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4.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Buckland Road Gateway Development Zone is to create an attractive entrance
to South Windsor. This zone should foster high-quality development of businesses and.sites,with
careful attention to the appearance of buildings and surrounding site, integration of historic
structures where possible, and professional landscaping. Within the Zone, it is beneficial to the
economic viability of the Zone and the overall high-quality of the area to introduce a multi-family
residential component at certain, but not all, locations to create a fully-integrated mixed-use land
use pattern to accomplish the purpose of the Zone.Access management will be an integral part of
site planning,with interior service drives and limited curb cuts to facilitate traffic flow and safety.
In recognition of the fact that it.is generally site.appearance and performance that determine
whether a use is desirable or undesirable, and that there will be desirable uses.that have not been
developed yet, permitted uses will be those that are able to meet.all of the standards enumerated
below and in other applicable sections of these regulations.
4.2.2 Definitions
Human Scaled: Site and building design elements that are dimensionally related to pedestrians,
such as: small building spaces with individual entrances (e.g., as is typical of downtowns and
main street developments); larger buildings which have articulation and detailing to break up
large masses; narrower streets with tree canopies; smaller parking areas or parking areas broken
up into small components with landscaping; and pedestrian amenities, such as sidewalks, plazas,
outdoor seating, shorter light poles (usually 10-14% weather protection (e.g., awnings or
canopies), and similar features.These features are all generally smaller in scale than those which
are primarily intended to accommodate automobile traffic.
Pedestrian Amenities: Pedestrian amenities serve as informal gathering places for socializing,
resting, and enjoyment of a particular area and contribute to a walkable center. Typical amenities
include extra wide sidewalks, street trees, sitting spaces, weather protection (awnings or
canopies),pedestrian scale lighting,bus stop seating;sidewalk dining,etc.
Pedestrian-Friendly/Pedestrian-Oriented: Development which is designed with an emphasis
primarily on the sidewalk and pedestrian access to and within the site and building,rather than on
auto access and parking areas. The building is generally placed close to the street and the main
entrance is oriented to the street sidewalk. There are generally windows or display cases along
building facades which face the street.
Strip Commercial Center: Strip commercial centers are typically developed, owned and
maintained as a unit and have large parking lots in front, with many/most of the stores arranged in
a straight row and an automobile-centric design. Proliferation results in a pattern of development
wherein commercial development is strung along an arterial thoroughfare.
4.2.3 General_Concepts
A. Site planning is an essential criterion of the Buckland Road Gateway Development Zone.
Sites developed under this zone are intended to be carefully planned, both within the site's
own boundaries and in relation to surrounding properties and the entire Buckland Road
Gateway Development zone. It is the express intention of these Buckland Road Gateway
Development zone regulations to result in developments that do not resemble typical "strip
A be grocery stores and are permitted regardless of their distance from any permitted grocery
store or other"specialty"food store.
u ti aim y esi entia se, su-ject to t-e requirements o t-is . ection an- t-e speci is
requirements of Section 4.2.15.
4.2.6 Prohibited Uses
I Gasoline service stations; automotive, boat, recreational vehicle, truck, and similar sales,
service and repair garages.Public display of any vehicle for sale is strictly prohibited. "Boat"
shall not include non-motorized boats up to 16 feet in length(e.g. canoes,kayaks).
K. Establishments where the principal use is a "drive-in" offering goods/services directly to
customers waiting in motor vehicles;
L. Arcades (amusement centers with coin-operated or token-operated games or any type of
electronic payment for operation of games,or similar)as a principal use;
M. Adult-oriented businesses (including but not limited to adult bookstores, adult theaters,
massage parlors, and the like);
N. Mini-warehouses/self-storage facilities;
taverns, i 1 O. Nightclubs, toe s soc al c ubs and similar uses where the primary purpose of the business
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is the serving of alcoholic beverages;
P. Stand-alone "fast food" restaurants, where the majority of meals are not served by
waitpersons to patrons at tables. Fast food restaurants are allowed only as part of a larger
complex such as a food court in a shopping center.Drive-through windows are not allowed.
Q. Stand-alone"convenience"stores,i.e.,quick-stop,high-turnover mini-markets;
R. 24-hour retail sales except those located internally in another facility such as a hotel or
assisted living facility;
S. Tattoo establishments;
T. Firearms sales, except as a minor accessory use(not to exceed 5%of the gross floor area);
U. Any use similar in purpose, use, or service to the above prohibited uses, regardless of its
name or title;
V. On-site dry cleaning.
Effective: 12/17/12
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Section 4.2 Buckland Road Gateway Development Zone (GD)
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4.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Buckland Road Gateway Development Zone is to create an attractive entrance
to South Windsor.This zone should foster high-quality development of businesses and sites, with
careful attention to the appearance of buildings and surrounding site, integration of historic
structures where possible, and professional landscaping. Within the Zone, it is beneficial to the
economic viability of the Zone and the overall high-quality of the area to introduce a multi-family
residential component at certain, but not all, locations to create a fully-integrated mixed-use land
use pattern to accomplish the purpose of the Zone. Access management will be an integral part of
site planning,with interior service drives and limited curb cuts to facilitate traffic flow and safety.
In recognition of the fact that it is generally site appearance and performance that determine
whether a use is desirable or undesirable, and that there will be desirable uses that have not been
developed yet, permitted uses will be those that are able to meet all of the standards enumerated
below and in other applicable sections of these regulations.
4.2.2 Definitions
Human Scaled: Site and building design elements that are dimensionally related to pedestrians,
such as: small building spaces with individual entrances (e.g., as is typical of downtowns and
main street developments); larger buildings which have articulation and detailing to break up
large masses; narrower streets with tree canopies; smaller parking areas or parking areas broken
up into small components with landscaping; and pedestrian amenities, such as sidewalks, plazas,
outdoor seating, shorter light poles (usually 10-14'), weather protection (e.g., awnings or
canopies), and similar features. These features are all generally smaller in scale than those which
are primarily intended to accommodate automobile traffic.
Pedestrian Amenities: Pedestrian amenities serve as informal gathering places for socializing,
resting, and enjoyment of a particular area and contribute to a walkable center. Typical amenities
include extra wide sidewalks, street trees, sitting spaces, weather protection (awnings or
canopies),pedestrian scale lighting,bus stop seating, sidewalk dining, etc.
Pedestrian-Friendly/Pedestrian-Oriented: Development which is designed with an emphasis
primarily on the sidewalk and pedestrian access to and within the site and building,rather than on
auto access and parking areas. The building is generally placed close to the street and the main
entrance is oriented to the street sidewalk. There are generally windows or display cases along
building facades which face the street.
Strip Commercial Center: Strip commercial centers are typically developed, owned and
maintained as a unit and have large parking lots in front,with many/most of the stores arranged in
a straight row and an automobile-centric design. Proliferation results in a pattern of development
wherein commercial development is strung along an arterial thoroughfare.
4.2.3 General Concepts
A. Site planning is an essential criterion of the Buckland Road Gateway Development Zone.
Sites developed under this zone are intended to be carefully planned, both within the site's
own boundaries and in relation to surrounding properties and the entire Buckland Road
Gateway Development zone. It is the express intention of these Buckland Road Gateway
Development zone regulations to result in developments that do not resemble typical "strip
commercial centers."All developments shall be human scaled,pedestrian friendly/pedestrian
oriented developments with pedestrian amenities.
B. Retail developments depend on high visibility from major public streets. In turn,their design
determines much of the character and attractiveness of major streetscapes. The marketing
interests of many corporations, even with strong image-making design by professional
designers, can be potentially detrimental to community aspirations and sense of place when
they result in developments that do not contribute to or integrate with the Town in a positive
way. In recognition of this, the Gateway zone includes special standards and guidelines for
retail developments. These standards and objectives require a basic level of architectural
variety, compatible scale,and mitigation of negative impacts. The standards are by no means
intended to limit creativity; it is the Town's hope that they will serve as a useful tool for
design professionals engaged in site-specific design. The purpose of these standards and
guidelines is to augment existing criteria with more specific interpretations that apply to the
design of retail store developments.
C. All buildings must be individually designed by registered architects for compatibility with
South Windsor and must conform to the provisions of Section 8.7, Architectural and Design
Review. The type of design excellence described in Section 8.7 is usually not obtained with
stereotypical franchise-type building designs. Applicants must avoid submitting stereotypical
franchise-type buildings unless the building truly demonstrates architectural excellence.
D. This zone is intended to encourage smaller sites to combine with other sites in order to
provide larger-scale sites and developments. As an incentive to promote combining of
properties, a 5% impervious coverage bonus will be granted for nonconforming lot
consolidation per paragraph 4.1.7.D.
E. Access management will be required on all sites in order to reduce the number of driveway
cuts onto Buckland Road and mitigate the deterioration of traffic flow generally caused by
driveways on arterial streets. Access management techniques will include shared driveways
(or provisions for future shared driveways for the first site in an area), interior service drives,
and other techniques included in South Windsor's access management program.
F. On sites where stormwater detention/retention will be accomplished via surface
detention/retention basins, provisions shall be made for shared detention/retention basins to
the maximum extent feasible.
4.2.4 Pre-Application Discussion
Applicants are encouraged to initiate a pre-application conference with the Commission to
discuss the conceptual aspects of the proposed development and to prepare and present a
conceptual plan for informal consideration by the Commission. Neither the pre-application
conference, the informal review of the concept plan, nor the Commission's suggestions shall be
deemed to constitute approval or denial of any portion of the application.
4.2.5 Permitted Uses
A. Permitted uses are those commercial, institutional, cultural and municipal uses that reflect the
purposes of these regulations by careful attention to the appearance and siting of their
buildings and/or site amenities, and that meet all of the performance standards enumerated
within this section and all other applicable sections of the these regulations, with the
exception of the following specifically prohibited uses in Section 4.2.6
B. Grocery stores shall be permitted so long as any grocery store proposed is at least 1500 feet
from any other existing grocery store. "Specialty" food stores (including, but not limited to,
health foods, cheese shops, etc.) of less than 10,000 square feet in size are not considered to
be grocery stores and are permitted regardless of their distance from any permitted grocery
store or other"specialty" food store.
u :1 ami y esi-en ia se, su-j ec. o ie requiremen s o us ec.ion an- ;ie speci is
requirements of Section 4.2.15.
4.2.6 Prohibited Uses
A. Gasoline service stations; automotive, boat, recreational vehicle, truck, and similar sales,
service and repair garages.Public display of any vehicle for sale is strictly prohibited. "Boat"
shall not include non-motorized boats up to 16 feet in length(e.g.canoes,kayaks).
B. Establishments where the principal use is a "drive-in" offering goods/services directly to
customers waiting in motor vehicles;
C. Arcades (amusement centers with coin-operated or token-operated games or any type of
electronic payment for operation of games,or similar)as a principal use;
D. Adult-oriented businesses (including but not limited to adult bookstores, adult theaters,
massage parlors, and the like);
E. Mini-warehouses/self-storage facilities;
F. Nightclubs, taverns, social clubs, and similar uses where the primary purpose of the business
is the serving of alcoholic beverages;
G. Stand-alone "fast food" restaurants, where the majority of meals are not served by
waitpersons to patrons at tables. Fast food restaurants are allowed only as part of a larger
complex such as a food court in a shopping center.Drive-through windows are not allowed.
H. Stand-alone"convenience"stores,i.e., quick-stop,high-turnover mini-markets;
I. 24-hour retail sales except those located internally in another facility such as a hotel or
assisted living facility;
I Tattoo establishments;
K. Firearms sales,except as a minor accessory use(not to exceed 5%of the gross floor area);
L. Any use similar in purpose, use, or service to the above prohibited uses, regardless of its
name or title;
M. On-site dry cleaning.
Effective: 12/17/12
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SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING& ZONING COMMISSION
At its December 11,2012 Regular Meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to take
the following action:
1. Approved with modifications Appl. 12-46P, Peter DeMallie Outdoor Dining Permits
Amendment - request to amend section 7.15A.1 to make minor changes to the current
approval process of small scale proposals; amend section 7.15B.8 to allow for outside
audio systems under certain conditions; and to amend section 7.15B.11 to increase the
number of tables that can be proposed without waitpersons. Effective date 12/17/2012
2. Approved with modifications Appl. 12-47P, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill — request for a
site plan modification to make minor changes to the existing parking area; to add a
parking area on the adjacent town property, and to add an area for outside dining, on
property located at 845 Sullivan Ave.,GC zone
3. Approved PZC Sponsored zoning amendment to modify Section 4.2.5 B and eliminate
Section 4.2.6.V which currently prohibits grocery stores larger than 22,000 square feet.
Effective 1.2/17/2012
4. Approved release of certain bonds.
Patrick Kennedy, Chairman
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PROPOSED CHANGE: MODIFY Section 4.2.5.11 and ELIMINATE
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Section 4.2 Buckland Road Gateway Development Zone (GD)
4.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Buckland Road Gateway Development Zone is to create an attractive entrance
to South Windsor. This zone should foster high-quality development of businesses and sites,with
careful attention to the appearance of buildings and surrounding site, integration of historic
structures where possible, and professional landscaping. Within the Zone, it is beneficial to the
economic viability of the Zone and the overall high-quality of the area to introduce a multi-family
residential component at certain, but not all, locations to create a fully-integrated mixed-use land
use pattern to accomplish the purpose of the Zone. Access management will be an integral part of
site planning,with interior service drives and limited curb cuts to facilitate traffic flow and safety.
In recognition of the fact that it is generally site appearance and performance that determine
whether a use is desirable or undesirable, and that there will be desirable uses that have not been
developed yet, permitted uses will be those that are able to meet all of the standards enumerated
below and in other applicable sections of these regulations.
4.2.2 Definitions
Human Scaled: Site and building design elements that are dimensionally related to pedestrians,
such as: small building spaces with individual entrances (e.g., as is typical of downtowns and
main street developments); larger buildings which have articulation and detailing to break up
large masses; narrower streets with tree canopies; smaller parking areas or parking areas broken
up into small components with landscaping; and pedestrian amenities, such as sidewalks, plazas,
outdoor seating, shorter light poles (usually 10-14'), weather protection (e.g., awnings or
canopies), and similar features. These features are all generally smaller in scale than those which
are primarily intended to accommodate automobile traffic.
Pedestrian Amenities: Pedestrian amenities serve as informal gathering places for socializing,
resting, and enjoyment of a particular area and contribute to a walkable center. Typical amenities
include extra wide sidewalks, street trees, sitting spaces, weather protection (awnings or
canopies),pedestrian scale lighting,bus stop seating, sidewalk dining, etc.
Pedestrian-Friendly/Pedestrian-Oriented: Development which is designed with an emphasis
primarily on the sidewalk and pedestrian access to and within the site and building, rather than on
auto access and parking areas. The building is generally placed close to the street and the main
entrance is oriented to the street sidewalk. There are generally windows or display cases along
building facades which face the street.
Strip Commercial Center: Strip commercial centers are typically developed, owned and
maintained as a unit and have large parking lots in front,with many/most of the stores arranged in
a straight row and an automobile-centric design. Proliferation results in a pattern of development
wherein commercial development is strung along an arterial thoroughfare.
4.2.3 General Concepts
i
A. Site planning is an essential criterion of the Buckland Road Gateway Development Zone,
Sites developed under this zone are intended to be carefully planned, both within the site's
own boundaries and in relation to surrounding properties and the entire Buckland Road
Gateway Development zone. It is the express intention of these Buckland Road Gateway
Development zone regulations to result in developments that do not resemble typical "strip
commercial centers."All developments shall be human scaled, pedestrian friendly/pedestrian
oriented developments with pedestrian amenities.
B. Retail developments depend on high visibility from major public streets. In turn,their design
determines much of the character and attractiveness of major streetscapes. The marketing
interests of many corporations, even with strong image-making design by professional
designers, can be potentially detrimental to community aspirations and sense of place when
they result in developments that do not contribute to or integrate with the Town in a positive
way. In recognition of this, the Gateway zone includes special standards and guidelines for
retail developments. These standards and objectives require a basic level of architectural
variety, compatible scale, and mitigation of negative impacts. The standards are by no means
intended to limit creativity; it is the Town's hope that they will serve as a useful tool for
design professionals engaged in site-specific design. The purpose of these standards and
guidelines is to augment existing criteria with more specific interpretations that apply to the
design of retail store developments.
C. All buildings must be individually designed by registered architects for compatibility with
South Windsor and must conform to the provisions of Section 8.7, Architectural and Design
Review. The type of design excellence described in Section 8.7 is usually not obtained with
stereotypical franchise-type building designs. Applicants must avoid submitting stereotypical
franchise-type buildings unless the building truly demonstrates architectural excellence.
D. This zone is intended to encourage smaller sites to combine with other sites in order to
provide larger-scale sites and developments. As an incentive to promote combining of .
properties, a 5% impervious coverage bonus will be granted for nonconforming lot
consolidation per paragraph 4.1.7.D.
E. Access management will be required on all sites in order to reduce the number of driveway
cuts onto Buckland Road and mitigate the deterioration of traffic flow generally caused by
driveways on arterial streets. Access management techniques will include shared driveways
(or provisions for future shared driveways for the first site in an area), interior service drives,
and other techniques included in South Windsor's access management program.
F. On sites where stormwater detention/retention will be accomplished via surface
detention/retention basins, provisions shall be made for shared detention/retention basins to
the maximum extent feasible.
4.2.4 Pre-Application Discussion
Applicants are encouraged to initiate a pre-application conference with the Commission to
discuss the conceptual aspects of the proposed development and to prepare and present a
conceptual plan for informal consideration by the Commission. Neither the pre-application
conference, the informal review of the concept plan, nor the Commission's suggestions shall be
deemed to constitute approval or denial of any portion of the application.
4.2.5 Permitted Uses
G. Permitted uses are those commercial, institutional, cultural and municipal uses that reflect the
purposes of these regulations by careful attention to the appearance and siting of their
buildings and/or site amenities, and that meet all of the performance standards enumerated
within this section and all other applicable sections of the these regulations, with the
excep.ion o- ie -o owing specr ica y pro u-i:e-uses in.-ec.ion -.
H. Grocery stores ef less diafl 22,000 squafe feet in afea shall be permitted so long as any
grocery store proposed is at least 1500 feet from any other existing grocery store. "Specialty"
food stores (including,but not limited to, health foods, cheese shops, etc.) of less than 10,000
square feet in size are not considered to be grocery stores and are permitted regardless of their
distance from any permitted grocery store or other"specialty" food store.
I. Multifamily Residential Use, subject to the requirements of this Section and the specific
requirements of Section 4.2.15.
4.2.6 Prohibited Uses
I Gasoline service stations; automotive, boat, recreational vehicle, truck, and similar sales,
service and repair garages. Public display of any vehicle for sale is strictly prohibited. "Boat"
shall not include non-motorized boats up to 16 feet in length(e.g. canoes,kayaks).
K. Establishments where the principal use is a "drive-in" offering goods/services directly to
customers waiting in motor vehicles;
L. Arcades (amusement centers with coin-operated or token-operated games or any type of
electronic payment for operation of games,or similar)as a principal use;
M. Adult-oriented businesses (including but not limited to adult bookstores, adult theaters,
massage parlors, and the like);
N. Mini-warehouses/self-storage facilities;
O. Nightclubs, taverns, social clubs, and similar uses where the primary purpose of the business
is the serving of alcoholic beverages;
P. Stand-alone "fast food" restaurants, where the majority of meals are not served by
waitpersons to patrons at tables. Fast food restaurants are allowed only as part of a larger
complex such as a food court in a shopping center.Drive-through windows are not allowed.
Q. Stand-alone"convenience" stores, i.e.,quick-stop,high-turnover mini-markets;
R. 24-hour retail sales except those located internally in another facility such as a hotel or
assisted living facility;
S. Tattoo establishments;
T. Firearms sales, except as a minor accessory use(not to exceed 5%of the gross floor area);
U. Any use similar in purpose, use, or service to the above prohibited uses, regardless of its
name or title;
V. ,
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ef paek-aged feed, ffesh feed or-r-effigef4ed feed a*d whieh are lafger-than 22,000 squar-
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W. On-site dry cleaning.
Draft 6/20/12
PROPOSED CHANGE: MODIFY Section 4.2.5.11 and ELIMINATE
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Section 4.2 Buckland Road Gateway Development Zone (GD)
4.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Buckland Road Gateway Development Zone is to create an attractive entrance
to South Windsor. This zone should foster high-quality development of businesses and sites,with
careful attention to the appearance of buildings and surrounding site, integration of historic
structures where possible, and professional landscaping. Within the Zone, it is beneficial to the
economic viability of the Zone and the overall high-quality of the area to introduce a multi-family
residential component at certain, but not all, locations to create a fully-integrated mixed-use land
use pattern to accomplish the purpose of the Zone. Access management will be an integral part of
site planning,with interior service drives and limited curb cuts to facilitate traffic flow and safety.
In recognition of the fact that it is generally site appearance and performance that determine
whether a use is desirable or undesirable, and that there will be desirable uses that have not been
developed yet, permitted uses will be those that are able to meet all of the standards enumerated
below and in other applicable sections of these regulations.
4.2.2 Definitions
Human Scaled: Site and building design elements that are dimensionally related to pedestrians,
such as: small building spaces with individual entrances (e.g., as is typical of downtowns and
main street developments); larger buildings which have articulation and detailing to break up
large masses; narrower streets with tree canopies; smaller parking areas or parking areas broken
up into small components with landscaping; and pedestrian amenities, such as sidewalks, plazas,
outdoor seating, shorter light poles (usually 10-14'), weather protection (e.g., awnings or
canopies), and similar features. These features are all generally smaller in scale than those which
are primarily intended to accommodate automobile traffic.
Pedestrian Amenities: Pedestrian amenities serve as informal gathering places for socializing,
resting, and enjoyment of a particular area and contribute to a walkable center. Typical amenities
include extra wide sidewalks, street trees, sitting spaces, weather protection (awnings or
canopies),pedestrian scale lighting,bus stop seating, sidewalk dining, etc.
Pedestrian-Friendly/Pedestrian-Oriented: Development which is designed with an emphasis
primarily on the sidewalk and pedestrian access to and within the site and building, rather than on
auto access and parking areas. The building is generally placed close to the street and the main
entrance is oriented to the street sidewalk. There are generally windows or display cases along
building facades which face the street.
Strip Commercial Center: Strip commercial centers are typically developed, owned and
maintained as a unit and have large parking lots in front,with many/most of the stores arranged in
a straight row and an automobile-centric design. Proliferation results in a pattern of development
wherein commercial development is strung along an arterial thoroughfare.
4.2.3 General Concepts
_ A. Site Tannin is an essential criterion of the Buckland - _ -
Sites developed under this zone are intended to be carefully planned, both within the site's
own boundaries and in relation to surrounding properties and the entire Buckland Road
Gateway Development zone. It is the express intention of these Buckland Road Gateway
Development zone regulations to result in developments that do not resemble typical "strip
commercial centers."All developments shall be human scaled, pedestrian friendly/pedestrian
oriented developments with pedestrian amenities.
B. Retail developments depend on high visibility from major public streets. In turn,their design
determines much of the character and attractiveness of major streetscapes. The marketing
interests of many corporations, even with strong image-making design by professional
designers, can be potentially detrimental to community aspirations and sense of place when
they result in developments that do not contribute to or integrate with the Town in a positive
way. In recognition of this, the Gateway zone includes special standards and guidelines for
retail developments. These standards and objectives require a basic level of architectural
variety, compatible scale, and mitigation of negative impacts. The standards are by no means
intended to limit creativity; it is the Town's hope that they will serve as a useful tool for
design professionals engaged in site-specific design. The purpose of these standards and
guidelines is to augment existing criteria with more specific interpretations that apply to the
design of retail store developments.
C. All buildings must be individually designed by registered architects for compatibility with
South Windsor and must conform to the provisions of Section 8.7, Architectural and Design
Review. The type of design excellence described in Section 8.7 is usually not obtained with
stereotypical franchise-type building designs. Applicants must avoid submitting stereotypical
franchise-type buildings unless the building truly demonstrates architectural excellence.
D. This zone is intended to encourage smaller sites to combine with other sites in order to
provide larger-scale sites and developments. As an incentive to promote combining of
properties, a 5% impervious coverage bonus will be granted for nonconforming lot
consolidation per paragraph 4.1.7.D.
E. Access management will be required on all sites in order to reduce the number of driveway
cuts onto Buckland Road and mitigate the deterioration of traffic flow generally caused by
driveways on arterial streets. Access management techniques will include shared driveways
(or provisions for future shared driveways for the first site in an area), interior service drives,
and other techniques included in South Windsor's access management program.
F. On sites where stormwater detention/retention will be accomplished via surface
detention/retention basins, provisions shall be made for shared detention/retention basins to
the maximum extent feasible.
4.2.4 Pre-Application Discussion
Applicants are encouraged to initiate a pre-application conference with the Commission to
discuss the conceptual aspects of the proposed development and to prepare and present a
conceptual plan for informal consideration by the Commission. Neither the pre-application
conference, the informal review of the concept plan, nor the Commission's suggestions shall be
deemed to constitute approval or denial of any portion of the application.
4.2.5 Permitted Uses
KG�., Permitted uses are those commercial, institutional, cultural and municipal uses that reflect the
purposes of these regulations by careful attention to the appearance and siting of their
buildings and/or site amenities, and that meet all of the performance standards enumerated
within this section and all other applicable sections of the these regulations, with the
exception of t:.e i o..owing specil ica..y pro..1 it ec uses in eci ion/ ./-.i
-4f:-Grocery stores shall be permitted so long as any
grocery store proposed is at least 1500 feet from any other existing grocery store. "Specialty"
food stores (including,but not limited to,health foods, cheese shops, etc.) of less than 10,000
square feet in size are not considered to be grocery stores and are permitted regardless of their
distance from any permitted grocery store or other"specialty"food store.
Multifamily Residential Use, subject to the requirements of this Section and the specific
requirements of Section 4.2.15.
4.2.6 Prohibited Uses
xIN Gasoline service stations; automotive, boat, recreational vehicle, truck, and similar sales,
service and repair garages.Public display of any vehicle for sale is strictly prohibited. "Boat"
shall not include non-motorized boats up to 16 feet in length(e.g. canoes,kayaks).
c Establishments where the principal use is a "drive-in" offering goods/services directly to
customers waiting in motor vehicles;
/'Lt Arcades (amusement centers with coin-operated or token-operated games or any type of
�% electronic payment for operation of games, or similar)as a principal use;
M, Adult-oriented businesses (including but not limited to adult bookstores, adult theaters,
massage parlors, and the like);
W_ Mini-warehouses/self-storage facilities;
Nightclubs, taverns, social clubs, and similar uses where the primary purpose of the business
is the serving of alcoholic beverages;
(Ie� Stand-alone "fast food" restaurants, where the majority of meals are not served by
waitpersons to patrons at tables. Fast food restaurants are allowed only as part of a larger
complex such as a food court in a shopping center. Drive-through windows are not allowed.
Stand-alone"convenience"stores,i.e.,quick-stop,high-turnover mini-markets;
24-hour retail sales except those located internally in another facility such as a hotel or
assisted living facility;
'S. Tattoo establishments;
1�-- , Firearms sales, except as a minor accessory use(not to exceed 5%of the gross floor area);
V, Any use similar in purpose, use, or service to the above prohibited uses, regardless of its
l/ name or title;
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Capitol Region Council of Governments
241 Main Street
p oy Hartford,Connecticut 06106-5310
Telephone: (860)522-2217-Fax: (860)724-1274
°vfnttretR°� Mary Glassman,Chairman
Lyle A Wray,Executive Director
ZONING REFERRAL FORM
FOR: NOTIFICATION OF REFERRALS BY ZONING COMMISSIONS OF THE CAPITOL REGION
Please fill in,save a copy for your records and send with appropriate attachments by certified mail or electronically to:zonin¢refna.ercoLo-m.
FROM: ❑Zoning Commission
(select one) ®Planning and Zoning Commission South Windsor
❑City or Town Council (acting as Zoning Commission) (Municipality)
TO: Capitol Region Council of Governments
Policy Development&Planning Department
241 Main Street Date of Referral to CRCOG: 11/7/2012
Hartford,CT 06106
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 8-3b 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
❑Adoption of amendment of ZONING MAP ® Adoption or amendment of ZONING REGULATIONS
for any area within 500 feet of another applying to any zone within 500 feet of another
Capitol Region Municipality. Capitol Region Municipality.
Attach map showing proposed change. Attach copy of proposed change in regulations.
THE CHANGE WAS ORIGINALLY REQUESTED:®by municipal agency:Planning&Zoning Commission
❑by petition (Specify)
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CHANGE IS SCHEDULED FOR: 12/11/12 (Date)
MATERIAL SUBMITTED HEREWITH:
❑ Public Notice ® Regulation Changes ❑ Supporting Statements
❑ Map of Change ❑ Other(Specify):
HAS THIS REFERRAL BEEN SUBMITTED PREVIOUSLY TO CRCOG? ®YES-ON WHAT DATE?6/20/12
Lrj NO
(FOR USE BY CRCOG)
Name:Michele R.Lipe,AICP
Date Received (Person Sending Referral)
Date Email Receipt Sent
If Needed,Was Follow-up Sent Certified? Title: Town Planner
Address: Town of South Windsor
CRCOG File Number 1540 Sullivan Avenue
South Windsor,CT 06074
BYLAW(Section 8-3b of the CGS,Effective October 1,2011):When the zoning commission of a municipality proposes to establish or change a zone or any regulation affecting the use of a zone any
portion of which is within five hundred feet of the boundary of another municipality,the zoning commission shall give written notice of its proposal to each regional planning agency of the region in
which it and the other municipality are located.Such notice shall be made by certified mail,return receipt requested,or by electronic mail to the electronic mail address designated by the regional
planning agency on the agency's Internet web site for receipt of such notice not later than thirty days before the public hearing to be held in relation thereto.If such notice is sent by electronic mail and
the zoning commission does not receive an electronic mail from a regional planning agency confirming receipt of such notice then not later than twenty five days before the public hearing the zoning
commission shall also send such notice by certified marl,return receipt requested to such planning agency.CRCOG's email address for submitting zoning referrals is:zoningref@crcog.or .
If you have questions or experience difficulty submitting your referral electronically,please contact Lynne Pike DiSanto at(860)522-2217 ext.211 _ CRCOG-912011
A voluntary Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional programs of benefit to the towns and the region
GpQ`�GVpEGfO/y. Capitol Region Council of Governments
241 Main Street • Hartford • Connecticut • 06106
crcoq Telephone(860) 522-2217 . Fax(860) 724-1274
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Mary Glassman, Chairman
Lyle D. Wray,Executive Director
MEMBERS November 16, 2012
Andover Avon TO: TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Bloomfield REPORT ON ZONING REFERRAL Z-2012-91: Proposed zoning regulation amendment
Bolton to allow grocery stores larger than 22,000 SF in the Buckland Gateway Zone.
Canton COMMISSIONERS: Receipt is acknowledged of the above-mentioned referral. Notice of
East Granby this proposal was transmitted to the Planning Division of the Capitol Region Council of
East Hartford Governments under the provisions of Section 8-3b of the Connecticut General Statutes, as
East Windsor amended. '
Ellington COMMENT: The staff of the Regional Planning Commission of the Capitol Region
Enfield Council of Governments has reviewed this referral and finds no apparent conflict with
Farmington regional plans and policies or the concerns of neighboring towns.
Glastonbury Questions concerning this referral should be directed to Lynne Pike DiSanto.
Granby
Hartford In accordance with our procedures this letter will constitute final CRCOG action on this
Hebron referral. The public hearing date has been scheduled for December 11, 2012.
Manchester DISTRIBUTION: Planner: Hartford, Windsor, East Windsor, Ellington,Vernon,
Marlborough Manchester,East Hartford
Newington
Rocky Hill Respectfully submitted,
Simsbury Sandra Bobowski,Chairman
Regional Planning Commission
Somers
South Windsor Karl Robert Profe,Vice Chairman
Stafford Regional Planning Commission
Suffield
Tolland
Vernon
West Hartford n e Pike DiSanto,AICP
Senior Planner and Policy Analyst ( ]Wethersfield
Windsor
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A voluntary Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional programs of benefit to the towns and the region
VMG10N. Capitol Region Council of Governments
241 Main Street
og Hartford, Connecticut 06106-5310
Telephone: (860) 522-2217 • Fax: (860) 724-1274
O�QOyERU Nts• WWW.crco2.or2 Mary Glassman,Chairman
Lyle A Wray,Executive Director
ZONING REFERRAL FORM
FOR: NOTIFICATION OF REFERRALS BY ZONING COMMISSIONS OF THE CAPITOL REGION
Please fill in,save a copy for your records and send with appropriate attachments by certified mail or electronically to:zoningref(ikrcog.org.
FROM: ❑Zoning Commission
(select one) ®Planning and Zoning Commission South Windsor
❑City or Town Council (acting as Zoning Commission) (Municipality)
TO: Capitol Region Council of Governments
Policy Development&Planning Department
241 Main Street Date of Referral to CRCOG:6/20/12
Hartford,CT 06106
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 8-3b 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
❑ Adoption of amendment of ZONING MAP ® Adoption or amendment of ZONING REGULATIONS
for any area within 500 feet of another applying to any zone within 500 feet of another
Capitol Region Municipality. Capitol Region Municipality.
Attach map showing proposed change. Attach copy of proposed change in regulations.
THE CHANGE WAS ORIGINALLY REQUESTED: ®by municipal agency:Planning&Zoning Commission
❑by petition (Specify)
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CHANGE IS SCHEDULED FOR: $L2-I (Date)
MATERIAL SUBMITTED HEREWITH:
❑ Public Notice ® Regulation Changes ❑ Supporting Statements
❑ Map of Change ❑ Other(Specify):
HAS THIS REFERRAL BEEN SUBMITTED PREVIOUSLY TO CRCOG? ❑YES-ON WHAT DATE?
® NO
(FOR USE BY CRCOG)
Name:Michele R.Lipe,AICP
Date Received (Person Sending Referral)
Date Email Receipt Sent
If Needed,Was Follow-up Sent Certified? Title: Town Planner
Address: Town of South Windsor
CRCOG File Number 1540 Sullivan Avenue
South Windsor,CT 06074
BYLAW(Section 8-31,of the CGS,Effective October 1,2011):When the zoning commission of a municipality proposes to establish or change a zone or any regulation affecting the use of a zone any
portion of which is within five hundred feet of the boundary of another municipality,the zoning commission shall give written notice of its proposal to each regional planning agency of the region in
which it and the other municipality are located.Such notice shall be made by certified mail,return receipt requested,or by electronic mail to the electronic mail address designated by the regional
planning agency on the agency's Internet web site for receipt of such notice,not later than thirty days before the public hearing to be held in relation thereto.If such notice is sent by electronic mail and
the zoning commission does not receive an electronic mail from a regional planning agency confirming receipt of such notice then not later than twenty-five des before the public hearing the zoning
commission shall also send such notice by certified mail return receipt requested to such planning agency.CRCOG's email address for submitting zoning referrals is:zoningref®crcog_org.
If you have questions or experience difficulty submitting your referral electronically,please contact Lynne Pike DiSanto at(860)522-2217 ext.211 CRCOG-9/2011
A voluntary Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional programs of benefit to the towns and the region
40%.RE610N. Capitol Region Council of Governments
241 Main Street • Hartford • Connecticut • 06106
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Mary Glassman, Chairman
Lyle D. Wray,Executive Director
MEMBERS July 26, 2012
Andover TO: TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Avon
Bloomfield REPORT ON ZONING REFERRAL Z-2012-55: Proposed amendment to the zoning
Bolton regulations regarding large grocery stores in the Buckland Gateway Development zone.
Canton COMMISSIONERS: Receipt is acknowledged of the above-mentioned referral. Notice of
East Granby this proposal was transmitted to the Planning Division of the Capitol Region Council of
East Hartford Governments under the provisions of Section 8-3b of the Connecticut General Statutes, as
East Windsor amended.
Ellington COMMENT: The staff of the Regional Planning Commission of the Capitol Region
Enfield Council of Governments has reviewed this referral and finds no apparent conflict with
Farmington regional plans and policies or the concerns of neighboring towns.
Glastonbury Questions concerning this referral should be directed to Lynne Pike DiSanto.
Granby
Hartford In accordance with our procedures this letter will constitute final CRCOG action on this
referral. The public hearing date has been scheduled for 8/21/2012,
Hebron
Manchester DISTRIBUTION: Planner: Hartford, Windsor, East Windsor,Ellington,Vernon,
Marlborough Manchester,East Hartford
Newington
Rocky Hill Respectfully submitted,
Simsbury Sandra Bobowski, Chairman
Regional Planning Commission
Somers
South Windsor Karl Robert Profe,Vice Chairman
Stafford Regional Planning Commission
Suffield
Tolland
Vernon
West Hartford Lynn ike DiSanto,AICP
Wethersfield Senior Planner and Policy Analyst RECEIVED
Windsor
Windsor Locks J U L 3 0 2012
SOUTH WINp6OR PLANNING DART.
A voluntary Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional programs of benefit to the towns and the region
Grocery Store Size Restriction Elimination
Zoning Amendment
u- is earing 9-11-12
Planning Department Report
1. This amendment to Section 5.8 of the zoning regulations would eliminate the size
restriction which was placed on grocery stores in the Buckland Gateway
Development zone in 2005. The current regulation prohibits grocery stores over
22,000 sf, but does allow specialty food stores less than 10,000 sq ft. The current
regulation also requires grocery stores to be a minimum of 1,500 sf apart from any
other existing grocery store.
2. The 1500-foot separating distance was adopted by the PZC with the idea that it
allows the Commission to evaluate whether the amendment is successfully
producing the type of market that is compatible with the Gateway Zone before
numerous similar applications could be filed. The thought was that if the
Commission is pleased with initial results, the separating distance could be reduced
ore eliminated if the Commission so desires. Likewise, if initial results do not meet
the Commission's expectations, the number of markets that could be proposed is
limited.
3. Any new store is subject to the rigorous design standards contained in the Gateway
Zone. Additionally, there is a grocery store shopping cart management plan
provision in place which require employees to return shopping carts to the store
immediately after use by the customer.
4. The Town Plan of Conservation and Development offers no guidance for this
amendment.
5. A zoning amendment request is the appropriate time to consider traffic impacts that
could result from the proposed amendment. In this instance, the Gateway Zone is
well served by Buckland Road, so new traffic should not result in unacceptable
impacts. Each site would be evaluated at the time of site plan approval.
6. There should be no unusual infrastructure impacts from adoption of the proposed
amendment.
7. The Capitol Region Council of Governments has reviewed this amendment as
required and has forwarded the following report: ***CRCOG Report***
8. If this amendment is approved, the Commission must find that it is in conformance
with the Town Plan and must set an effective date.
Approximate Building sizes for comparison
Highland Park— 22,000 sf
Stop and Shop — 64,067 sf
Geissler's — 26,600 sf
Target— 122,000 sf
Lowe's - 150,000 sf
Source: Planning Department 12/4/12
Section amended and approved by PZC 2/8/05; effective 2/12/05
5.8.4 Permitted Uses:
a. Permitted uses are those commercial, institutional, cultural, and municipal uses that
reflect the purposes of these regulations by careful attention to the appearance and
siting of their buildings and/or site amenities, and that meet all of the performance
standards enumerated within this section and all other applicable sections of the
Zoning Regulations, with the exception of the specifically prohibited uses listed in
Section 5.8.5.
b. Grocery stores of less than 22,000 square feet in area shall be permitted so long as
any grocery store proposed is at least 1500 feet from any other existing grocery store.
"Specialty" food stores (including, but not limited to, health foods, cheese shops, etc.)
of less than 10,000 square feet in size are not considered to be grocery stores and are
permitted regardless of their distance from any permitted grocery store or other
"specialty" food store.
2.8.5 Prohibited Uses
m. Grocery store, defined as facilities other than restaurants, whose primary purpose is
the sale of packaged food, fresh food, or refrigerated food and which are larger than
22,000 square feet in area.
5.8.6.c.2 Specific Site Appearance Requirements for Retail Establishments
f. Shopping Cart Management
OBJECTIVE: Shopping carts can become an unattractive facet of retail operations
when not actively managed. Outside storage of carts and parking lots with shopping
carts strewn around can detract from even the most attractive building design.
STANDARD: Any retail business that uses shopping carts outside the building shall
have a Commission-approved cart management plan. The management plan must
specify the retail operation's cart management program to prevent accumulation of
carts in the parking lot. Shopping carts cannot be stored outside overnight. For
grocery stores as defined in Section 5.8.4 of these Regulations, the management plan
must require that the carts be returned by employees to the interior of the store
immediately after use by the customer. The approved management plan must be
implemented. Failure to maintain the standards of the management plan will be
subject to enforcement as a zoning violation.
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
PLANNING& ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES -10- February 8,2005
♦ Screening of dumpsters. Final girth of the screening will be approximately 25', planted 15'
apart.
Pacekonis made a motion to approve application 05-11P, MASSCONN Distributors, LLC with
the following modifications:
1. A preconstruction meeting must be held with Town Staff to review site issues and clarify
construction schedules.
2. This application is subject to the conditions of approval of the Inland Wetlands
Agency/Conservation Commission.
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 Town of South Windsor.
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. All site improvements must be completed prior to issuance of the first certificate of
occupancy in the final building.
Kennedy seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
3. Review of Quiznos' Sign at the Shops at Evergreen Walk
After discussion the Commission came to a decision that the sign for Quiznos' was in
conformance.
4. Appl 04-82P South Windsor Child Development Center, request for special exception to
Section 5 6 3 and site plan of development to convert the existing house into offices at
property located at 1333 Sullivan Avenue, RR zone
Lipe noted comments from the public hearing centered on a small gap of arborvitae be filled in.
Kennedy made a motion to approve application 04-82P, South Windsor Child Development
Center with the following modifications:
Concerns from the Commission centered on the future widening of Sullivan Avenue
Slicer seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
5. Appl 04-85P Poag & McEwen Lifestyle Centers request for a zoning amendment to
Buckland Road Gateway Development zone Section 5 8 4 5 8 5 and 5.8.6.c.2 to allow
grocery stores of less than 22,000 square feet under certain conditions
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
PLANNING& ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES -11- February 8, 2005
A lengthy discussion ensued among the Commission members with the following comments and
concerns:
♦ Postpone acting on this application because there are signage issues.
♦ Avoidance of variances for size of signs is desired.
Wentzell noted grocery stores desire their signs, their size. If there is an open window there
could be variances for signs and PZC would not be willing to approve the change. Evergreen
Walk is a tone and texture development. Grocery stores should be scrutinized carefully.
♦ Specialty stores are allowed, not grocery stores.
♦ Signs are a separate issue.
EXTENSION OF TIME
Pacekonis made a motion to extend the meeting beyond 10:00 p.m. McCann seconded the
motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Larsen joined the meeting at 10:08 p.m.
Pacekonis left the meeting at 10:18 p.m.
Kennedy made a motion, with the elimination of the 3000' separating distance requirement, to
approve application 04-85P, Poag & McEwen Lifestyle Centers with certain conditions and with
modifications. McCann seconded the motion.
Discussion continued among the Commission members with the following comments and
concerns:
♦ Limit one grocery store in the development.
♦ Shopping carts in the parking lot — adopt into regulation that a shopping cart management
plan be submitted.
♦ Commission should take this amendment slowly and watch the results.
Lipe reminded the Commission that any building in this development would come before the
Commission for approval of the fagade—pad is in place.
Larsen made an amendment to change the separating distance requirement to 1500'. Wentzell
seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was 4-3 with Larsen, Slicer, Bazzano, and
Wentzell voting for the motion. McCann, Kennedy, and Sullivan voted against the motion.
The original motion as amended was called. The motion carried and the vote was 6-1 with
Larsen, McCann, Kennedy, Slicer, Bazzano, and Wentzell voting for the motion. Sullivan voted
against the motion.
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
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PLANNING& ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES -12- January 11,2005
10. The existing house is serviced by public water and sewer. Water Pollution Control Aut lonty
approval is required.
11. There is no new dumpster shown; the applicant has indicated that they will be using the
existing dumpster on site.
12. If this application is approved, the planning department requests the following modifications:
remove the proposed sign shown on the site plan; and add a landscaped buffer strip along the
southerly property line.
Doolittle provided the following Engineering report:
1. The additional 10 spaces should be shaded as shown on plan.
2. A saw cut line will be shown where the new pavement will be installed.
3. There's a spot elevation in the southwest corner that has to be checked.
4. Half of the parking area drains to the north and half drains to the south; high point of the
drainage should be shown.
5. It is suggested that the applicant look at re-paving the entire driveway because the existing
pavement has many cracked areas. It's beginning to rut and fall apart. If they do not re-pave
it within five years it will probably completely fall apart.
No one from the public spoke in favor of or against this application.
Discussion ensued among the Commissioners with the following comments and concerns:
Replies will be in Italics.
• Clarification of parking spaces. Main site circulation period is 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. The
attorney's clients will not interfere with the circulation times.
• Clarification of addresses. 1333 is the primary building of the Center and 1343 is the office
building.
• Concerns with neighbors. Conversations were held with the neighbors and plans were
shown. There were no concerns expressed.
McCann joined the meeting and informed the Commission that he would listen to the tapes.
• Number of people to and from the office building. Approximately 4-6 people come by each
day. Clients that might conflict with the Center would be I or 2.
DeMallie requested the number of arborvitae required to extend the buffer. Banach replied 8-10.
Wentzell closed the public hearing at 10:00 p.m.
6. Application 04 85P Poag & McEwen Lifestyle Centers request for a zoning amendment to
Buckland Road Gateway Development Zone,..Section 5 8 4 5.8.5 and 5.8.6.C.2, to allow
grocery stores of less than 22,000 sf under certain conditions