HomeMy WebLinkAboutNarrative 01102024FULLER ENGINEERING & LAND SURVEYING,
LLC
525 John Street – Second Floor – Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 333-9465 Fax: (203) 336-1769
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PROJECT NARRATIVE
10 January 2024
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION
The original approval was granted on March 22, 2022. Subsequently, an approval for phasing
was granted on December 13, 2022.
The applicant seeks to modify the current site plan approval by re-configuring the layout of the
proposed development as described on the revised civil drawings dated November 1, 2022.
Architectural drawings remain unchanged from the original approval.
The unit quantity and basic infrastructure proposed under this application will remain the same
although modified to reflect the proposed layout. Stormwater design and computations are
considered equivalent to the original design in terms of overall storage capacity and infiltration.
ORIGINAL NARRATIVE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT – Submitted on 25 January 2022
The project site, located at 245 Connecticut Route 32 in Montville, Connecticut. Presently, the
site is developed with a residential house and detached garage. The property is approximately
1.83 acres and is currently owned by Western Group, LLC.
Although the site does not contain wetlands, an apparent off-site wetland and its associated
Upland Review Area of 0.1 acres are located on the eastern portion of the site. The site is
characterized by relatively flat topography in the western half along CT Route 32 with
moderately steep wooded slopes on the eastern portion of the property.
Site improvements proposed under this application involve the construction of a twenty-one (21)
unit condominium development, renovation of the existing 2 story residence, a new garage,
parking, stormwater quality measures, utility infrastructure, landscaping.
Each unit provides two garage parking spaces for a total of 42 condominium spaces. Nine
additional spaces have been provided for guest and tenant parking for the existing house for a
total 51 spaces. Each unit consists of a basement, and two stories above.
A refuse enclosure has been proposed at the eastern terminus of the main driveway.
Sewer, electric, cable, and phone are provided from the street. Due to the sloping nature of the
site and shallow invert elevations of the sanitary sewer in the street, a combination gravity /
force main system has been designed.
Lighting will be provided by low-level, decorative wall mounted light fixtures.
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The proposed development results in an increase in impervious area of approximately 29,000+
square feet when compared to existing conditions. To manage the increase in runoff associated
with the increase in impervious area, the project includes the construction of 4’x8’x4’ concrete
galleys that attenuate the increased flows up to a 100-year storm. Overflow is directed through
a plunge pool at the bottom of the proposed retaining wall. Refer to the Stormwater
Management section of the Engineering Report for more details regarding the proposed
drainage system.
Approximately 2,400 square feet of the existing wooded area will be cleared. A modular block
retaining wall at the eastern terminus of the main driveway allows for a gentle slope from the
road to the east. Each unit will have a small landscaped island adjacent to its garage door.
Small patios are also provided at the rear of each unit.
The proposed area of disturbance is approximately 1.5 acres. Approximately 300 cubic yards of
fill will be required.
Screening is provided along the north and south property lines by a 6’ height stockade fence. A
low decorative stone wall with street tree plantings are provided to shade and visual interest into
the site. Decorative flowering trees have been proposed within the central driveway area.
All sitework activities will be contained through soil erosion and sediment control measures in
accordance with Section 15.1 of the Zoning Regulations. All measures will be monitored
throughout the construction period and maintained as required to provide protection for the
adjacent undisturbed areas.