BRISTOL PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 23, 2013

ATTENDANCE: Chairman William Veits (Chairman) Commissioner John Soares (Vice Chairman) Commissioner Brian Ewings (Acting Secretary) Joseph Kelaita (Alternate) John Reek, Jr. (Alternate) City Planner, Alan Weiner City Engineer, Paul Strawderman ABSENT: Angelo Cannici, Anthony Dell’Aera, and Marie Keeton. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Chairman Veits designated Commissioners Kelaita and Reek as voting Commissioners in place of Commissioners Dell’Aera and Keeton. He also designated Commissioner Ewings as Acting Secretary. I. Minutes 1. Regular Meeting of December 27, 2012. Motion was made by Commissioner Ewings to accept the minutes of December 27, 2013 as presented. Motion seconded by Commissioner Soares. Motion carried 5-0. II. Pending Applications There were no pending applications. III. New Applications 1. Application #362 – Revision to an approved Site Plan to phase the construction of two generator buildings, northeast

side of Ronzo Rd.; Assessor’s Map 1, Lot 5; IP-1 (Industrial Park) zone; ESPN, Inc., applicant. Mr. Weiner reported that an Inland Wetlands application has been approved for the site plan. Robert Longfield, Director of Construction and Planning, of ESPN, Inc., ESPN Plaza, reviewed the previously approved Site Plan for two generator buildings and explained the proposed revisions. The northerly generator and necessary appurtenances would be constructed now and the site work performed in such a manner that the second building could be constructed later if necessary. The applicant had no plans at this time to construct Phase II. Mr. Weiner explained that the previously approved Site Plan remains valid and that the proposed plan could represent Phase I of construction, with the second building representing Phase II if needed. Motion was made by Commissioner Ewings to approve Application #362, Revision to an approved Site Plan to phase the construction of two generator buildings, northeast side of Ronzo Road, subject to the stipulations of the previously approved Site Plan (Application #359). Motion seconded by Commissioner Soares. Motion carried 5-0. Item VIII.2. was taken out of order. 2. Update of 2000 Plan of Conservation and Development – 2012 Land Use Map Mr. Weiner reported on the status the updates to the Land Use Map of 1998. He introduced Philip Pierdomenico, who has been working in the Land Use office as a temporary intern. Mr. Pierdomenico explained the process he has undertaken to identify changes in land use, including review of approved subdivisions, building and demolition permits, aerial photos and other sources of information. All this data was compiled and represented on a new

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land use map utilizing the City’s graphic information system. Compiling this data into an electronic database will enable staff to update the information on a regular basis. Mr. Pierdomenico and Mr. Weiner reviewed the updated map in a graphic presentation to the commission, explaining the different land use categories and the changes from the 1998 map. The commission commended Mr. Pierdomenico on his work. IV. Zoning Commission Referrals There were no Zoning Commission referrals. V. City Council and Other Referrals 1. Sale/lease of municipal property – 3 North St., Bingham School 2. Sale/lease of municipal property – 291 Burlington Ave., Jennings School 3. Sale/lease of municipal property – 122 Park St., O’Connell School Mr. Strawderman explained that these requests were similar to the Commission’s discussion regarding the Memorial Boulevard School from the December 2012 meeting. The Commission received a draft of the motion voted on for that referral and discussed it’s relevance for these new referrals as well. Mr. Weiner pointed out that the West End Study contains specific recommendations for the O’Connell School property. He noted that, since that study involved the sort of public outreach and involvement that the Commission is recommending, it may be appropriate to report on this property separately Motion was made by Commissioner Reek to approve and forward the draft motion from the December meeting regarding the Sale/lease of the Memorial Boulevard School property, amended to include both the Bingham School and Jennings School properties. Motion seconded by Commissioner Ewings. Motion carried 5-0. Motion was made by Commissioner Reek to submit a letter to the appropriate Committees regarding the sale/lease of municipal property, 122 Park Street, O’Connell School, and directly reference the Planning West End Neighborhood Study and include the following recommendations: redevelop the property in a manner that accomplishes the following:

(a) reuses the building for residential and or community based purposes (b) retains at least the main portion of the building including the original school itself (c) takes advantage of the sites proximity of the Pequabuck River and connects the neighborhood with the river (d) utilizes a portion of the property to provide public access to the Pequabuck River (e) provides a well lighted safe pedestrian bicycle trail and other paths of recreation uses along the properties

Pequabuck River frontage (f) integrates a sustainable development practices as the projects design (g) and the second recommendations is to nominate the building for inclusion on the State Register of Historic Places

The Commission agreed that they had no preference for City or private ownership as long as the property is redeveloped in a manner consistent with the recommendations. Motion seconded by Commissioner Ewings. Motion carried 5-0. 4. Upgrade of wastewater treatment facility for phosphorus reduction The Commission acknowledged receipt of the following item: a memorandum dated January 16, 2013, from Walter Veselka, Director of Public Works, explaining the request and requesting the Commission’s approval under Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Mr. Strawderman explained the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has mandated new wastewater removal limits for phosphorous and that these regulations will require major upgrades to the City’s sewer treatment plant. Consultants hired by the city have completed a preliminary design of the required upgrades and estimated the cost to be approximately $18 Million.

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Mr. Weiner reviewed the goals and recommendations of the Plan of Conservation and Development concerning the City’s infrastructure, including maintaining and upgrading it as necessary. Motion was made by Commissioner Soares to approve the request for the upgrade of wastewater treatment facility for phosphorus reduction as proposed in the memorandum dated January 16, 2013, in accordance with Section 8-24 to the Public Works Director. The Commission noted that the City’s Plan of Conservation and Development recommends the City maintain its infrastructure and keep it working properly at all times. Motion seconded by Commissioner Ewings. Motion carried 5-0. VI. Old Business There was no Old Business. VII. New Business There was no New Business. VIII. Staff Reports

1. Monthly Subdivision Status Report

The Commission noted no changes in status in the report. IX. Communications There were no communications. Motion was made by Commissioner Ewings to adjourn. Motion seconded by Commissioner Reek. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. These minutes represent the proceedings of the meeting. This meeting was taped. Respectfully submitted, Nancy King Marie Keeton Secretary City Planning Commission