BOROUGH OF STONINGTON

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

MEETING MINUTES

February 14, 2012 7:30 PM Borough Hall

ROLL CALL: Zoning Officer David Atkinson called the meeting to order at 7:30. In attendance were Betsy Carr, Doug Lyons, Carol Martin, Chris Errichetti, Julia Roberts and Jeffrey Callahan. Don Vail was absent.

ELECTION OF NEW CHAIRMAN; Doug Lyons nominated Julia Roberts as the next Chairman. Seconded by Betsy Carr. Vote in favor was unanimous.

NEW BUSINESS: Application # P 11-26: 7 Trumbull Street, Angela Kanabis, Owner, John Walsh, Architect. Application for Site Plan Approval for renovations to an existing single family house in R-2 District. Application for new dormers of headroom less than 6’-0” on the existing house was reviewed by Atkinson. Architect John Walsh also made a brief presentation. Motion made to approve application by Lyons, seconded by Martin. Vote in favor unanimous.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Discussion of possible uses in the Velvet Mill. Owner’s representative discussed possible uses with ZO Atkinson earlier. Many proposed uses are already Special Permit Uses. Owner’s rep to prepare information and drawings about uses and building layout for informal review by the Commission at a future meeting.

Review of Draft Plan of Conservation and Development. Minor edits made to proposed POCD. Public Workshop tentatively scheduled for March meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None

ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT: Discussion on repairs to walkway at Stonington Commons. ZO Atkinson to draft letter to the Commons regarding schedule of repairs and opening as much of the walkway as possible, as soon as possible.

Discussion of Banners. The Commission felt this was an issue for the Board of Warden and Burgesses.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 10, 2012. Motion to approve made by Carr, seconded by martin. Vote in favor unanimous.

ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:57 PM.