HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report1570 Route 163
Montville, CT
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1570 Route 163
Montville, CT
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General Information Applicant: Scott & Deborah Brusseau Requested Action: Home Occupation
Purpose: To allow parking of commercial vehicle in residential zone Location: 1570 Route 163 (Map 57 Lot 21) Existing Land Use, Acreage, Zoning and Applicable Zoning Sections:
Residential
1.63 acres
R-40
Section 8 (R-40)
Section 4.11.2 (Home Occupation)
Background Information A complaint was received from a neighbor regarding the parking of a commercial vehicle in a residential zone. The property owner was contacted and explained that he works for G.H. Berlin
(aka Brenntag Lubricants of New Hampshire) which used to have an office in Canterbury, but
since downsizing the office is now in East Hartford. Prior to November 2020 he used to drive and leave his car in Canterbury, fill up the truck, and then return home with his own car. Now he drives the lubricant truck to East Hartford, fills up, and after his route is done returns home with an empty truck.
4.11.2 HOME OCCUPATIONS PERMITS
4.11.2.1 Definition. A home occupation is defined as any business or commercial activity
that is conducted from property that is zoned exclusively for residential use.
4.11.2.2 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to regulate the conduct of business in
residential areas; ensure compatibility of home occupations with other uses
permitted in residential districts; maintain and preserve the character of
residential neighborhoods.
4.11.2.3 Conditions and Criteria.
1. Not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the principal
building shall be used for a home occupation.
2. The occupation shall be carried on wholly within an enclosed building. No
outside storage of material shall be permitted. Indoor storage of materials or
products shall not exceed the limitations imposed by Building, Fire, or Health
Codes.
3. No one other than bonafide residents of the dwelling shall be employed in
the conduct of the home occupation. The applicant must show proof of
residency. The property owner must sign the request for the home occupation
permit.
4. There shall be no entrance or exits specifically provided in the dwelling or on
the premises for the conduct of the home occupation.
5. Direct sales of products off display shelves or racks is prohibited.
6. No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volumes
than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood, and any need
for parking generated by such home occupation shall be met off the street and
other than in a required front yard. Deliveries from commercial suppliers
shall not restrict traffic circulation.
7. The home occupation shall not cause any external effect associated with
the home occupation, such as increased noise, excessive lighting, or offensive
odor, which is incompatible with the characteristics of the residential zone, or
in violation of the provisions of any applicable government code. There shall
be no illegal discharge of any materials, fluids, or gases into the sewer system
or any other manner of discharging such items in violation of any applicable
government code.
8. The following uses are specifically prohibited from being home occupations
(1) vehicle repair and modification; (2) restaurant; (3) tavern; (4) club; (5)
tattoo shop; (6) storage or repair of heavy equipment or machinery; (7)
massage facility for more than one (1) person at a time.
9.Animal hospitals and veterinarians’ office are restricted to R-120 and WRP-
160 zones. A barber or beautician is limited to two (2) stations and the
location must be served by public water and sewer.
10. There shall be no exterior evidence that a home occupation exists on the
premises other than a sign which does not exceed two square feet (2sqft) in
size.
11. Permits for Home Occupations or Home Offices shall be approved by the
Enforcement Officer prior to the filing of a trade name certificate in the Office
of the Town Clerk.