Planning & Zoning Commission - Minutes - 05/10/2022

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MINUTES
Regular Meeting a
2022 HAY 12 PM 2:49
Planning & Zoning Commission May 10, 2022.
6:30’PM
Members Present: G. Massad, K. Barnett, T. Bleasedale, K. Petrini
Members Absent: N. Giansanti
Alternates Present: B. Chenard and J. DiBuono (6:55pm)
Staff Present: A. Piersall, AICP, Planning Director; M. Wujtewicz, Planner, R.
Avena, Town Attorney, K. Kotfer, Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Chairman Massad called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM. B. Chenard was seated for N.
Giansanti.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Motion made by T. Bleasedale, seconded by K. Barnett, to approve the April 26,
2022 meeting minutes.
VOTE: 5-0
3. RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
#PL-22-7 — Request of Deborah Hadaway, owner & applicant for a modified site plan approval
for Outdoor Dining & Outdoor Entertainment at 377 Mago Point, MPD zone, in accordance
with Sections 14a and 22 of the Zoning Regulations and as shown on plans entitled "Modified
Site Plan Outdoor Dining & Outdoor Entertainment Use Not Associated with Permanent
Structures".
ACTION REQUIRED BY: 7/14/22
The Commission received the application.
4, PUBLIC HEARINGS
Affordable Housing Plan
MOTION: Motion made by T. Bleasedale, seconded by K. Petrini, to open the public
hearing at 6:36 pm.
VOTE: 5-0
Glen Chalder, AICP, from Planimetrics reviewed the draft Affordable Housing Plan with the
Commission.
G. Massad asked if any member of the public would like to speak.
Tim Anderson, Sea View Terrace spoke regarding the application.
G. Massad asked three times if any member of the public would like to speak.

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M. Wujtewicz read the list of exhibits, 1-5 into the record.
MOTION: Motion made by K. Barnett, seconded by B. Chenard, to close the public hearing.
Commissioners discussed typos and modifications to wording that they would like to have
incorporated into the final document.
During the discussion the following comments were made:
Ann Paris spoke regarding the Plan.
Jerry Locker, 2 Palmer Road, spoke regarding the Plan.
Paula Guido, 9 High Street, spoke regarding the Plan.
Unidentified gentleman, 11 High Street, spoke regarding the Plan.
G. Massad asked three times if any member of the public would like to speak.
MOTION: Motion restated by K. Barnett, seconded by B. Chenard, to close the public
hearing.
VOTE: 5-0
The public hearing closed at 7:09 p.m.
6. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN
The Commission discussed the proposed Affordable Housing Plan.
MOTION: Motion made by G. Massad, seconded by T. Bleasdale, to approve the 2022-2027
Affordable Housing Plan updated as a result of the May 10, 2022 public hearing
with the following changes:
e page 17, Item 1: to include the word “not” so the section reads, in
relevant part “... they do not meet the housing needs of all present or
future Waterford residents.”;
e to amend the plan on page 14 and throughout the plan so the number of
units are consistent;
that the percentage column on page 18 be deleted;
rename Section 4 on page 22 to “Strategies for Consideration”;
change the percentage value from 4.85 to 5.6 on page 21 section 3.5;
page 17, designate items 6 thru 9 as a subordinate list to item 5 and
renumber items 10 thru 14 accordingly.
The Commission discussed the motion.
MOTION: Motion made by B. Chenard, seconded by T. Bleasedale to amend the motion to
approve the proposed Affordable Housing Plan to also include the following
statement in the sidebar on page 22, “These are a list of options for the Town of
Waterford to consider in the future to accomplish the goals of the Affordable
Housing Plan.”
VOTE: 5-0

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5. APPLICATION REVIEW
#PL-22-4— Application of the Waterford Planning & Zoning Commission to amend the
Waterford Zoning Regulations Sections 1(Definitions) and 3.44 (Temporary Outdoor Dining).
G. Massad unseated B. Chenard who was not present at the public hearing for this application
and appointed J. DiBuono as a voting member who was present and seated at the public hearing
for this application. The Commission continued their deliberations of the application.
R. Avena spoke with the Commission regarding how Special Permits can be used in a transitory
manner.
MOTION: Motion made by G. Massad, seconded by J. DiBuono, to approve the application
as proposed.
The Commission discussed the motion.
MOTION: Motion made by G. Massad, seconded by J. DiBuono, to amend the motion to
include the following findings from Planning and Zoning Commission Staff
report dated April 26, 2022:
1. Application PL-22-4 meets the requirements of Section 28 of the Waterford
Zoning Regulations.
2. Application PL-22-4 meets the requirements of Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 124 §8-3 governing changes of zoning regulations and districts.
3. Application PL-22-4 is consistent with the requirements of Public Act 22-1.
4. 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 proposed language
will promote business and economic development to meet local needs,
maintain a favorable tax base and assist in encouraging future business
activities.
5. The proposed Regulation Amendment is also consistent with the 2012 Plan of
Preservation Conservation and Development by reinforcing the overall
community structure by providing a feature that will tend to enhance the
community character.
with an effective date of May 31, 2022.
MOTION: Motion made by T. Bleasdale, seconded by K. Barnett, to amend the motion to
approve as written but with the deletion of proposed section 3.44(b).9 relative to
outdoor music.
Discussion was held on the amendment. T. Bleasedale withdrew his amendment to the motion.
MOTION: Motion made by T. Bleasdale, seconded by K. Barnett, to amend the proposed
regulation to include a provision that if outdoor music were included as part of an

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accessory outdoor dining application, that the application be subject to a public
hearing.
VOTE: 1-4 (G. Massad, K. Barnett, K, Petrini, J. DiBuono)
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Motion Fails to Pass
G. Massad called for a vote on the original motion as amended, seconded J. DiBuono.
VOTE: 4-1 (T. Bleasedale)
PRESENTATION FROM PROSPECTIVE CONSULTANT FOR THE PLAN OF
CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
The Commission listened to a presentation by consulting firm Hardesty & Hanover on their
proposal to update the Town of Waterford’s Plan of Conservation and Development.
CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence was received.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Recommendation on the update of the POCD
MOTION: Motion made by T. Bleasedale, seconded by K. Petrini, to recommend
FHI Studio and to authorize $2,272.00 to be used from Professional
Services.
VOTE: 5-0
B. Review of past months and ongoing projects
A. Piersall gave a brief update to the status of ongoing projects.
C. Upcoming projects
A. Piersall gave a brief update to the status of upcoming projects.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Discussion of Potential Amendments to Accessory Dwelling Units
The Commission tabled the discussion to their next meeting.
Discussion of Potential Third Party Review Standards
The Commission tabled the discussion to the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made by K. Petrini, seconded by J. DiBuono, to adjourn the meeting at
8:52 PM.
VOTE: 5-0
Respectfully Submitted,
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Katrina Kotfer
Recording Secretary