Redding Zoning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
Via ZOOM
Present: Matt Lecher, Chairman; Amy Atamian, Secretary; Commissioner Ted Ogonek; Commissioner Bill Whitehead; Alternate Diana Carlino-Coffey; Alternate Gary Miyashiro.
Also Present: Aimee Pardee, Zoning Officer; Applicant Philip Curatilo.
Mr. Lecher called the meeting to order at 7:30, seating Mr. Miyashiro.
1. Approval of Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2020.
On the motion of Ms. Atamian, and the second of Mr. Ogonek, the Commission voted unanimously to accept the minutes as written.
2. Application #20 –05Z – 14 Whortleberry Road (Assessor’s Map and Lot # 13-74): Philip S. Curatilo & Tammy L. Weiner, 15 Rock Ridge Court, New Fairfield, CT 06812. Request for a Special Use Permit for an Accessory Apartment/Au Pair Suite in accordance with Section 5.12 of the Redding Zoning Regulations. To receive: set public hearing date.
The Commission briefly reviewed the application. Mr. Miyashiro raised a question regarding 5.12.4 (a) which requires an attached apartment be in within an existing house; Mr. Curatilo clarified that his house will be shortly under construction and the apartment is proposed to be incorporated into the house. The Commission discussed the intent of the regulations and suggested the text may need clarification.
Mr. Ogonek moved that the Commission accept the application and set the public hearing for September 9, 2020. Mr. Miyashiro seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously.
3. Discussion.
Ms. Atamian noted that there seems to be different drafts of the Zoning Regulations on the town website. Ms. Pardee said she would look into this with the Town Clerk. Ms. Pardee also said she would make sure each Commissioner had up to date regulations prior to the next meeting.
4. Future Agenda Items
Application 20-05Z Public Hearing September 9, 2020.
5. Communication
There was no discussion under this agenda item.
6. Adjournment
On the motion of Ms. Atamian and the second of Mr. Miyashiro, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Submitted by Aimee Pardee