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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanner ReportsH:\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SP 1 - Monahan Dr (023-003-000) - Cluster Sub (Gay Hill Rd Resubdivision) PUBLIC HEARING\Staff\Planner\22SUB2-22SP1 MonahanDr. 29LotClusterResub Planner Comments5 092722.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 September 27, 2022 PZC Meeting Prepared by Liz Burdick, Planning Director on 09/23/22 Property Address: Monahan Drive (M/B/L 023-003-000) from southerly terminus of Monahan Dr. & easterly side of Swanty Johnson Rd., Uncasville, CT Application: PZ #22SUB2 & #22SP1 for 29-Lot Cluster Resubdivision Applicant(s): Cornerstone Ventures, LLC Property Owner(s): Cornerstone Ventures, LLC Attorney: Eugene Cushman, Esq., Agent Engineer: Leonard J. Norton, P.E., Tarbell, Heintz & Associates, LLC Land Surveyor: Michael L. Tarbell, L.S, Tarbell, Heintz & Associates, LLC Lot Size: 27.7 +/- acres (1,263,312SF) Lot Frontage: TBD Zoning District: R-40 Residential Zone. Public Water/Sewer: Public Sewers, On-site wells. Wetlands/Watercourses: Yes. Flood Hazard Zone: TBD. CAM Zone: No. Public Water Supply Watershed: No. Proposed Public Improvements: Yes. Legal: THE ABOVE-REFERENCED APPLICATIONS WERE WITHDRAWN ON 9/13/2022. NO ACTION REQUIRED. \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SP 1 - Monahan Dr (023-003-000) - Cluster Sub (Gay Hill Rd Resubdivision) PUBLIC HEARING\Staff\Planner\22SUB2-22SP1 MonahanDr. 29LotClusterResub Planner Comments4 08162022.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 August 23, 2022 PZC Meeting Prepared by Liz Burdick, Planning Director on 08/15/22 Property Address: Monahan Drive (M/B/L 023-003-000) from southerly terminus of Monahan Dr. & easterly side of Swanty Johnson Rd., Uncasville, CT Application: PZ #22SUB2 & #22SP1 for 29-Lot Cluster Resubdivision Applicant(s): Cornerstone Ventures, LLC Property Owner(s): Cornerstone Ventures, LLC Attorney: Eugene Cushman, Esq., Agent Engineer: Leonard J. Norton, P.E., Tarbell, Heintz & Associates, LLC Land Surveyor: Michael L. Tarbell, L.S, Tarbell, Heintz & Associates, LLC Lot Size: 27.7 +/- acres (1,263,312SF) Lot Frontage: TBD Zoning District: R-40 Residential Zone. Public Water/Sewer: Public Sewers, On-site wells. Wetlands/Watercourses: Yes. Flood Hazard Zone: TBD. CAM Zone: No. Public Water Supply Watershed: No. Proposed Public Improvements: Yes. Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 05/18/22. Date of Receipt by PZC: 5/24/22. PH opened 6/28/2022. PH continued from 7/26/2022. 23-day extension granted by Applicant. Decision required date: 65 days from Close PH. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Undeveloped residential property known as Monahan Drive (M/B/L 023-003-000). PROPOSAL: 29-Lot Cluster Resubdivision with Public Improvements. WAIVERS REQUESTED: Sections 5.31 and 7.16 of the Montville Subdivision Regulations from the cul-de-sac length requirement of 1000-feet. INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: Favorable report & regulated activities associated with the subdivision approved by the IWC on 5/19/22. UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: Revised plan comments pending. TOWN ENGINEER: Revised plan comments pending. BUILDING DEPT.: Comments pending. FIRE MARSHAL: Comments pending waiver request. WPCA: WPCA approved sewer line extension on May 2, 2022. No further comments. STCT DEEP: Yes. General Permit required. Copy to be submitted – none received to date. BOND: TBD. No estimate received to date. INSPECTION FEES: TBD. Based on road bond amount. STAFF COMMENTS: Please be advised of the following comments regarding my review of the application, supporting documents and a plan entitled “Gay Hill Road Resubdivision, Prepared for Cornerstone Ventures LLC, #120 Gay Hill Road, Montville, CT, Prepared by \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SP 1 - Monahan Dr (023-003-000) - Cluster Sub (Gay Hill Rd Resubdivision) PUBLIC HEARING\Staff\Planner\22SUB2-22SP1 MonahanDr. 29LotClusterResub Planner Comments4 08162022.doc Tarbell, Heintz & Assoc., Inc., Dated 04-08-22, Revised 7-11-22” received by this office on 8-9-2022: 1. The Applicant has not addressed all of the comments from my memo dated 6-13- 2022. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Pending. \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SP 1 - Monahan Dr (023-003-000) - Cluster Sub (Gay Hill Rd Resubdivision) PUBLIC HEARING\Staff\Planner\22SUB2-22SP1 MonahanDr. 29LotClusterResub Planner Comments3 07262022.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 7/26/2022 Property Address: Monahan Drive (M/B/L 023-003-000) from southerly terminus of Monahan Dr. & easterly side of Swanty Johnson Rd., Uncasville, CT Application: PZ #22SUB2 & #22SP1 for 29-Lot Cluster Resubdivision Applicant(s): Cornerstone Ventures, LLC Property Owner(s): Cornerstone Ventures, LLC Attorney: Eugene Cushman, Esq., Law Offices of Eugene Cushman Engineer: Leonard J. Norton, P.E., Tarbell, Heintz & Associates, LLC Land Surveyor: Michael L. Tarbell, L.S, Tarbell, Heintz & Associates, LLC Lot Size: 27.7 +/- acres (1,263,312SF) Lot Frontage: TBD Zoning District: R-40 Residential Zone. Public Water/Sewer: Public Sewers, On-site wells. Wetlands/Watercourses: Yes. Flood Hazard Zone: TBD. CAM Zone: No. Public Water Supply Watershed: No. Proposed Public Improvements: Yes. Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 05/18/22. Date of Receipt by PZC: 5/24/22. PH Cont. from 06/28/22. PH must close by 7/28/22. Decision Required Date: 65 days from Close PH. Request to continue public hearings and table applications to 8/23/2022 with extensions granted in order to completed plan revisions that address staff comments. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Undeveloped residential property known as Monahan Drive (M/B/L 023-003-000). PROPOSAL: 29-Lot Cluster Resubdivision with Public Improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue public hearings and table applications to August 23, 2022. The following MOTION is suggested: I make a MOTION to CONTINUE the public hearings and table the applications for Applications #22SUB2 & #22SP1 for a 29-Lot Cluster Subdivision with Public Improvements to August 23, 2022. \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SP 1 - Monahan Dr (023-003-000) - Cluster Sub (Gay Hill Rd Resubdivision) PUBLIC HEARING\Staff\Planner\22SUB2-22SP1 MonahanDr. 29LotClusterResub Planner Comments2 062822.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 June 28, 2022 PZC Meeting Prepared by Liz Burdick, Planning Director on 6/13/2022 Property Address: Monahan Drive (M/B/L 023-003-000) from southerly terminus of Monahan Dr. & easterly side of Swanty Johnson Rd., Uncasville, CT Application: PZ #22SUB2 & #22SP1 for 29-Lot Cluster Resubdivision Applicant(s): Cornerstone Ventures, LLC Property Owner(s): Cornerstone Ventures, LLC Attorney: Harry B. Heller, Esq., Heller, Heller & McCoy, Agent Engineer: Leonard J. Norton, P.E., Tarbell, Heintz & Associates, LLC Land Surveyor: Michael L. Tarbell, L.S, Tarbell, Heintz & Associates, LLC Lot Size: 27.7 +/- acres (1,263,312SF) Lot Frontage: TBD Zoning District: R-40 Residential Zone. Public Water/Sewer: Public Sewers, On-site wells. Wetlands/Watercourses: Yes. Flood Hazard Zone: TBD. CAM Zone: No. Public Water Supply Watershed: No. Proposed Public Improvements: Yes. Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 05/18/22. Date of Receipt by PZC: 5/24/22. PH must be held on or before 7/28/22. Decision Required Date: 65 days from Close PH. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Undeveloped residential property known as Monahan Drive (M/B/L 023-003-000). PROPOSAL: 29-Lot Cluster Resubdivision with Public Improvements. WAIVERS REQUESTED: Sections 5.31 and 7.16 of the Montville Subdivision Regulations from the cul-de-sac length requirement of 1000-feet. INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: Favorable report & regulated activities associated with the subdivision approved by the IWC on 5/19/22. UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: Comments pending. STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: TBD. TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated June 1, 2022. BUILDING DEPT.: Comments pending. WPCA: Comments pending. WPCA approved sewer line extension on May 2, 2022. STCT DOT: N/A. OFFICE OF THE STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION (OSTA): N/A. STCT DEEP: Yes. General Permit required. Copy to be submitted. BOND: TBD. INSPECTION FEES: TBD. \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SP 1 - Monahan Dr (023-003-000) - Cluster Sub (Gay Hill Rd Resubdivision) PUBLIC HEARING\Staff\Planner\22SUB2-22SP1 MonahanDr. 29LotClusterResub Planner Comments2 062822.doc STAFF COMMENTS: Please be advised of the following comments regarding my review of the application, supporting documents and a plan entitled “Gay Hill Road Resubdivision, Prepared for Cornerstone Ventures LLC, #120 Gay Hill Road, Montville, CT, Prepared by Tarbell, Heintz & Assoc., Inc., Dated 04-08-22”: 1. Phase 1 lots and associated public improvements are built out. The plan shall be revised to reflect current conditions and show proposed “Phase II” lot development and associated public improvements (road, drainage, etc.). Remove duplicate notes throughout plan. 2. Title Sheet. Revise to show correct address as Monahan Drive (M/B/L 023-003- 000), Uncasville, CT. 3. Title Sheet. Revise Zoning Compliance Table. Revise as follows: a. Min. Tract size – add “15-acres/10-acres with public sewer” and “provided” lot size 27.7-acres. b. Minimum Lot Width – Revise to Minimum Lot “Frontage”. c. Revise show 25% reduction of R-40 setbacks - FY 30’, SY 10’, RY 30’. d. Add open space calculations to zoning table – delete from other sheets. e. Revise to show interior lot requirements (Lot 27). f. Revise plan sheets to show setback lines on all lots. g. Note: There is no “Lot 10” shown on the plan. Revise?? 4. Title Sheet. Revise location map to show the correct lot configuration. 5. Title Sheet. Notes. a. Note 1 – Confirm emergency telephone number as current. b. Note 3 – Revise to show current property owner information. c. Note 6 – Revise to show current Zoning Regulations Section 4.11.11 (Excavations, Processing (crushing), and Quarrying of Earth Materials). d. Note 9 – Confirm grading does not exceed 3H: 1V slopes. e. Note 12 – Delete duplicate note – same info in Note 22. f. Note 14 – Revise to correct spelling ‘agreement” and request Attorney Heller, on behalf of the Applicant, verify note regarding signature of property owner for right to drain agreement. g. Note 16 – Revise to “sight” (v. site) line and revise to “prior to the start of work” v. prior to the issuance of a building permit. h. Note 17 – Revise to Montville Water Pollution Control Authority (v. CT Public Health). i. Note 19 – Delete. j. Note 22 – Revise to Zoning “& Wetlands” Enforcement Officer. k. Note 23 – Revise to for “Phase II” only and add inspection fee (3% road bond estimate) for review/approval by Town Engineer. l. Revise location (“subject property”) map to show correct lot configuration. m. Add signature block for IWC Chairman “Regulated Activities Approved on _______________. Expiration of Approval __________. n. Note 21 – Revise to say resubdivision. 6. Road Bond Estimate shall be submitted for review/approval by Town Engineer. 7. Erosion & Sediment Control Bond estimate shall be submitted for review/approval by Town Engineer. 8. Sheet 2 – Soils Plan – revise to show correct parcel configuration. 9. Sheet 3 – Phasing Plan. Delete. No phasing of proposed “Phase II” road/lot development. 10. Sheet 4 – Record Subdivision Map – revise to eliminate Phase I lots. Relocate Conservation Open Space calculations to Title Sheet/Zoning Compliance Table and delete duplicate notes on sheets 5-6. \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SP 1 - Monahan Dr (023-003-000) - Cluster Sub (Gay Hill Rd Resubdivision) PUBLIC HEARING\Staff\Planner\22SUB2-22SP1 MonahanDr. 29LotClusterResub Planner Comments2 062822.doc 11. Sheet 5 – Revise to show built out Phase 1 lot/road development. 12. Sheet 6 – Revise plan to more clearly define conservation easement area. 13. Sheet 6A – Test hole/Standpipe Location Plan – revise to show only proposed “Phase II” development – show former “Phase I” as existing. 14. Sheet 7 – Revise to add note regarding above-ground pools to zoning table. 15. Sheet 8 – Revise to show proposed lots & existing lots from Phase I. 16. Sheet 9 – Revise to add note to proposed lots 20 & 21 regarding public improvements. 17. Sheets 10 to 13 (Plan & Profile) – Revise to clarify existing and proposed. 18. Sheets 14-16 (E & S Plan) – Revise to show proposed. 19. Comments of Town Engineer dated June 1, 2022 shall be addressed. 20. The Applicant has requested waivers of the provisions of Section 5.3.1 and 7.1.6 of the Montville Subdivision Regulations with respect to proposed Beacon Lane to allow the proposed road measuring 1,031-feet, 31-feet longer the maximum 1000-feet. No waiver is needed for proposed Monahan Drive that is not considered a cul- de-sac road as it has access for emergency vehicles from both Gay Hill Road and Swanty Johnson Road. Fire Marshal comments pending. 21. The total open space dedications for this project (Phase I & Phase II) have been satisfied by a :”Declaration and Grant of Conservation Easement in Favor of the Gay Hill Road Subdivision Homeowner’s Association, Inc., Dated July 13, 2010 and filed on the land records in Volume 551, Page 410 7/16/2010. 22. New and/or Amended Easements/Declarations shall be submitted prior to endorsement of the final plan. 23. Title Sheet. Approval Blocks. Revise to Planning & Zoning “Commission” and add approval blocks for Montville Inland Wetlands Commission, Uncas Health District and WPCA 24. Title Sheet. Cornerstone Ventures, LLC is misspelled. Revise to correct. 25. Provide current Flood Zone information, zone, panel no., etc. and add note to plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Pending. \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SP 1 - Monahan Dr (023-003-000) - Cluster Sub (Gay Hill Rd Resubdivision) PUBLIC HEARING\Staff\Planner\22SUB2-22SP1 MonahanDr. 29LotClusterResub Planner Comments1 052422.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 May 24, 2022 PZC Meeting Prepared by Liz Burdick, Planning Director on 5/24/22 Property Address: Monahan Drive (M/B/L 023-003-000) from southerly terminus of Monahan Dr. & easterly side of Swanty Johnson Rd., Uncasville, CT Application: PZ #22SUB2 & #22SP1 for 29-Lot Cluster Resubdivision Applicant(s): Cornerstone Ventures, LLC Property Owner(s): Cornerstone Ventures, LLC Attorney: Harry B. Heller, Esq., Heller, Heller & McCoy, Agent Engineer: Leonard J. Norton, P.E., Tarbell, Heintz & Associates, LLC Land Surveyor: Michael L. Tarbell, L.S, Tarbell, Heintz & Associates, LLC Lot Size: 27.7 +/- acres (1,263,312SF) Lot Frontage: TBD Zoning District: R-40 Residential Zone. Public Water/Sewer: Public Sewers, On-site wells. Wetlands/Watercourses: Yes. Flood Hazard Zone: No. The site is located in FEMA Flood Hazard Zone “C” per the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), New London County. Panel info TBD. CAM Zone: No. Public Water Supply Watershed: No. Proposed Public Improvements: Yes. Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 05/18/22. Date of Receipt by PZC: 5/24/22. PH must be held on or before 7/28/22. Decision Required Date: 65 days from Close PH. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Undeveloped residential property known as Monahan Drive (M/B/L 023-003-000). PROPOSAL: 29-Lot Cluster Resubdivision with Public Improvements. WAIVERS REQUESTED: Sections 5.31 and 7.16 of the Montville Subdivision Regulations from the cul-de-sac length requirement of 1000-feet. INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: Favorable report & regulated activities associated with the subdivision approved by the IWC on 5/19/22. UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: Comments pending. STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: TBD. TOWN ENGINEER: Comments pending. BUILDING DEPT.: Comments pending. WPCA: Comments pending. STCT DOT: N/A. OFFICE OF THE STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION (OSTA): N/A. STCT DEEP: TBD. BOND: TBD. STAFF COMMENTS: Planner comments pending. \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SP 1 - Monahan Dr (023-003-000) - Cluster Sub (Gay Hill Rd Resubdivision) PUBLIC HEARING\Staff\Planner\22SUB2-22SP1 MonahanDr. 29LotClusterResub Planner Comments1 052422.doc STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive, set for public hearing on 6/28/22 and table to the June 28, 2022 meeting. Recommended Motion: I make a MOTION to set a public hearing for Application PZ #22SUB222SP1 for 29-Lot Resubdivision with public improvements for June 28, 2022 and table the applications to the June 28, 2022 regular meeting of the Commission.