September 9, 2025
Members present: Eric Lukingbeal, Christine Chinni, Mark Lockwood, Eric Myers, Robert Lavitt, Steve Muller, Brennan Sheahan, and Paula Johnson, Director of Community Development Abigail Kenyon and Land Use Coordinator Renee Deltenre.
Application seeking a 7-lot subdivision, Breezy Meadow, for property located at 188 Day Street, R30 and R50 Zones.
Kenyon outlined the revisions made to the application since the last meeting: the visual streetscape buffer on lots 4 and 5 has been increased from 30 feet to 50 feet, and the proposed plantings for lots 4–7 have been modified.
Lukingbeal questioned the maintenance of the plantings and whether a watering plan had been considered. Applicant Kirk MacNaughton stated that no formal watering plan was established, but he will adhere to the invasive species mitigation plan required by the IWWC and water the plants until fully established.
Public Comment
Mark Gottlieb,105 Silver Street, expressed concerns regarding the lack of a Phase One Environmental Site Assessment, increased traffic and the configuration of the intersection of Day Street and North Granby Road, and the proposed rain garden on Lot #1.
Dana Warren, 10 Day Street South, requested clarification regarding the regulations pertaining to lot configuration and contiguous developable area. She also questioned why access to the proposed open space was located on a state highway instead of the town road. Concern was raised regarding the proposed shared driveway, and the potential for future road reconfiguration at the intersection of Day Street and North Granby Road.
Kenyon provided clarification regarding the regulations and stated that the town engineer has reviewed and approved all proposed drainage.
The commission approved the application subject to eight conditions.
Consider request by Granby Land Trust to accept dedicated open space instead of fee-in-lieu of open space for 120, 126 and 132 Silver Street
Lukingbeal recused himself.
Rick Orluk, President of the Granby Land Trust (GLT), spoke of the GLT’s desire to purchase 120, 126 and 132 Silver Street (nearly 9 acres). The lots were created as part of the 2007 subdivision approval by the commission, where a fee-in-lieu of open space was accepted, and a lien was filed on the land records requiring payment at the time of sale. The GLT is requesting the commission’s approval to remove the fee-in-lieu of open space requirement because the properties will be permanently preserved as open space. Kenyon noted the request complies with Section 3.1.3 of the Subdivision Regulations. The town attorney will review the draft language prior to closing to ensure that all land will be permanently protected open space.
The commission approved the application subject to town attorney review.
Lukingbeal was reseated.
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