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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22SITE2 Planner Comments\\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 2 - 245 Route 32 - 22 Unit Condominium Development\Staff\PLANNER\221SITE2 245Rte32 PlannerComments 3 09072022.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 POST APPROVAL Prepared by Liz Burdick, Planning Director on September 7, 2022 Property Address: 245 Norwich-New London Turnpike (CT Rte. 32), Uncasville, CT Application: PZ #22SITE 2 Applicant(s): Western Group, LLC, John Eoanou, Member Property Owner(s): Western Group, LLC, John Eoanou, Member Attorney: N/A. Engineer: Douglas Reich, RLA, Fuller Engineering & Land Surveying Land Surveyor: Kevin M. Crowley, R.L.S. LEGAL: Approved with conditions on March 22, 2022. EXISTING CONDITIONS: 245 Route 32, Uncasville, CT is developed with an existing single- family residence. PROPOSAL: Applicant states “22-Unit condominium development with parking, stormwater, sewer, site utilities, and landscaping.” The existing house, which is not on the National, State or local inventory of historic places, is now proposed to be demolished. IN REVIEW: TOWN ENGINEER, FIRE MARSHAL, and WPCA: Comments on plan set revised to 8/10/2022 are pending. STCT DOT: Final Encroachment permit for work in the State CT Right of Way required prior to issuance of zoning permit to start work. Preliminary letter received 03/14/22. BOND: A soil erosion and sediment control bond estimate in the amount of $27,258 shall be posted prior to issuance of a zoning permit to start work. PLANNER STAFF COMMENTS: Please be advised the plan set entitled “Zoning Improvement Location & Topography Plan, 245 Norwich-New London Turnpike (Rt. 32), Montville, CT, Prepared for Western Group, LLC, Prepared by Fuller Engineering and Land Surveying, dated 7 January 2022, Rev. 08/10/22” and Response Letter prepared by James E. Quill, P.E., dated August 10, 2022 addresses the comments in my memo dated 3/14/2022 but for the following: 1. Sheet C-6.1 to 6.3 – Add notes regarding maintenance of drainage structures to the plan in addition to Appendix O of the Engineering Report. ALL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SHALL BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 2 - 245 Route 32 - 22 Unit Condominium Development\Staff\PLANNER\221SITE2 245Rte32 PlannerComments 2 03142022.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 March 22, 2022 PZC Meeting Prepared by Liz Burdick, Planning Director Revised on 3/22/2022 Property Address: 245 Norwich-New London Turnpike (CT Rte. 32), Uncasville, CT Application: PZ #22SITE 2 Applicant(s): Western Group, LLC, John Eoanou, Member Property Owner(s): Western Group, LLC, John Eoanou, Member Attorney: N/A. Engineer: Douglas Reich, RLA, Fuller Engineering & Land Surveying Land Surveyor: Kevin M. Crowley, R.L.S. Lot Size: 1.83-acres (79,715SF) Lot Frontage: 197.30 LF on CT Rte. 32 Zoning District: C-1 and Route 32 Overlay Zone (OZ) Public Water/Sewer: Yes. Wetlands/Watercourses: Yes. Flood Hazard Zone: No. CAM Zone: No. Public Water Supply Watershed: No. Proposed Public Improvements: Yes. State of CT Encroachment Permit required. Legal: Date of Receipt by PZC: 02/22/2022. Decision Required Date (DRD): 4/28/2022. Tabled from the 2/22/22 meeting. EXISTING CONDITIONS: 245 Route 32, Uncasville, CT is developed with an existing single- family residence. PROPOSAL: Applicant states “22-Unit condominium development with parking, stormwater, sewer, site utilities, and landscaping.” The existing house, which is not on the National, State or local inventory of historic places, is now proposed to be demolished. IN REVIEW: INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: The Montville Inland Wetlands Commission, on 3/17/22, approved with conditions regulated activities associated with the project. UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: Per comments of Michael Kirby, RS, Chief Environmental Sanitarian, dated January 31, 2022, “Prior to demolition of the garage, an asbestos inspection must be completed. If asbestos is found, then an abatement must be conducted” (Condition of any Approval). Revised plans sent 3/14/22. STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: N/A. TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated 3/14/22. BUILDING DEPT.: No comments to date. FIRE MARSHAL: See comments dated 1/28/22, WPCA: See comments dated 03/14/22. (Condition of any Approval). \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 2 - 245 Route 32 - 22 Unit Condominium Development\Staff\PLANNER\221SITE2 245Rte32 PlannerComments 2 03142022.doc STCT DOT: Encroachment permit for work in the State CT Right of Way required and preliminary approval shall be submitted as part of this application. Preliminary letter received 03/14/22. BOND: A soil erosion and sediment control bond estimate in the amount of $27,258 has been reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer. PLANNER STAFF COMMENTS: Please be advised of the following comments regarding my review of the application, supporting documentation and plan set entitled “Zoning Improvement Location & Topography Plan, 245 Norwich-New London Turnpike (Rt. 32), Montville, CT, Prepared for Western Group, LLC, Prepared by Fuller Engineering and Land Surveying, dated 7 January 2022, Rev. 03/08/22. 1. Sheet “Zoning Improvement Location Plan” - Delete zoning compliance table on this sheet. It is located properly on Sheet C-2.1 2. Sheet C-2.1 - Revise sheet to identify space in front of garage as 1 parking space. 3. Sheet C-3.1 – Note 4 – Add zoning dept. & fire marshal’s office. 4. Sheet C-3.2 – Note 4 – add zoning dept. & fire marshal’s office. Note 5 - Reference 2002 CT E & S Guidelines. 5. Sheet C-6.1 to 6.3 – Add notes regarding maintenance of drainage structures to the plan in addition to Appendix O of the Engineering Report. 6. Sheet C-4.1(E & S Control Plan) – Any future construction staging areas (office trailer, laydown, etc.) shall require review and approval by the Zoning Official or Planning Director. Condition of approval. 7. Sheet C-5.1 – Revise title to “Landscape & Lighting Plan.” Cond. Of Approval. 10. ZR Sec. 17.3 (GIS) – Digital data in accordance with this section shall be provided to the Planning Office prior to issuance of any zoning permit to start work. Condition of Approval. 16. ZR Sec. 19 (Signs) – Proposed complex sign on the face of the decorative wall requires review & approval of its size by the Zoning Official (zoning permit). Condition of Approval. PLANNER RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions. SUGGESTED MOTION FOR ANY FAVORABLE APPROVAL: I make a MOTION to APPROVE Application PZ #22SITE2 for a 22-unit multi-family development and associated site improvements in accordance with the Montville Zoning Regulations and the application, supporting documentation and a plan set entitled “Zoning Improvement Location & Topography Plan, 245 Norwich-New London Turnpike (Rt. 32), Montville, CT, Prepared for Western Group, LLC, Prepared by Fuller Engineering and Land Surveying, dated 7 January 2022, Rev. 03/08/22.” 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. \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 2 - 245 Route 32 - 22 Unit Condominium Development\Staff\PLANNER\221SITE2 245Rte32 PlannerComments 2 03142022.doc The conditions of approval are: 1. All outstanding comments of Planning Director Burdick in this staff report dated 3/22/22, Town Engineer Cummings in his report dated 3/14/22, Fire Marshal Barnes in his report dated 1/28/22, WPCA Superintendent Albertson in his report dated 3/15/22 (Rec. 3/21/22) and Uncas Health District Chief Sanitarian Kirby in his report dated 1/31/22 (copies attached) shall be addressed prior to issuance of a zoning permit to start work. 2. Final revised plan sets, along with a digital copy of the final plan, shall be submitted to the Planning Dept. & shall be signed and sealed by P.E. & L.S 3. An approved Zoning Permit is required prior to the start of any work. 4. Prior to the issuance of a zoning permit to start work, a Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Bond in the amount of $27, 258.00 must be posted in a form acceptable to the Finance Director. 5. All requirements of the State DOT shall be addressed and an approved State of Connecticut DOT Encroachment Permit is required prior to the issuance of a zoning permit to start work. 6. A separate application shall be submitted for future proposed complex sign on the face of the decorative wall requires review & approval of its size by the Zoning Official (zoning permit 7. The ZEO must be contacted and a pre-construction meeting shall be held at least 24- hours prior to start of any work. Soil Erosion and Sediment Controls shall be installed and inspected by the ZEO prior to the start of any work. 8. After work has commenced, any substantive changes to the approved site plan require review and approval by the Planning Director and/or the Planning & Zoning Commission. 9. Post-Construction Requirements as follows: After construction is completed, it shall be the responsibility of the Owner to maintain all drainage structures as shown on Plan Details and in the Engineering Report dated 1/25/22, revised 30/08/22. In addition, the following inspection and maintenance shall be the responsibility of the Owner, beginning the first year period following construction completion and acceptance, and shall be followed each year thereafter: a. Inspect every six (6) months during the first year of operation and adjust the Inspection Interval based on previous observations of sediment accumulation and high water elevations. b. Conduct jetting and vactoring annually or when inspection shows that maintenance is necessary. c. 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. d. Catch Basin Sumps: Inspect semi-annually and cleaned when the sump is one half full of silt and/or debris. e. 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. \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 2 - 245 Route 32 - 22 Unit Condominium Development\Staff\PLANNER\221SITE2 245Rte32 PlannerComments 022822.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 March 22, 2022 PZC Meeting Prepared by Liz Burdick, Planning Director on 2/28/2022 Property Address: 245 Norwich-New London Turnpike (CT Rte. 32), Uncasville, CT Application: PZ #22SITE 2 Applicant(s): Western Group, LLC, John Eoanou, Member Property Owner(s): Western Group, LLC, John Eoanou, Member Attorney: N/A. Engineer: Douglas Reich, RLA, Fuller Engineering & Land Surveying Land Surveyor: Kevin M. Crowley, R.L.S. Lot Size: 1.83-acres (79,715SF) Lot Frontage: 197.30 LF on CT Rte. 32 Zoning District: C-1 and Route 32 Overlay Zone (OZ) Public Water/Sewer: Yes. Wetlands/Watercourses: Yes. Flood Hazard Zone: No. CAM Zone: No. Public Water Supply Watershed: No. Proposed Public Improvements: Yes. State of CT Encroachment Permit required. Legal: Date of Receipt by PZC: 02/22/2022. Decision Required Date (DRD): 4/28/2022. Tabled to the 3/22/22 meeting. EXISTING CONDITIONS: 245 Route 32, Uncasville, CT is developed with an existing single- family residence. PROPOSAL: Applicant states “22-Unit condominium development with parking, stormwater, sewer, site utilities, and landscaping.” INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: There is an application pending with the Montville Inland Wetlands Commission for regulated activities associated with the project. A site walk is scheduled for 3/5/2022 at which time the IWC may make a decision on the application UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: Per comments of Michael Kirby, RS, Chief Environmental Sanitarian, dated January 31, 2022, “Prior to demolition of the garage, an asbestos inspection must be completed. If asbestos is found, then an abatement must be conducted” (Condition of any Approval). STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: N/A. TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated February 7, 2022. BUILDING DEPT.: Referred 1/28/22 – comments pending. FIRE MARSHAL: Referred 1/28/22 – comments pending. \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 2 - 245 Route 32 - 22 Unit Condominium Development\Staff\PLANNER\221SITE2 245Rte32 PlannerComments 022822.doc STCT DOT: Encroachment permit for work in the State CT Right of Way required and preliminary approval shall be submitted as part of this application. BOND: A soil erosion and sediment control bond estimate shall be submitted for review & approval by the Town Engineer. STAFF COMMENTS: Please be advised of the following comments regarding my review of the application, supporting documentation and plan set entitled “Zoning Improvement Location & Topography Plan, 245 Norwich-New London Turnpike (Rt. 32), Montville, CT, Prepared for Western Group, LLC, Prepared by Fuller Engineering and Land Surveying, dated 7 January 2022 1. ZR Section 4.11.5 (Multi-Family Dwellings): 2. Revise plan set to add a Title Sheet with Sheet Index, names of applicants, property owners, property address with map/block/lot numbers, etc. 3. Sheet “Zoning Improvement Location Plan”: - Delete duplicate zoning compliance table on this sheet. - Benchmark needs to be shown on plan. - ZR Sec. 17.2.4 – survey/site plan requirements can be found in this section. - Notes – 1. Note 3 – Note map reference for dependent resurvey. 2. Note 8 – revise to add “and is located in the Route 32 Overlay Zone (OZ). 3. Note 10 – Show FEMA map info. 4. Sheet C-2.1: - Map References #2 – Third Line - Delete “Dennis A” and throughout plan set as needed. - Notes: Remove multiple references to Town of Norwalk and Note 8 Show FEMA info for the subject property. - Plan notes “2-car garage”, floor plans shows 1-car garage. Revise to identify 1- car garage and 1 parking space. - “Existing House to Remain” appears to be only partially connected to new construction, but connected on elevation drawings. Please clarify. - Outlet structure is shown outside limits of clearing. Revise clearing limits and add notes clearing limits shall be clearly identified prior to the start of any work. - How will refuse area (see “Dumpster Pad Enclosure” detail) be accessible to trash removal trucks? - Revise zoning compliance table to show accurate “requirements” (min. lot area 40,000/10,000 public sewers, frontage 80, Maximum height – none). 5. Sheet C-3.1 – Note 4 – Add zoning dept. & fire marshal’s office. Note 5 - Reference 2002 CT E & S Guidelines. Wetlands Table – update with recent soil scientist identification (v. GIS). 6. Sheet C-3.2 – Note 4 – add zoning dept. & fire marshal’s office. Note 5 - Reference 2002 CT E & S Guidelines. Note 9 – Revise to remove reference to Norwalk. Note 13.1 – typo. 7. Sheet C-4.1(E & S Control Plan) – Silt fence is shown outside clearing limits. Silt fence at toe of slope needs to be reinforced with hay bales or other measure, topsoil stockpile area with silt fence needs to be added to the plan. Show any construction staging areas (office trailer, laydown, etc.). Note 3, line 2. Delete “and will require review and approval by Town of Montville Building Dept.”. Note 4 - Reference 2002 CT E & S Guidelines. Add construction sequencing notes. 8. Sheet C-6.1 to 6.3 – Add notes regarding maintenance of drainage structures. 9. ZR Sec. 15.1 (SESC) – Submit SESC bond estimate for review & approval by Town Engineer. \\planning\planningoffice$\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 2 - 245 Route 32 - 22 Unit Condominium Development\Staff\PLANNER\221SITE2 245Rte32 PlannerComments 022822.doc 10. ZR Sec. 17.3 (GIS) – Digital data in accordance with this section shall be provided to the Planning Office prior to issuance of any zoning permit to start work. 11. ZR Sec. 17.4.11 – Revise to show locations, size and arrangement of pedestrian walkways/sidewalks (guest parking). 12. Revise plan to show sidewalks along Rte. 32 for the length of the property frontage. 13. 17.4.14 (Lighting) – Add lighting plan sheet showing site lighting locations and details. 14. ZR 17.4.21 – Revise plan to add signature blocks (PZC, IWC, Plan expiration, SESC Plan approval, etc.) to lower right hand corner of plan set. 15. ZR Sec. 18.3.2 (Parking Multi-family Dwellings) - 2 ½ spaces for each unit required. Revise parking table and show additional parking spaces as needed to comply. 16. ZR Sec. 19 (Signs) – The location and details of any proposed new complex signage, directional signage, traffic signage shall be shown on the plan sheet to be approved as part of this site plan application OR a separate zoning permit for review & approval of the Zoning Official will be required. 17. Elevation Drawings – Basement level of proposed units appears to contain a fourth bedroom. Please clarify. Review by Building Official required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Pending revisions to the plan set that address all staff comments.