HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportProject: 1384 Route 85 – Steel Building
Accepted by Commission-12/8/2020
General Information
Applicant: John Dempsey
Owner: Melissa Lawler Trustee
Representatives:
Legal: Heller, Heller & McCoy
Engineer:
Surveyor: Peter Gardner
Requested Action: Approval of 2,405 sq ft building
Purpose: Site Plan Approval
Location: 1384 Route 85 Map 6 Lot 21
Existing Land Use, Acreage, Zoning and Applicable Zoning Sections:
Light Industrial
0.82 acres
Light Industrial
Section 12 (LI)
Section 17 (Site Plans)
Background Information
Property was granted a variance on October 7, 2020 to allow for the construction of a 2,405 sq ft
building within 5 feet of the side yard. The Public Works Director approved the width of the
driveway.
Analysis
Building Department: All comments addressed
Fire Marshal: No comments
Planning Review:
The applicant received a variance to allow the building to be 5 feet off of the side yard and has
met all other requirements of the LI Zone.
Town Engineer Review: Applicant has addressed all comments
Staff Recommendations
Staff recommends approval. The application has received a variance to allow the building to be 5
feet off of the side yard and has met all other requirements of Section 12 (LI Zone), Section 17
(Site Plans) of the Regulations
Draft Motion for Approval:
The Commission finds that the site plan meets the requirements of Section 12 and Section 17 of
the Zoning Regulations with the variance of 5 feet for the side setback granted by the Zoning Board
of Appeals and approves the application of John Dempsey and the plan titled “Plan Showing
Proposed Building of Melissa Lawler, As Trustee 1384 Route 85 Montville, CT. Prepared by
Dieter and Gardner dated November 2020 and revised to January 22, 2021 Sheets 1 thru 2”
This is a conditional approval. Each and every condition is an integral part of the Commission
decision. Should any of the conditions, on appeal from this decision, be found to be void or of no
legal effect then this conditional approval is likewise void. Should any of the conditions not be
implemented by the applicant or his successors within the specified permit time period, then this
conditional approval is void. The applicant may re-file another application review. The conditions
of approval are:
1. The ZEO must be contacted 24 hrs prior to start of construction and a Zoning Permit must
be filed for prior to construction.
2. A Bond in the amount of $2,000.00 must be posted prior to the issuance of a Zoning Permit
for Erosion and Sediment Control.
3. Prior to the signature of the Chairman the applicant shall submit digital data to the office
as required by Section 17.3 of the Zoning Regulations and a signed and sealed copy of the
plans
4. Post- Construction Requirements note shall be added to the plans that reads as follows:
After construction is completed and accepted by the Owner, it shall be the responsibility
of the Owner to maintain all drainage structures. In addition, the following inspection and
maintenance guidelines shall be the responsibility of the Owner, beginning the first year
period following construction completion and acceptance, and shall be followed each year
thereafter:
1. Drainage and other Paved Areas: Inspect on a regular basis not to exceed
weekly for litter and debris. Sweep at least twice a year, with the first occurring
as soon as possible after first snowmelt and the second not less than 90 days
following the first.
2. Catch Basin Sumps: Inspect semi-annually and cleaned when the sump is one
half full of silt and/or debris.