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Home My WebLink About09-22P TOSW Batting Cages TOE OF StOUTH WINDSOR = _- PLANNIB10&ZONING COMMISSION E= - - Al"PUCATION FORM Application No: Official Receipt Dater Receipt No: APPLICANT: Town of South Windsor c%Matthew Galli an,Town Manager PROJECT NAME: Battina hching Facility at Nevers Road Park ADDRESS: 150 Nevers Road OWNER OF RECORD ON LAND RECORDS: Town of South Windsor ADDRESS: 1540 Sullivan Ave., South Wind or, CT 06074 COMPLETE LOCATION OF PROPS ! 150 Nevers Roan Waym Road Park) A8SESSORIS MAP# 89 PARCEL# 19 ZONE RR NAME,ADDRESS,TEL& FAX#OF PERSON TO WHOM INQUIRIES SHQULD BE DIRECTED: Peter R. MMalli.e,Design.Professionals Inc.,425 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor CT 06074 (860)291-8755-phone (860)291-8757-fax Estimated presentation time: 15 min. THIS APPLICATION I:S FOR: (Check all that apply): ❑ Zone Change to (Public Hearing required and Certificate of Flailing) ❑ Subdivision/Resubdivision [] Open Space Subdivision(Public Hearing Required) ❑ Subdivision ❑ Minor ❑ Major ❑ Resubdivision(Public Hearing Required) ❑ Minor❑ Major ❑ Conditional Ap.prgval ❑ Special Exception to Article ('Public Hearing, Certificate of Mailing) Site Plan of Development ❑ General Plan of Development-State Hearing per Section 14-55 for ❑ Earth Wing(Sec. 15) and/or Earth Removal (See. 14- Public Hearing Required) Regulation Amendment. ❑Zoning ❑Subdivision-Attach proposed amendment(Public Hearing Required) ❑ Temporary and Conditional Permit for(Public Hearing Required) ❑ In Law apartment/Accessory Apartment(Public Hearing Required) ❑ Major Home Occupation for(Public Dearing Required) ® Other(explain in detail) Site Plan Modification An Application Pending sign Is required to tie posted on the property for all applications tea(#U) days prior to being heard by the C+oma�i$s�oi�, 4 t C Signature of Applicant Signature of Property er 011011111 NONE I monsoon on I monolog me I li mommossim I monsoon in 0 11111111 loss on Olson in I NINE I R150111 in' 1 1 � 1 1 monsoon so I on III on ME III m I loss 1 1 loss son son I on I son in in 11 0 an on low I I I Ron on on I NONE OEM son 0 an M MEN no on NONE on D as of 7/26/07 8:30PM l ` t i t }IIf -g, st Y-rw. ,•�•�zi.. 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Olympia Steel Buildings h4://www.olympiabuildings.com/color.htm 3/9/2009 Page 1 of 1 Lipe, Michele Ik off- ?r From: Banach, Marcia Sent: Tuesday,January 12, 2010 8:24 AM To: Galligan, Matthew Cc: Lipe, Michele Subject: Nevers Park Batting Facility Matt, We have a building permit application for the indoor batting facility at Nevers Park that has been pending for about 3 months. Planning and Engineering;have not signed off on it because the final site plan has not been submitted.The permit is long past the time when it should be acted upon(30 days)—but this one is sensitive because it is Mayor Pelkey's project....We have not been successful in our attempts to get final plans. Can you talk to John and let him know that we need to clear this permit ASAP, by either receiving the plans we are awaiting or denying the permit?Thanks. Marcia A Banach,AICF,Director of Manning Town of 5out6 Windsor 15+o jullivan Avenue, `jouth Windsor,CT o6o74 86o-64+2511 extz55 marcia.banach(Msouthwindsor.org 4/7/2010 Page.1.of 1 Upe, M chele a� d� P From Ben Wheeler[BWheeier@designpmfessionalsinp.com] Sent: Friday,4anuary;08,,2010 8:25AM To: Lipe, Michele` Subject: RE:SW Batting Cages' 'Good moming.Michele' and Happy New Year to youas well! -No�progress:on:the:batting cages. I still have not received the information from Nelson Sarra.that he has promised me more then.once I've�told hint the plans will hold up the permits and that doesn:t seem to matter to -him: 114 be happy to.try and:get the;Information from somebody:else, but-I'm:r of sure who that person would be., don't-know who else to:taikto becau so,I got Nelson's name from the Mayor. Any tho4ghts? Ben rome>Lipe, Michele [mailtnMichele.JJpeCalsouthwindsor.orgj Sent: Friday;January 08, 20].0 8:01 AM To: Bert Wheeler.: Gc: &mach,Maicla- Subject: 5W Batting Cages H!Ben, Happy New Yearn 1-14there`been anyprogress on getting plans finallzed:for the batting cages? Thanks, Michele: Assistant Director of Planning Town of.South Windsor 1540'Sullivan Ave. South Windsor,:CT 06074 ._ (860)644-2511,ext.252 4nnwi0 Banach, Marcia From: Banach, Marcia Sent: Thursday,April 08, 2010 4:16 PM To: Galligan, Matthew Cc: Lipe, Michele; Dougan, Christopher; Gantick, Michael Subject: Batting Facility Matt, FYI—the batting facility is supposed to have two windows,2 cupolas on the top, a concrete walkway to the Rotary Pressbox,and landscaping: Marcia A banack,AICP,Director of Planning Town of South Windsor 154o,5ullivanAvenue,South Windsor,CT o6o7+ s6o-6++-z5 i i ext z55 marcia.banach@southwindsor.org 418J2010 Page 1 of 1 Lipe, Michele From: Lipe, Michele Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 11:50 AM To: 'Ben Wheeler' Cc: Banach, Marcia Subject: RE:TOSW Batting Cages Final Plans HI Ben, Just checking on the status..... If you have not received what you are waiting for, can you tell me who it is suppose to come from so that I can put some pressure on them? (This is holding up the issuance of the building permit and I know they have already poured the foundation). Thanks, Michele From: Ben Wheeler[mailto:BWheeler@designprofessionalsinc.com] Sent:Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:20 AM To: Lipe, Michele Subject: RE: TOSW Batting Cages I'm still waiting on info for the lights. I will get to you as soon as I can. From: Lipe, Michele [mailto:Michele.Lipe@southwindsor.org] Sent:Tuesday, November 17,2009 8:15 AM To: Ben Wheeler Subject:TOSW Batting Cages Good morning Ben, I was wondering if you were making any progress on getting the final plans together for submission. Thanks, Michele VIC&fe P Cz�e,Fl9CP Assistant Director of Planning Town of South Windsor 1540 Sullivan Ave. South Windsor, CT 06074 (860)644-2511, ext.252 418t2010 Page 1 of 1 Lipe, Michele From: Lipe, Michele Sent: Tuesday,November 17,2009 8:12 AM To: 'Ben Wheeler' Subject:TOSW Batting Cages Good morning Ben, I was wondering if you were making any progress on getting the final plans together for submission. Thanks, Michele �chele�,.the,�l9CP Assistant Director of Planning Town of South Windsor 1540 Sullivan Ave. South Windsor, CT 06074 (860)644-2511, ext. 252 4/8/201 U Road (860)648-6350 i • • i i • • ! • • • • • SOUTH WINDSOR RECREATION DEPARTMENT RECEIVED MAY 2 1 2009 Meo SOUTH WtNOSOR PLANNING DEPL To: Marcia, Banach, Director of Planning From: Ray Favreau, CPRP Director of Recreation CC: Planning &Zoning Commission Date: 05/21/09 Re: Application 09-22P,TOSW Batting&Pitching Facility After reviewing the plans and visiting the site, I am in full support of the intended project at Nevers Park indicated on application 09-22P and foresee this as a well-utilized addition to the baseball component of the park. Observations and questions to consider. • Where will the building entrance door be located (accessibility)? • What is the handicap accessibility from the gravel drive to the building? Is additional sidewalk needed along the building for this purpose to tie everything together (drive, building, press box)? • Is the electrical service being pulled from the Press Box to both the dug outs and batting/pitching building? Should you have any questions, or need more information, please don't hesitate to call. •Page 1 "The Benefits are Endless!" a a ')' P F ' x� AS A .L ZOF` EIALL A FA 1L '1l { 3§UW�_ RY Location Next to 1 B Dugout at Rotary Field on Nevers Road Tree Plantings-Specifications by Design Professionals Size of Building-40 Feet Wide by 80 Feet Long by 16 Feet High (20 Feet at Peak) Type of Building - Steel Color of Building -Sahara Tan with Fern Green Trim Heat Source - Electric Heat with Forced Warm Air with 2 Suspended Heat Blowers Windows & Doors -2 Windows (our chose of location) and 2 Six Foot Doors Access to Bathroom Facilities- Bathroom at Refreshment Stand will be "Winterized" Access to Building in Winter- Park in Parking Lot, Use Staircase and "Sidewalk" Possible Damage from Fly Balls - Limited Given Structure & Distance from Homeplate What is Inside-2 Combination Batting/Pitching 'Tunnels" (see Picture from Uconn) 1 � ■ . 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Olympia Steel Buildings hup://www.olympiabuflclings.com/color.htni N 24Q9 I Indoor Batting & Pitching Facility 3/31/09 Project Cost ($120,000) was $140,000 Commitment from Town $50,000 Total Money/Products/Services Collected $57,500 Product&Service Donations-Approximate $30,000 State of CT Donation $15,000 Rotary Club Donation $5,000 Private Donations $3,000 Used Sporting Goods&Bake Sales, & Red Sox TLx Raffle $2,500 SW Little League Donation $1,000 Mohe an Sun Bus Trip $1,000 Remaining fundraisers $12,500 Additional Fundraising $7,500 SW Legion Baseball Donation $5,000 $0 South Windsor ReminderNews March 11,2008 PAGE 1s AV- SOUTH WINDSOR To" Co vote. -to match batthig/pj,tchb. : • . -fim& ByJESSIC&CIPARMU and the town is just contributing to it?" Staff Wrfter he asked. "Construction won't occur until all The town council voted unanimously the approvals jincluding those from to match funds raised by the communi- planning and zoning]are in place,and ty to construct an indoor batting cage wewon'tgtveanymoneyuntilthehmds and pitching mounds next to the third have been raised and the approvals are base dugout at the Rotary Baseball in place,"Yagaloff said. Field The total cost is estimated at McCann asked if the project plans $100,000. should be sent to planning and zoning The council pledged to fund up to a first,before the council makes the com $50,000 contribution for the project. mitment to help fund the project The project has already been ap- "I think we're putting the cart before proved as part of the Parks and Recre- the horse,"he said. ation Master Plan, noted Councillor "Craig[Zimmerman,general manag- Keith Yagaloff who drafted the resole er of south Windsor's American Legion tion the council voted on March& baseball program]has already submit: "They've already given their endorse- ted a preliminary plan,"Yagaloff said. ment of this particular project," he "We're making the decision to match said. "This would pull the project[up] the funds,and I think other people can one year earlier." make the decision on the final plan." The project is in the master plan for Zimmennan said that he believes it 2009 2010. will be easier to raise money now that "We allow the private fundraising to there is strong town support. He said begin,and we get this project completed the amount of money raised will dictate for about half the cost of what it would what the facility will ultimately look cost the town if we were to pay for it like. ourselves,"said Yagalof.."I think it's a "It could have all the bells and whis- win win for everybody." tles,or it could be very basic,"be said. "It's a way to improve our program at "The amount raised could change the a lower cost, and'that's why I support scope and therefore,the plan,"Streeter it,"said Councillor Kathy Hale. added. Councillor Kevin McCann had a few The aim is to have the facility built by concerns,particularly who would con spring of 2009:. trot spending of funds,who would build .-Yo-u would like to make a donation the facility and who would determine to-the indoor facility,tax-deductible do- how it was used. nations can be made to the "South "Is it going to be constructed by the Windsor Community Foundation,"P.O. town of South Windsor in accordance Box LWI, South Windsor. CT 06074. in with the capital, projects of the town thememofield of the check,please indi and in accordance with the recommen- cate the check is for the`Batting cage dation of the Parks and Recreation project." Commission or built by someone else avv i t7 7* I I'm&040vrt Planorese"nted--for indoor _ batt*" By JESSICA Cma xat. The totalcostis estimated at$100,000, Staff it-: and the hope is that the town would be willing to fund half of the cost, up to hang a need for an additional $50,000. Zimmerman noted that the practice faciliity for the towres project may cost more than the$100,000 1,600-softball.and baseball play- anticipated price tag,and if it does,that ers, Craig Zimmerman, general man would not be an expendlfure the town ager,of..thd-Iawn's American.-Legion would have tocoirtendwith.- Baseball program,-presented a plan . "�fte'regoingtoendupspezidinginore for a=indoor_ baseball/softball practice ,pause if youi*re giiing-to do facility.in South Windsor. The plan something,you've got to do it right,"he still needs approval from the town's said. planning and zoning commisdoir.-T a "The nets at;tlie school ... are indoor'•'batUft cage/pitching rirouircls*" they •maxed out?" asked Councillor would be located at Rotary Park,right KeviiaMcCann. next to the third-base dugout: Just They me not coaxed out, said Zim as the skate park is in the Recreation merman,but the problem is availabili _ Master Plan, the indoor facility is too, ''„you can't use it during the school for 2005 2010,but baseball.and softball aficionados-would like to see that plan - day [or] school nights," said Zimmer- moved ahead. Supporters for the prof- man.".[In the proposed plan]teams can ect include Little League/Babe Ruth go in and hit and throw and you clearly president Al Maximino, SWHS var- can't do that in the high school." sity baseball coach Dr."Robert R.LaRo- The plan has been endorsed by both chelle,Deputy Mayor Cary Prague and the Parks and Recreation Commission AAA MVP player;Gary Burnham. and by the South Windsor Community "Large numbers of South Windsor Foundation. . t youth participate in our baseball pro- �� still going to have to work gams," said LaRochelle. "Oftentimes, hard to fund raise $5i0,00%. said Zim- in order to have opportunities to prac- merman. tice in the offseason and to rainy and The next steps are to start fimdrais- - snowy weather... they must go out of ?ng activities, including solicitation, baseball and golf tournaments,a sports town and pay significantmonepto pri- memorabilia auction and a hit-a thou. vatefacilities.Coaches on all levels have and continue to recetveinputfrom town sought out these facilities during in- clement weather.The presence of this staff and seek planning and zoning ap- new facility-would make these opportu provaL The aim is to have the facility built by nities available right here in town fQr spring of 2009.The'`own Council plans more teams and players of dift'erent to have a resolution prepared for its ages and ability levels!' nextmeeting concerningtheproject. Currently;if a player or team wants. Following the presentation. Council to practice bitting or pitching;they have for Kathy Hale made a environmental- to leave South Windsor and use the Con .ly-fhendly suggestionto Zimmer is i. necticut.:Baseball Academy in East .11think this might be the place where Hartford;.Baseball City in Hartford:or a solar panel might be useful,if we can Scotts Sports-in Windsor,all of which put it out of range of cur long-ball hit hundreds of baseball and softball play tees,"she said. ers use: "it might be sorneffiftto cnnsiderfar Town Councillor John POWs son is thepress box too,"said Mayor Mature-W one of the ballplayers who b*els to Streeter of the solar panel,noting it has East Hartford to use batting aiftitch 'good sun exposure and has less of a ing facilities:. %chance of taking a Wfrom a foul-ball: ciri rot that far,but it is-Ett ;I said.. . If you Would like-to make a donation Pelkeg'`Nly"aon could walk d3r rldeliis. -io the indoor.racility;tax,dedudOle do� bike[to:tliei tarylocatJOW." - nations can be-. miad6JO-the "South Off season,the fads ity coul4.*bP;usO4 •Windsor Coriixnipfi.#y Foundation,"-Pb. for chill and'hitting leagues,-while Box 1341, South'V&dsor, CT'06074.1n duringthe season,it could be used as a the memo field of the check,pleaseindi fourth practice facility and as an in- cate the check is for the"Batting cage clement weather alternative for teams. project." as of 7126/07 8:30PM JOLUTUAcam NORTH-CENTRAL CONNacTtcUTS HGNKT0VM NEMPAMR Towns>South Windsor Indoor baseball facility proposed for Nevers Road Park Print Page By Kory Loucks Journal Inquirer Published:Wednesday,May 28,200812:21 PM EDT SOUTH WINDSOR—An indoor batting and pitching facility Is in the works at Nevers Road Park,officials reported at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Tuesday. Thp proposed steel structure would be 40 feet wide by 80 feet long and 18 feet tall.It would be built behind the South Windsor Community Center,Town Manager Matthew B.Galligan said. The project Is estimated to cost$100,000,with$50,000 from the town and the other half funded from private donations. Craig Zimmerman of the American Legion Baseball Program said there has not been a baseball field added to the town in over 30 years. Whenever a new field has been built,Zimmerman said,another has been removed. The indoor baseball and softball practice facility would be used by the school athletic department as well as private groups. "We view this as a practice field,"Zimmerman said. It would not need to be staffed,however,since coaches would be there when it is being utilized.It wouldn't be a for-profit facility open to the public.Zimmerman added. Zimmerman said the town would charge utility fees to the clubs for use.It would be electrically heated,and a unisex bathroom is proposed with a separate heating control unit The facility would not be visible from the road.It would be available€or use all year tong,Zimmerman said.Since it would be enclosed,there would be no noticeable noise,although there would be additional vehicles parking nearby. Galligan said today he was unsure when the estimated installation date would be,observing that the private groups still have to raise$50,000 to pay for half the facility. "This has been endorsed by everyone In the recreation department,"Zimmerman said. Football scoreboard at Rye St.Park Also in the pipeline is a proposed 24foot-by-8 foot electronic football scoreboard for the Rye Street Park. Darren DeMartino with the South Windsor Football League said the league Is talking to Rockville Bank to advertise on a 24-foot by-1-foot banner on the bottom or top of the football scoreboard DeMartino said the sign would cost about$7,000,with electric hookup adding another$7,000. The PZC was supportive of the proposal,although there was no vote required.Assistant Director of Planning Michele R.Lipe said she wanted to bring this to the attention of the commission since it does not have regulations that specifically address offshe signage. The scoreboard would have maroon and gold lettering,DeMartino said,and would also be used by the lacrosse teams in the spring. Copyright®2008-Journal Inquirer [xJ Close window h4://www.joumalinquirer.com/arficles/2008/05/30/t`owns/south windsor/doc483d85760... 5/30/2008 Appl #09-22P, Site Plan Modification, TOSW Batting/Pitching Facility, Nevers Park Planning Department Report 1. Request for site plan modification for a 40' x 80' batting/pitching facility at Nevers Park, RR zone. 2. Pedestrian access is provided via a concrete sidewalk. 3. Architectural and Desin,Review Committee reviewed this application on May 21. While they were nof.exlited about the metal building, they acknowledged that it is a utilitarian building for a utilitarian use, and the windows and �� landscaping would help to soften the building. A`�JE G W j4r �v s 4-ke- w4%- afar ne-9v1 ao, ?re -ckei - &, i°y6`r arr , e-leY 4. There is no new lighting shown on the plans. If there is new lighting, it will need to have full cutoff fixtures. 5. The Director of Recreation reviewed the proposal and has some questions: • What is the handicap accessibility from the gravel drive to the building? Is additional sidewalk needed along the building for this purpose to tie everything together (drive, building, press box)? • Is the electrical service being pulled from the Press Box to both the dugouts and batting/pitching facility? 6. Fire M rshal reviewed the plans and has n� o comments. `7. tVP w ay- ��u tea, at " b aW4 If this application is approved, the Planning Dept has no requested approval PO �� a- f'r SOWN Sfq Y 710ti$n 0 �• S w� 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE• SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 �l�OSOg•CO' TELEPHONE(860) 644-2511 May 28,2009 Matthew Galligan Town of South Windsor 1540 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor, CT 06074 Dear Mr. Galligan: Re: Appl.#09-22P,TOSW Batting/Pitching Facility We are pleased to advise you that the Planning&Zoning Commission voted on May 26, 2009,to approve with modifications the above referenced application for a Site Plan of Development. This approval is for a site plan modification for a 3200 sq ft batting and pitching facility on property located at 150 Nevers Rd, RR zone as shown on plans prepared by Design Professionals,Inc.,dated 5/11/09 as revised. This approval is subject to the following modifications: 1. Prior to commencement of any site work,a meeting must be held with Town Staff. 2. No building permit will be issued until the final mylars have been filed in the Town Clerk's office. 3. An as-built plan is required prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy per Section 8.1.11 of the Zoning Regulations. 4. All plans used in the field by the developer must bear the stamp and authorized signature of the 5. The building street number must be included on the final plan. 6. Pavement markings must be maintained in good condition throughout the site drives and parking areas. 7. Additional lighting should be installed for night time use. Staff review and approval required prior to lighting installation. Black and white transparent mylars of Sheet 2 with the above modifications, together with three blueprint copies of the entire set of plans (including architectural elevations and landscaping plans)must be submitted to this Commission within 30 days to be stamped and signed. The letters of approval of this Commission as well as the Inland Wetlands Agency/Conservation Commission must be reproduced on the mylars. After the mylars have been signed by the Commission,they will be returned to you for filing in the Office of the Town Clerk. After filing these plans, a copy of the receipt must be submitted to the Planning Department. axIlfTown of South Windsor � APPLICATION PREREQUISITE TEXT [2009-10-21 08:48:09 michelerlipel : Waitn for final plans and mylar - contacted Desiggn professionals 10 20/09. 1-25-1 Planning Dept has been attempting to get final. plans for at east 3 months with no success. Request for Town Mgr to intervene has been unsuccessful also. TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR MINUTES PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION TUESDAY,MAY 26,2009 PUBLIC HEARING/REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS/MADDEN RM 7:30 PM 4. An as-built plan is required prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy per Section 8.1.11 of the Zoning Regulations. 5. All plans used in the field by the developer must bear the stamp and authorized signature of the Town of South Windsor. 6. This approval does not constitute approval of the sanitary sewer,which can only be granted by the Water Pollution Control Authority. 7. The building street number must be included on the final plan. 8. Pavement markings must be maintained in good condition throughout the site drives and parking areas. 9. All free standing signs and/or building signs require the issuance of a sign permit before they are erected. 10. The Town Engineer's review comments dated May 22, 2009, must be addressed to the Town Engineer's satisfaction. 11 The Director of Planning's review comments dated May 4, 2009, must be addressed to the Director's satisfaction. Pacekonis seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous. 3. Appi 09-22P, Town of South Windsor Batting/Pitching Facility at Nevers Road Park request for Site Plan modification for a 3200 sf batting and pitching facility on property located at 150 Nevers Road RR zone Peter DeMallie, Design Professionals and Craig Zimmerman, Legion Coach presented this application with the following comments; ❖ This proposal is located at the Rotary Field in the vicinity of the press box and concession building which is located behind home plate.The batting facility will be used year-round with indoor heating provided. ❖ Proposed building is a 40' x 60' steel building with a height of 16' (20' at the peak); tan finish on the exterior side walls and a green metal roof. ❖ Building will be used for pitching and batting practice, plus teams will be able to try out in South Windsor—not go to neighboring towns for this process. •- The building is modeled after a UConn baseball facility. ❖ ADRC gave a positive review of the proposal. ❖ Landscaping will feature plantings on the southwest and southeast corners of the building; arborvitae, dogwood, and day lilies are proposed. ❖ The north side of the building will be graded level flat because of the activities that go on in that area (including storage of the clay pile for the baselines). ❖ Drainage will be picked up on the north side by gutters and roof leaders. ❖ A concrete sidewalk is .proposed from the building itself to the concession building. The new building will not have plumbing;bathrooms in the concession.building will be used&heated for year round use. 6 TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR MINUTES PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION TUESDAY,MAY 26,2009 PUBLIC HEARING/REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS/MADDEN RM 7:30 PM ❖ Building will contain two indoor pitching tunnels (14' x 65'). ❖ Netting will be provided to protect lighting,walls, and participating individuals. ❖ Possibility of installation of a door on the easterly side(ventilation purposes). ❖ Proposal includes two windows located on the south side of the building. ❖ Handicap accessibility is not available however; arrangements can be made at an alternate facility at the High School. ❖ There will be no paving in conjunction with this project; there is a graveled driveway approaching this area. Banach provided the following report: 1. Request for site plan modification for a 40'x 80'batting/pitching facility at Nevers Park,RR zone. 2. Pedestrian access is provided via a concrete sidewalk. 3. Architectural and Design Review Committee reviewed this application on May 21. While they were not excited about the metal building, they acknowledged that it is a utilitarian building for a utilitarian use, and the windows and landscaping would help to soften the building. 4. There is no new lighting shown on the plans. If there is new lighting, it will need to have full cutoff fixtures. 5. The Director of Recreation reviewed the proposal and has some questions: • What is the handicap accessibility from the gravel drive to the building? Is additional sidewalk needed along the building for this purpose to tie everything together(drive,building,press box)? • Is the electrical service being pulled from the Press Box to both the dugouts and batting/pitching facility? 6. Fire Marshal reviewed the plans and has no comments. If this application is approved,the Planning Dept has no requested approval modifications. Town Engineer had no comments. Discussion ensued among the Commission with the following comments and concerns: Replies will be in Italics. • Missed opportunity of not using rain gardens. Drainage will be installed underground, not to have wet areas near field. • Rear side of building will be utilized for the storage of clay(for the field) and trash containers. • Lighting. Light is proposed off pedestrian door—sufficient light in area. • Justification of moving site from 3rd base to l t base. Cost prohibitive for 3rd base area, e.g., tree removal, electricity &plumbing. Press box already has water and sewer etc.. Staff agreed that the Vt base area is desired. 7 TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR MINUTES` PLANNING&:ZONING COMMISSION TUESDAY,MAY 26,2009 PUBLIC HEARING/,REGULAR MEETING _ COUNCIL CHAMBERS/MADDEN RM 730 PM. • It is°desired`to have additional:lighting for winter use. • `Hours:of use. Requesting.9 to 9, seven days a week, this area used as a,Field scheduled as a field, ultimately Town Manager sets the.hours. .. "Pacckonis made a motion.to:approve.above referenced application with the following conditions: 1. Prior to commencement of any site work,ai meeting must be held with Town Staff. 2.. IVo.building permit will be issued until the.final:mylars have been filed in the Town:Clerk's office. 3. .An'as-built plan is required prior to issuance of a Ce ificate of Occupancy per Section 8.1.11 of the Zoning :`.Regulations.. 4. : All plans used in the field by the developer must bear the stamp and authorized signature of the . 5. The building street number must.be included on the final plan. 6. Pavement markings must be maintained in good.condition throughout the site drives and parking areas.. 7. Additional lighting should be installed for night time use. Staff review.and approval required'prior to lighting installation. Moriarty seconded.the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous: o 4: 'Ap In 09-21P, Axle & Spindle Truck Repair, LLC — request for Site Plan approval £or a Dealers & Re0airers license at:13 John Fitch Boulevard, GC zone George Fellows presented the.above referenced application. Banach provided the Planning Report: l. Request for site plan approval for a.dealers&repairers license at 13 John Fitch Blvd, w zone.Prior to 1994 this site was used for warehousingftrueking. In 1994, a site plash was approved for a repair garagelauto .transport business. Since 1994 the Zoning Board of Appeals.granted several.public storage and:general repairer's licenses, the most recent in 1998..State statutes now require that PZC grant the dealers and repairers:licenses instead of MA. 2. ZBA and PZC have continually included an approval.condition that:.A ny vehicles stored outside must be:within the fenced.area. 3. There is a 25' buffer requirement along t'he upper west property boundary. If there was buffering in the past, it does not appear to be there now.This needs to be addressed by the owner. 4. The Fire,Marshal reviewed the plans and had no comments. 5. The site is served by public sewer and a private well. The Town Sanitarian has reviewed this application and has no issues. If this application is approved,Planning Dept requests an approval modification addressing the buffer requirement. 8