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TOWN OF MONTVILLE
DEPARTMENT 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
December 13, 2022 PZC Regular Meeting
Prepared by Liz Burdick, Land Use Director
On 12/13/2022
Property Address: 1108 Old Colchester Road (MBL 036-005-002)
Application: PZ #22SUB4
Applicant(s): Watch Hill Builders, LLC
Property Owner(s): Watch Hill Builders, LLC
Attorney: Harry Heller, Esq., Heller, Heller & McCoy
LS/PE: Michael Bennett, L.S., Bennett & Smilas Associates, Inc.
Lot Size: 3.709-acres (161546SF)
Lot Frontage: 395.53-feet on Old Colchester Road
Zoning District: R-40
Public Water/Sewer: Partial. On-site wells and public sewer connection.
Wetlands/Watercourses: Applicant states no regulated activities.
Flood Hazard Zone: No. FEMA FIRM #09011CO331G, eff. 7/18/2011.
CAM Zone: No.
Public Water Supply Watershed: No.
Proposed Public Improvements: TBD.
Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 9/09/22. Date of Receipt by PZC: 9/27/22. Orig.
DRD: 11/30/22. 35-day ext. of time granted on 11/08/22. New DRD 01/04/2023. Tabled
from 11/08/2022 meeting.
PROPOSAL: 3-lot subdivision for residential lot development.
INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: The IWC, at its 10/20/22 regular meeting, voted to
forward a favorable report to the PZC for a 3-lot subdivision with no proposed regulated
activities (#22 IWC 21).
UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: See comments dated 10/17/2022. Approved. UHD will review
individual site development plans (condition of approval).
TOWN ATTORNEY: See comments dated 9/13/22 approving shared drive easement and
maintenance documents.
ASST. PLANNER: Comments addressed 12/8/2022.
TOWN ENGINEER: Comments addressed 12/09/2022.
WPCA: See comments dated 10/31/22. No concerns regarding connection or capacity.
STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: N/A. CITY OF NEW LONDON WATER: N/A. STCT DOT: N/A.
OFFICE OF THE STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION (OSTA): N/A.STCT DEEP: N/A. BOND: N/A.
BUILDING DEPT.: N/A.
PLANNER: Plan set revised to October 24, 2022 addresses the comment in my memo
dated 9/23/22.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions.
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SUGGESTED MOTION:
I make a MOTION to APPROVE Application PZ #22 SUB 4 – 1108 Old Colchester Rd (M/B/L
036-005-002) Montville, CT – Applicant/Owner, Watch Hill Builders for a 3 Lot Subdivision
in accordance with the application, supporting documentation and plan set entitled:
“Property and Topographic Survey, Record Subdivision Map, Site Development Plan,
Construction Notes and Details No. 1 & No. 2, Land Now Or Formerly Watch Hill Builders,
LLC, 1108 Old Colchester Rd (Map36/Block005/Lot 002) Montville, CT, prepared by
Bennett & Smilas Associates, Inc., Dated July 27, 2022, Revised to Dec.1,2022”with the
following conditions:
1. Final Plan shall be revised to show address assigned by the Assessor for new lots.
2. Individual site development plans shall be reviewed and approved by Uncas
Health District.
3. The Montville Dept. of Public Works shall be notified prior to any work within the
Town right of way.
4. Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Montville WPCA with regard to
public sewer and water connections.
5. The entire stonewall and vegetation within the Town Right of Way from the wetland
50-foot buffer line on Lot 1 to the wetland 50-foot buffer line on Lot 3 must be removed.
6. All driveways shall be paved over their entire lengths.
7. Per SR Section 3.9 (GIS): Digital Data shall be provided to the Planning Dept. prior
to endorsement of the final subdivision plan.
8. “Declaration of Joint Driveway Easement and Maintenance Agreement, Watch
Hill Builders, Lots 2 and 3” shall be filed on the Land Records with the final mylars plans.
9. Final plan shall be signed & sealed by L.S. and P.E.
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TOWN OF MONTVILLE DEPARTMENT 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 Regular Meeting Prepared by Liz Burdick, Land Use Director
On 11/07/2022 Property Address: 1108 Old Colchester Road (MBL 036-005-002) Application: PZ #22SUB4 Applicant(s): Watch Hill Builders, LLC Property Owner(s): Watch Hill Builders, LLC Attorney: Harry Heller, Esq., Heller, Heller & McCoy LS/PE: Michael Bennett, L.S., Bennett & Smilas Associates, Inc. Lot Size: 3.709-acres (161546SF) Lot Frontage: 395.53-feet on Old Colchester Road Zoning District: R-40 Public Water/Sewer: Partial. On-site wells and public sewer connection. Wetlands/Watercourses: Applicant states no regulated activities. Flood Hazard Zone: No. FEMA FIRM #09011CO331G, eff. 7/18/2011. CAM Zone: No. Public Water Supply Watershed: No. Proposed Public Improvements: TBD. Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 9/09/22. Date of Receipt by PZC: 9/27/22.
Decision Required Date: 11/30/22. Tabled from the 10/25/22 meeting.
PROPOSAL: 3-lot subdivision for residential lot development. INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: The IWC, at its 10/20/22 regular meeting, voted to forward a favorable report to the PZC for a 3-lot subdivision with no proposed regulated
activities (#22 IWC 21). UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: See comments dated 10/17/2022. Approved. UHD will review
individual site development plans (condition of approval). TOWN ATTORNEY: See comments dated 9/13/22 approving shared drive easement and maintenance documents. ASST. PLANNER COMMENTS: See comments dated 10/31/22. Concerns have been
addressed. Lot and street numbers assigned by the Assessor (condition of approval). TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated 11/3/22. Plan revisions pending. WPCA: See comments dated 10/31/22. No concerns regarding connection or capacity. STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: N/A. CITY OF NEW LONDON WATER: N/A. STCT DOT: N/A.
OFFICE OF THE STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION (OSTA): N/A.STCT DEEP: N/A. BOND: N/A. BUILDING DEPT.: N/A. PLANNER: Plan set revised to October 24, 2022 addresses the comment in my memo
dated 9/23/22.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Plan revisions pending. Table the application per Applicant request dated 11/8/22 – 35-day extension of time granted to the Commission by the
Applicant. SUGGESTED MOTION: I make a MOTION to TABLE Application PZ #22SUB4 to the December 13, 2022 regular meeting of the Commission in that the Applicant has granted the Commission a 35-day extension of time to make a decision on the application. .
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TOWN OF MONTVILLE
DEPARTMENT 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 Regular Meeting
Prepared by Liz Burdick, Land Use Director
On 10/31/2022
Property Address: 1108 Old Colchester Road (MBL 036-005-002)
Application: PZ #22SUB4
Applicant(s): Watch Hill Builders, LLC
Property Owner(s): Watch Hill Builders, LLC
Attorney: Harry Heller, Esq., Heller, Heller & McCoy
LS/PE: Michael Bennett, L.S., Bennett & Smilas Associates, Inc.
Lot Size: 3.709-acres (161546SF)
Lot Frontage: 395.53-feet on Old Colchester Road
Zoning District: R-40
Public Water/Sewer: Partial. On-site wells and public sewer connection.
Wetlands/Watercourses: Applicant states no regulated activities.
Flood Hazard Zone: No. FEMA FIRM #09011CO331G, eff. 7/18/2011.
CAM Zone: No.
Public Water Supply Watershed: No.
Proposed Public Improvements: TBD.
Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 9/09/22. Date of Receipt by PZC: 9/27/22.
Decision Required Date: 11/30/22. Tabled from the 10/25/22 meeting.
PROPOSAL: 3-lot subdivision for residential lot development.
INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: The IWC, at its 10/20/22 regular meeting, voted to
forward a favorable report to the PZC for a 3-lot subdivision with no proposed regulated
activities (#22 IWC 21).
UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: See comments dated 10/17/2022. Approved. UHD will review
individual site development plans (condition of approval).
TOWN ATTORNEY: See comments dated 9/13/22 approving shared drive easement and
maintenance documents.
ASST. PLANNER COMMENTS: See comments dated 10/31/22. Concerns have been
addressed. Lot and street numbers assigned by the Assessor (condition of approval).
TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated 11/3/22. Plan revisions pending.
WPCA: See comments dated 10/31/22. No concerns regarding connection or capacity.
STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: N/A. CITY OF NEW LONDON WATER: N/A. STCT DOT: N/A.
OFFICE OF THE STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION (OSTA): N/A.STCT DEEP: N/A. BOND: N/A.
BUILDING DEPT.: N/A.
PLANNER: Plan set revised to September 27, 2022 addresses the comment in my memo
dated 9/23/22.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Table application. The decision required date is 11/30/22. An
extension of time granted by the Applicant to the PZC is required to table to the 12/13/22
regular meeting of the Commission.
In the alternative, should the Applicant not grant said extension of time, staff
recommends the Application be denied without prejudice.
SUGGESTED MOTION: I make a MOTION to TABLE Application PZ #22SUB4 to the
December 13, 2002 regular meeting of the Commission in that the Applicant has granted
the Commission an extension of time to do so.
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TOWN OF MONTVILLE
DEPARTMENT 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 Regular Meeting
Prepared by Liz Burdick, Land Use Director
On 10/25/2022
Property Address: 1108 Old Colchester Road (MBL 036-005-002)
Application: PZ #22SUB4
Applicant(s): Watch Hill Builders, LLC
Property Owner(s): Watch Hill Builders, LLC
Attorney: Harry Heller, Esq., Heller, Heller & McCoy
LS/PE: Michael Bennett, L.S., Bennett & Smilas Associates, Inc.
Lot Size: 3.709-acres (161546SF)
Lot Frontage: 395.53-feet on Old Colchester Road
Zoning District: R-40
Public Water/Sewer: Partial. On-site wells and public sewer connection.
Wetlands/Watercourses: Applicant states no regulated activities.
Flood Hazard Zone: No. FEMA FIRM #09011CO331G, eff. 7/18/2011.
CAM Zone: No.
Public Water Supply Watershed: No.
Proposed Public Improvements: TBD.
Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 9/09/22. Date of Receipt by PZC: 9/27/22.
Decision Required Date: 11/30/22. Tabled from the 9/27/22 meeting.
PROPOSAL: 3-lot subdivision for residential lot development.
INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: The IWC, at its 10/20/22 regular meeting, voted to
forward a favorable report to the PZC for a 3-lot subdivision with no proposed regulated
activities (#22 IWC 21).
UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: See comments dated 10/17/2022. Approved. UHD will review
individual site development plans.
TOWN ATTORNEY: See comments dated 9/13/22 approving shared drive easement and
maintenance documents.
ASST. PLANNER COMMENTS: See comments dated 10/18/22. Plan revisions pending.
TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated 10/18/22. Plan revisions pending.
WPCA: See comments dated 10/18/22. No concerns regarding connection or capacity.
STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: N/A. CITY OF NEW LONDON WATER: N/A. STCT DOT: N/A.
OFFICE OF THE STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION (OSTA): N/A.STCT DEEP: N/A. BOND: N/A.
BUILDING DEPT.: N/A.
PLANNER: Plan set revised to September 27, 2022 addresses the comment in my memo
dated 9/23/22.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Following project presentation by the Applicant, table the
application to afford Applicant further time to address staff comments.
MOTION: I make a MOTION to table application PZ#22SUB4 to the November 8, 2022
regular meeting of the Commission.
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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: 1108 Old Colchester Road (MBL 036-005-002)
Application: PZ #22SUB4
Applicant(s): Watch Hill Builders, LLC
Property Owner(s): Watch Hill Builders, LLC
Attorney: Harry Heller, Esq., Heller, Heller & McCoy
LS/PE: Bennet & Smilas Associates, Inc.
Lot Size: 3.709-acres (161546SF)
Lot Frontage: 395.53-feet on Old Colchester Road
Zoning District: R-40
Public Water/Sewer: Partial. On-site wells and public sewer connection.
Wetlands/Watercourses: Pending new wetlands delineation. Applicant states no
regulated activities.
Flood Hazard Zone: No. FEMA FIRM #09011CO331G, eff. 7/18/2011.
CAM Zone: No.
Public Water Supply Watershed: No.
Proposed Public Improvements: TBD.
Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 9/09/22. Date of Receipt by PZC: 9/27/22.
Decision Required Date: 11/30/22.
PROPOSAL: 3-lot subdivision for residential lot development.
INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: The IWC, at its 9/15/22 regular meeting, received
Application #22 IWC 21 and tabled it to its 10/20/22 regular meeting.
UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: See comments dated 9/20/22.
TOWN ATTORNEY: See comments dated 9/13/22 approving shared drive easement and
maintenance documents.
ASST. PLANNER COMMENTS: See comments dated 9/22/22.
TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated 09/20/22.
WPCA: See comments dated 9/14/22.
STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: N/A. CITY OF NEW LONDON WATER: N/A. STCT DOT: N/A.
OFFICE OF THE STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION (OSTA): N/A.STCT DEEP: N/A. BOND: N/A.
BUILDING DEPT.: N/A.
Planner Comments:
1. SHEET 1 – Revise plan to add note FEMA info.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive and Table the application.
MOTION: I make a MOTION to table application PZ#22SUB4 to the October 25, 2022
regular meeting of the Commission.