Planning & Zoning Commission - Minutes - 02/27/2024

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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION _ RECEIVED FOR RECORD
MEETING MINUTES WATERFORD, CT
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Remote Access Only 6:30 -
Members Present: Chairman Greg Massad, Tim Bleasdale, Tim Conderino Mak
Ebersole
Members Absent: Karen Barnett
Alternates Present: Doris Crum
Alternates Absent: Bertrand Chenard and Joseph DiBuono
Staff Present: Jonathan Mullen, Planning Director, Mark Wujtewicz, Planner and
Katrina Kotfer, Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
G. Massad called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. D. Crum was seated for K. Barnett.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Motion made by D. Crum, seconded by V. Ebersole, to approve the
January 23, 2023 meeting minutes.
VOTE: 5-0
3. APPLICATION RECEIPT
#PL-24-4 — Request of Congregation Beth El, owners and applicant for site plan approval to
locate a religious establishment at property located at 33 Kenyon Road, R-20 zone, as shown on
plans titled “Congregation Beth-El, 33 Kenyon Road, Waterford Connecticut, July 2023”.
APPLICATION WAS RECEIVED: 2/13/2024
#PL-24-2 — Application of the Waterford Planning & Zoning Commission to amend the
following Section of the Waterford Zoning Regulations: Section 1 (Definitions) Day-Care,
Child.
APPLICATION WAS RECEIVED: 1/9/2024
G. Massad noted that the two applications listed for receipt had been officially received at
previous meetings.
G. Massad polled the audience if anyone was present for the regulation amendment public
hearing. No one was present for the public hearing so he modified the agenda to have
application review for 33 Kenyon Road moved up earlier in the agenda.
5. APPLICATION REVIEW
#PL-24-4 — Request of Congregation Beth El, owners and applicant for site plan approval to
locate a religious establishment at property located at 33 Kenyon Road, R-20 zone, as shown on
plans titled “Congregation Beth-El, 33 Kenyon Road, Waterford Connecticut, July 2023”.
ACTION REQUIRED BY: 4/18/2024

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Wayne Garrick, Architect, Michael Cohen, Congregation President and Ed Goldberg, Building
Committee Chairman were available for the application. Mr. Garrick noted that he had received
an approval from the Conservation Commission and earlier that evening had received a
favorable opinion from the Design Review Board. He noted that the proposed project conforms
to the zoning regulations. He reviewed details of building.
G. Massad asked about the trash enclosure and if the proposed driveway sculpture is constructed
within the driveway. W. Garrick noted that the sculpture detail is low to the ground inside the
circle of the driveway and is designed to allow fire apparatus to drive over it if necessary in an
emergency.
The Commission made the following findings:
1. The application is for a use subject to a Site Plan approval, pursuant to Section 4.1.3 of
the Waterford Zoning Regulations.
2: The application meets the criteria for site plan approval, pursuant to Section 22 of the
Waterford Zoning Regulations, subject to modifications listed.
3. The Waterford Conservation Commission issued Inland Wetland Permit# C-23-08 for
regulated inland wetland activities.
4. The Waterford Conservation Commission issued a report of its action on application #C-
23-08 in accordance with CGS §8.3(g).
5. This application has been reviewed by the Town of Waterford Design Review Board in
accordance with Section 22b of the Waterford Zoning Regulations and which Board
submits a positive report to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Commission made the following modifications and conditions:
1; The trash enclosure shall provide for complete visual screening. A detail for the
screening shall be shown on the final plans prior to filing on the land records.
2: All conditions of approval for Inland Wetland Permit #C-23-08 shall be incorporated
into this decision as if fully set forth herein.
MOTION: Motion made by T. Conderino, second by D. Crum to approve with
modifications and conditions, the Site Plan for Congregation Beth El
application #PL-24-4 at 33 Kenyon Road, with modifications and conditions
1 and 2 and to adopt the findings 1 thru 5 of the staff report.
VOTE: 5-0
4, PUBLIC HEARING
#PL-24-2 — Application of the Waterford Planning & Zoning Commission to amend the
following Section of the Waterford Zoning Regulations: Section 1 (Definitions) Day-Care,
Child.
Chairman Massad opened the public hearing at 6:54 PM.

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M. Wujtewicz read the exhibit list into the record. M. Wujtewicz reviewed the staff report with
the Commission.
MOTION: Motion made by T. Bleasdale, seconded by T. Conderino, to close the
public hearing at 7:00 PM.
VOTE: 5-0
5. APPLICATION REVIEW
#PL-24-2 — Application of the Waterford Planning & Zoning Commission to amend the
following Section of the Waterford Zoning Regulations: Section 1 (Definitions) Day-Care,
Child.
The Commission made the following findings:
1. Application PL-24-2 meets the requirements of Section 28 of the Waterford Zoning
Regulations.
2. Application PL-24-2 meets the requirements of Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 124
§8-3 governing changes of zoning regulations and districts.
3. The proposed Regulation Amendment is consistent with the 2012 Plan of Preservation
Conservation and Development in meeting the stated goals of the Business/Economic
Development Guide in that the modifications as proposed will promote business and
economic development to meet local needs, maintain a favorable tax base and assist in
encouraging future business activities by more clearly defining the role of Day-Care
facilities as a Home-Based Service in accordance with CGS §19(a)-77.
4. The proposed Regulation Amendment is consistent with the 2012 Plan of Preservation
Conservation and Development by being consistent with Principle 6 of the State Growth
Principles listed on Page 84 of the Plan in that it integrates planning across all levels of
government by coordinating efforts with State Agencies.
MOTION: Motion made by D. Crum, second by V. Ebersole to approve Application PL-
24-2 to amend Zoning Regulations Section 1 - DEFINITIONS for Day-Care
and Dwellings by adopting the findings 1 thru 4 of the Staff Report with an
effective date of March 22, 2024.
VOTE: 5-0
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
No discussion occurred.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
G. Massad noted that a letter from Lisa A. Kuntz, Ed.D. regarding a potential data center was
submitted to the Commission.
8. COMMISSION BUSINESS
Staff reviewed with the Commission the status of ongoing and potential upcoming projects.

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G. Massad reminded the Commissioners to return their review comments for the POCD and set
a deadline of March 21, 2024.
9, ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made by T. Bleasdale, seconded by V. Ebersole to adjourn the
meeting at 7:04 PM.
VOTE: 5-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Katrina Kotfer
Recording Secretary