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THIS APPLICATION IS FOR: (Check all that apply):
❑ Zone Change to (Public Hearing required and Certified letter to abutters required)
❑ Subdivision/Resubdivision ❑ Open Space Subdivision (Public Hearing Required)
❑ Subdivision ❑ Minor ❑ Major
❑ Resubdivision (Public Hearing Required) ❑ Minor ❑ Major
❑ Conditional Approval
❑ Special Exception to Article (Public Hearing, Certified letter to abutters required)
❑ Site Plan of Development
❑ General Plan of Development
❑ Earth Filling (Sec. 15) and/or Earth Removal (Sec. 14 - Public Hearing required)
Regulation Amendment: (Zoning ❑ Subdivision (Att pr_Qpamendm t)
Temporary and Conditional Permit for
❑ Major Home Occupation for
❑ Other (explain in detail)
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SNOW VALLEY—ZONING AMENDMENT FOR HEIGHT WAIVER
MODIFY SECTION 5.9.5.C.3 AS FOLLOWS:
5.9.5.c Site Appearance Requirements
Development proposals for the I-291 Corridor Development zone will be reviewed for
appearance and compatibility. While creative design approaches are encouraged, quality in
levels of detail, material selections, and functional adequacy will be expected. Following are
general guidelines:
1. Architectural and site design criteria and guidelines will be as described in Section IX -
Architectural and Design Review.
2. Relationships to land uses in abutting zones and adjacent developments within the zone
(compatibility) are important considerations that will be critically reviewed by the
Commission. Concerns in this regard will include view sheds, buffers (vegetative and
architectural), building scale/massing/configuration/height, light spill, emissions (noise),
use intensity/frequency, light/air obstruction, and signage.
3. Building height shall be compatible with highway elevation, unless applicant
demonstrates to the Commission that building height is irrelevant in a specific area.
Taller buildings are recommended where I-291 is above grade, so that the traveling
public is not looking down upon a building's roof. When this is unavoidable, the roof
must be designed to be attractive from the highway; flat roofs are not acceptable when
below the I-291 grade and visible from the highway at any time of year. Taller buildings
are also expected to provide increased building setback from the street upon which they
front. l-fia-instanee shall Wit i g ens Maximum buildin height Tht is 5 stories or 60
feet.
A waiver to the maximum building heig t may be granted if the Commission determines
that such a waiver promotes the Purpose and General Concepts of the 1 291 'Zone
(Sections 5.9 ( and 5 9 2)and further provided that the following criteria are met
a. The waiver is necessary for a development of substantial size (site at least 100 acres
- and building gmGs floor area at least 1,000 0. 00 square feet)
b. The oronosal is fora unique use that is of regional sianifcance and would not be
duplicated within the Town
4. The Corridor Development zone includes extensive areas of regulated wetlands and
utility easements/rights-of-way. These areas will be incorporated into site planning to
provide(as appropriate)multi-use trails that traverse the corridor.
5. No outdoor storage is allowed. All business, servicing, or processing (except for off-
street parking/loading) shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings.
6. Outdoor storage and display of products for sale are prohibited, with the exception of
garden/nursery centers accessory to a permitted use.
7. Loading docks shall generally not be visible from Route 30 or I-291. All loading docks
shall be designed as an integral part of the building and not detract from the appearance
of the building and site.
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Capitol Region Council Of Governments
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ZONING REFERRAL FORM
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FOR: NOTIFICATION OF REFERRALS BY ZONING COMMISSIONS OF THE CAPITOL REGION
FROM: ( ) Zoning Commission
MEMBERS (X) Planning and Zoning Commission of Tawn of South Windsor
( ) City or Town Council (Municipality)
Andover (acting as Zoning Commission)
Avon
Bloomfield TO: Capitol Region Council of Governments
Bolton Community Development Department 8/26/98
241 Main Street (date)
Canton Hartford,CT 06106
East Granby
East Hartford Pursuant to the provisions of Section 8-3(b)of the General Statutes of Connecticut,as amended,the following
East Windsor Proposed zone change is referred to the Capitol Region Council of Governments for comment:
Ellington NATURE OF PROPOSED CHANGE
Enfield
Farmington ( ) Adoption of amendment of ZONING ( X) Adoption or amendment of ZONING
Glastonbury MAP for any area within 500 feet REGULATIONS applying to any zone
of another Capitol Region Munici- - - within 500 feet of another Capitol Region
Granby pality. Attach map showing proposed Municipality. Attach copy of proposed
Hartford change: change in regulations.
Hebron
Manchester THE CHANGE WAS ORIGINALLY REQUESTED: ( ) by municipal agency-
Marlborough (Specify)
( X ) by petition. ._-- ---- - _
Newington
Rocky Hill PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CHANGE IS SCHEDULED FOR: Tentatively 10/13/98
Simsbury MATERIAL SUBMITTED HEREWITH:
Somers ( ) Public Notice ( ) Regulation Changes ( X) Other(Specify)
South Windsor ( ) Map of Change ( ) Supporting Statements ZOaR" dment
Suffield
Tolland (FOR USE BY CRCOG)
Date postmarked
Vernon Date received (Authorized Signa e)
West Hartford Received by Title Assistant Director of Planning
Wethersfield File Number Address 1540 Sullivan Avenue
Windsor
South Windsor. CT 06074
Windsor Locks BY LAW,THE ZONING COMMISSION SHALL GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF ITS PROPOSAL TO
SUCH REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY NOT LATER THAN THIRTY FIVE-DAYS BEFORE THE
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN RELATION THERETO.
Sandy F.Klebanoff,
Chairman CRCOG-i/97
Richard J.Porth,
Executive Director
A voluntary Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional programs of benefit to the towns and the region
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MEMBERS
Andover September 25, 1998
Avon PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REPORT ON ZONING REFERRAL
Bolton Town of South Windsor 98/102
Bloomfield COMMISSIONERS:
Canton
East Granby Receipt is acknowledged of the above-mentioned referral. Notice of this proposal was transmitted
to the Planning Division of the Capitol Region Council of Governments under the provisions of
East Hartford Section 8-3(b)of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended.
East Windsor
Ellington This referral involves a proposed amendment to allow a Height Waiver, Section 5.9.5.C.3, Site
Enfield Appearance Requirements in the 1-291 zone when a site is at least 100 acres.
Farmington Comments:
Glastonbury The staff of the Regional Planning Commission of the Capitol Region Council of Governments has
reviewed this referral and finds no apparent conflict with regional plans and policies or the concerns
Granby of neighboring towns.
Hartford
Hebron In addition,the Commission should refer this proposal to the Fire Marshal to ensure public safety
issues can be addressed if approved.
Manchester
Marlborough Questions concerning this referral should be directed to Carol Szymanski.
Newington In accordance with our procedures this letter will constitute final CRCOG action on this referral.
Rocky Hill The public hearing date has been scheduled for October 13, 1998 (Tentatively).
Simsbury
Somers DISTRIBUTION:
South Windsor Planner: South Windsor,Hartford, Windsor,East Windsor, Respectfully submitted,
Suffield Ellington,Vernon, Manchester,East Hartford Daniel Methot,Chairman
Tolland
Vernon Timothy Fitgerald,Vice Chairman
West Hartford Regional Planning Commission
Wethersfield 0'c_k� G 6
Windsor Carmen Torres-Collazo
Windsor Locks Clearinghouse Representative
A voluntary Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional programs of benefit to the towns and the region
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Town of • • •
Planning Department
Memo
To: Bill Lanning, Fire Marshal
From: .Marcia A. Banach,AICP, Director of Planning
Date: 09/29/98
Re: Proposed zoning amendment
I received the attached comments from CRCOG regarding Snow Valley's proposed
zoning amendment to waive height limitations in the 1-291 zone. Please comment so
that I will have something in writing from you for the public hearing to go along with
CRCOG's comments. Thank you.
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FROM: Stephen E. Coumey
Development Manager
PHONE: $60 282-9677 FAX: 860 292-9681
TOO. Ms. Marcia Banach
Director of Plamming
PHONE: 860 644-23 1 1 FAUX: 860 644.
DATE: 14 OCT 98
RE: Zoning Amendment Applioatiou
Number of Pages_L(1Wud1ng Cover Sheet)
Dear Ms. Bansch,
Please accept this communication as the formal withdrawal of our proposed Zoning
Amendment for Height Waiver.
Although it would have been informative to receive the Ply Z Commission's
determination on the proposed amendment, It is only, as you know, a waiver option that
Is being sought, not an as-of-right change.We have also, in the development of the
project design, Identified other zoning Issues which we may seek amending, Hence,we
have decided to make a more complete design presentation to the P&Z Commission
addressing all potential zoning Issues. When this work comas near completion we will
make 8 new application.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. Please call if you have any questions.
Respectfully,
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SOUTH WINDSOR,CT 06074
(860)644.3457
October 14, 1998
Town Counsel
Town Hall
South Windsor, CT 06074
Planning& Zoning Commission
Town Hall
South Windsor, CT 06074
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
This evening, I was at a meeting of local businessmen, and we were given a
presentation by one of the people who are trying to develop a proposed indoor
winter sports facility in South Windsor. He described the project in glowing terms,
and told the assemblage how kids would be able to ski for $1.60 per hour, and that
the International Olympic Committee was going to approve the facility. He talked
about the involvement of international sports figures, though I still don't know
what they will be doing there, and he mentioned that there would be space for
3000 cars. That is the point at which I asked a question.
I asked him if the planners of the project had made any provisions for those
three thousand cars to get into and out of the facility. He said, that they didn't
really expect three thousand cars at any one time. He thought there would be two
hundred fifty for a program now, which would leave when they were finished.
Then, three hundred would come after them for another program in a few hours,
sometimes less and sometimes a little more, but not likely three thousand at any
one time. Unfortunately, that answer just begs another question, or series of
questions.
First, what kind of developers spend millions of dollars, and scar the
landscape with a parking garage for cars that they don't expect to come? If they
are that foolish with their resources, what are they going to do with the town's
resources: our rural setting, the quietude for which most of us came here, and the
general lack of urban problems, including crime and traffic?
Second, assuming that they are actually building a 3000 car garage because
the facility will attract 3000 carloads of people at various times, what will all of that
traffic, with no additional infrastructure to handle it, do to our town. How can the
route 30 corridor handle that additional volume. I know, as a resident who lives
just off of route 30, that traffic already makes it difficult to get out of my
subdivision at times. What will happen when the additional traffic arrives.
Third, why would a developer insult the intelligence of his audience, risking
their ill will, by telling them something as implausible as that he was going to
spend millions to build something that no one would use. Doesn't that tactic invite
the conclusion that we are not hearing the whole story?
The conclusions that I reach are that there is nothing in this project for the
Town of South Windsor. Further, I conclude that this project, like several others
that have either been built or proposed over the past decade serve no purpose but
to enrich a few at the expense of the residential members of the community.
Specifically, I assume that the Town Counsel plans to give the developers of
the project a tax break. That strategy has brought the area towns a shopping mall,
several strip malls, warehouses, industrial parks, and vacant buildings where local
businesses used to be. We now buy from big businesses that distribute our dollars
not in South Windsor, but to their shareholders and to mutual fund owners.
This strategy of enticing big business into town by giving away tax dollars
will not boost our local economy. It will merely drive small business into penury.
We will get only the empty promise of lower taxes; a promise that has been made
for years, but has yet to be kept. Further, it never will be kept. You can ask the
residents of Manchester to whom the same promise was made. Their taxes still go
up each year, but in addition, the quality of life in their town continues to decline.
As to the roads, there is a road "improvement" project of some kind going on
at all times somewhere in South Windsor. So obviously, our local government is
not averse to turning what once was pasture into pavement. It is only a matter of
time until the influx of traffic caused by this new project makes it necessary to
widen route 30 to a four lane, divided highway. Sooner or later, the traffic will
cause accidents, injuries, or even deaths, and there will then be no choice. Of
course, we will have to pay for the project. So much for tax savings.
Rather than indulging myself with a litany of objections, let me just say that
during the entire presentation, I heard plenty of statements about how much
enjoyment the project would bring to the paying customers, but I never heard a
word about what the project would do for the Town of South Windsor. I assume
that, since they are trying to sell us on the project, if there were some benefit, it
would have been stated at the beginning of the presentation, but no such thing
occurred. I heard touting of the people who were behind the project, as if
somehow, the fact that an NHL star, a professional skier or the IOC makes a buck
off of us is some kind of badge of honor. I heard promises about use of a pool and
cheap skiing, but I didn't see anything in writing, or hear any promises as to for
how long those things would last.
Nothing was said about any advantage that would inure to the benefit of the
residents of this town that would compensate for the decline in the quality of our
lives. Worst of all, I came away with the impression that we were being taken
advantage of not by some well meaning, misguided souls trying to do the right
thing, but by people who wish to make a profit above all, and find the quality of
living in our little town to be expendable in their pursuit of lucre.
Stop pursuing tax dollars at the expense of the life style that we all came
here to enjoy. It is a policy that has failed, and has been almost solely responsible
for changing a rural community into a suburban one. The next step is urban, and
most of us came here to avoid that. A sage government would abandon a failed
policy, not keep trying it one more time. Please stop now rather than when it is too
late for all of us.
Sincerely,
Michael E. Wolf
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Subject: Disqualification
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