The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About09-31P Cummings Zoning Amendment ' TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING& ZONING COMMISSIONS ` APPLICATION FORM y' Application No: RECEIVED w a Official Receipt Date: Receipt No: JUL 2 7 2009 a� SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING DEPL APPLICANT: Attorney Harold R. Cummings PROJECT NAME: N/A ADDRESS: 1610 Ellington Road, P. O. Box 667, South Windsor, CT 06074 OWNER OF RECORD ON LAND RECORDS: N/A ADDRESS. - COMPLETE LOCATION OF PROPERTY: ASSESSOR'S MAP# PARCEL#- ZONE NAME, ADDRESS,TEL&FAX# OF PERSON TO WHOM INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED: Attorney Harold R. Cummings,, 1610 Ellington Road, P. 0. Box 667, South Windsor 06074 (Office)644-3473; (Fax)644-3347 Estimated presentation time: 30 Minutes THIS APPLICATION IS FOR: (Check all that apply): ❑ Zone Change to (Public Hearing required and Certificate of Mailing) ❑ 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, Certificate of Mailing) ❑ Site Plan of Development ❑ General Plan of Development- State Hearing per Section 14-55 for ❑ Earth Filling(Sec. 15) and/or Earth Removal (Sec. 14- Public Hearing Required) Regulation Amendment ❑X 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 Hearing Required) ❑ Other (explain in detail) - An.Appl4At�Zar-o ding..sign is.required-to-be posted on.the property for all applications ten (10) days prior to being heard by the Commission. N/A Signature old Cummings Signature of Property Owner PERMITS/INSP PAYMENT RECPT#: 20356867 TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE SOUTH WINDSOR CT 06074 DATE: 07/27/09 TIME: 16:03 CLERK: mariadace DEPT: CUSTOMER#: 0 PARCEL: CHG: PZ PLANNING AND ZO 95.00 AMOUNT PAID: 95.00 PAID BY: CUMMINGS LANZA PURN PAYMENT METH: CHECK 5083 REFERENCE: A AMT TENDERED: 95.00 AMT APPLIED: 95.00 CHANGE: .00 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 5—OVERLAY ZONES: C. SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS To amend South Windsor Zoning Regulations, Table 6.5.10A, Signs Allowed in I-291 Corridor/Overlay Zones, Additional I-291 -Facing Signage, to delete section of table which states: "8 ft above the elevation of I-291 in the vicinity of the sign", and to substitute the following: "Bottom edge of sign to be no more than 8 ft. and the top edge of the sign to be no more than 12 ft. from the existing grade of the subject property at the location of the sign". y r ARTICLE 5—OVERLAY ZONES C. Signage Requirements Table 6.5.10A Signs Allowed in I-291 Corridor/Overlay Zones T e of S� n : Number SFIe�ghr � .Addit�on�Ci�equ�rements Primary Site ° Area of sign may be increased to 5%of Signage 3/o of the area of I per front- the building wall 10 Feet facing the street building wall if a low-profile(not to exceed Free-Standingage street 6 feet in height)ground-mounted sign is Signs used. 10%of the area of A building that houses multiple tenants may 1 flat wall the building wall allocate the building signage among the sign for each on which it is tenant building frontages,provided that the Building Sign g principal placed total building signage does not exceed the building maximum square footage allowed for the building. 1 building sign 10%of the area of the building wall Permitted on sites with at least 1 wall facing Additional I-291- g I-291. Facing Signage facing I-291 OR 8 ft above 1 free- 5%of the area of the elevation If the primary site signage is located facing standing the building wall of I-291 in I-291 the additional signage is not applica- sign facing I-291 the vicinity ble. of the sign Sponsorship Window Signs 200/a of the win- dow space D. All signs require Commission approval with the exception of window signs. E. Sign lighting is limited to direct, external lighting such as flood or spotlights;or lighting that is con- tained within the sign message itself, such as individually lit letters. Internal lighting that shines through a plastic or other translucent covering is prohibited, except where the internal lighting shines only through the sign message itself (i.e., the sign background is dark and opaque; the sign let- ters/elements are translucent). F. The following signs are prohibited: 1. Signs that move by either mechanical or natural means; 2. Portable signs; and 3. Beacons. G. No sign shall project an objectionable or hazardous glare off the premises.No sign shall be installed if it poses a potential hazard or danger to pedestrians or bicyclists, nor shall any sign obstruct the line-of-sight for motorists or pedestrians. Page 6-27 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 5—OVERLAY ZONES: C. SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS To amend South Windsor Zoning Regulations, Table 6.5.10A, Signs Allowed in I-291 Corridor/Overlay Zones,Additional I-291 -Facing Signage, to delete section of table which states: "8 ft above the elevation of I-291 in the vicinity of the sign", and to substitute the following: 'Bottom edge of sign to be no more than 8 ft. and the top edge of the sign to be no more than 12 ft. from the existing grade of the subject property at the location of the sign". $ V-1 - ui Q R I PLANNING DEPARMENT IN-HOUSE REFERRAL FORM DATE: 7/28/09 TO: Matt Galligan, Fred Shaw, Michael Gantick, Rich Bond, Walter Summers, Jeff Doolittle Ray Favreau, Karl Reichle, Mark Owens, Steve Lavigueur, Chris Dougan, Bob Devito John Caldwell, Dennis Sheridan, Ron Asselin FROM: Marcia A. Banach, AICP, Director of Planning The Planning&Engineering Departments have received plans for the following projects: 09-31P, Cummings Zoning Amend. to Signs, Table 6.5.10A-Additional I-291 —Facing Signage Location: ❑ Site Plan ❑ Subdivision No. Acres Zone I-291/overlay ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial ❑ Residential No. Lots/Units Water: ❑ Public ❑ Private Well Sewerage: ❑ Public ❑ Septic System Zoning amendment to allow free standing sign up to 12 feet from Project Description: existing grade at the location of the sign Future Town-owned property involved? ❑ Yes ®No ❑ new street(s) ❑new detention area ❑ new open space/recreation area ❑ active ❑passive Planning Department notes: Please comment by 8/15/09 and return to the Planning Department. 09-31 P, Cummings Zoning Amendment 9/8/09 Planning Department Report 1. Request for amendment to Table 6.5.10A of the zoning regulations to modify the provision related to additional signage in the I-291 corridor/overlay zone. The regulation states: "in recognition of the special nature of an interstate corridor, additional signage will be allowed for sties that abut and/or highly visible from I-291." The current regulation allows additional free standing signage totaling 5% of the area of the building facing I-291, provided that the sign is no greater than 8 feet above the elevation of I-291 in the vicinity of the sign. 2. The applicant is proposing to delete that wording and substitute the following: "Bottom edge of sign to be no more that 8 feet and the top edge to be no more than 12 feet from the existing grade of the subject property at the location of the sign. 3. There are some other general criteria for signage in this zone including: • All signage is subject to approval from the Commission and must be designed as an integral part of the site plan. All sign locations shall be shown on the site development plan, and shall be described as to area, dimensions, height, materials, and purpose. • Single-pole-mounted signs are not allowed. All other pole-mounted signs are limited to maximum 12 foot height. • Multiple-tenant buildings will be allowed building signage for each tenant that has distinct, exclusive building frontage with individual entrances (e.g., a retail plaza). Separate building signage for tenants will not be allowed where tenants are sharing buildings that do not have distinct tenant space characteristics on the outside of the building. • Free-standing sign lighting must be turned off either within 1 hour of the close of business 4. There are several properties, due to grades, that are unable to meet these criteria as they sit above the grade of I-291. 5. CRCOG was noticed of the proposed changes as required and they responded that they "find no apparent conflict with regional plans and policies of the concerns of neighboring towns". C�� ONNN S'4 c x r To� O-P siolum ?d&U&Ot S � w� 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 f�OsOR CO TELEPHONE (860) 644-2511 Revised September 10, 2009 Attorney Harold R. Cummings 1610 Ellington Road South Windsor, CT 06074 Dear Mr. Cummings: Re: Appl. 09-3 1 P. Cummings Zoning Amendment We are pleased to advise you that at its meeting on September 8, 2009 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve your request for a Zoning Amendment. The following is the approved text: Modified language of Table 6.5.10A, Signs Allowed in I-291 Corridor/Overlay zones, Additional 1-291 —Facing Signage as follows: Height: 8 feet above the elevation of I-291 in the vicinity of the sign, or if a building is not visible from I-291 then bottom edge of sign to be no more than 8 feet and the top edge to be no more than 12 feet from the existing grade of the subject property at the location of the sign. This change is effective upon publication. Sincerely, Patrick Kennedy, Chairman Planning&Zoning Commission PK/ma G�.�o�aE�' ,• Capitol Region Council of Governments 241 Main Street • Hartford • Connecticut • 06106 Telephone(860) 522-2217 . Fax(860) 724-1274 4 www.crcog.org AUG 2 5 2009 �yFgNMEN'� Melody A. Currey, Chairman S.4UTMWIND�OR PIANNING�EPI. Lyle D. Wray,Executive Director August 5,2009 MEMBERS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REPORT ON Zoning Andover REFERRAL Avon Town of South Windsor Z-2009-52 Bloomfield COMMISSIONERS: Bolton Canton Receipt is acknowledged of the above-mentioned referral. Notice of this proposal was East Granby transmitted to the Planning Division of the Capitol Region Council of Governments under the East Hartford provisions of Section 8-3b of the Connecticut General Statutes,as amended. East Windsor Proposed amendment to Table 6.5.1 OA regarding signs allowed in 1-291 Ellington Corridor/Overlay Zones Enfield Comment: The staff of the Regional Planning Commission of the Capitol Region Farmington Council of Governments has reviewed this referral and finds no apparent conflict with Glastonbury regional plans and policies or the concerns of neighboring towns. Granby Questions concerning this referral should be directed to Emily Moos. Hartford Hebron In accordance with our procedures this letter will constitute final CRCOG action on this Manchester referral. The public hearing date has been scheduled for 9/8/2009. Marlborough DISTRIBUTION: Newington Planner: Hartford,Windsor,East Windsor,Ellington,Vernon,Manchester,East Rocky Hill Hartford Simsbury Somers Respectfully submitted, South Windsor John Larensen,Chairman Regional Planning Commission Suffield Elaine Carey,Vice Chairman Tolland Re ' nal Planning Commission Vernon West Hartford Emily Moos Wethersfield Senior CommrityDevelopment Planner Windsor Windsor Locks A voluntary Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional programs of benefit to the towns and the region 1 ARTICLE 5=OVERLAY ZONES C. Signage Requirements Table 6.5.10A Signs Allowed in 1-291 Corridor/Overlay Zones Typoof Sign = Number 1laz�mum-Ar�a Ile�ghf Addrt�onafIlequrelments Primary Site o Area of sign may be increased to 5%of Signage 3/o of the area of 1 per front- the building wail 10 Feet building wall if a low-profile(not to exceed Free-Standing age street facing the street 6 feet in height)ground-Mounted sign is Signs- used. 10%of the area of A building that houses multiple tenants may 1 flat wall the building wall allocate the building signage among the Building Sign sign for each on which it is tenant building frontages,provided that the principal placed total building signage does not exceed the building maximum square footage allowed for the building. 1 building sign 10%of the area of Permitted on sites with at least 1 wall facing Additional I-291- the building wall I-291. Facing Signage facing I-291 OR 8 ft above 1 free- 5%u of the area of the elevation If the primary site signage is located facing standing the building wall of I-291 in I-291 the additional Signage is not applica- sign facing I-291 the vicinity ble. of the sign Sponsorship Window Signs 200/a of the win- dow space D. All signs require Commission approval with the exception of window signs. E. Sign lighting is limited to direct, external lighting such as flood or spotlights;or lighting that is con- tained within the sign message itself, such as individually lit letters. Internal lighting that shines through a plastic or other translucent covering is prohibited, except where the internal lighting shines only through the sign message itself (i.e., the sign background is dark and opaque; the sign let- ters/elements are translucent). F. The following signs are prohibited: 1. Signs that move by either mechanical or natural means; 2. Portable signs; and 3. Beacons. G. No sign shall project an objectionable or hazardous glare off the premises.No sign shall be installed if it poses a potential hazard or danger to pedestrians or bicyclists, nor shall any sign obstruct the line-of-sight for motorists or pedestrians. Page 6-27 C( rcoy vkFG1CNCapitol Region Council of Governments 241 Main Street Hartford, Connecticut 06106-5310 QTelephone: (860) 522-2217 • Fax: (860) 724-1274 www.crcog.org Melody A.Currey,Chairman Lyle D.Wray,Executive Director ZONING REFERRAL FORM FOR: NOTIFICATION OF REFERRALS BY ZONING COMMISSIONS OF THE CAPITOL REGION FROM: ( )gning Commission � ``A, ( anning and Zoning Commission '�Ol�+� or� ��'T1. (iy i J sip— City or Town Council (Municipality) (acting as Zoning Commission) TO: Capitol Region Council of Governments Community Development Department 241 Main Street (date) Hartford,CT 06106 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 8-3(b)of the General Statutes of Connecticut,as amended,the following proposed zone change is referred to the Capitol Region Council of Governments for comment: NATURE OF PROPOSED CHANGE O Adoption of amendment of ZONING_ ( Adoption or amendment of ZONING MAP for any area within 500 feet REGULATIONS applying to any zone of another Capitol Region Municipality. within 500 feet of another Capitol Region Attach map showing proposed change. Municipality. Attach copy of proposed change in regulations. THE CHANGE WAS ORIGINALLY REOUESTED: ( ) by municipal agency- (Specify) by petition PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CHANGE IS SCHEDULED FOR: MATERIAL SUBMITTED HEREWITH: ( ) Public Notice (Regulation Changes ( } Other(Specify) O Map of Change O Supporting Statements / HAS THIS REFERRAL BEEN SUBMITTED PREVIOUSLY TO CRCOG? YES V NO IF YES,ON WHAT DATE? (FOR USE BY CRCOG) Autho�i d Signature) Date Received a ( Title SS { w s f (Ah rn i'tl[ Sent Certified? - ---�-- File Number Z-2008- Address _ f SOLI BY LAW,THE ZONING COMMISSION SHALL GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF ITS PROPOSAL TO SUCH REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS BEFORE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN RELATION THERETO.NOTICE SHALL BE MADE BY CERTIFIED MAIL,RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. CRCOG-1/08 A voluntary Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional programs of benefit to the towns and the region PUBUC NOTICE SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING& ZONING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing on September 8,2009,at 7:30 p.m.in the Council Chambers of the South Windsor Town Hall to consider the following: 1..PZC-sponsored correcting amendments to Table 4.1.1A,Permitted Commercial and Industrial Uses:(1) restore fast food restaurants as a permitted use with site plan approval in Restricted Commercial zones; and (2) remove freezer lockers and incidental proc- essing of food for human consumption, public ga- rages and riding academies, bams and stables from Restricted Commercial zones. x2.09-31 P,Cummings Zoning Amendment-request for a zoning amendment of Table 6.5.10A, Signage I- 291/Overlay zone to modify language to allow free standing signage a maximum of 12 feet from the ex- isting grade at the location of the sign 3.09-30P,Sullivan Tire of CT- request for special ex- caption to table 4.1.1A for a general repairer's license on property located at 681 John Fitch Boulevard,GC zone Copies of the applications are on file in the office of the Town Clerk and/or the Planning Department.At this hearing, interested persons may appear and be heard,and wrttten comments by the public will be received. Patrick Kennedy,Chairman Journal Inquirer August 27,2009 September 3,2009