WEST HARTFORD

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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:

 8:40 PM 

SUSPENSE ITEMS: 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT EASEMENT - REFERRED TO TPZ AND   2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENT - REFFRRED TO TPZ

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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ROLL CALL:

 COUNCILOR DOAR ABSENT

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 RECEIVED

Town Council Meeting, 6-23-15

Public Hearing on 26 Caya Ave, 6-23-15

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PUBLIC FORUM:

SANDY FRY, DAN FIRESTONE, AND AMIR TULCHINSKY SPOKE ON ITEM 11

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REPORTS OF TOWN MANAGER:

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CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR:

 ITEMS 14, 17, 22-31

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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Application on behalf of the Metropolitan District Commission, the contract purchaser under agreement with Triumph Engine Control Systems, LLC of an approximately 67,977 sq. ft. parcel fronting on Talcott Road (1 Charter Oak Boulevard) requesting designation of a new special development district, a change to the current underlying zoning district from Multifamily Residential District (RM-3) to a Restricted Industrial District (IR), and the approval to construct a Tunnel Access Shaft and permanent Air Treatment Facility in conjunction with the South Hartford Conveyance and Storage Tunnel Project. (This Agenda item will be the subject of a formal public hearing on July 21, 2015 and may not be addressed during Public Forum pursuant to Town Council Rules.) (86)

APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS, VOTE 9-0

9.

Resolution (Van Winkle) Authorizing Conveyance of Land at New Britain Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue and Easements Through Town-Owned Property at 17 Brixton Street, 774 Oakwood Avenue and 784 Oakwood Avenue to the Metropolitan District Commission. (This Agenda item will be the subject of a formal public hearing on July 21, 2015 and may not be addressed during Public Forum pursuant to Town Council Rules.) (86)

APPROVED, VOTE 9-0

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Ordinance (Van Winkle) Revising the Unit Density Calculation for Mixed-Use Developments (This Agenda item will be the subject of a formal public hearing on July 21, 2015 and may not be addressed during Public Forum pursuant to Town Council Rules.) (999)

ADOPTED

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Substitute Resolution (Davidoff, Hall, Kindall) Adopting a Complete Streets Policy for the Town of West Hartford (1066)

ADOPTED

NEW BUSINESS:

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Ordinance (Van Winkle) Clarifying the Applicability of Pedal Cab Requirements (This Agenda item will be the subject of a formal public hearing and may not be addressed during Public Forum pursuant to Town Council Rules.) (569, 999)

SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 18, 2015 AT 5:50 PM AND REFERRED TO CRCOG.

13.

Ordinance (Van Winkle) Permitting Manufacturers of Alcohol Including Retail Sales Where Permitted by Law (This Agenda item will be the subject of a formal public hearing and may not be addressed during Public Forum pursuant to Town Council Rules.) (999)

SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 AT 6:55 PM AND REFERRED TO TPZ AND CRCOG.

14.

Resolution (Van Winkle) To Appropriate $21,000 In The Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget Of The Drug Enforcement Fund (1099)

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Resolution (Van Winkle) Authorizing the Town Manager To Quitclaim the Town’s Interest in an Unimproved Portion of Craig Place (This Agenda item will be the subject of a formal public hearing and may not be addressed during Public Forum pursuant to Town Council Rules.) (1083)

SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 AT 7:25 PM AND REFERRED TO TPZ. 

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Resolution (Van Winkle) Authorizing Execution of Parking Lot Lease (577)

REFERRED TO TPZ.

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Resolution (Van Winkle) To Appropriate $12,500 in the Drug Enforcement Fund for the Purchase of Fitness Equipment for the Police Department (1099)

ADOPTED

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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REPORTS OF CORPORATION COUNSEL:

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APPOINTMENTS:

Reappointed Maureen Magnan to the Metropolitan District Commission for a term ending 12/31/2020; Appointed Barry Walters to Human Rights Commission for a term ending 12/31/2017.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION:

10:06 PM - 10:54 PM

REPORTS OF STANDING OR SPECIAL COMMITTEES:

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From Town Plan and Zoning – re: MDC-1 Charter Oak Boulevard - Recommending Approval (86)

RECEIVED

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From Town Plan and Zoning – re: Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of Land at New Britain Ave and Hillcrest Ave - Recommending Approval (86)

RECEIVED

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From Town Plan and Zoning – re: Ordinance Revising the Unit Density Calculation for Mixed-Use Developments – Recommending Approval (999)

RECEIVED 

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From Design Review Advisory Committee – re: MDC-1 Charter Oak Boulevard – Recommending Approval (86)

RECEIVED 

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From Capitol Region Council of Governments – re: 26 Caya Avenue – Finding no apparent conflict (1308)

RECEIVED 

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From Capitol Region Council of Governments – re: Ordinance Revising the Unit Density Calculations for Mixed-Use Developments – Finding no apparent conflict (999)

RECEIVED 

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From Town Plan and Zoning RECENT PLANNING ACTIONS – re: 2626 Albany Avenue, 91 Park Road, 1855 Albany Avenue, 567 Fern Street, 847 South Quaker Lane (780)

RECEIVED 

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From Inland Wetland and Watercourses Agency RECENT PLANNING ACTIONS – re: 171 Still Road, 957 New Britain Avenue, 1 Charter Oak Boulevard, 612-620 New Park Avenue (780)

RECEIVED 

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Minutes from Community Planning and Physical Services Committee – 6/24/15

RECEIVED 

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Minutes from Human Services Committee – 6/25/15

RECEIVED 

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CONSENT CALENDAR:

ADOPTED 

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COMMUNICATIONS:

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PETITIONS:

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ADJOURNMENT:

Essie S. Labrot

Town Clerk/Council Clerk

ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING SHOULD CONTACT SUSAN HULEATT AT THE HUMAN AND LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT, 561-7578, FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

SUSPENSE ITEMS: