Planning & Zoning Commission - Minutes - 10/24/2023

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October 24, 2023
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ;
MEETING MINUTES “IVED FOR RECORD
REC EERFORD. CT
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Members Present: Chairman Greg Massad, Karen Barnett, Tigrbtensd ia ae
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Members Absent: Victor Ebersole
Alternates Present: Bertrand Chenard and Doris Crum
Alternates Absent: Joseph DiBuono
Staff Present: Jonathan Mullen, Planning Director, Mark Wujtewicz, Planner,
Robert Avena, Esq., Town Attorney and Katrina Kotfer, Recording
Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
G. Massad called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM. B. Chenard was seated for V. Ebersole.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Motion made by B. Chenard, seconded by T. Bleasdale, to approve the
October 10, 2023 meeting minutes.
VOTE: 4-0-1 (G. Massad did not attend meeting)
3. APPLICATION RECEIPT
#PL-23-13 — Request of the Town of Waterford for municipal improvements in accordance with
Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes for Modifications to the Waterford
Community Park Master Plan.
ACTION REQUIRED BY: 11/28/23
The review of this application is scheduled for later in the agenda.
#PL-23-14 Town of Waterford, Applicant and Owner for site plan approval for park
improvements for property located at 174 & 184 Boston Post Road and 15, 35 and 49 Rope
Ferry Road, C-T Zone in accordance with Sections 10.2.5 and 22 of the Zoning Regulations and
as shown on plans entitled “Waterford Civic Triangle Universal Access & Pond Improvements”
ACTION REQUIRED BY: 12/28/23
The review of this application is scheduled for later in the agenda.
4. APPLICATION REVIEW
#PL-23-13 — Request of the Town of Waterford for municipal improvements in accordance with
Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes for Modifications to the Waterford
Community Park Master Plan.
ACTION REQUIRED BY: 11/28/23

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Chad Frost, L.A. of Kent + Frost and Miriam Furey- Wagner, Chair of the Waterford Town
Center Development Ad-Hoc Committee reviewed with the Commission the changes that are
proposed from the approved 2021 Master Plan Waterford Community Park. C. Frost
highlighted the addition of two pickleball courts, a new access drive from Rope Ferry Road to
the Recreation and Parks Maintenance Building and the accessible pedestrian entry from Rope
Ferry Road. The installation of street trees on the and the relocation of the stonewall along
Rope Ferry Road from the previous plan has been eliminated due to budget constraints. He
noted all other elements are to stay in place.
K. Barnett voiced concerns with the removal of the fencing for the softball field. She
questioned if there will be benches installed, any lighting installed and if the previously
proposed food truck area will still be there. She asked if the Park and Rec maintenance shed
could be relocated off-site or to another location on the property. She expressed displeasure that
the street trees have been eliminated from the plan.
T. Bleasdale also voiced concerns with the removal of trees from the plan. C. Frost noted that
the stonewall will be repaired in place but not relocated. T. Bleasdale noted he is not in favor of
having the trees removed to provide for the potential view into the pond park area from Rope
Ferry Road as opposed to the benefit of the people using the park.
T. Conderino questioned about the location of the proposed drive path near the Green Survival
building. He questioned how there is money to add pickleball courts but no money to add street
trees,
B. Chenard questioned the possibility of relocating the current maintenance building and
possible screening options if to remain. He voiced concerns with taking down the fence, the
loss of trees, lack of benches and concerns about the location of the pickleball courts.
D. Crum questioned as to whether ADA Accessibility is incorporated into the proposed
improvements. C. Frost stated that all accessible requirements including ramps and grade of
walkways meet all accessible requirements. D. Crum noted a lack of benches on the plan.
G. Massad voiced concerns that there is no Master Plan for the entire Civic Triangle area. He is
in support of improvements to the area but wants it done correctly.
MOTION: Motion made by G. Massad, seconded by T. Bleasdale, to deny the request
for municipal improvements in accordance with Section 8-24 of the
Connecticut General Statutes for Modifications to the Waterford Community
Park Master Plan.
VOTE: 5-0
#PL-23-14 Town of Waterford, Applicant and Owner for site plan approval for park
improvements for property located at 174 & 184 Boston Post Road and 15, 35 and 49 Rope
Ferry Road, C-T Zone in accordance with Sections 10.2.5 and 22 of the Zoning Regulations and
as shown on plans entitled “Waterford Civic Triangle Universal Access & Pond Improvements”
ACTION REQUIRED BY: 12/28/23
No action was taken.

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5. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
The Commission reviewed and discussed the proposed 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting schedule.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
G. Massad noted that a letter was received from Paul Goldstein, RTM Moderator on behalf of
the Public Health, Recreation and Environment Standing Committee’s suggestion that the
Planning and Zoning Commission take into consideration potential revisions to the Special
Permit requirements related to outdoor dining applications with music.
7. COMMISSION BUSINESS
M. Wujtewicz reviewed with the Commission current and upcoming projects.
The Commission briefly discussed the municipal commissioner training opportunities.
J. Mullen informed the Commission that the consultant is working on the chapters of the POCD
and that he will provide further updates for review at a December meeting.
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made by G. Massad, seconded by B. Chenard, to adjourn the meeting at
7:40 PM.
VOTE: 5-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Kolb
Katrina Kotfer
Recording Secretary