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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-24 ReferralTC 072622\\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\8-24 Review Animal Control Facility-225 Maple Avenue\225MapleAve 8- 24Referral AnimalControlFacility ReferralTC 072622.doc TOWN OF MONTVILLE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 310 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT Phone: (860) 848-6779 – Email: planningdept@montville-ct.org VIA EMAIL: tmcnally@montville-ct.org July 27, 2022 Thomas McNally, Chairman Montville Town Council 310 Norwich-New London Turnpike Uncasville, CT 06382 RE: C.G.S. §8-24 Review – Construction of New Animal Control Facility 225 Maple Avenue (M/B/L 077-041-000), Uncasville, CT Dear Chairman McNally: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its July 26, 2022 regular meeting, voted unanimously for forward a FAVORABLE REPORT to the Town Council pursuant to C.G.S. §8-24 (Municipal Improvements) for the construction of new animal control facility sale at 225 Maple Avenue, Uncasville, CT. Attached please find a copy of the Memorandum for the Record, dated July 26, 2022. Please contact me at (860) 848-6779 with any questions. Thank you. Sincerely, Liz Burdick Planning Director Enclosures C: Terry Hart, Finance Director Ronald McDaniel, Mayor Agnes Miyuki, Town Council Staff File \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\8-24 Review Animal Control Facility-225 Maple Avenue\225MapleAve 8- 24Referral AnimalControlFacility ReferralTC 072622.doc TOWN OF MONTVILLE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR 310 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382 Telephone: (860) 848-6779 Email: lburdick@montville-ct.org MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD July 26, 2022 PZC Meeting Prepared by Liz Burdick, Planning Director on 07/26/22 Property Address: 225 Maple Avenue, Uncasville, CT (Public Works Site) Application: C.G.S § 8-24 Referral for Construction of an Animal Control Facility The Finance Director is requesting the Planning & Commission forward a Favorable Report to the Town Council in accordance with C.G.S. §8-24 (Municipal Improvements) for the construction of an animal control facility as described in a project history narrative by the Animal Control Officer, Chris Swanson, dated 7/18/22; the “space program” prepared by Silver/Petrucelli & Associates, dated July 14, 2022; and shown on the conceptual plan titled “Animal Shelter” dated 11/5/18 prepared by CLA Engineers. The existing 1950s era building housing the shelter, located on the Public Works site behind the salt shed, has been deteriorating over the years and has become hard to keep sanitary. It has failed State inspections on numerous occasions. In 2018, a subcommittee of the Public Safety Commission was formed to look into the building of new facility. The Public Works Site was chosen out of four town properties because it was the most cost effective location. The proposed facility will be on a portion of the property that has been used as field area on the west side of the main driveway of the Public Works site located at 225 Maple Avenue. The facility building will be approximately 2,775SF. It will include a total of 16 dog kennels, an outdoor dog run, a cattery, a food pantry, vestibule, kitchenette, office and bathroom, dry storage, utility room, mechanical room and electrical room. The cost in 2018 was estimated to be approximately $800,000. Revised cost estimates are being prepared by architects, Silver/Petrucelli & Associates. The proposed project will create a facility that will be in compliance with State code and create a safer environment for both the animals as well as staff. The following Motion is suggested for any favorable recommendation: I make a Motion to forward a Favorable Report in accordance with C.G.S. § 8-24 to the Town Council for the construction of an animal control facility at 225 Maple Avenue, Uncasville, CT as described in the project history narrative by the Animal Control Officer, Chris Swanson, dated July 18, 2022, the “Space Program” prepared by Silver/Petrucelli & Associates, dated July 14, 2022 and shown on the conceptual plan titled “Animal Shelter”, dated 11/5/18, prepared by CLA Engineers. This project will benefit the Town of Montville and provide safer conditions for the welfare of the animals in the care of the Town. Should the Commission vote to forward an unfavorable report to the Town Council, it shall state the reasons for same.