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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22SITE10 303 Rte32 Planner CommentsH:\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 10- 303 Rte 32 Multi-Family\Staff\PLANNER\22SITE10 303Rte32 PlannerCmmnts 5FINAL 022823.doc 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 February 28, 2023 PZC Meeting Prepared by Liz Burdick, Director on 02/27/23 Property Address: 303 (aka 303, 307 & 309) Norwich-New London Turnpike (CT Route 32), Parcel ID: 070/004/000, Uncasville, CT. Application: PZ #22SITE10. Applicant(s): Jim Wray, Lombardi Gravel, LLC Property Owner(s): Same as Applicant. Attorney: N/A. LS/PE: Ellen Bartlett, P.E., Green Site Design Lot Size: 41,818SF (.96-acres). Lot Frontage: About 160-feet on Norwich-New London Turnpike (CT Route 32). Zoning District: C-1 (Commercial) and Route 32 Overlay Zone (Oz). Public Water/Sewer: Yes. Existing well to be abandoned. Development will connect to public water & sewer. Wetlands/Watercourses: TBD. Flood Hazard Zone: No. FIRM No. 09011C0361J effective 8/5/13. CAM Zone: No. Public Water Supply Watershed: No. Proposed Public Improvements: Yes. TBD. Work in State of CT right of way. Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 12/02/22. Date of Receipt by PZC - 12/13/22. Decision Required Date - 2/15/22. Tabled from the 1/24/23 regular meeting with 30-day extension granted. New DRD - 3/17/23). PROPOSAL: Application is for site plan approval for conversion of two existing commercial buildings to multi-family residential dwelling units (2 two-bedroom and 14 one-bedroom units) and associated site improvements. INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: N/A STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: N/A. CITY OF NEW LONDON WATER: N/A. UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: See comments dated 12/6/2022. The existing well is to be located and properly abandoned by a licensed well driller. 2/15/23 - No additional comments for revised plans. TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated 2/27/23. All comments addressed. FIRE MARSHAL: See comments dated 12/15/2022. Sprinklers required. BUILDING DEPT.: See comments dated 2/17/23. WPCA: See comments dated 12/7/2022 & 2/16/23. No problems for WPCA. STCT DOT: See comments dated 12/30/22. Revised/final comments pending. OFFICE OF THE STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION (OSTA): N/A. STCT DEEP: N/A. BOND: Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (SESC) bond estimate submitted 2/13/23 in the amount of $2,500 has been reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer. PLANNER: All of my comments have been addressed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS. H:\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 10- 303 Rte 32 Multi-Family\Staff\PLANNER\22SITE10 303Rte32 PlannerCmmnts 5FINAL 022823.doc The following MOTION is suggested for any favorable approval: “I make a MOTION to APPROVE Application #22 SITE10 – 303 Route 32 (Parcel ID 070/004/000), Uncasville, CT - Applicant/Owner: James E. Wray, Lombardi Gravel, LLC for site plan approval for multi-family development & associated site improvements in that the application, supporting documents and a plan entitled “Multi-Family Development, 303 (aka 303,307 & 309) Norwich-New London Turnpike (Route 32), Uncasville, CT Prepared by Green Site Design, dated 8/12/22, Revised to 2/22/23”, comply with all applicable sections of the Montville Zoning Regulations, with the following conditions: 1. Applicant shall meet all of the requirements of the Montville Building Department, Office of the Fire Marshal, Uncas Health District, WPCA, & CT DOT for required permitting and inspections prior to issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance. 2. Copy of final approval from the State of CT DOT is required prior to the issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance. 3. All drainage structures proposed for the project shall be constructed and maintained post construction in accordance with the approved Plan Set & “Drainage Calculations, Hydraulics & Hydrology Report” dated November 2022. 4. Prior to issuance of a zoning permit to start work, a soil erosion & sediment control bond shall be posted in the amount of $2,500 in a form acceptable to the Finance Director. 5. Final revised plan sets, along with a digital copy of the final plan, shall be submitted to the Land Use Dept. & shall be signed and sealed with original (wet) signatures by P.E. & L.S. 6. An approved Zoning Permit is required prior to the start of any work. 7. The Zoning Officer 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 in accordance with the approved plan set and inspected by the Zoning Officer 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 Land Use Director and/or the Planning & Zoning Commission. 9. A final As-Built plan, including finished grades, shall be submitted to the Zoning Officer for review and approval prior to issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance. H:\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 10- 303 Rte 32 Multi-Family\Staff\PLANNER\22SITE10 303Rte32 PlannerCmmnts 4 022823.doc 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 February 28, 2023 PZC Meeting Prepared by Liz Burdick, Director on 02/22/23 Property Address: 303 (aka 303, 307 & 309) Norwich-New London Turnpike (CT Route 32), Parcel ID: 070/004/000, Uncasville, CT, Uncasville, CT. Application: PZ #22SITE10. Applicant(s): Jim Wray, Lombardi Gravel, LLC Property Owner(s): Same as Applicant. Attorney: N/A. LS/PE: Ellen Bartlett, P.E., Green Site Design Lot Size: 41,818SF (.96-acres). Lot Frontage: About 160-feet on Norwich-New London Turnpike (CT Route 32). Zoning District: C-1 (Commercial) and Route 32 Overlay Zone (Oz). Public Water/Sewer: Yes. Existing well to be abandoned. Development will connect to public water & sewer. Wetlands/Watercourses: TBD. Flood Hazard Zone: No. FIRM No. 09011C0361J effective 8/5/13. CAM Zone: No. Public Water Supply Watershed: No. Proposed Public Improvements: Yes. TBD. Work in State of CT right of way. Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 12/02/22. Date of Receipt by PZC - 12/13/22. Decision Required Date - 2/15/22. Tabled from the 1/24/23 regular meeting with 30-day extension granted. New DRD - 3/17/23). PROPOSAL: Application is for site plan approval for conversion of two existing commercial buildings to multi-family residential dwelling units (2 two-bedroom and 14 one-bedroom units) and associated site improvements. INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: N/A STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: N/A. CITY OF NEW LONDON WATER: N/A. UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: See comments dated 12/6/2022. The existing well is to be located and properly abandoned by a licensed well driller. 2/15/23 - No additional comments for revised plans. TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated 2/24/23. Revised plan comments pending. FIRE MARSHAL: See comments dated 12/15/2022 regarding sprinklers. Revised plan comments pending. BUILDING DEPT.: See comments dated 2/14/23 as follows “Handicap parking space must be as close to the ramp as possible. Suggest moving the rear handicap space 3 spaces to the west/left.” WPCA: See comments dated 12/7/2022 & 2/16/23. No problems for WPCA. STCT DOT: See comments dated 12/30/22. Revised/final comments pending. OFFICE OF THE STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION (OSTA): N/A. STCT DEEP: N/A. H:\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 10- 303 Rte 32 Multi-Family\Staff\PLANNER\22SITE10 303Rte32 PlannerCmmnts 4 022823.doc BOND: Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (SESC) bond estimate submitted 2/13/23 in the amount of $2,500 has been reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer. PLANNER: See comments dated 12/19/2022. Please be advised of the following with regard to my review of the application, supporting documents and plan entitled “Multi- Family Development, 303 (aka 303,307 & 309) Norwich-0New London Turnpike (Route 32), Uncasville, CT Prepared by Green Site Design, dated 8/12/22, Revised to 2/7/23”: 1. Revise cover sheet to add plan set date/rev date and signature block on lower right corner, including expiration date line. 2. ZR Section 18.9 (Off-street parking) – Consider adding the parallel spaces to the south of the southeast corner of the two-story building for overflow parking. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Pending. H:\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 10- 303 Rte 32 Multi-Family\Staff\PLANNER\22SITE10 303Rte32 PlannerCmmnts 3 012423.doc 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 January 24, 2022 PZC Meeting Prepared by Liz Burdick, Director on 1/24/2023 Property Address: 303 (aka 303, 307 & 309) Norwich-New London Turnpike (CT Route 32), Parcel ID: 070/004/000, Uncasville, CT, Uncasville, CT. Application: PZ #22SITE10. Applicant(s): Jim Wray, Lombardi Gravel, LLC Property Owner(s): Same as Applicant. Attorney: N/A. LS/PE: Ellen Bartlett, P.E., Green Site Design Lot Size: 41,818SF (.96-acres). Lot Frontage: About 160-feet on Norwich-New London Turnpike (CT Route 32). Zoning District: C-1 (Commercial) and Route 32 Overlay Zone (Oz). Public Water/Sewer: Yes. Existing well to be abandoned. Development will connect to public water & sewer. Wetlands/Watercourses: TBD. Flood Hazard Zone: No. FIRM No. 09011C0361J effective 8/5/13. CAM Zone: No. Public Water Supply Watershed: No. Proposed Public Improvements: Yes. TBD. Work in State of CT right of way. Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 12/02/22. Date of Receipt by PZC - 12/13/22. Decision Required Date - 2/15/22. Tabled from the 12/13/22 meeting. PROPOSAL: Application is for site plan approval for conversion of two existing commercial buildings to multi-family residential dwelling units (2 two-bedroom and 14 one-bedroom units) and associated site improvements. INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: N/A STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: N/A. CITY OF NEW LONDON WATER: N/A. UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: See comments dated 12/6/2022. The existing well is to be located and properly abandoned by a licensed well driller. TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated 12/6/2022. FIRE MARSHAL: See comments dated 12/15/2022 regarding sprinklers. BUILDING DEPT.: Comments pending. Referred on 12/2 & 12/8/2022. WPCA: See comments dated 12/7/2022. No problems for WPCA. STCT DOT: Comments pending. Evidence of submittal to ST CT DOT pending. OFFICE OF THE STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION (OSTA): N/A. STCT DEEP: N/A. BOND: Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (SESC) bond estimate shall be submitted for review and approval by the Town Engineer. PLANNER: See comments dated 12/19/2022. The Applicant, on 1/18/23, requested the application be tabled to the February 28, 2023 regular meeting to address staff comments and granted a 30-day extension of time to do so. H:\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 10- 303 Rte 32 Multi-Family\Staff\PLANNER\22SITE10 303Rte32 PlannerCmmnts 3 012423.doc STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Table to the 2/28/23 regular meeting. The following Motion is suggested: I make a MOTION to TABLE Application #22SITE10 to the February 28, 2023 regular meeting of the PZC as the Applicant has granted a 30-day extension of time to make the decision. H:\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 10- 303,307,309 Route 32-Conversion of Bldgs into Apts\Staff\PLANNER\22SITE10 303,307,309Rte32 PlannerCmmnts 2 12132022.doc 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 January 24, 2022 PZC Meeting Prepared by Liz Burdick, Director on 12/19/22 Property Address: 303 (aka 303, 307 & 309) Norwich-New London Turnpike (CT Route 32), Parcel ID: 070/004/000, Uncasville, CT, Uncasville, CT. Application: PZ #22SITE10. Applicant(s): Jim Wray, Lombardi Gravel, LLC Property Owner(s): Same as Applicant. Attorney: N/A. LS/PE: Ellen Bartlett, P.E., Green Site Design Lot Size: 41,818SF (.96-acres). Lot Frontage: About 160-feet on Norwich-New London Turnpike (CT Route 32). Zoning District: C-1 (Commercial) and Route 32 Overlay Zone (Oz). Public Water/Sewer: Yes. Existing well to be abandoned. Development will connect to public water & sewer. Wetlands/Watercourses: TBD. Flood Hazard Zone: No. FIRM No. 09011C0361J effective 8/5/13. CAM Zone: No. Public Water Supply Watershed: No. Proposed Public Improvements: Yes. TBD. Work in State of CT right of way. Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 12/02/22. Date of Receipt by PZC - 12/13/22. Decision Required Date - 2/15/22. Tabled from the 12/13/22 meeting. PROPOSAL: Application is for site plan approval for conversion of two existing commercial buildings to multi-family residential dwelling units (2 two-bedroom and 14 one-bedroom units) and associated site improvements. INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: N/A STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: N/A. CITY OF NEW LONDON WATER: N/A. UNCAS HEALTH DISTRICT: See comments dated 12/6/2022. The existing well is to be located and properly abandoned by a licensed well driller. TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated 12/6/2022. FIRE MARSHAL: See comments dated 12/15/2022 regarding sprinklers. BUILDING DEPT.: Comments pending. Referred on 12/2 & 12/8/2022. WPCA: See comments dated 12/7/2022. No problems for WPCA. STCT DOT: Comments pending. Evidence of submittal to ST CT DOT pending. OFFICE OF THE STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION (OSTA): N/A. STCT DEEP: N/A. BOND: Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (SESC) bond estimate shall be submitted for review and approval by the Town Engineer. PLANNER: Please be advised of the following comments with regard to my review of the application, supporting documents and a plan set entitled “Existing Conditions, Proposed Site Plan, Grading & Drainage for 303, 307 & 309 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT, Prepared by Green Site Design, Dated 8/12/22”: H:\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 10- 303,307,309 Route 32-Conversion of Bldgs into Apts\Staff\PLANNER\22SITE10 303,307,309Rte32 PlannerCmmnts 2 12132022.doc 1. Application and Plan Set, as submitted, is incomplete and does not comply with the requirements of the Town of Montville Zoning Regulations. Revise plan as needed and as shown below. 2. Application form needs to be completed in full. 3. Add cover sheet showing project title (i.e. Multi-family Development or the like), address as “303 (aka 303, 307, 309) Norwich-New London Turnpike (CT Route 32), Parcel ID 070-004-000, Uncasville, CT”, owner info, plan set date/rev date, location map, signature block on lower right corner, including expiration date line. 4. Revise title block all sheets to show address as listed above. 5. Detail sheet is entitled “Proposed Site Plan.” Revise. 6. Clearly show silt fence locations as needed for all disturbed areas and add detail to sheet. 7. ZR Sec. 4.11.5 (Multi-family Dwellings): - 4.11.5.3 Show refuse container (screened dumpster pad location). - 4.11.5.5 Show proposed sidewalks. - 4.11.5.7 Show new underground utilities connections (water). 8. ZR Sec. 10 (C-1 District) – Revise zoning compliance table to show minimum lot area as “*10,000SF” and add “ *If served by public sewers.” to the table. 9. ZR Sec. 14A.3 requires 2 parking spaces per living units unless the Commission approves a Parking Plan per ZR Sec. 18.3. 10. ZR Sec. 15.4 (SECS Bond). Applicant shall submit a SESC bond estimate for review & approval by the Director of Land Use or the Town Engineer. 11. ZR Section 17 (Site Plans): - An A-2 Survey, signed and sealed by a L.S. shall be submitted as part of the application. - 17.2.6 Location Map required – add to cover sheet. - 17.3 GIS data. 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. (Condition of Approval). - 17.4.1 Name and addresses of owner(s) of record required. Add to cover sheet and title blocks. - 17.4.5 Existing/proposed (survey/site plan) required. - 17.4.8 Revised plan to show size in SF of existing structures and structures within 100-feet of the property. - 17.4.13 Revise plan to show location, size, height of any proposed sign, such as complex name. If not shown on plan, a separate zoning permit will be required prior to any installation. - 17.4.21 Revise plan to show signatures blocks. See note 3 above. Add to cover sheet. - 17.6 Submit written narrative addressing compliance with Section 17.6.1 to 17.6.10 (Site Plan Reviewing and Bonding). 12. ZR Section 18 (Off-street parking): - Revise plan to show pedestrian access from lower level parking to upper level. - The four parking spaces to the south of the two-story building make the drive aisle non-conforming. Consider showing as parallel parking spaces. - 18.8.10 Advise status/submit copy of ST CT DOT encroachment permit application. - 18.9 Parking spaces shall be suitably separated from structures per Town of Montville Road Standards and Improvement Details. - 18.10. Show screen dumpster location. - 18.12. Fire Lanes. Written approval from Fire Marshal Paul Barnes pending. H:\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 10- 303,307,309 Route 32-Conversion of Bldgs into Apts\Staff\PLANNER\22SITE10 303,307,309Rte32 PlannerCmmnts 2 12132022.doc - 18.15 Handicapped parking spaces and building approaches shall be provided for in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code of the State of CT. Building Official comments pending. - 18.16.2. Add note to plan “All planted and landscaped areas shall be maintained continuously by the owner of the property in accordance with the Montville Zoning Regulations. 13. ZR Section 19 (Signage). See note 11 above. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Pending. H:\PZC\Applications\2022\22 SITE 10- 303,307,309 Route 32-Conversion of Bldgs into Apts\Staff\Planner\22SITE10 303,307,309Rte32 PlannerCmmnts 12062022.doc 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 Meeting Prepared by Liz Burdick, Director on 12/13/22 Property Address: 303 Norwich-New London Turnpike, (aka CT Route 32) Assessor Parcel ID: 070/004/000, Uncasville, CT. Application: PZ #22SITE10. Applicant(s): Jim Wray, Lombardi Gravel, LLC Property Owner(s): Same as Applicant. Attorney: N/A. LS/PE: Ellen Bartlett, P.E. Lot Size: 41,818SF (.96-acres). Lot Frontage: About 160-feet on Norwich-New London Turnpike (CT Route 32). Zoning District: C-1 (Commercial) and Route 32 Overlay Zone (Oz). Public Water/Sewer: Yes. Existing well to be abandoned. Development will connect to public water & sewer. Wetlands/Watercourses: TBD. Flood Hazard Zone: No. FIRM info needed. CAM Zone: No. Public Water Supply Watershed: No. Proposed Public Improvements: Yes. TBD. Legal: Submitted to Planning Dept. on 12/02/22. Date of Receipt by PZC - 12/13/22. Decision Required Date - 2/15/22. PROPOSAL: Application is for site plan approval for conversion of two existing buildings from commercial uses to multi-family residential dwelling units. INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION: N/A STATE OF CT DEPT. OF HEALTH: N/A. CITY OF NEW LONDON WATER: N/A. TOWN ENGINEER: See comments dated 12/6/2022. FIRE MARSHAL: Comments pending. Referred on 12/5 & 12/8/2022. BUILDING DEPT.: Comments pending. Referred on 12/5 & 12/8/2022. WPCA: See comments dated 12/7/2022. STCT DOT: Comments pending. Evidence of submittal to ST CT DOT pending. OFFICE OF THE STATE TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION (OSTA): N/A. STCT DEEP: N/A. BOND: Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (SESC) bond estimate shall be submitted for review and approval by the Town Engineer. PLANNER: Plan review comments pending. Applicant, on 12/8/22, requested the application be tabled to the next regular meeting of the Commission to address staff comments. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Table application to the January 24, 2023 regular meeting of the Commission. The following MOTION is suggested: I make a MOTION to Table Application PZ #22SITE10 to the January 24, 2023 regular meeting of the Commission.