PALMER PLANNING COMMISISON

DECEMBER 9, 2003

The regular monthly meeting of the Palmer Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. with all members in attendance. Also present were Planning Director Ted Sales, Engineer Brian Dillman, Solicitor Charles Bruno, Zoning Administrator John Embardino and Supervisor Liaison Bob Lammi.

Chairman Smith called the meeting to order and led those present in the Pledge to the Flag. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved on motion by Grube, seconded by Grandinetti, and agreed by all.

FOX RUN ESTATES – Van Buren Road/Northwood Avenue - Dan Cohen, Attorney for developer, Don Frederickson, Engineer for developer, and Jonathon Rebo and Brett Owens were present with final plans for Fox Run Estates. Frederickson stated he was in agreement with the engineer’s comments and was looking for conditional approval tonight for this plan. Dillman stated the comments are easily addressed but feels due to the number of items, that the plan be revised so they can review it again. Cohen stated he understands this and asked if they could go ahead and work with the solicitor for any agreements that need to be started. Bruno noted that was not a problem, he just needed cost estimates for the agreements.

Young questioned the recreation fields. Asked the size, if there was water being run to the fields for fountains, restrooms. There was considerable conversation about this and the developer agreed to run the water line and Young also asked if the sewer could be run for planning in the future. The developer agreed to widen the lots along the roadway on the north side of the development. Developer asked for the street addresses for the development to be assigned. There are a few comments that the Zoning Administrator has to decide and a few waivers that are requested. They will be sending a letter stating these requests.

On motion by Young, seconded by Grube, and agreed by all, the Commission voted to table action on this plan until such time as the plan is revised and resubmitted.

ZONING AMENDMENTS – there was a sentence in Section 190-161A which the zoning officer recommends it be removed. There was considerable discussion on this, particularly Young questioning why this should be deleted, that it is something the zoning officer should make decisions on. He feels strongly that this should not be deleted and that the zoning officer should interpret each situation and that this statement would aid him in his enforcement process. Through lengthy discussion it was suggested that the line read – “All exterior light sources shall be positioned or diffused to prevent spillover as in 190-161A(1)”. Commission felt this would cover all questions. The particular incidents that were talked about tonight are covered in different sections throughout the ordinance.

There were a few clerical corrections in a few other sections which were agreed on. On motion by Stoneback, seconded by Grandinetti, and agreed by all, the Commission voted to recommend approval for all the zoning amendments that were proposed.

There being no public comment or further business Smith wished everyone a happy holiday season and called for a motion to adjourn. On motion by Grandinetti, seconded by Wilkins, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Diane Grube, Corr. Sec.