Planning & Zoning Commission - Minutes - 02/10/2020

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MINUTES
Planning & Zoning Commission February 10, 2020
Waterford Town Hall 6:30 PM
Members Present: J. Bunkley, J. Bashaw, J. DiBuono, T. Bleasdale
Members Absent: G. Massad
Alternates Present: K. Barnett
Staff Present: M. Wujtewicz, Planner; M. FitzGerald, Environmental Planner; D.
Choisy, Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Chairman Bunkley called the meeting to order at 6:30. K. Barnett was appointed to sit for G.
Massad.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Motion made by J. Bashaw, seconded by J. DiBuono, to approve the minutes of the
January 27, 2020 meeting as written.
VOTE: 5-0
3. RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
M. Wujtewicz stated that the following applications were received after the agenda was posted, but
within the statutory time frame for receipt by the Commission: +t; B R
#PL-19-19 — Request of Memle Properties LLC, owner and applicant for site plan approv we
locate a professional office building at 114 Cross Road, I-C zone, in accordance wit Sectighs ><
12.1.12 and 22 of the Zoning Regulations and as shown on plans entitled "Site Plan, reparee for z
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#PL-20-5 — Request of RCP Waterford I LLC & RCP Waterford II, LLC, owners and applicaffts for
site plan approval to locate a medical office building at 5 Dayton Road, C-G zone, in accordance with
Sections 8.1.11 and 22 of the Zoning Regulations and as shown on plans entitled "Land Development
Plans for Proposed Medical Office Building Issued for Site Plan Approval" dated January 21, 2020.
This application is in order for receipt and will be scheduled for the Commission’s review at a future
meeting.
#PL-20-3 — Request of Nicholas T. & Donna J. Muscarella, owners, Mary Stoddard, applicant for
special permit and site plan approval to conduct agri-tourism activities on property located at 116
Old Colchester Road, RU-120 zone in accordance with sections 3.41, 22 and 23 of the zoning
regulations and as shown on plans titled “Site Plan Property Belonging to: Nicholas T. Muscarella
Jr. Trustee, et al” revised to November 11, 2019.
This application is in order for review and a public hearing will be scheduled.
4, APPLICATION REVIEW
#PL-19-2— Request of Alvin Steinman, applicant, Ronald Steinman, owner for Coastal Site Plan
review and approval for shoreline restoration on property located at 74, 76 & 78 Niantic River

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Road, VR-10 zone, and as shown on plans entitled “Coastal Site Plan, New Living Shoreline, Town
of Waterford” dated December 30, 2019.
Keith Nielsen of Docko, agent for the applicant, reviewed this application with the Commission.
He stated that the applicants’ properties have been damaged by past storms. He reviewed the
proposed activity, and stated that the purpose of this project will be to restore a natural habitat
adjacent to the beach consistent with zoning regulations to preserve and conserve soil and
vegetation. No activity is proposed beyond the Coastal Jurisdiction Line.
The applicant proposes to re-establish the area of eroded slope by placing approximately 75 cubic
yards of blended topsoil, gravel and stone along approximately 130 feet of eroded shoreline. The
top medium of the fill will be planted with salt tolerant vegetation in order to establish a vegetated
root system to aid in the retention of the soil once the vegetation becomes permanently established.
All work proposed occurs landward of the Coastal Jurisdiction Line (CJL).
M. Wujtewicz reviewed the Coastal Site Plan Review Written Findings & Decisions with the
Commission.
CGS section 22a-92(b)(2)(F) states, in part, that one of the purposes of the Coastal Area
Management Act is to "Promote nonstructural solutions to flood and erosion problems except in
those instances where structural alternatives prove unavoidable and necessary to protect commercial
and residential structures and substantial appurtenances that are attached or integral thereto,
constructed as of January 1, 1995, infrastructural facilities or water dependent uses." The
application as presented satisfies the intent of CGS Section22a-92(b)(2)(F) by implementing a non
structural method of slope stabilization of an eroding shoreline by placing a soil, gravel and stone
mix medium along the eroded shoreline from the top of the existing bank to the toe of the previous
slope. This method provides a non-structural alternative to the eroding shoreline. Since there are no
structures in the immediate vicinity of the area of the bank that is impacted by the erosion, a
structural alternative would not be permitted. The Commission finds that the non structural method
of slope stabilization identified on the submitted site plan is acceptable in providing an adequate
level of slope protection while maintaining the coastal escarpment.
Potential to cause erosion/sedimentation; need for adequate sedimentation and erosion control
measures:
The project as presented identifies the proximity of the disturbance to the coastal resource. This
disturbance is of a temporary nature during the placement of fill. The slope will be reestablished and
erosion controls shall be incorporated at the top of the slope in order to mitigate any erosion that
may occur from surface runoff during the soil and vegetation installation. The erosion controls
shall be left in place until the site has been permanently stabilized.
Water quality and/or stormwater impact:
There is a potential for a temporary negative impact to water quality during the construction phase
of the project. This potential will be mitigated through the installation and maintenance of erosion
control measures as identified on the plan.
MOTION: Motion made by J. Bashaw, seconded by J. DiBuono to approe Application #PL-19-
2 with the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall identify, prior to initiating work, the location of any stockpiled
materials on the plan submitted for Zoning Compliance Permit. Appropriate
erosion controls must also be indicated at the stockpile areas.

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2. Provide a detail for the erosion and sediment controls on the plans. If this measure
is determined to not provide adequate erosion control during construction,
additional containment measures must be indicated on the plan.
3. Erosion controls shall be incorporated at the top of the slope in order to mitigate
any erosion that may occur from surface runoff during the soil and vegetation
installation. The erosion controls shall be left in place until the site has been
permanently stabilized.
The Waterford Planning and Zoning Commission has examined the plans and all
other documentation and comments offered by the applicant and reviewing agencies
and finds the application consistent with Section 25 of the Waterford Zoning
Regulations. The proposal, as presented and submitted with conditions, is consistent
with stated Coastal Area Management policies.
VOTE: 5-0
5: CORRESPONDENCE
Memo dated February 10, 2020 to the Planning and Zoning Commission from Abby Y. Piersall,
Title: Continuation of December 9" Housing Discussion
Chairman Bunkley read the memo to the Commission. He noted that Glen Chalder of Planimetrics
will be at the February 24" meeting to lead a discussion about possible locations were different
housing options might be preferable and what kinds of buildings would best suit the community.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Reappointment of Robert Nye and Joy Merrill to the Design Review Board — Terms expire 5/4/2020.
MOTION: Motion made by J. Bashaw, seconded by T. Bleasdale, to reappoint Robert Nye and
Joy Merrill to the Design Review Board. Terms to run from 5/5/20 to 5/4/23.
VOTE: 5-0
Ts ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made by J. Bashaw, seconded by T. Bleasdale, to adjourn the meeting at
6:50.
VOTE: 5-0
Respectfully Submitted, “
Dawn Choisy
Recording Secretary