Date: Fri 23-Aug-1996

Publication: Bee

Author: ANDYG

Quick Words:

P&Z-Hemlock-Road-subdivision

Full Text:

P&Z Considers Hemlock Road Subdivision

The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) is considering a request for a

three-lot residential subdivision on almost eight acres at Hemlock Road.

Several area residents spoke about the construction request from the Nagy

Brothers at an August 15 Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) public hearing.

Barbara O'Connor of Little Brook Lane said she had received the mailed notice

of the subdivision request and public hearing earlier that day, giving her

little time to review the proposal.

The terrain in the area of the proposed development is steep, Ms O'Connor

noted, adding that she hadn't seen a map depicting what the developers want to

do there. She asked what effect the proposed subdivision would have on the

nearby Pootatuck River.

Dawn Watson of Hemlock Road noted the proposed subdivision is right next to

her house. She asked for assurances that her property wouldn't be adversely

affected by the project.

A representative of the developers assured Ms Watson that the proposed

construction won't result in problems involving septic systems, domestic water

wells, or the nearby river, noting that the development proposal exceeds the

requirements of the town's land use regulations.

P&Z Chairman Stephen Adams asked that the developers present to the P&Z at its

September 5 meeting a US Postal Service affidavit proving that the developers

used certified mail to inform all property owners within 500 feet of the

development site of the August 15 public hearing.