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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSITE PLAN (15) TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION IPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTION THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE ACCEPTED BY APPLICATION # THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AT RECEIVED DATE: THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON THE APPROVAL DATE: FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. IT SHALL REJECTED DATE: BE SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING AND RECEIPT # ZONING COMMISSION OFFICE ONE (1) WEEK PRIOR TO THE FOURTH TUESDAY. APPLICANT: Great Oak Garden & Nurs6try ADDRESS : 601 Sullivan Ave. South Windsor CT TELEPHONE # 289-3939 OWNER OF RECORD ON S.W. LAND RECORDS Philip E. Toussaint ADDRESS: Same as above COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION OF PROPERTY s/s Sullivan Avenue; west of West Road House No. 610 ZONE GC NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE # OF PERSON TO WHOM CORRESPONDENCE AND INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED: Emil W. Lucek 490 Buckland Road South Windsor CT TELEPHONE # 644-0550 THIS APPLICATION IS FOR: (CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING) 1. Zone Change to Zone (public hearing) 2. Filing for Subdivision 3. Filing for Open Space Subdivision (public hearing) 4. Filing for Resubdivision (public hearing) 5. Special Exception to Article of the Zoning Regulations (public hearing) X 6. Site Development Plan 7. Removal of Sand, Gravel, Clay or Quarry Stone & Ore (public hearing) 8. Other (explain in detail) THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY AND SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THREE SETS OF PLANS BEFORE IT WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION .p J-9-ill APPLICANT �fNER (over) PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION: 1. Applications must be filed in triplicate. The applications shall be typed or neatly printed. 2. Maps and plans, as defined in the applicable regulations, shall be submitted in triplicate with the application forms . 3. An application fee of $25. is required for filing items #1, #5 and V. 4. A subdivision processing fee of $25. per lot ($50. minimum) is required for filing items #2, #3 and #4. 5. A $20. deposit must be submitted with any item requiring a public hearing. This deposit is for a sign to be placed on the property by the applicant advertising the public hearing. The check will be returned to you when the sign is returned to the Town. 6. Application for Zone Change (item #1) shall comply with Section 11.2.3 of the Zoning Regulations. 7. Application for subdivision and resubdivision (items #2 and A) shall comply with the requirements set forth in the Town of South Windsor Subdivision Regulations. 8. Application for an open space subdivision (item #3) shall comply with Section 5.3 of the Zoning Regulations. 9. Application for a site plan of development (item #5) shall comply with Section 4.11 of the Zoning Regulations. 10. Application for sand and gravel removal shall comply with Section 9.3 of the Zoning Regulations. IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE STATUTES, THIS APPLICATION WILL BE ACTED UPON BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, OR A PU.3LIC HEARING DATE WILL BE SET WITHIN 65-DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE APPLICATION. 7. New'A plieation No. . 311 Oak Card n Center South aid Sullivan Ave - West of Wekt Road - Hous No. 610 free nt for the proposal Emil W. Lucek, Lucek Engineering Associates, Inc. Mz. Lucek explained that this proposal was to expand the existing parking area and driv ways to conduct agricultural plant and supply sale facility. Er. Lucek explained that the property will require very few modificatizza. He noted that the site cons iated of an existing home, which the applicant is cresently living in, and existing garage with an extension cn it which was used r for a w-,rkship/storage area, and there is a small existing shed to thb rear of the property. The existing pavement comes in off of Sullivan Avenue stops at the r ar garage. The wetlands limit splits the property. It is a Walpole soil. The water table varies seasonably. In the Spring some areas are up 18-24 inches. Mr. Lucek explained that this parcel has been filled in the past. The filling has created a depressed area along the property line which tends to pick up ground water and sl :pes t-) the rear. They are proposing in the high area between the house and the road, to follow the depression on the Priest property. i-X. Lucek explained that they do not intend to significantly change grades or have any detrimental effect on th w tland s. Pz Lucek explained that they are proposing t, widen out the existing parking ar a which would require additional paving in the northeast corner and some pavement ^n the west side, ane relocate the driveway slightly. Any increase in runoff w,:.uld fl-w to the street, be picked up in the Sullivan Ave storm drain system and carried off. SOUTH WINDSCR INLAND WETLANDS AGRICY MINUTES Monday, February 119 1985 image 6 mr. Lucek explained that in the beck they are proposing a graveled area to be used for a work area to store plantings, equipment, etc. The main customer parking area would be located in the front and this gravel area, would be used for 3overflox parking also. njr. Lucek explained that in the rear of the property there would be no activity ffeeting the wetlands. Th applicant is proposing to have a plant display in the back of the property, decorative garden areas in the front, and storing and selling garden aaterials, and th garage area would be used as a sales are for seed, bulbs, etc. J. O'Sullivan noted that the wetland line on the map used in rW. Lucek's pr senta- tion differed from the submitted application map. tr. Lucek explained that the original ma. used wetlands designated by Hartford Soil Survey I'Ap which differ slightly from the Town of Scuth Windsor's Wetlands P3ap, and per the request of T-Nwn Engineering a new map was drawn and presented tonight. J. O'Sullivan asked if the wetlands on the proposed site was part of a larger w tland. YX. Lucek answered that it was. J. O'Sullivan asked if on the side of the property where there was a sxal was this a ditch? YJr. Lucek explained that it was a depression due to the site being filled in the past and the abutting property not being filled, and it slopes and drains to the rear. Pr Lucek explained that they would not be - changing the grades but would be following the existing grade of the ground. J. Horan asked what kind of impact there would be on the wetlands. 1-;r. Lucek ex la.ined that in meeting with A. B. 1 avies, Deputy Town Engineer, tw,,l areas of c,nc rn were expressed. One was the concern cf curbing and Nr- Lucek explained that there w-,uld be n^ curbing done. Second the concern .:f paving the parking ar a in th r ar and as C,r. Lucek had explained they are not contending to pave this ar a. *Aft r all regular agenda items were heard new proposed applications were reviewed: Und r review of this application the Inland Wetlands Agency was in agreement that du tQ the lack .:f a submitted revised prep incorporating the wetlands line a.s requested by Town Engineering and due tc the absence cf A. B. Davies, Deputy Town Engineer, that this application would be placed on the work sessi..>n agenda fcr th IWA t:. be held Pionday, F bruary 2.5, 1985, for further discussion. J. O'Sullivan brought up the concern for the storage -f garden ch micals and the imi,act that they may have if not stored properly. Lew. Lucek explained that the storage 12. App. #1050 - Great Oak Garden & Nursery, Sullivan Ave. , GC zone Mr. Emil Lucek was present along with Mr. Philip Toussaint of Great Oak Garden & Nursery. Mr. Lucek noted that they have received approval from the Inland Wetlands Agency and they are already connected to the sewer. The Commissioners reviewed the sate plan, and Mr. Lucek said they area marked bulk storage will be for storing peat moss, bark chips and landscaping materials. The shed to the rear will be used to store bonsai plants , and 12 parking spaces are provided, but the area could really accommodate more vehicles. The parking area will be gravel, and the existing driveway will be widened. Mr. Toussaint explained he was a landscape architect and described the landscaping plan in detail. The large maples in front will remain, and most of the remaining vegetation will be replaced. Mr. DeMallie, Planning Director, noted that this is the last lot in the GC zone, and expansion would have to be in the Industrial zone, which would require a variance. After further discussion, Mrs . Klenke made a motion to approve this application for a site plan for property located at 601 Sullivan Avenue, in a GC zone, as shown on a plan prepared by Lucek Engineering Assoc. , Inc. , dated 1-24-85 , project No. 84-120 , subject to the following modifications : 1. The offsets from the existing and proposed building must be shown. 2. Iron pins must be shown at corners , consistent with an A-2 survey. 3 . The 50 year flood must be addressed. 4 . No building permits will be issued until the final plans have been filed in the Office of the Town Clerk. 5 . Prior to commencement of site work , a meeting must be held with Town Staff. Black and white transparent mylars of Sheets #1 and #2 , together with three prints, with the letter of approval of this Commission as well as the Inland Wetlands Agency reproduced thereon, must be submitted to this Commission to be signed and stamped within 90 pow N aE,�� rd 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074 l��soR•co AREA CODE 203/644-2511 February 279 1985 Mr. Philip E. Toussaint Great Oak Garden Center ''Q'c 601 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor, Connecticut 06074 CERTIFIED MAIL Dear Mr. Toussaint: At the February 25, 1985 meeting the South Windsor Inland Wetlands Agency approved with c.�nditions Application No. 311 for the purpose'. of expanding existing parking area and driveways to conduct agricultural plant and supply sale facility on property l-)cated south side of Sullivan Avenue, west of West Road, house no. 610, South Winds-)r, Connecticut. The permit is based on the plans entitled "Great Cak Garden Center and Nursery" prepared for Philip S. Toussaint, 601 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut, by consulting engineers of Emil W. Lucek Associatee& Such plans are dated January 24, 1985, having no revisions to date; sheets 1 and 2 of 2. The following conditions must be adhered to for this permit to be valid. 1. A Conservation Man must be submitted and approved by the Conservation Commission. 2. The proposal is subject to the approval of the Town Engineer 3. The application stall indemnify and hold harmless the Town �f South Windsor against any liability which might result from the proposed ^peration of us . 4. The permit is valid for one year and shall expire February 259 1986, if not initiated and completed within one year from date of approval. very truly yours, Z)�John Doran, Jr. , Cha INLAND WETLANDS AGENi; JN1/a TOWN OF SOUTH WIlNDS�,R cc: Emil W. Lucek, Associates A.B. Davies, Deputy Town Engineer Jacqueline J. Smith, Town Clerk Richard J. Sartor, Town Planager Richard Ryan, Deputy Mayor R^bert F. Gilligan, Chairman rZC Thomas D'Auria, Building Cfficial der DeAalli , Director of klanaing Kenneth Brill, Chairman EDC owM af,`� ?d&U&Ot e 7 CONN. 06074� 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE . SOUTH WINDSOR,SOR Cod AREA CODE 203/644-2511 March 4, 1985 Mr. Emil W. Lucek Lucek Engineering Assoc. , Inc. 490 Buckland Road South Windsor, Ct. 06074 � Dear Sir: Re: App. #1050 - Great Oak Garden & Nursery Please be advised that the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve the above application for a site plan of development for property located at 601 Sullivan Avenue, in a GC zone, as shwon on a plan prepared by Lucek Engineering Assoc. , Inc. , dated 1-24-85, project no. 84-120 , subject to the following modifications : 1. The offsets from the existing and proposed building must be shown. 2. Iron pins must be shown at corners , consistent with an A-2 survey. 3 . The 50 year flood must be addressed. 4. No building permits will be issued until the final plans have been filed in the Office of the Town Clerk. 5. Prior to commencement of site work, a meeting must be held with Town Staff. Black and white transparent mylars of Sheets #1 and #2, together with three prints, with the letter of approval of this Commission as well as the Inland Wetlands Agency reproduced thereon, must be submitted to this Commission to be signed and stamped within 90 days of the date of approval (by May 27 , 1985) . Yours very truly, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION n ' i vg By: Marshall Montana, Vice-Chair'mab CC: R. Martel, Town Engineer / P. DeMallie, Planning Director+/ T. D'Auria, Building Official E. Belleville, Assessor