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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTION THIS APPLICATION SHA L BE ACCEPTED BY
IAPPLICATION # THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AT j
RECEI,IED DATE: UJ THE REGULARLY SCHEDUIED MEETING ON THE
APPROVAL DATE: FOURTH TUESDAY OF MONTH. IT SHALL
REJECTED DATE: BE SUBMITTED TO THE LANNING AND
RECEIPT # ZONING COMMISSION OF ICE ONE (1) WEEK
PRIOR TO THE FOURTH UESilAY.
APPLICANT: Day Street Garage , Inc. ,
c/o haro ummings , Esq.
ADDRESS: 1665 Ellington Rd. , South Windsor, CT TELEpHp # 644-9441
OWNER OF RECORD ON S.W. LAND RECORDS Not Applicable
ADDRESS: Not Applicable
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION OF PROPERTY Not Applicable
ZONE Not Applicable
NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE # OF PERSON TO WHOM CORRESPONDENCE AND INQUIRIES SHOULD BE
DIRECTED: Harold R. Cummings, Esq.,Esq. , Kuehn Cavanaugh & Cummings, P.C.
1665 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT 06074 TELEIHONE # 644-9441
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR: (CHECK ONE OF THE FOt )WING)
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 Regula ions (public hearing)
6. Site Development Plan
7. Removal of Sand, Gravel, Clay or Quarry Stone & Ore (public hearing)
X 8. Other (explain in detail) Request amendments to §3. 13. 1 and addition
of new §8 .7 . 4 of the South Windsor Zoning Re ulations with regarc
to parking of motor vehicles at new' & used c r ea ers ips.
THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT AND THE OWNER OF TH1, PROPERTY AND
SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THREE SETS OF PLANS BEFORE IT LL BE ACCEPTED BY THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION
Day Street Garage, Inc. 12
APPLICANT OWNER
By: Harold R. Cumriings
Its Attorney
(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 A.
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 #4.) 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.
KUEHN, CAVANAUGH AND CUMMINGS, P.C.
SCHEDULE A
Applicants propose that the last paragraph of Section 3. 13. 1
be amended to read as follows:
"No premises on which such garage or filling station
is located shall be used for residential purposes
except by a caretaker or watchman who resides hereon;
and no motor vehicle unregistered or registere to the
dealer may be stored or parked nearer to the s reet than
the building line [except as allowed in §8. 7. 4larried
, and
all mechanical and repair operations shall be on
within a building. "
Applicants further propose that a new Section 8. 7. 4 be added to
the regulations to read as follows:
8. 7. 4 [Display, storage, or parking of motor vehicles at
State licensed new and used car dealerships may vbe alowed
closer to the street than the building line p l
site plan portraying all parking spaces has been approved
by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The site plan
shall show all designated parking spaces, which parking
spaces shall:
a) Be at least 10 feet from street lineE and
property lines;
b) Not obstruct line of sight for vehicles
entering- and exiting premises;
c) Not obstruct the safe and convenient movement
of vehicles to, within, and from the site;
d) Be no closer than 25 feet to the edge of the
traveled portion of the highway;
e) Be reasonably landscaped (and at dis retion
of Commission, screened or f theeneighb rhoodve
and enhance the appearance of
Display, storage or parking of motor vehicles at such
s aces shall
dealerships incother than the
approved
andparking
rder of the
be a violation of these regulations
Zoning Enforcement officer such violations s all be
immediately remedied. ]
Note: All new language proposed indicated by brackets H .
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KU EH N, CAVANAUG H AND CU M M I NGS, P.C.
SCHEDULE A
Applicants propose that the last paragraph of Sect on 3. 13. 1
be amended to read as follows:
"No premises on which such garage or filling tation
is located shall be used for residential purposes
except by a caretaker or watchman who resides thereon;,
and no motor vehicle unregistered or registered to the
dealer may be stored or parked nearer to the street than
the building line [except as allowed in §8.7. 4] , ,ar`d
all mechanical and repair operations shall be carried on
within a building. "
Applicants further propose that a new Section 8.7. 4 be added to
the regulations to read as follows:
8. 7. 4 [Display, storage, or parking of motor vehicles at
State licensed new and used car dealerships may be allowed
closer to the street than the building line provided a
site plan portraying all parking spaces has been approved
by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The site plan
shall show all designated parking spaces, which parking
spaces shall:
E a) Be at least 0 feet
b) Not obstruc line of sight for vehicles
entering and exiting premises;
c) Not obstruct the safe and convenient movement
of vehicles to, within, and from the site;
d) Be no closer than 25 feet to the edcfe of the
traveled portion of the highway;
e) Be reasonably landscaped (and at di cretion
of Commission, screened or buffered) to preserve
and enhance the appearance of the neigh orhood.
storage or parking of motor es at such
dealership th roved parking spaces shall
be. a violation of regulations an upon or er o
r the
Zoning Enf ment Officer such violations s all be
imme ely remedied. )
Note: All new language proposed indicated by brackets [] .
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LAW OFFICES
KUEHN, CAVANAUGH AND CUMMINGS, P.C.
968 FARMINGTON AVENUE
WEST HARTFORD,CONN. 06107
(203) 236-2973
SOUTH WINDSOR OFFICE:
1665 ELLINGTON RD.
EDWARD R.KUEHN
DANIEL P.CAVANAUGH SOUTH WINDSOR,CONN.06074
HAROLD R.CUMMINGS
FRAZIER G.SCOTT ( 03) 644-9441
HARRY D.WELLER
LORRAINE PAULHUS Hartford
PLEASE REPLY TO: W•
December AP, 1981
Chairperson, Planning & Zoning Commission
Town of South Windsor
Town Hall
Sullivan Avenue
South Windsor, CT 06074
Re: Application of Day Street Garage, Inc. for Amendment to
Zoning Regulations
Dear Marshall:
As per the informal discussion at the Planning and Zoning meeting in
November, enclosed please find a formal application for an amendment
to the regulations. While the application is being filed on behalf
of Day Street Garage, Inc. the existing problems which he proposed
regulations seek to remedy, is a common problem experienced by all
of the used car dealerships in town.
Enclosed please find also our application fee in the amount of $25.
Sinc ely ours,
i
rold R. Cummings
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For: NOTIFICATION OF REFERRALS BY ZONING COKMISSIONS OF THE CAPITOL PEGION
From: ( ) Zoning Commission
(X� Planning and Zoning Commission of SOUTH WINDSOR
( ) City or Town Council (municipality}
(acting as zoning commission)
To: Capitol Region Council of Governments
Planning Division
1.
97 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106 12/21/8
(date)
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 8-3b of the General Statute of Connecticut,
as amended, the following proposed zoning change is referred to the Capitol Region
Council of Governments for report:
NATURE OF PROPOSED CHANGE
Amend. to Sec. 3.13.1 and new 8.7.4
( ) Adoption or amendment of Zoning (XT Adoption or amencbient of ZONING
MAP for any area within 500 feet of REGULATIONS apply ng to any zone
another Capitol Region municipality. within 500 feet o another Capitol
Attach map showing proposed change. Region municipali y. Attach copy
of proposed Chang in regulations.
THE CHANGE WAS ORIGINALLY REQUESTED: ( ) by municipal agency -
(specify)
(X) by petition
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PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CHANGE IS SCHEDULED FOR: February 22 1982
(date)
MATERIAL SUBMITTED HEREWITH:
( ) Public Notice Regulation Changes ( } Othe (Specify)
( ) Map of Change ( ) Supporting Statements
............. ...........................................
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(For Use by CRCOG)
Date postmarked
Date received (Authorized Signat re)
Received by Title Chairperson, Planning & Zoning Commission
File No. Address 1540 Sullivan Ave. , So. Windsor, Ct.060
*BY LAW, THIS NOTICE MUST BE POSTMARKED AT LEAST 3: DAYS BEFORE PUBLIC HEARING.
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January 18, 1982
Harold R. Cummings, Esq.
1665 Ellington Road
South Windsor, Ct. 06074
Dear Sir:
Re: App. #855 - Day Street Garage, Inc.
Amendments to Zoning Regulations
Please be advised that the public hearing in the above matter �as
been scheduled for Tuesday, February 2, 1982, in the Council C ambers
of the South Windsor Town Hall. Someone must be present to represent
the application.
Yours very truly,
PLANNING AND ZONING CGLAKISSION
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Marshall Montana, chairperson
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T-Owt, ay SOML4 ?&n�
1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR. CONN. 6074
OSOR•CO AREA CODE 203/644-2511
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL INQUIRER THURSDAY JANUARY 21, 1982
THURSDAY JANUARY 25, 1982
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Notice istereby given that there will be a public hearing of t Planning
and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, February 2, 1982, at 8:00 P. in the
Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall, 1540 Sullivan venue,
South Windsor, to consider the following:
1. Application of T & M Building Company for a zone change from AA-30
to A-30 for property consisting of approximately 90.06 acres located
at the southwest corner of Dart Hill Road and Avery Street.
2. Application of Blanche Bienkowski for amendments to Section 4.6,
4.6.3.1, 4.6.41A, 4.6.4.1D2 4.6.4.2D, 4.6.4.3B and 4.6.4.4A of the Zoning
Regulations, to add an MF-AAA zone with a minimum site size of
3 contiguous acres; density of 6 dwelling units per acre of gross
acreage; minimum front yard of 50 ft. , minimum side or reax yard
without a buffer of 35 f t. and with a buffer of 15 ft. ; with no
more than 8 dwelling units housed within a single building; with
garages, and unit sizes of 800 sq. ft. for an efficiency, SOO sq.
ft. for a 1 bedroom, 1100 sq. ft. for a 2 bedroom and 1200 sq. ft.
for a 3 bedroom.
Also an amendment to Section 4.6.4.2F3(a) to revise it to iead as
follows:
"Minimum setback shall be 40 ft. between any building and the
centerline of the site's principal street provided that, If an
enclosed garage is located within the structure or basemen of
said building, the setback may be reduced to 30 ft."
3. Application of Day Street Garage, Inc., for amendments to the
Zoning Regulations as follows:
Section 3.13.1 - amend last paragraph to read as follows:
"No premises on which such garage or filling station is to aced
shall be used for residential purposes except by a careta er or
watchman who resides thereon; and no motor vehicle unregis eyed
Page 2. Legal Notice to be published 1/21 and 1/28
or registered to the dealer may be stored or parked nearer to the
street than the building line, except as allowed in Sec. 8.7.4,
and all mechanical and repair operations shall be carried on within
a building."
Add a new Section 8.7.4, as follows:
"Display, storage, or parking of motor velicles at State licensed new
and used car dealerships may be allowed closer to the street than
the building line provided a site plan portraying all parking spaces
has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The site
plan shall show all designated parking spaces, which parking spaces
shall:
(a) Be at least 10 feet from street lines and property lines;
(b) Not obstruct line of sight for vehicles entering and exiting premises;
(c) Not obstruct the safe and convenient movement of vehicles to,
within, and from the site;
(d) Be no closer than 25 feet to the edge of the traveled portion of
the highway;
(e) Be reasonably landscaped, and at the discretion of Commission,
screened or buffered, to preserve an enhance- the appearance of the
neighborhood.
Display, storage or parking of motor vehicles at such dealerships in
other than the approved parking spaces shall be violation of these
regulations and upon order of the Zoning Enforcement Officer such
violations shall be immediately remedied.
Copies of these applications and maps more clearly defining the properties
in question are on file in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of South
Windsor. At this hearing, interested persons may appear and be heard and
written recommendations will be received.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Marshall Montana, Chairperson
Raymond F. Hallowell, Jr. , Secretary
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CAPITOL REGION COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
— HARTFORD, CONN. 6106
214 MAIN STREET
Tel. 203 522-2217
O0 . DA A S. HANSON
ERNMENT$ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REPORT ON 25/82
ZONING�( �(�($(
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR REFERRAL NO. 82/59Z
COMMISSIONERS:
ReceiP t is acknowledqed of the above-numbered referral . Notice of t n
proposal was transmitted to the Planning DivisiSn of h8-3(b)��X�4iX�f� Of
e Capitol council of Governments under the proviions efection
the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended
The referral involves: amendments to Section 3.13.1 regarding garages/filling
stations and amendments to Section 8.7.4 regarding display, storage or parking
of vehicles in car dealerships.
Comments
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ff f of the Regional Pl anni nq Commission of the Capitol Repion onfCo nci
of Governments has reviewed this referral and find no appaent towns.
with regional plans and policies or the concerns of r
Marx -Rarnp.
Questions concernin this referral should be directed to
In accordance with our procedures for reporting on routine b f rr als ffno
ecials
further action will be taken unless specifically rstedl Y25 82 •
of Regional planning Commission representatives 28ore before •
The publ!C bearing date is scheduled for 7
Distribution: RespettfUl V submitted,
Edmund Do>hnoi Chairman
TPZC: South Windsor, East Windsor Laurie Russell , Vice Chain
Planner: South Windsor, Vernon, Regional Planning Comnissi n
Manchester, Windsor, East Hartford
Mary Barnes
Clearinghouse Representative
A VOLUNTARY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FORMED TO INITIATE AND IMPLEMENT
REGIONAL PROGRAMS OF BENEFIT TO THE TOWNS AND THE REGION.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21 1982
PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Montana, Evans, Norman, Conde, Hallowell, Sc.orenson, Sorosiak
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Mainelli, Morrison
PUBLIC HEARING
1. ARRlication of T & M Building Co an for a zone change f om AA-30
to A-30 for ro ert consistingof approximately 90 06 ac es located
at the southwest corner of Dar Hill Road and Ave Stree .
Attorney William Grace appeared on behalf of the applicant and stated that
the property in question had already been approved as an open space
subdivision , and the purpose for reducing the zone to A-30 was so that
the lots would be smaller and consequently the houses could own bB sold 50 acres
approximately $10,000 less. He pointed out that
of land bordering this property
Mr. Temkin of T & M Homes stated that usually they build 50 homes a year,
but with the housing market the way it has been and with the high interest
rates, last year they only built 10 homes and only 8 of those have been sold.
He felt it is imperative to try to reduce the cost of housing to make it
more affordable. The homes they propose to build here would be in the
$100,000 and up range.
Attorney Grace said that on one side of this land are homes n an AA-30
zone, which are in excess of $125,000; to the south are powe lines and
smaller homes
another AA-30 zone, and to the other side of the street a m
in an RR zone. He pointed out the density would not be changed.
The engineer for this project, Mr. Lombardi, stated that the design for
the drainage and sewers would not change, and the entire area can be served.
There will be two detention basins to handle storm drainage, and Connecticut
Water Company will provide water.
Mr. Grace said there is little difference between the A-30 and AA-30 zones.
Mr. DeMallie, Planning Director, said there is a 175' wide CL & P easement
which would serve as a buffer between the AA-30 and proposed A-30 zone.
He said the difference in floor area between the two zones i 200' ;
there is a slight difference in home occupations permitted.
Mr. Page,Town Engineer, reported that he sees no problem wtfi the requested
zone change.
Mr. Hallowell questioned how much money was saved by approvingthis subdivision
as an open space subdivision, and was told about
cr lot s. Montana
A-30, and
asked whether they intended to develop the other 250 ares
was told nothing has yet been planned. Mr. Mainelli asked the dimensions of
the proposed homes, and was told the colonials would be 24' x 28' , and the
raised ranches would be 50' x 28' .
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2. Application of Blanche Bienkowski for amendments to Section 4.6.
4,6.3.1, 4.6,41A. 4.6,4.1D.�3, 4.6.4.2D. 4.6.4.3B and 4.6.4.4A of
the Zoning Regulations, to add an MF-AAA zone with a minimum site
size of 3 contiguous acres; density of 6 dwelling units per acre
of gross acreage; minimum front ygrd of 50 ft.. minimum side or
rear yard without a buffer of 35 ft. and with a buffer of 15 ft. ; and
with no more than 8 dwelling units housed within a single building; with
garages, and unit sizes of 800 sq, ft. for an efficiency,- sSI. ft.
for a 1 bedrooms 1100 sq. ft, for a 2 bedroom and 1200 sq,, ft. for a
3 bedroom.
Emil Lucek of 490 Buckland Road appeared on behalf of the applicant,
Blanche Bienkowski. He said they want to amend the regulations to create
a Multi--Family AAA zone, which would lower- the size of the parcel to 3 acres.
Mr. Lucek told the Commissioners the history of the development,of multi-family..
zones in South Windsor, and concluded by.stating that about a year ago
the zone for condominium developments was created with a minimum lot size
of 15 acres.
Mr. Lucek said there's a need for decent and affordable housing throughout
the Country, and in his opinion the situation will go on for another 10 years.
He said CHFA recently established guidelines that to qualify for a mortgage
the house could cost not more than $72,000, and he added that in South
Windsor you can't build a house for that amount or less. He further said
an annual income of $501,000 a year was required to carry that size mortgage.
He felt smaller sites for the development of condos should be permitted,
and cited as advantages the fact that traffic with smaller developments
would be less, public utilities and schools will not be impacted as much,
and visually they will be more attractive. Under the current regulations
the buildings could be as long as 240' , but under the proposed regulations
the maximum length is 150 feet.
He showed a plan of Mrs. Bienkowski's property, but added that the regulations
were not designed for this particular parcel. The plan showed a proposal
for five separate buildings; four with 4 units, and two with 5 units, all
with underground garages. Land coverage is only 9 per cent. He noted
Mrs. Bienkowski's parcel is 5.2 acres, and that the neighbors support
this plan.
Mr. Page, Town Engineer, stated that the Engineering Department has no comment.
Mr. DeMallie, Planning Director, said he would recommend a number of changes
to clean up the language and technical matters in the proposed amendment,
including the following:
Sec. 4.6.3.1, sixth paragraph, add MF AAA after both occurrences
of MF-AA;
Sec. 4.6.4.1a, Site Size: Amend proposed language to read as follows :
In the MF-A and MFAA. zones the minimum site size shall be 15 contiguous
acres not divided by a public street. In the MF-AAA zone, minimum
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site size shall be 3 contiguous acres not divided by a public street.
Sec. 4.6.4.1D Density: Add the words "first sentence" s that the
amendment will read "Revise first sentence as follows... '
Sec. 5.2 should be amended to reflect the proposed zone;
Sec. 4.6.4.2D - language should be revised to make intended meaning
clearer,
Sec. 4.6.4.2F3a - words "first sentence" should be adde .
Sec. 4.6.4.4A - Unit Size - Change "main" to "Maximum", add "private"
everywhere word garage appea34s.
Mr. DeMallie summed up by stating that he would prefer the inimum acreage
be 5 acres rather than the 3 acres proposed; he did not app ve of the
reduction from 40' to 30' for setback of buildings; and he greed with
8 rather than 12 dwelling units for smaller developments. r. DeMallie
added that smaller developments can be more intimate and might be very desirable
for some tracts near single family dwellings. He noted, however, that
there would be less opportunities for substantial recreation areas or
improvements, and there would be fewer amenities.
Mrs. Montana referred to a report from CRCOG which found no objections
with the proposed amendment, however, they recommended no more than
` 7 units per acre. !
No one spoke in favor of this application.
Mr. Joseph Carino of Ellington Road spoke at length tegardi g this
application. He said he is not opposed, but added that he lives across
the street from Mrs. Bienkowski's property and no one spoke to him about
the proposed development. He noted an impact study has not been done,
and that it appears the amendment is designed solely for th s site.
He said the Commission should study this and look at the to al impact upon
the entire Town. He added that he feels 3 acres is too sma I for this
type of development.
Mr. Mainelli asked if the 30' setback would apply to this land, and was
told it would, but that the regulations were not designed f Dr this particular
parcel.
Mr. Norman clarified the fact that the existing multi-fami regulations
would remain in effect. He asked how much a typical dwelling in this
proposed zone might cost, and Mr. Zucek said probably in t $70,000 range.
Mr. Conde said he has a problem with the buffering require ents, and noted
that if these regulations were in effect builders could deliberately create
subdivisions leaving 3 acre parcels around them.
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Mrs. Evans questioned how they could accommodate recreational needs
for the residents, and Mr. Lucek said they would have patios, jogging
paths, a gazebo, and perhaps swing sets for children.
Mrs. Montana wondered if it would be economically feasible if there
were only four units per acre rather than six, and Mr. Lucek said that
with Mr. Bienkowski's property that would be about 14 units, and whether
or not it was economically feasible would- be questionable. He added
that he would probably say that it wouldn't be feasible.
Mr. Hallowell said he felt that these regulations are being designed for
Mrs. Bienkowski's parcel of land. Mr. Sorenson questioned the size
of units that could be built, and Mr. Lucek said they would be comparable
to the average small house in South Windsor. He added that the majority
of the units will be two bedroom units.
Mr. Hallowell moved that the Commission take a five minute recess. Mr, Conde
seconded the motion, and it was unanimously voted in favor.
3. ARRlication of Day Street Garage, Inc.. for amendments to the
Zoning Regulations as noted on Schedule A,� attached hereto.
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car dealers primarily on Route 5.
Section 3.13.1 of the regulations state that no car can be placed or
parked closer to the street than the building line, and the building line
is 50' from the edge of the street line, and on Route 5 the State took
an extremely broad right-of-way. In ►cases the building line is 70 or 80 feet
from the street. Mr. Cummings noted that the intent of the regulation was
to keep cars away from the road, promote safety and prevent an unsighly Riess.
This section does not make reference to used or new car dealers.
Mr. Cummings pointed out that there is much vandalism when vehicles are
parked behind the buildings, and that from a practical standpoint they
would like to display the product they are selling. He noted that
other businesses along Route 5 are permitted to park right up to the edge
of the property line.
The proposed Section 8.7.4 would permit parking closer to the streetline,
but it would be done on an individual basis and be subject to approval
of a site plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He said the
Commission could use its own discretion concerning landscaping and buffering.
Mr. Cummings said these new regulations would only apply to car dealers, '
and not garage or filling stations.
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Town Engineer Page said he had no convent concerning the proposed
regulations.
Mr. DeMallie, Planning Director, reviewed the history of .the car dealers
in this area, and concluded by stating he thinks the amendments are a
significant improvement and that he recommends the approval of same.
Attorney Mark Barbieri said he represents Guarantee Service Company, who
have an interest in the property at 785 John Fitch Boulevard He said
the proposed amendment is much fairer than the existing regulations,
and still gives the-Commission control. He said he believes the existing
regulations could be challenged.
Mrs. Montana said CRCOG had no conflict with the proposed amendments.
Mrs. Montana noted the proposed amendment refers to "cars" and wondered
whether trucks should be included. Mr. Cummings said that t cks are
not involved in any of these situations. She also noted tha some of
the businesses sell gas, and Mr. Cummings noted that Sec. 3. 3 sets up
regulations for filling stations and does not refer to car d alerships.
Mrs. Evans raised a question as to how the Commission could et the
various dealers on Route 5 to come to the Commission for sit plan approval.
Mr. Cummings felt that the three dealers he represented woul probably .�
be willing to come in. Mr. Mainelli wondered if the Commis ion should
just limit itself to car dealers, and perhaps boat dealers, tc., should
be included.
SPECIAL MEETING
1. Windshire Abbe Estates, Ltd.
Mrs. Evans moved that the above applicant be granted a 90 day extension of
time in which to file the final plans for their subdivision. The extension
is from February 8th to May 9th, 1982. Mr. Norman seconded the motion and
it was unanimously voted in favor and so ordered.
2. Drainage Assessment Fees account
Mrs. Montana referred to a letter from the Town Manager and said that
she had spoken with him. She said the Commission has nothing specific in
mind, and would be losing interest if they replaced the $10 000 that was
recently expended. Mr. Hallowell questioned whether the money was still
in the Commission's account and Mrs. 'fontana said no. Mr. Norman said
the $12,500 figure was simply a paper entry and all we are asking for now
is another paper entry. Mr. Hallowell recalled that the Council said if
the Commission needed more money to simply ask for it, and rhat it is none
of their business to say haw it's being used. He said he f It this was
simply a lever for them to approve what the Commission is d ing with this money.
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Mrs. Montana said there would be no problem if we needed the money, and
Mr. Hallowell pointed out that there already was a problem. He said
it was his understanding that when money was spent it would be automatically
replaced, and the whole idea was that the Commission wouldn't have to go
to the Council. Mr. Norman said he agreed. He said he was at the
original meeting with George Spring, and it was agreed that if the
Commission needed more money they would get it.
Mr. Norman added that the Commission has resolved more drainage problems
in this Town over the past six or seven years than anyone else has.
After a brief further discussion it was agreed that Mr. Spring, Director of
Finances for the Town, should be asked to attend a PZC meeting to explain
how this account is being handled.
TOWN ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Page reported that he and Mrs. Evans have been working on a landscaping
plan for Tobacco Valley Sanitation and they would like to present it to the
Commission. It was agreed that they would be placed on the agenda at the
next regular meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
i
' Respectfully submitted,
APPROVED:
Virgin arS. G ney, Recording Sg ' etar��
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2/2/82
(Applicant: Day Street Garage)
SCHEDULE A
Section 3.13.1 - amend last paragraph to read as follows:
"No premises on which such garage or filling station is located
shall be used for residential purpcses except by a caretaker or I
watchman who resides thereon; and no motor vehicle unregistered
or registered to the dealer may be stored or parked nearer o the
street than the building line, except as allowed in Sec. 8. A,
and all mechanical and repair operations shall be carried o within
a building."
Add a new Section 8.7.4, as follows:
"Display, storage, or parking of motor velicles at State lice se new
and used car dealerships may be allowed closer to the stree than
the building line provided a site plan portraying all park' g spaces ,
has been approved by the Planning and- Zoning Commission. a site _
plan shall show all designated parking spaces, which parki spaces
shall:
(a) Be at least 10 feet from street lines and property lines;
(b) Not obstruct line of sight for vehicles entering and exiting premises;
(c) Not obstruct the safe and convenient movement of vehicles to,
within, and from the site;
(d) Be no closer than 25 feet to the edge of the traveled portion of
the highway;
(e) Be reasonably landscaped, and at the discretion of Commission
screened or buffered, to preserve an enhance the appearance of the
neighborhood.
Display, stora a or parking of motor vehicles at such dealerships in 4
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other than the approved parking spaces shall be violation cf these
regulations and upon order of the Zoning Enforcement Officer such
violations shall be irn-ediately remedied.
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March 241, 1982
Harold R. Cummings, Esq.
1665 Ellington Road
South Windsor, Ct. 06074
Dear Sir:
Re: App. #855 - Day Street Garage, Inc.
Amendments to Zoning Regulations
Please be advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted
to approve the application of Day Street Garage, Inc. to amen
Section 3.13.1 of the Zoning Regulations, and add a new Section
8.7.4.
The amendments are effective March 27, 1982, and I'm enclosing
a copy of the Legal Notice for your information.
Yours very truly,
PLANNING AND ZONING CO SSION
vg By: -Lo 1�s*,
enc. Marshall Montana, hairperson
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1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE . SOUTH WINDSOR. CONN. 06 74
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TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL INQUIRER SATURDAY MARCH 27 982
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
At the March 23, 1982 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted
to take the following action:
1. Deny the application of Blanche Bienkowski for amendments to
Section 4.6, 4.6.3.1, 4.6.4.1A, 4.6.4.1D, 4.6.4.2D2 4.6.4.3B, and
4.6.4.4A of the Zoning Regulations, to add an MF-AAA zone with
a minimum site size of 3 continguous acres; density of 6 dwelling
units per acre of gross acreage; minimum front yard of 50 ft.,
minimum side or rear yard without a buffer of 35 ft. and with a
buffer of 15 ft.; with no more than 8 dwelling units housed within
a single building; with garages, and unit sizes of 800 sq. ft. for
an efficiency, 900 sq. ft. for a 1 bedroom, 1100 sq. ft. for
2 bedroom and 1200 sq. f t. for a 3 bedroom; and an amendment to
Section 4.6.4.2F3(a) to revise it to read as follows:
"Minimum setback shall be 40 ft. between any building and the centerline
of the site's principal street provided that, if an enclose garage
is located within the structure or basement of said buildin , the
setback may be reduced to 30 ft."
2. Approve the application of Day Street Garage, Inc. , for amendments
to the Zoning Regulations as follows:
Section 3.13.1 - amend last paragraph to read as follows:
"No premises on which such garage or filling station is located
shall be used for residential purposes except by a caretaker or
watchman who resides thereon; and no motor vehicle unregistered
or registered to the dealer may be stored or parked nearer to
the street than the building line, except as allowed in Se Lion
8.7.4, and all mechanical and repair operations shall be carried on
within a building."
Add a new Section 8.7.42 as follows:
8.7.4 Display, storage, or parking of motor vehicles at State
licensed new and used car dealerships may be allowed
closer to the street than the building line provided a site
plan portraying all parking spaces has been approved by
the Planning and Zoning Commission. The site plan shall
show all designated parking spaces, which parking Epaces shall:
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(a) Be at least ten (10) feet within all lot lines
(b) Not obstruct line of sight for vehicles enteri g
and exiting premises;
(c) Not obstruct the safe and convenient movement of vehicles
to, within, and from the site;
(d) Be no closer than twenty-five (25) feet to the edge of
the traveled portion of the highway;
(e) Be reasonably landscaped (and at the discretion of
the Commission, screened or buffered) to preserve
and enhance the appearance of the neighborhood
Effective: March 27, 1982.
Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 24th day of March, 198 .
PLANKING AND Z NING COMMISSION
Marshall Montana, Chairperson
Raymond F. Hallowell, Jr., Secretary