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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff ReportDakota Partners, Inc 42 Pink Row Map 74 Lot 38 216 SITE1 , 2016 ® www.cai-tech.com0130260390 Data shown on this map is provided for planning and informational purposes only. The municipality and CAI Technologies are not responsible for any use for other purposesor misuse or misrepresentation of this map. 1 inch = 130 Feet Zoning Map42 Pink Row (Map 74 Lot 38) Legend Parcels Zoning Annex C1 C2 C3 GOV I LI OS R120 R20 R20-M R40 R80 WRP-160 HOD Created by the Town of Montville Planning DepartmentFor Informational Purposes Only Ü 42 Pink RowMap74 Lot 38 Project: Dakota Partners, Inc Accepted by Commission-9/28/2016 Special Meeting date- 10/18/2016 General Information Applicant: Dakota Partners, Inc Owner: Faria Beede Instruments Representatives: Legal: Heller, Heller & McCoy Engineer: William Walter -BSC Group Surveyor: Aeschlimin Land Surveying LLC Requested Action: Site Plan Approval Purpose: Adaptive re-use of existing manufacturing buildings to residential use with associated site amenities Location: 42 Pink Row (Map 74 Lot 38) Existing Land Use, Acreage, Zoning and Applicable Zoning Sections: Industrial 10.64 acres R-20-M Section 9B (R-20-M) Section 16.4 (Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) Requirements) Section 18 (Site Plans) Background Information The Zoning for the property was changed to R-20-M with an effective date of October 16, 2016 Analysis Inland Wetlands Commission: Approved on September 15, 2016 WPCA: The Montville Sewer System has the capacity to serve the proposed development Recommend that fire flow tests be conducted to determine design requirements for the fire protection systems All sewer service work must comply with the Town of Montville Sewer Use Rules and Regulations All water supply connection work must comply with the Town of Montville Water Pollution Control Authority Specifications for Installation of Water Mains and Appurtenances Building Department: No issues. All comments addressed Fire Marshal: No plantings shall be placed in front of a sprinkler connection or hydrant. Five (5) feet of clearance is required Planning Review: Town Engineer – All comments have been addressed Zoning Enforcement Officer The majority of the site has been identified as a Special Flood Hazard Zone AE with a base flood elevation at Elevation Level (EL) 24.5. The Special Flood Zone AE are areas that are subject to inundation by the 1–percent-annual-chance flood event that have been determined by detailed methods and the base flood elevations are shown. In accordance with Section 16.4 of the Zoning Regulations (Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) Requirements), no residential unit will have its finish floor elevation located below the base flood elevation of EL 24.5 and the lowest finish floor elevation is at EL 28.33. Additionally, the Applicant states the flood carrying capacity of the floodplain will be increased since the site grading associated with the application will result in a net cut within the floodplain. In order to meet guidelines set by DEEP, there will be no filling in the floodplain or floodway as part of this project. Prior to issuance of zoning & building permits for the substantial improvements to the buildings, including but not limited to electrical, plumbing & utility connections & the use of enclosed areas below the base flood level, the ZEO and/or Building Official shall determine compliance with all applicable requirements of Section 16.4 (Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) Requirements) of the Zoning Regulations. Town Planner Review 1. The primary traffic planning concern for this project was the egress of traffic from the easterly side of the site onto Route 32, attempting to turn South with poor sight line and merging with traffic which ques from the traffic light. The issue has been addressed by limiting traffic to ingress from the North bound lane only. 2. Sidewalk issues have been addressed Staff Recommendations Staff recommends approval. The application has satisfied the Requirements of Section 9B (R-20- M Zone), Section 18 (Site Plans) and Section 16.4. (Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) Requirements) of the Zoning Regulations Draft Motion for Approval: The Commission approves this site plan of Dakota Partners, Inc. titled “Oxoboxo Lofts 42 Pink Row Uncasville, Ct Map 074 Lot 038 Prepared for Dakota Partners, Inc. Prepared by BSC Group dated September 1, 2016 and revised to October 11, 2016” The Commission has determined that the application and plan have satisfied the Requirements of Section 9B (R-20-M Zone) and Section 18 (Site Plans) of the Zoning Regulations. The Commission also determines that the application and the plan satisfy the requirements of Section 16.4 of the Zoning Regulations (Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) Requirements) since no residential units will have finish floor elevations located below the base flood elevation of EL 24.5 and the lowest finish floor elevation of the dwelling units are at EL 28.33. 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. Contact the Town Planner for pre-construction meeting a minimum of 14 days prior to start of construction. 2. An E&S Bond in the amount of $29,500.00 must be posted prior to the issuance of a Zoning Permit. 3. A fire flow test will be conducted to determine design requirements for the fire protection systems as per the WPCA department’s specifications. 4. No plantings shall be placed in front of a sprinkler connection or hydrant five feet of clearance is required. 5. Prior to issuance of zoning & building permits for the substantial improvements to the buildings, including but not limited to electrical, plumbing & utility connections & the use of enclosed areas below the base flood level, the ZEO and/or Building Official shall determine compliance with all applicable requirements of Section 16.4 (Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) Requirements) of the Zoning Regulations. 6. Post-Construction Requirements: 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 the first snowmelt and the second not less than 90 days following the first. 2. Catch Basin Sumps: Inspect semi-annually and clean when the sump is one half full of silt and/or debris. 3. Landscaped Areas: Inspect semi-annually for erosion or dying vegetation. Repair and stabilize any bare or eroded areas and replace vegetation as soon as possible.