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TOWN OF MONTVILLE
OFFICE OF LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT
310 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382
Telephone: (860) 848-6779
Email: lburdick@montville-ct.org
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
November 8, 2022 PZC Meeting
Prepared by Liz Burdick,, Land Use Director
on 11/03/2022
Property Address: 50 Cook Drive, Uncasville, CT
Application: PZ #22 SITE 7
Applicant(s): Montville WPCA, Derek Albertson, Superintendent
Property Owner(s): Town of Montville – Ronald K. McDaniel, Mayor
Attorney: N/A.
Engineer: Barry Parfitt, P.E., Wright Pierce
Land Surveyor: TBD
Lot Size: .2472-acres (10,768SF)
Lot Frontage: 20-feet (Easement from Cook Drive over 48 Cook Drive).
Zoning District: R-20
Public Water/Sewer: Yes.
Wetlands/Watercourses: No.
Flood Hazard Zone: No.
CAM Zone: No.
Public Water Supply Watershed: No.
Proposed Public Improvements: No.
Legal: Submitted 9/13/22. Date of Receipt by PZC: 09/27/22. Decision Required Date:
11/30/22. Tabled from the 10/25/22 meeting.
EXISTING CONDITIONS: Town of Montville WPCA Water Tank and associated equipment & site
improvements.
PROPOSAL: Applicant states “the project will include the construction of a new 531,200-gallon
glass-fused-to-steel water storage tank that will be constructed adjacent to the existing 590,000-
gallon welded steel tank built in 1999. The existing tank will remain in place pending a future
project to demolish the tank and construct a dedicated antenna tower and equipment building
on site.”
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: Required variances granted on 9/07/2022.
INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: N/A.
UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: 09/30/22 Comment “The construction of the water tank must be
approved by the CT Department of Public Health’s Drinking Section.” (Cond. Approval).
STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: See UHD above.
TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated 11/3/22 – all comments have been addressed.
BUILDING DEPT.: See comments dated 11/1/22. “All structures require building permits
and, in some cases, depending on height and area special inspections are required.”
(Cond. Approval).
FIRE MARSHAL: See comments dated 10/12/22. No comments/concerns.
STCT DOT: N/A.
BOND: N/A/ Town (WPCA) project.
PLANNER: The applicant has addressed all of the comments in my memo dated
10/10/22.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions.
The following MOTION is suggested for any favorable approval:
I make a MOTION to APPROVE Application PZ #22 SITE 7 - 50 Cook Drive (M/B/L 099-009-
001) – Applicant, Montville Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) – Owner, Town of
Montville for construction of a new water tower and associated site improvements in
accordance with the application, supporting documentation and plan set entitled “Town
of Montville, Connecticut, Contract Drawings for Cook Hill Tank Replacement Project,
Montville Water Supply, Prepared by Wright Pierce, dated November 2022” with the
following conditions:
1. The construction of the water tank must be approved by the CT Department of
Public Health’s Drinking Section.
2. Applicant shall meet all of the requirements of the Montville Building Department
for permitting and inspections.
3. All drainage structures proposed for the project shall be constructed and
maintained post construction in accordance with the approved Plan.
4. 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 with original signatures by
P.E. & L.S
5. An approved Zoning Permit is required prior to the start of any work.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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TOWN OF MONTVILLE
OFFICE OF LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT
310 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382
Telephone: (860) 848-6779
Email: lburdick@montville-ct.org
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
October 25, 2022 PZC Meeting
Prepared by Liz Burdick,, Land Use Director
on 10/24/2022
Property Address: 50 Cook Drive, Uncasville, CT
Application: PZ #22 SITE 7
Applicant(s): Montville WPCA, Derek Albertson, Superintendent
Property Owner(s): Town of Montville – Ronald K. McDaniel, Mayor
Attorney: N/A.
Engineer: Barry Parfitt, P.E., Wright Pierce
Land Surveyor: TBD
Lot Size: .2472-acres (10,768SF)
Lot Frontage: 20-feet Easement from Cook Drive over 48 Cook Drive.
Zoning District: R-20
Public Water/Sewer: Yes.
Wetlands/Watercourses: No.
Flood Hazard Zone: No.
CAM Zone: No.
Public Water Supply Watershed: No.
Proposed Public Improvements: No.
Legal: Submitted 9/13/22. Date of Receipt by PZC: 09/27/22. Decision Required Date
(DRD): 11/30/22.
EXISTING CONDITIONS: Town of Montville WPCA Water Tank and associated equipment & site
improvements.
PROPOSAL: Applicant states “the project will include the construction of a new 531,200-gallon
glass-fused-to-steel water storage tank that will be constructed adjacent to the existing 590,000-
gallon welded steel tank built in 1999. The existing tank will remain in place pending a future
project to demolish the tank and construct a dedicated antenna tower and equipment building
on site.”
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: Required variances granted on 9/07/2022.
INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: N/A.
UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: 09/30/22 Comment “The construction of the water tank must be
approved by the CT Department of Public Health’s Drinking Section.” (Cond. Approval).
STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: See UHD above.
TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated 9/30/22 – plan revisions pending.
BUILDING DEPT.: Referred 9/14/22 – no comments received to date.
FIRE MARSHAL: See comments dated 10/12/22. No comments/concerns.
STCT DOT: N/A.
BOND: N/A/ Town (WPCA) project.
PLANNER: See comments dated 9/23/2022 – plan revisions pending.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Per the request of Applicant, table the application to the
11/08/22 regular meeting.
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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
October 25, 2022 PZC Meeting
Prepared by Liz Burdick, Planning Director
on 10/10/2022
Property Address: 50 Cook Drive, Uncasville, CT
Application: PZ #22 SITE 7
Applicant(s): Montville WPCA, Derek Albertson, Superintendent
Property Owner(s): Town of Montville – Ronald K. McDaniel, Mayor
Attorney: N/A.
Engineer: Barry Parfitt, P.E., Wright Pierce
Land Surveyor: TBD
Lot Size: .2472-acres (10,768SF)
Lot Frontage: 20-feet Easement from Cook Drive over 48 Cook Drive.
Zoning District: R-20
Public Water/Sewer: Yes.
Wetlands/Watercourses: No.
Flood Hazard Zone: No.
CAM Zone: No.
Public Water Supply Watershed: No.
Proposed Public Improvements: No.
Legal: Submitted 9/13/22. Date of Receipt by PZC: 09/27/22. Decision Required Date
(DRD): 11/30/22.
EXISTING CONDITIONS: Town of Montville WPCA Water Tank and associated equipment
& site improvements.
PROPOSAL: Applicant states “the project will include the construction of a new 531,200-
gallon glass-fused-to-steel water storage tank that will be constructed adjacent to the
existing 590,000-gallon welded steel tank built in 1999. The existing tank will remain in
place pending a future project to demolish the tank and construct a dedicated
antenna tower and equipment building on site.”
INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: N/A.
UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: 09/30/22 Comment “The construction of the water tank must be
approved by the CT Department of Public Health’s Drinking Section.” (Cond. Approval).
STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: See UHD above.
TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated 9/30/22 – plan revisions pending.
BUILDING DEPT.: Referred 9/14/22 – no comments received to date.
FIRE MARSHAL: Referred 9/14/22 – no comments received to date.
STCT DOT: N/A.
BOND: TBD.
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PLANNER COMMENTS: Please be advised of the following comments with regard to my
review of the application, supporting documents and a plan set entitled “Town of
Montville, Connecticut Contract Drawings for Cook Hill Tank Replacement Project,
Montville Water Supply, August 2022, Permitting Review”:
1. On 9/7/2022, the Montville Zoning Board of Appeals granted the following
setback variances for proposed structures:
1. Tank: A 22.6’ variance of the required 40’ R20 front yard setback; and a 27’ variance
of the required 40’ R20 rear yard setback.
2. Equipment boxes: A 25’ variance of the required 40’ front yard setback; a 7.8’
variance of the required 10’ west side yard setback; and a 19’ variance of the required
40’ rear yard setback.
3. Standby Generator: A 3’ variance of the required 10’ side yard setback and 34’
variance of the required 40’ rear yard setback.
The variances shall be noted on the title sheet under zoning information. Typo
“infomation” shall be revised.
2. Applicant name shall be changed to Ronald K. McDaniel, Mayor (v. “Ron
McDaniel”).
3. Town Engineer & Fire Marshal (pending) comments shall be addressed.
4. Applicant shall comply with all the requirements of CT Department of Public Health’s
Drinking Section.
5. Survey plan shall be signed & sealed by licensed land surveyor.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Pending.
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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 9/23/2022
Property Address: 50 Cook Drive, Uncasville, CT
Application: PZ #22 SITE 7
Applicant(s): Montville WPCA
Property Owner(s): Town of Montville – Ronald McDaniel, Mayor
Attorney: N/A.
Engineer: Barry Parfitt, P.E., Wright Pierce
Land Surveyor: TBD
Lot Size: .2472-acres (10,768SF)
Lot Frontage: 20-feet Easement from Cook Drive over 48 Cook Drive.
Zoning District: R-20
Public Water/Sewer: Yes.
Wetlands/Watercourses: No.
Flood Hazard Zone: No.
CAM Zone: No.
Public Water Supply Watershed: No.
Proposed Public Improvements: No.
Legal: Submitted 9/13/22. Date of Receipt by PZC: 09/27/22. Decision Required Date
(DRD): 11/30/22.
EXISTING CONDITIONS: Town of Montville WPCA Water Tank and associated equipment
& site improvements.
PROPOSAL: Applicant states “the project will include the construction of a new 531,200-
gallon glass-fused-to-steel water storage tank that will be constructed adjacent to the
existing 590,000-gallon welded steel tank built in 1999. The existing tank will remain in
place pending a future project to demolish the tank and construct a dedicated
antenna tower and equipment building on site.”
INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: N/A.
UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: Referred 9/23/22 - comments pending,
STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: TBD.
TOWN ENGINEER: Referred 9/14/22 – Comments pending.
BUILDING DEPT.: Referred 9/14/22 – comments pending.
FIRE MARSHAL: Referred 9/14/22 – comments pending.
STCT DOT: N/A.
BOND: TBD.
PLANNER COMMENTS: Review comments pending.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: TBD.