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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegulation Amendment - Subdivision PLANNING 8s ZONING COMMISSION o w N s eq APPLICATION FORM ;- < Application No: `• {tea f-t Official Receipt Date: r� � Receipt No: r APPLICANT: �.�y,¢ i�v� dL ,� �t ,� C ADDRESS: .�.��/�-� v .rJ w ell OWNER OF RECORD ON LAND RECORDS: aLa i ADDRESS: COMPLETE LOCATION OF PROPERTY:/� ,v .4 dli c QL L 7w e ASSESSOR'S MAP#_623 PARCEL #�� ZONE 7'-� le-'2646 NAME, ADDRESS, TEL& FAX # OF PERSON TO WHOM INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED: THIS APPLICATION IS FOR: (Check all that apply): 0 Zone Change to (Public Hearing required and Certified letter to abutters required) 0 Subdivision/Resubdivision ❑ Open Space Subdivision (Public Hearing Required) 0 Subdivision ❑Minor ❑ Major 0 Resubdivision (Public Hearing Required) ❑Minor ❑ Major 0 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 (Attach proposed amendment) Temporary and Conditional Permit for M Major Home Occupation for C3 Other (explain in detail) An Application Pending sign is required to be posted on the property for all applications ten (10) days prior to being heard by the Commission. SWn ature of Applicant Signature of Pro erty Owner (See reverse side for additional information) OCT-26-01 08 :37 AM P. 01 (1). RESIDENTIAL CULyDE-SAC STREETS. CUL-DE-SAC STREETS IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES SHALL GENERALLY NOT EXCEED 600 FEET IN LENGTH ,MEASURED�S ECTR)N—C,1� `fk- ABOVE:. THE COMMISSION MAY GRANT A WAIVER OF THE; LENGTH REQUIREMENT OF THIS SECTION, IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES ONLY, IF THE COMMISSION DEEMS IT DESIRABLE DUE TO ADVCRSE TOPOGRAPHIC OR ENVIORMENTAL CONDITIONS, DIFFICULT SITE CONFIGURATION, IF SUCH STREET IS LIKELY TO BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE TQ ANUThhK OUTLET, IF NO POTENTIAL OUTLET WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO SERVE THE RESIDENTIAL ZONE AREA, OR IF SUCH EXTENSIONr SERVES THE PURPOSE OF ACCESS MANAGEMENT, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS- 5 (a). IN NO CASE SHALL A DEAD END STREET EXCEED IPO' IN LENGTH. (b). IF A POTENTIAL OUTLET IS AVAILABLE, THE COMMISSION SHALL CONCLUDE THAT THE CONCEPTUAL ROUTING OF SI.ICIi 01JTLET APPEARS REASONABLE, ( c ). IF NO POTENTIAL OUTLET IS AVAILABLE, THE COMMISSION SHALL W.-A`E:;RMINE THAT THE SUBJECT PROPERTY CANNOT BE RI ASUNABLY SERVED BY ANY OTHER PUBLIC STREET(EXISTING OR FUTURE ) DUE TO SITE CONSTAINTS ( ENVIORMENTAL OR TOPOGRAPHIC ), ACCEPTED ENGINE1ERINO STANDARDS, AND/OR PROHIBITIVE OR EXCESSIVE COST, (d) THE COMMISSION SHALL DETERMINE THAT THE PROPOSED EXTENSION CONFORMS TO THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF ACCESS MANAGEMENT, (e). THE COMMISSION SHALL CONCI.I.1017. THAT THE PROPOSED STREET EXTENSION WILL FUNCTION AS A RESIDENTIAL LOCAL STREET, RATHER THAN A COLLECTOR OR ARTERIAL HIGHWAY. ()), U�NDERGR/OUND UTILITIES MUST BE PROVIDLIJ. 1. r1)wd_ Bh.. �v SAID WAIVER MAY BE CONSIDERED AND ACTED UPON AT THE REQUEST OF TH[7 SUBDIVIDER IN ADVANCE OF A FORMAL SUBDIVISION APPLICATION, IN SUCH CASES, A CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT OF PROPOSED STREFT EXTENSION SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITH THE WRITTEN WAIVER REQUEST, ACCOMPANIED BY A NARRATIVE STATEMENT EXPLAINING THE PROPOSAL AND WHY A WAIVER IS CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS i OF THIS SECTION, ocj / _ f der_ "t LJ Se William R. Lanning s* Fire Chief Fire Marshal SOR•COCN Firehek�&KG AND ZONING COMMISSION 1540 SULIVAN AVENUE SOUTH WINDSOR, CT. 06074 DEAR COMMISSION MEMBERS, I have reviewed the proposed zoning regulation pertaining to the length of dead end streets terminating in cul de sacs. The length of the street is not a critical factor. We carry enough large diameter hose on each pumping engine to virtually put down an above ground water main. As long as the street is 26' wide and the cul de sac is a minimum of 90' in diameter. There also must be city water mains and hydrants located every 500'. Sincerely, William R. Lanning Fire Chief Fire Marshall 1175 Ellington Road 9 South Windsor, Connecticut 06074 •(860) 644-8547 MEMORANDUM -town of TO: Marcia Banach South FROM: Sgt. Thomas Field Windsor DATE: 8-Nov-01 Police Services SUBJECT: Cul-de-sac length There are several problems with cul-de-sac streets, other than the normal problems we have with plowing, turning around any large vehicle. However, my main concerns deal with: (1) School bus issues. When we have a cul-de-sac it is difficult for school buses to maneuver on the smaller streets that are now being built. For safety reasons we do not want school buses to back-up. But when the Cul-de-sac Street is long, like Andreis Trail, parents do not want their children walking to the bus stop, which is some distance from their home. The town is then faced with having the children walk to the bus stop or r et the smaller buses to enter the street and the still might be forced increased costs to g Y g to back-up. (2) Shoveling. During the winter months we require property owners to clear the sidewalks on their property of snow within 24 hours after the storm. There is always a problem in having non-housing property cleared by the property owner. Also we need sidewalks on BOTH sides of the street. Thank you, Tom PLANNING DEPARTMENT IN-HOUSE REFERRAL FORM TO: Matt Galligan, Fred Shaw, Michael Gantick, Thomas Field,Bill Lanning, Kris Lindstrom, Ray Favreau, Karl Reichle, Mel Stead,John Collins,Bob Deptula, Jeff Doolittle FROM: Marcia A. Banach, AICP,Director of Planning The Planning &Engineering Departments have received plans for the following project: 0 Site Plan O Subdivision No. Acres Zone 0 Industrial 0 Commercial O Residential No. Lots/Units Water: 0 Public O Private Well Sewerage: 0 Public 0 Septic system(s) Project Description: Future Town-owned property involved? 0 Yes 0 No 0 new street(s) 0 new detention area O new open space/recreation area 0 active 0 passive Planning Department notes: Please comment by and return to the Planning Department. Ma 6-,navl no k d hv-tw� Q�o po 40 WHEREVER THE CULDESAC ABUTTS EITHER THE TOWN LINE OR EXISTING OPEN SPACE OR ENVIORMENTALLY SENSITIVE OR DIFFICULT LAND , THE REQUIREMENTS MAY BE MODIFIED TO 1500' IN LENGTH OR 20 LOTS, WHICHEVER IS THE MORE RESTRICTIVE. PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECEIVED IN-HOUSE REFERRAL FORM NOV 0 6 2001 SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING DEPT. TO: Matt Galligan, Fred Shaw,Michael Gantick, Thomas Field,Bill Lanning, Kris Lindstrom, Ray Favreau, Karl Reichle,Mel Stead,John Collins,Bob Deptula, Jeff Dmlittle FROM: Marcia A. Banach,AICP,Director of Planning The Planning&Engineering Departments have received plans for the following project: L-oeafieft-_ 1 j An+e A o.f viJ 1AA CAA 0 �S Lez 0 Site Plan O Subdivision No. Acres Zone 0 Industrial 0 Commercial 0 Residential No. Lots/Units Water: 0 Public 0 Private Well Sewerage: 0 Public 0 Septic system(s) Project Description: Future Town-owned property involved? 0 Yes O No O new street(s) 0 new detention area O new open space/recreation area 0 active 0 passive Planning Department notes: Please comment by and return to the Planning Department. ��5(�3 � �°"� , ,� � /�j�/.•/f��a,,..,step.�P / t>!!J� �,Zr;G�tn-s �✓ lac,/tF='�-d �� � t�� GD� sr- A� Dr.Joseph L.Wood I� Superintendent of Schools 1 (860)291-1205 U Vy TD LI� � Dr. Steven A.Wlodarczyk Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction , (860) 291,1210 C Dr. Dale E.Vannie Assistant Superintendent Personnel and Administration SCHOOLS (860) 291-1215 Donald A.Neel Business Manager (860)291-1260 EDUCATE ALL CHILDREN TO THEIR F U L L EST POTENTIAL December 3, 2001 RECEIVED Mr. Kevin McCann DEC 6 2001 Chair Planning &Zoning Commission South Windsor Town Hall 1540 Sullivan Ave. SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING DEPT. South Windsor, CT 06074 RE: SCHOOL BUS USE ON DEAD-END STREETS Dear Mr. McCann: I have received an inquiry from Marcia Banach about school policies regarding bus transportation in dead-end streets. In general, the Board of Education's Transportation Guidelines prohibit entry into cul-de- sacs and dead-end streets. The reason for this is that State of Connecticut Regulations state that"Backing of the school bus shall be avoided, if possible." This is a safety regulation that recognizes the hazards associated with backing up a large vehicle having significant blind spots when children might be present. Even in cul-de-sacs that are large enough to permit a Type I (full-size) school bus to swing around in a single motion under ideal conditions, the presence of snow piles or parked vehicles can force the driver to back up to maneuver out of the cul-de-sac. Under certain conditions,the Board does permit entry to cul-de-sacs. To do so, one of the following conditions must exist: 1. The entrance is directly off a major local or state road; 2. The pupil load from the street and surrounding homes using the street as a designated stop is greater than 17; 3. Mid-day kindergarten student; or 4. The street is more than.50 miles in length. There are a limited number of stops established within cul-de-sacs that do not meet these criteria, but have been established by appeal to the Board of Education. Within the Transportation Guidelines,there are dead end streets that might meet these criteria,but have been specifically designated as "Do Not Use/Enter Streets"because there is no place to turn around(i.e., they are dead ends, not cul-de-sacs). 1737 IMAIN STREET, SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074-1093 (860) 291-1200 FAX (860) 291-1291 When practicable, Type I busses are utilized even in cul-de-sacs, as they are many times more efficient than mini-busses given their greater capacity and the economies of picking up students in a continuous route versus sporadic, taxi-style stops spread out over a larger region. The Board of Education will be reviewing its Transportation Policy and Administrative Procedures in the not-too-distant future. Given the inherent danger of backing up the busses, I do not anticipate the prohibition against entering cul-de-sacs to be eliminated as a result of this review. If the proposed zoning amendment to double the length of dead-end streets is enacted, assuming normal sized lots on these streets I foresee two logical consequences that will impact school transportation. First is, despite the maneuvering hazards, we will be entering into more cul-de-sacs since,with a greater number of residences, the pupil load limit is more likely to be exceeded. Secondly,I would anticipate a greater number of appeals to the Board's cul-de-sac prohibition, since students at the dead end of these streets will have farther to walk than their counterparts on shorter, cul-de-sac streets. As it is, a significant number of transportation appeals that my office, the police department and the Board of Education handle originate from cul-de-sac residents. Naturally, the preponderance of these is from parents whose children reside near the dead end and, therefore, have the furthest to walk to the bus stop. If the Planning and Zoning Commission determines that the new amendment is desirable, I would strongly suggest that it be linked to a requirement for sidewalks on both sides of the street. This would provide an extra measure of safety for children and other pedestrian who need to walk to the intersecting street. Si ely y r , o a d A. Neel B siness Manager c: Dr. Joseph L. Wood, Superintendent of Schools ✓Marcia Banach, Director of Planning Appl #01-38P, Mannarino Subd Amendment (cul-de-sac length) Public Hearing, 11-13-01 Planning Department Report 1. Request for approval of an amendment to 1 Chapter 4, section C.3.c. p ( ) to allow an extended-length cul-de-sac in residential zones under certain conditions. The amendment is modeled after the industrial cul-de-sac regulation, section C.3. c.(2), and allows the Commission to consider a waiver to cul-de-sac length if the specified conditions are met. 2. The purpose of the amendment would be to provide for longer conventional cul-de-sac streets where there are physical constraints to through streets, or where longer dead-end streets serve the purposes of access management. An example of an access management purpose would be a single longer cul-de-sac rather than two short cul-de-sac streets intersecting an arterial or major collector street. 3. The proposed criteria for granting of a waiver include: • The maximum length of a cul-de-sac is 1500 feet; • Where a future outlet is proposed, the commission must conclude that the proposed outlet is feasible, for example, it can't lead directly into a regulated wetland; • The subject property can't be reasonably served by any other public street; • The proposed cul-de-sac extension conforms to access management goals and objectives; and • The new street will always function as a residential local street, not as a collector or arterial street if connected through in the future; 4. The amendment also has a provision that a waiver request may be submitted and acted upon prior to a formal subdivision application. 5. Public Works and Engineering depts have expressed concerns regarding access with lengthy cul-de-sac streets. An interconnected street network provides for at least two entrances to properties, so that storm damage or winter storm conditions don't restrict emergency access. Also, lack of an interconnected road network makes it difficult for pedestrians and bicyclists to access adjoining vAu" neighborhoods without going onto major streets, most of which do not have sidewalks or bike lanes. 6. The Fire Marshal has indicated to us that he prefers an interconnected street network for emergency purposes and hopes not to see a large increase in the number of dead-end streets as a result of this amendment. Once the decision to construct a dead-end street is made by the Commission, however, the length is immaterial to the fire dept. He also noted that where site conditions do preclude through streets, he is comfortable with dead-end streets. ****READ LETTER**** 7. South Windsor Police Department has reviewed the proposal and has responded with a memo: ****READ MEMO**** 8. The Board of Education's Business Manager has indicated that dead-end streets are problematic for them, and school buses generally don't go into dead-end streets. The longer the cul-de-sac, the more problematic it is for the Board, as parents are more concerned about the distance their children have to walk to get to the bus stop. If this application is approved, Planning Dept has no requested modifications. t0WN SE+ 1� t � � Town 0ye4W1;*Z4d440t m c` 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074 4; SoR-CO � AREA CODE 860/644-2511 November 19,2001 Mr. Don Neel,Business Manager South Windsor Board of Education 1737 Main Street South Windsor, CT 06074 Dear Don: RE: SCHOOL BUS USE ON DEAD-END STREETS The Planning and Zoning Commission recently had a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to increase the length of dead-end streets (without islands) to 1500 feet. There was some confusion at the hearing regarding whether school buses enter dead-end streets. The Commission has requested written clarification of whether buses enter dead-end streets, and if so, whether full-size or smaller buses enter the cul-de-sacs, and under what circumstances. Would you please provide this information so that the Commission is assured of having accurate information to aid them in their decision-inaking. Please address your response to Kevin McCann, Chair,Planning and Zoning Commission,at Town Hall(1540 Sullivan Avenue). Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Marcia A. Banach,AICP Director of Planning MB/sf cc:Kevin McCann, Chair, PZC i t t py1N S'r O 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074 SOR-CO AREA CODE 860/644-2511 January 8, 2002 CERTIFIED MAIL Mr. Frank Mannarino Mannarino Builders, Inc. 1169 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT 06074 Re: Appl#01-38P, Zoning Amendment to Article C.3.c.1 At the December 18, 2001, meeting of the South Windsor Planning&Zoning Commission, the Commission approved an amendment to Article C.3.c.1 of the Zoning Regulations to allow a cul-de-sac up to 1500 feet in length under certain conditions(see attached). The effective date of this amendment is January 15, 2002. If you have any questions, feel free to call the Planning Department at 644-2511, ext. 253. Sincerely, Kevin McCann, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission KMcC/kag cc: Zoning Wetlands Enforcement Officer Chief Building Official Assessor Subdivision Amendment Approved 12-18-01; effective January 15, 2002 Chapter 4, Section C3.c.(1) is hereby repealed, and replaced with the following. (1)Residential Cul-de-Sac Streets Cul-de-sac streets in all residential zones shall generally not exceed 600 feet in length, measured from the right-of-way line of the intersection street to the centerpoint of the cul-de-sac radius along the street centerline. The Commission may grant a.waiver of the length requirement of this section, in residential zones only, if the Commission deems it desirable due to adverse topographic or environmental conditions, difficult site configuration, if such street is likely to be extended in the future to another outlet, if no potential outlet would be available to serve the residential zone area, or if such extension serves the purposes of access management, subject to the following conditions: (a) In no case shall a dead end street exceed 1,500 feet in length. (b) If a potential outlet is available, the Commission shall conclude that the conceptual routing of such outlet appears reasonable. ` (c) If no potential outlet is available,the Commission shall determine that the subject property cannot be reasonably served by any other public street(existing or future) due to-site constraints(environmental or topographic), accepted engineering standards, and/or prohibitive or excessive cost. (d) The Commission shall determine that the proposed extension conforms to the goals and objectives of access management. (e) The Commission shall conclude that the proposed street extension will function as a residential local street,rather than a collector or arterial highway. (fl Underground utilities must be provided. (g) Sidewalks are required on both sides of the street. Said waiver may be considered and acted upon at the request of the subdivider in advance of a formal subdivision application. In such cases, a conceptual layout of the proposed street extension shall be submitted with the written waiver request, accompanied by a narrative statement explaining the proposal and why a waiver is consistent with the requirements of this section. Subdivision Amendment Approved 12-18-01; effective January 15,2002 Chapter 4, Section C3.c.(1) is hereby repealed, and replaced with the following. (1)Residential Cul-de-Sac Streets Cul-de-sac streets in all residential zones shall generally not exceed 600 feet in length, measured from the right-of-way line of the intersection street to the centerpoint of the cul-de-sac radius along the street centerline. The Commission may grant a'waiver of the length requirement of this section, in residential zones only, if the Commission deems it desirable due to adverse topographic or environmental conditions, difficult site configuration, if such street is likely to be extended in the future to another outlet, if no potential outlet would be available to serve the industrial zone area, or if such extension serves the purposes of access management, subject to the following conditions: (a) In no case shall a dead end street exceed 1,500 feet in length. (b) If a potential outlet is available, the Commission shall conclude that the conceptual routing of such outlet appears reasonable. (c) If no potential outlet is available, the Commission shall determine that the subject property cannot be reasonably served by any other public street(existing or future) due to site constraints (environmental or topographic), accepted engineering standards, and/or prohibitive or excessive cost. (d) The Commission shall determine that the proposed extension conforms to the goals and objectives of access management. (e) The Commission shall conclude that the proposed street extension will function as an industrial local street,rather than a collector or arterial highway. (f) Underground utilities must be provided. (g) Sidewalks are required on both sides of the street. Said waiver may be considered and acted upon at the request of the subdivider in advance of a formal subdivision application. In such cases, a conceptual layout of the proposed street extension shall be submitted with the written waiver request, accompanied by a narrative statement explaining the proposal and why a waiver is consistent with the requirements of this section. Any such waiver shall be conditional upon the requirement that individual lot development within the industrial subdivision shall, to the extent possible,provide for emergency vehicle access in the event of a street blockage(e.g. fallen tree, ruptured pipe, etc.). This may include an access driveway at each end of the street frontage providing an uninterrupted-on-site vehicle by- pass to the blockage. Such driveways can and should be shared with abutting lots where feasible.