda before item 7A of the Agenda. d. 13-ENF-0030 / Ronald F. Parkhurst / 641 Weekeepeemee Road / NPV Illegal Apartment in Detached Garage and Illegal Apartment in House (Sec. 4.1) / Map 044 / Lot 007 / Zone OS100. Mr. Kevin Parkhurst and Mr. Daniel Parkhurst addressed the Commission. The Parkhursts and the Commission discussed the apartment in the home was family occupied. The Commission made the following Motion. Commissioner Clarke moved and Commissioner Tietz seconded to remove from Enforcement item 13-ENF-0030 / Ronald F. Parkhurst / 641 Weekeepeemee Road / NPV Illegal Apartment in Detached Garage and Illegal Apartment in House (Sec. 4.1) / Map 044 / Lot 007 / Zone OS100. g) 16-ENF-0006 / Marion, Sarah, & Gillian Griswold / 30 Hollow Road / NPV Renting of Rooms for Transient Visitors without Special Permit (Sec ) / Map 104 / Lot 008 / Zone R40 Ms. Sarah Griswold appeared before the Commission and stated her property was no longer being rented. The Commission made the following Motion Commissioner Clarke moved and Commissioner Quint seconded to remove from Enforcement item 16-ENF-0006 / Marion, Sarah, & Gillian Griswold / 30 Hollow Road / NPV Renting of Rooms for Transient Visitors without Special Permit (Sec ) / Map 104 / Lot 008 / Zone R40 a) 13-ENF-0006 / Dwight Smith / 54 Old Town Farm Rd. / NV & RFVC Storage of Vehicles (sec ) / Map 012 / Lot 023 / Zone OS60. The Commission discussed the matter and made the following motion. Commissioner Clarke moved and Commissioner Quint seconded to remove from Enforcement item 13-ENF-0006 / Dwight Smith / 54 Old Town Farm Rd. / NV & RFVC Storage of Vehicles (sec ) / Map 012 / Lot 023 / Zone OS60. April 12,

4 b) 14-ENF-0010 / Zachary & Mallory Lessard / 51 Grey Fox Trail / C & D Home Based Business Permit 9553 LT Landscaping Inc. / Map 010 / Lot 028E. The Commission discussed the matter and made the following motion. Commissioner Clarke moved and Commissioner Quint seconded to remove from Enforcement item 14-ENF-0010 / Zachary & Mallory Lessard / 51 Grey Fox Trail / C & D Home Based Business Permit 9553 LT Landscaping Inc. / Map 010 / Lot 028E / Zone OS60 c) 15-ENF-0003 / Jared Wilkas / 38 Sanford Rd. / C & D Operation of a Tree Business without a Permit (Section 4) / Map 021 / Lot 048 / Zone OS60 The Town Planner advised this file has been sent the Town Attorney. The Commission discussed the matter and made the following Motion. Commissioner Clarke moved and Commissioner Quint seconded to remove from Enforcement item 15-ENF-0003 / Jared Wilkas / 38 Sanford Rd. / C & D Operation of a Tree Business without a Permit (Section 4) / Map 021 / Lot 048 / Zone OS60. e) 16-ENF-0003 / 16-ENF-0003 / Trustees Gertrude C. Hardisty Revocable Trust / 240 Saw Pit Hill Road / Timber Cutting Activities within a Regulated Area without Permits / Map 052 / Lot 038. A Memorandum from the ZEO, Bryan Baker, was reviewed. The Commission and the Town Planner discussed the matter at length and made the following Motion. Commissioner Clarke moved and Commissioner Lampart seconded to remove from Enforcement item 16-ENF / Trustees Gertrude C. Hardisty Revocable Trust / 240 Saw Pit Hill Road / Timber Cutting Activities within a Regulated Area without Permits / Map 052 / Lot 038 / Zone OS60 f) 16-ENF-0005 / John B. & Rosetta P. Eddy / 32 Sprain Brook Road / NPV Renting of Rooms for Transient Visitors without Special Permit (Sec ) / Map 054 / Lot 0014A / Zone OS100. The Commission reviewed the regulations in Section The Commission made the following Motion. Commissioner Deickler moved and Commissioner Lampart seconded to remove from Enforcement item 16-ENF / John B. & Rosetta P. Eddy / 32 Sprain Brook Road / NPV Renting of Rooms for Transient Visitors without Special Permit (Sec ) / Map 054 / Lot 0014A / Zone OS100 8) PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR None 9) CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES February 9, 2016 Chairman Clarke moved the Minutes of the February 9, 2016 meeting. April 12,

5 Chairman Clarke moved and Commissioner Lampart seconded to accept the Minutes of the March 22, 2016 Meeting with the following amendments: To include the title of Secretary in the caption of the Minutes. To replace the word "reoccurring" with "recurring" on page 2; To replace "as wells" with "well" on page 2; 10) CORRESPONDENCE - None The O&G compliance reports, the O&G complaint logs, and Tietz Trucking quarterly report were within the file. 11) ADJOURNMENT To adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Made by Chairman Clarke FILED SUBJECT TO APPROVAL Respectfully Submitted, Lisa A. Schneider Zoning Commission Clerk Copies of documents and meeting audio are available at the Land Use Office RECEIVED & FILED IN WOODBURY, CT April 12,