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October 30, 2024
Hand Delivered
Sara Lundy, Chair
Montville Planning & Zoning Commission
310 Norwich-New London Turnpike
Uncasville, CT 06382
RE: Site Plan Application – Horizon View
Honeycomb Real Estate Partners, LLC
2268 - 2284, Route 32, Uncasville, CT
Our File #8274.270802
Chairwoman Lundy:
I represent Honeycomb Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Honeycomb”), a state-wide
developer of affordable and mixed income housing projects with offices located in West
Hartford, Connecticut. Honeycomb has entered into an agreement to purchase three parcels of
vacant land located at 2268 - 2284 Route 32, Uncasville, Connecticut. On behalf of my client, I
am submitting a Site Plan Application for the development of these parcels and the construction
of “Horizon View” a multifamily residential project with paved parking and stormwater
management features onsite. Multifamily dwellings and apartments are permitted by Site Plan
Approval in the underlying Route 32 Overlay Zone (OZ), subject to the requirements of Section
14A.3 of the Zoning Regulations.
The proposed development includes a 57-unit, 4-story, mixed income apartment building
which will include 25 one-bedroom and 32 two-bedroom apartments with high-quality finishes
and other amenities. A mixed income development is a residential community that includes both
market rate dwelling units and units set aside as affordable dwellings pursuant to state
guidelines. My client will designate 80% of the proposed units available to individuals earning
up to 80% of Area Median Income, and 20% of the units will be designated as market rate and
have no income restrictions.
The building itself is being designed as an Energy Star Emerald compliant building and
will have an array of energy efficient features such as high efficiency HVAC, a superior
insulated building envelope, and solar panels on the roof. Primary access will be provided from
Route 32, directly across from Fort Shantock Road, and paved surface parking for the residents,
totaling 132 spaces, will be provided east, north, and west of the building. The site is served by
Sara Lundy, Chair
October 30, 2024
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public water and sanitary sewer and we will be using the rear of the site for stormwater
management features. Horizon View’s design meets or exceeds the requirements of Section
14A.3 of the Zoning Regulations. The proposed project is currently pending approval before the
Montville Inland Wetlands Commission.
Enclosed with this letter please find the project site plans, architectural plans, and other
required materials, including the Application Fee. We would respectfully request that this
Application be formally received at the Commission’s next regular meeting and scheduled for
review and action after the Inland Wetlands Commission has made a final decision. As the
attorney for this Application, please direct all correspondence to my attention and do not hesitate
to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
William R. Sweeney, Esq.
Enclosures