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Home My WebLink About12-29P Travel Service Zone TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM Application No: o� /C;z DD RECEIVED Receipt No: SOUTH WIND60R PLANNING DEPT. APPLICANT: Robert Urso PROJECT NAME: Travel Services Zone ADDRESS: 18-3 Arthur Drive, South Windsor, CT 06074 OWNER OF RECORD ON LAND RECORDS: N/A ADDRESS: N/A COMPLETE LOCATION OF PROPERTY: N/A ASSESSOR'S MAP # N/A PARCEL# N/A ZONE N/A NAME,ADDRESS, TEL 86 FAX #OF PERSON TO WHOM INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED: Peter R. DeMallie, Design Professionals, Inc. 425 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor, CT 06074 (860)291-8755-phone (860)291-8757-fax Estimated presentation time: 30 min. 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 R] 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 Application Pending sign is required to be posted on the property for all applications ten (10) days prior to being heard by the Commission. llt� N/A ignature of Applicant Signature of Property Owner \h PERMITS/INSP PAYMENT RECPT#: 20555217 TOWN OF SOUTE WINDSOR 1540 SULLIVAE AVENUE SOUTH WINDSOR CT 06074 DATE: 06/04 12 TIME: 15:59 CLERK: laure lza DEPT: CUSTOMER#: 0 PARCEL: CHG: DEP LEP FEE 125.00 AMOUNT PAID: 125.00 PAID BY: DESIGN PROFESSIONALS PAYMENT METH: CASH REFERENCE: AMT TENDERED: 125.00 AMT APPLIED: 125.00 CHANGE: .00 P.O.BOX 1167 425 SULLIVAN AVENUE SOUTH WINDSOR,CT 06074 O .I PHONE:860.291.8755 -__25-t"Appaue�sar`, 1G76-2O�- - FAX:860.291.8757 ,, Formatted:Font: 14 Pt Anniversary-- ..-design IVIL&TRAFFIC ENGINEERS/PLANNERS/SURVEYORS/GIS ANALYSTS/LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Proposed Zoning Amendments Route 5 Travel Services Zone(TS)—New Section 4.6 May 15,2012 Revised June 4,2012 Planning comments 7/6/12 Add to Table of Contents,Article 4, Commercial and Industrial Zones: "Section 4.6 Route 5 Travel Services Zone(TS) 4.6.1 Purpose 4.6.2 Prohibited Uses 4.6.3 Specific Design Standards&Use Restrictions/Guidelines" Article 1 Introduction/Districts Section 1.1 Districts,under Commercial and Industrial Zones, add: "TS Route 5 Travel Services" Article 2 General Requirements • Section 2.11 Commercial and Industrial Storage and Display, add to D. "See Section 4.6.3 for storage and display requirements and prohibitions in the Route 5 Travel Services Zone." Article 4 Commercial and Industrial Zones Table 4.1.LA Permitted Commercial and Industrial Uses Commercial Uses The following land uses are permitted("SP")within the Route 5 Travel Services (TS)Zone: • Deleted:G:\jobs\0545\Docs\App i Iications\545 Travel Services Zone 1) Motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing stations; 6-4-12.doc • I Z'\Plannino\P f sio ah 12g draft comments 7 I Ldoe ———————/ : 2) Convenience stores; 3) Restaurants,including fast food; 4) Beverage stores,quick service;= coffee sho ---- ,- Formatted:Font: 14 pt iarmacy; 6) Retail establishments with high turnover(frequent customer arrivals/departures); 7) Hotels (and motels); 8) Financial services,institutions, and agencies; and 9) Office-professional,commercial, corporate,and business; : Deleted:I • - -- - -- ---------' Table 4.1.6A Commercial and Industrial Area,Density and Dimensional Requirements Add the following TS requirements: 1) Minimum lot area is 2 acres(consolidated parcels totaling a minimum of 2 acres allowed); 2) Minimum frontage is 150 feet on Route 5.; Formatted:Font:14 pt 3) Minimum lot depth is 150 feet; 4) Minimum front yard is 50 feet,minimum rear yard is 25 feet, and minimum : side yard is 10 feet; 5) Maximum building stories is 3; 6) Maximum building height is 45 feet; 7) Maximum impervious coverage is 65%; 8) Maximum lot coverage is 30%. Add footnote(8)to read as follows: " (8) See Section 4.6.3 for canopy setback requirements." : - Deleted:¶ Add: "Section 4.6 Route 5 Travel Services Zone(TSB -- Deleted:¶ Section 4.6.1 Purpose The purpose of the Route 5 Travel Services Zone is to create high quality commercial development areas oriented toward conveniently serving the motoring public,the surrounding neighborhood,and the workforce in enterprises along and intersecting with Route 5 (John Fitch Boulevard). In order to add to the community's tax base and to serve as a catalyst for further economic development in the corridor, each TS area shall incorporate multi le and uses in a coordinated design,with an - Deleted:tm pr(entad tP p ----------------------- -- : -- -- Formatted:Font: 14 pt,Highlight emphasis on exemplary building and site aesthetics,convenience,traffic flow, safety • and function. TS developments ma�y be established at US Route 5 intersection Formatted:Font: 14 pt and shall require site plan approval. Deleted:G:\jobs\0545\Docs\App lications\545 Travel Services Zone • � � 6-4-12.doc • ---------------------------- -------------- --- " --------- ection 4.6.2 Prohibited Uses ,, Deleted:9 --------------------------------- --------------------------' ¶ The following uses are expressly prohibited in the Travel Services Zone: e 1cu ar repair or o _er automotive truc'<_services or uses ,- Deleted:¶ 2) Automobile/truck/motorcycle/trailer or related sales,rentals or leases; and -- Deleted:and ) 3) Overnight storage of vehicles. •--- Formatted:Bullets and Numbering • rted:¶ Section 4.6.3 Specific Design Standards&Use Restrictions/Guidelines In addition to applicable design standards and requirements contained in this and other sections of these regulations,the following design and regulatory requirements shall apply to developments within the Route 5 Travel Services Zone: 1) Each TS development shall have more than one permitted land use, e.g.,a motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing station shall also have a convenience store, or another permitted use or uses, such as a quick service beverage store; 2) Buildings/uses may incorporate drive-thru windows/service areas; 3) Architectural design shall be exemplary and exceptional for the building or buildings and canopies within the TS development; 4) Particular attention shall be paid to excellent site design and function, : including traffic flow,landscape architecture, site lighting,pedestrian and • Deleted:<#>Motor vehicle motorist safety, and convenience; ,' refueling/re-energizing stations shall not �- 5 Outdoor display of merchandise or products -The Commission ma have other automotive services,e.g.,it • p-y--------------- ----------------------- ------ shall not have vehicular repair;¶ expressly approve small accessory outdoor display area(s)for designated TS Formatted:Bullets and Numbering locations as shown on a site plan,if such areas: a) are in appropriate and safe Deleted:products typically locations;b)do not detract from the aesthetics and functionality of the Formatted:Font:14 pt premises; c)do not contain display merchandise or,products ically Deleted:or displayed inside a building; and d) such outdoor display areas are well Deleted:. • integrated into the overall site design. Outdoor display of any merchandise Deleted:<#>No overnight storage of motor vehicles;¶ or products for sale ease or rental is otherwise rohibite P '�----------------- P -- --------- J • --' - ---- � Deleted:<#>Shazed access drives are 6 ult> le-use buildings-are encoura ed;____-_ required; 7Shared parking facilities are encouraged; Deleted:. 8) Drive_thru elements of a building are to be incorporated into the building's J' Formatted:Font: 14 pt architectural style to achieve an integrated design and the service windows ;' Deleted:. should be located to the rear or the side of the building,i.e. away from Route Formatted:Font: 14 pt 51?rive_thru lanes shall have adequate motor vehicle queuing caTacity i Formatted:Font. 14 pt • based on the proposed uses %,; Deleted:" tj p SM which • 9 The_Commission ma_a rove cano ies for motor vehicle refueling/re- ,,- Formatted:Font:14 pt,Highlight ---y pP--- ---p -- - ---- -------- ----- --- energizing stations that observe less than the required front and setback for Formatted:Font 14 pt Formatted:Font:14 pt such a structure,provided such setback is no less than 35 feet from the • property line,and such reduced setback affords a better site functionality and Deleted`¶ • Deleted:G:\jobs\0545\Docs\App • deSl n' lications\545 Travel Services Zone • 6-4-12.doc , • f, Formatted:Font:14 pt l O�Dum�ste------------------------------------------------------ streets; be substantiall .screened from the adDinin street or , Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.38", No bullets or numbering • 11 -ccess_management shall be required in accordance with Section 5.5 Access--,::_ bullets or nu, eri g Management; Formatted:Bullets and Numbering • 1,A_cohesive and attractive signage program for the overall development shall Formatted:Font: 14 pt be presented on the site plan; Formatted:Font:14 pt 13�T e entire site shall be properly maintained e.g,parking space striping and —-- Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.38 No directional arrows,and the timely replacement of dead,dying or degraded plant bullets or numbering materials is d l re ure • Formatted:Font:14 pt } • q a ---- --------------- --------------- ----- Deleted: 1 14 Mechanical elements and outdoor storage shall be screened from public_ view.An outdoor stora e areas shall be ex ressl de icted on the siteplan; Formatted:Font:14 pt y g p y p ' Formatted:Font:14 pt 15),$hared access drives are required and-are-governed by provision of Access_' Deleted:¶ Management reaulationsti... '' ____ _ _ _______ ————p The Commission may waive or reduce p` dimensional requirements for proposed 16)Consolidated parcels shall be governed by the provisions of Article 4, tdt` interior properties/propertylines Section 4.2.7 A-D. The Commission may waive or reduce dimensional mo (including consolidated parcels)within an + 1"p integrated Travel Services development, requirements for proposed interior properties/property lines (including dl;, provided:1)the front yard setback is nt t observed from all street lines;2)the TS consolidated parcels)within an integrated Route 5 Travel Services , "III development establishes a common • development,provided: as the front yard setback is observed from all street d, interest ownership entity which allows for • _ Ut , exclusive use areas or fee simple parcels • ^II I"� internal to the development;3 the site • lines,b�the TS development establishes a common interest ownership entity_, "„ plan depicts such proposed interior which allows for exclusive use areas or fee simple parcels internal to the p ot" properties/property lines;and 4)the • ———,i u0"' overall TS development meets all • development; c the site plan depicts such ro osed interior-__------ ^,;;, dimensional requirements of the zone;¶ properties/property lines:and d+)the overall TS development meets all by the p ovisionsConsolidated cofArticle4,Secels shall be �governed�1) dimensional requirements of the zone; ""'I°' III"' a"` Deleted: — ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1"u„'n Article 6 Site Development Regulations "„ Formatted:Font: 14 pt egion 6.1.1 A licabili „1,111, Deleted:and¶ -- ---------pp-----tY---- ---- ----- ----------- --- 1t - - qct Ii 6.1.1 A. add:"Route 5 Travel Services TS 'after"I-291 Corridor "' Formatted:Font: 14 pt Development(CD)" U`111,1 Formatted:Bullets and Numbering „,a Formatted:Font: 14 pt Section 6.2 Landscaping and Buffers I `„ Formatted:Font: 14 pt Table 6.2.4A Buffer Widths add" 'TS"in the line"GC RC I" kill, Formatted:Font: 14 pt ----------------------------------------- - - ----------- „" • -- Formatted:Font: 14 pt Formatted:Font: 14 pt Section 6.5 Signs • t �` Deleted:<#>TS Zones may onl • S tion 6.5.8 Signs in Commercial/Office/Industrial Zones " - + [� `- -----------g-----------------------------------------------------\ t\�1 Deleted:¶ `-=------------ -------- ----------- Deleted:¶ Add: "7 Route 5 Travel-Services-Zone-- Ueletea:¶ Deleted:q Article 10 Definitions • �\' Deleted:¶ __ Add: "Motor vehicle refueling/re_energizmg station:A facility for the retail sale of _ Deleted:¶ motor vehicle fuel,gas or energy,e.g., gasoline,propane or electricity,dispensed Deleted:¶ directly to the vehicle from pumps,plugs,couplings or some other approved means. Deleted:¶ [41 Said stations do not provide for the repair or servicing of motor vehicles." Deleted:G_\iobs\0545L oc� __ Y SY • F i r P Ev4'1� .lyF �u+ tr:^ a � 3 nn R tov•s�� Planimetric data provided by SBC under contract and is based on an aeri per al flight formed in spring o Continuous f 2005.Ci ftthWindsor ' Q TOW N LINE updates completed with As-built information and CRCGG aerial Chapel Road/Route 5 Intersection flight performed in spring of2009.This map is a graphical representation of property information and is subject to change. is 1 inch ch - 1 00 feet = PARCELS The Town of South Windsor and SBC assume no legal responsibility °sOR'cO� for information depicted on this map and is to be used for planning Gcog::y,f,a int'mn:arlon Sy4rcm purposes only. x Planimetric data provided by SBC under contract and is based on an aerial flight performed in spring of 2005.Continuous ftiDuthI Windsor • updates completed with As-built information and CRCOG aerial y Pleasant Valley Road/Route 5 Intersection �TOWN LINE flight performed in spring of 2009.This map is a graphical representation of property information and is subject to change. y feet PARCELS The Town of South Windsor and SBC assume no legal responsibility ,~• c•Na� inch — OO 1 GG� for information depicted on this map and is to be used for planning Gcur�ph[c in(nrm:,r.�nn 5y�tcm purposes only. l Planimetric data provided by SBC under contract and is based on an aerial flight performed in spring of 2005. 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PLANNING DEPARMENT IN-HOUSE REFERRAL FORM DATE: 6/6/12 TO: Matt Galligan, Fred Shaw, Michael Gantick, Rich Bond, Walter Summers, Jeff Doolittle Ray Favreau, Karl Reichle,Mark Owens, Chris Dougan, Sherry McGann, Ron Asselin, John Caldwell, Dennis Sheridan FROM: Michele Lipe,AICP, Town Planner The Planning&Engineering Departments have received plans for the following projects: Appl 12-29P, Travel Services Zone Amendment Location: Potentially along the Route 5 corridor ❑ Site Plan ❑ Subdivision No. Acres Zone ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial ❑ Residential No. Lots/Units Water: ❑ Public ❑ Private Well Sewerage: ❑ Public ❑ Septic System Project Description: Text amendment to establish a Travel Service Zone Future Town-owned property involved? ❑ Yes ❑No ❑ new street(s) ❑ new detention area ❑ new open space/recreation area ❑ active ❑passive Planning Department notes: See attached text Please comment by 6/22/12 and return to the Planning Department. PLANNING DEPARMENT IN-HOUSE REFERRAL FORM DATE: 6/6/12 TO: Matt Galligan, red Shaw Michael Gantick,Rich Bond,Walter Summers,Jeff Doolittle Ray Favreau,Kar eic e,Mark Owens, Chris Dougan, Sherry McGann,Ron Asselin, John Caldwell,Dennis Sheridan FROM: Michele Lipe,AICP, Town Planner The Planning&Engineering Departments have received plans for the following projects: Appl 12-29P,Travel Services Zone Amendment Location: Potentially along the Route 5 corridor ❑ Site Plan ❑ Subdivision No. Acres Zone ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial ❑Residential No. Lots/Units Water: ❑Public ❑ Private Well Sewerage: ❑Public ❑ Septic System Project Description: Text amendment to establish a Travel Service Zone Future Town-owned property involved? ❑Yes ❑No ❑new street(s) ❑new detention area ❑new open space/recreation area ❑ active ❑passive Planning Department notes: See attached text Please comment by 6/22/12 and return to the Planning Department. Page 1 of 1 Zarambo, Lauren L. From: Bond, Richard Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 10:09 AM To: Zarambo, Lauren L. Cc: Reed, Matt Subject: RE: In-House Referral Form for Travel Services Zone I have no objections to the proposal in principle. It would probably enhance the development possibilities along the corridor. Each site proposal would of course require individual analysis. Lt.Rich Bond Commander-Special Services Division South Windsor Police Services 151 Sand Hill Rd South Windsor CT 06074 860-648-6211 (office) 860-982-0351 (cell) richard.bond(cDsouthwindsor.orq This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged,confidential,and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient,you are hereby notified that any dissemination,distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error,please notify me immediately by telephone. From: Zarambo, Lauren L. Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 8:54 AM To: Asselin, Ronald; Bond, Richard; Caldwell, John; Doolittle, Jeffrey; Dougan, Christopher; Favreau, Raymond; Galligan, Matthew; Gantick, Michael; McGann, Sherry; Owens, Mark; Reichle, Karl; Shaw, Fred; Sheridan, Dennis; Summers, Walter Subject: In-House Referral Form for Travel Services Zone Please find attached In-House Referral Form for a Zoning Regulation Amendment to create a new Travel Services Zone. Thank you, Lauren Lauren L Zarambo Planning Department Secretary Town of South Windsor 1540 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor, CT o6074 86o.644•25n ext 253 6/6/2012 Article Drive-thru Facility Regulations To see if the Town will vote to amend the Framingham Zoning By-law Section IV.by adding a new subsection Q.Drive-thru Facility to read as follows. 1. Purpose The purpose of this By-law is to provide site design guidance at the planning application stage in order to assess,promote, and achieve appropriate development of a drive-thru facility. Each drive-thru facility will be reviewed in conjunction with this By-law for specific site context and conditions. 2. General Provisions a. Drive-thru Facility Application: A drive-thru facility constructed or modified after the adoption of this section shall require a Special Permit from the Planning Board in conformance with the provisions of this section herein. b. Drive-thru Facility: An establishment that provides or dispenses products or services by an attendant or an automated machine,to persons remaining in vehicles that are in designated stacking lanes. A drive-thru facility may be in combination with other uses, such as a financial institution,personal service store,retail store, eating establishment, or gas pump islands. c. Parts of a Drive-thru Facility: A drive-thru facility is composed of two parts, the stacking lanes and the service area. The stacking lanes are the space occupied by vehicles queuing for the service to be provided. The service area is where the service occurs. The service area includes but is not limited to,the order stations, windows,menu boards, speakers, and lighting. In uses with service windows,the service area starts at the service window. 3.Drive-thru Facility Site Design Standards a. The access points to the drive-thru facility from the public way shall be constructed a sufficient distance from roadway intersections to prevent traffic conflicts, overflow, and congestion. When possible, the drive-thru facility shall exit onto a secondary street. b. The stacking lanes and service area shall be located to the side or rear of the buildings and site. c. All driveways and stacking lanes shall be clearly delineated on-site with pavement markings and traffic control signage. d. All exit driveways from the drive-thru facility shall provide unobstructed lines of vision clear of vegetation and signage. e. The maximum number of stacking lanes permitted: i. for food/eating establishments,two stacking lanes; ii. for financial institutions, two stacking lanes; and iii. for all other drive-thru facilities, one stacking lane. a f.The'Arive-thru facility sl%ali be designed to reduce pedestrian aril vehicular conflicts.A mmnnum o..seventy ve percent of.the parking spaces shall be designed,so there are no conflicts between the stacking lanes and the Declestr�a'access into the facility: g. Adequate space shall be provided between the stacking lane and the parking field to maintain safe parking conditions. h. The stacking lanes shall not block access to parking spaces, on-site loading areas, and trash removal operations and facilities. The stacking lanes shall be effectively separated from the parking field^:through the use of curbuag,raised islands, and/or landscaping unproveriients.The Plamm�g Board may permit the use of hardscape unprovements such as iecorarive pavers and loilards to meet this design objective: j. Each stacking lane shall be a minimum of twenty feet in length and ten feet in width along straight portions and twelve feet in width along curved segments of the stacking lane. k. All interior pedestrian crosswalks shall be a minimum of eight feet in width, and constructed of material that contrasts with driveway and surface treatments. The Planning Hoard may require crosswalks to be raised up to curb level. 1. An emergency exit and/or by-pass lane may be required for the stacking lane or service area. m.The service area aril stacking lanes shall be located a sufficient distance from the property line of adjacent uses to prevenf.O*e or lighting impacts. n. In addition to the standard requirements of the Zoning By-law, the Planning Board may require additional buffering and screening to effectively shield adjacent properties from a drive-thru facility. o. When a drive-thru facility is proposed on a property within an historic building, the architectural character defining exterior elements of the historic building shall be preserved. p. The drive-thru facility shall incorporate weather protection features. 4.Number of Required Drive-thru Lane Stacking Space a. Food/Eating Establishment(including but not limited to,Fast Food and Restaurant establishments) i. A minimum of ten stacking spaces shall be provided before the service area. If the.service area has two order stations, the ten stacking spaces may be divided between each of the order stations. ii. A minimum of five additional stacking spaces shall be provided after the order station. If the drive-thru facility has a transaction window before the pick-up window, an additional two stacking spaces are required between the transaction window and the pick-up window. iii. A minimum of two designated customer delivery spaces shall be provided for a drive-thru facility. F b. Financial Institution—A minimum of three stacking spaces shall be provided before the facility has two stacking lanes,the additional stacking spaces may be divided between the two stacking lanes. c. All Other Drive-thru Facilities—A minimum of four stacking spaces shall be provided before the transaction service. The Planning Board may require additional stacking spaces based on the anticipated queuing demand for the drive-thru facility. 5. Additional Conditions,Limitations, and Safeguards a. The Planning Board may by a four-fifth vote waive the above referenced provision 31, if the Planning Board determines that an alternate design serves a public benefit. b. Any application for review and approval of a drive-thru facility shall also be subject to Site Plan Review under Section N.I. The Site Plan Review application should be submitted concurrently with any Special Permit application. c. In granting approval of an application for a drive-thru facility,the Planning Board may attach conditions, limitations, and safeguards as deemed necessary. Such conditions, limitation, and safeguards shall be in writing and be part of such Special Permit approval. The Planning Board may attach the following conditions to the Special Permit approval, as set forth below: i. Conditions to provide a system of joint use driveways and cross access corridors with adjacent properties,to facilitate access management,to prevent traffic safety hazards, and maintain the level of service on adjacent roadways; ii. Conditions to require additional stacking spaces based on specific proposals; and iii. Conditions to permit the Planning Board to evaluate the facility after one year of operation to determine that the conditions are sufficient to mitigate any adverse impacts. The failure to comply with this By-law and/or the terms of the permit may result in revocation of the permit issued hereunder. The Planning Board shall send the owner written notification of any failure to comply with this By-law and/or the terms of the permit. If the owner believes that he is not in violation,he may request and will be granted an opportunity to attend a Planning Board meeting to try to resolve the alleged violation. Failure of the owner to either resolve the matter with the Planning Board, or to remedy the alleged violation,within 60 days from receiving said notice shall be grounds for revocation of the permit. After the expiration of the 60 day period,the Planning Board after a duly noticed public hearing may revoke the permit if it finds by a four-fifth vote that there has been a violation of this By-law and/or the terms of the permit and that the owner failed to remedy it within the 60 day notice period. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Framingham Zoning By-law Section III.C.1.d.(2) by adding at the end a reference to the new Drive-thru Facility regulations to read as follows. a (2) Drive-thru facility associated with a financial institution,containing no more than one lane or window for financial transactions;subject also to the provisions of Section IV.Q. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Framingham Zoning Bylaw Section III.C.2.d.(3) and(4) by adding at the end a reference to the new Drive-thru Facility regulations to read as follows. (3) Drive-thru facilities associates with any commercial or retail business use;except as noted under III.C.2.e(2) below subject also to the provisions of Section IV.Q. (4) Drive-thru facility or automatic teller machine (AT" as a principle use;subject also to the provision of Section IV.Q. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Framingham Zoning By-law Section III.C.3.d.(3) by adding at the end a reference to the Drive-thru Facility regulations to read as follows. (3) Drive-thru facilities associated with any commercial or retail business use;subject also to the provisions of Section IV.Q. R To see if the Town will vote to amend the Framingham Zoning By-law Section III.C.4.d.(3) by adding at the end a reference to the Drive-thru Facility regulations to rea as o ows. (3) Drive-thru facility associated with a financial institution,containing no more than one lane or window for financial transactions;subject also to the provisions of Section IV.Q. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Framingham Zoning By-law Section III.C.5.d.(2) by adding at the end a reference to the Drive-thru Facility regulations to read as follows. (2)Drive-thru facilities,standing alone or accessory to another use; subject also to the provisions of Section IV.Q. pQ`SO�pEG10N, Capitol Region Council of Governments 241 Main Street otf• og Hartford, Connecticut 06106-5310 Telephone: (860) 522-2217 •Fax: (860) 724-1274 �OOyFR�I ,fig, www.crcoa.org Mary Glassman,Chairman Lyle D. 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:zoningreMercoe.org. FROM: ❑Zoning Commission (Select one) ®Planning and Zoning Commission South Windsor,CT ❑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: 6/5/12 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: ®by petition (Specify) PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CHANGE IS SCHEDULED FOR:7/10/12 (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? ® NO (FOR USE BY CRCOG) Name: Date Received (Person Sending Referral) Date Email Receipt Sent Title: Town Planner If Needed,Was Follow-up Sent Certified? Address: Town of South Windsor CRCOG File Number 1540 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor,CT 06074 BY LAW(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 planningencv 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 mail,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 subuiitting 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 4pQ,�°'�REG'°N. Capitol Region Council of Governments 241 Main Street • Hartford • Connecticut • 06106 c01 Cc09 Telephone(860) 522-2217 . Fax(860)724-1274 00y NMEE Mary Glassman, Chairman Lyle D. Wray,Executive Director MEMBERS June 21,2012 Andover TO: TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Avon Bloomfield REPORT ON ZONING REFERRAL Z-2012-46: Proposed amendment to the zoning Bolton regulations to provide for Travel Services zones. 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 regional plans and policies or the concerns of neighboring towns. For sites located on a Farmington municipal border,we recommend that the town take into consideration the uses across Glastonbury municipal boundaries and that any more limiting/restrictive setback requirements, Granby screening or restrictions on intensity of uses and lighting,particularly for sites bordering Hartford residential uses in neighboring towns, be applied so as to mitigate impacts across municipal borders. We recommend the Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design Hebron and Development(CRCOG/EPA,November 2009)as a resource on sustainable Manchester development practices, some of which could be applied to proposed Travel Services Marlborough Zone developments. These guidelines can be found at www.crcog.org/community_dev/sustainable-dev.html. Newington Rocky Hill In accordance with our procedures this letter will constitute final CRCOG action on this Simsbury referral. The public hearing date has been scheduled for 7/10/2012. Questions concerning this referral should be directed to Lynne Pike DiSanto. Somers South Windsor DISTRIBUTION: Planner: Hartford, Windsor,East Windsor,Ellington,Vernon, Stafford Manchester,East Hartford Suffield Tolland Respectfully submitted, Vernon Sandra Bobowski, Chairman West Hartford Regional Planning Commission Wethersfield Karl Robert Profe,Vice Chairman Windsor Regional Planning Commission RECEIVED Windsor Locks JUN 2 5 2012 L e Pike DiSanto,AICP Senior Planner and Policy Analyst IOU"WIND60R PUV!NG DEPT. A voluntary Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional programs of benefit to the towns and the region SUMMARY C F ZONING,SUBDIVISION AND POCD REFERRALS CAPITOL REGION COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RECEIVED 5/31/2012 through 6/7/2012 241 Main St. Hartford CT 06106 DATE DUE FOR SENT BY CERTIFIED CERTI- CRCOG REF OR E- NEXT RPC PUBLIC HEARING FIED # TOWN DATE SENT MAILING ABUTTING TOWNS DESCRIPTION MEETING DATE MAIL? Z-2012-46 South Windsor 6/5/2012 6/10/2012 Hartford,Windsor,East Proposed amendment to the zoning 7/19/2012 July 10,2012 yes+e-mail Windsor,Ellington,Vernon, regulations to provide for Travel Services Manchester,East Hartford zones. Z-2012-47 South Windsor 6/6/2012 6/10/2012 Hartford,Windsor,East Proposed amendment to the zoning 7/19/2012 July 10,2012 yes+e-mail Windsor,Ellington,Vernon, regulations regarding requirements for Manchester,East Hartford conservation plans.(Similar amendments to the subdivision regulations are also under consideration.) If you w ould like copies of any referral(s),call Lynne Pike DiSanto at(860)522-2217,Ext.211. P.O. BOX 1 167 425 SULLIVAN AVENUE SOUTH WINDSOR,CT 06074 PHONE: 860.291.8755 � thAnn FAX: 860.291.8757 CIVIL & TRAFFIC ENGINEERS ! PLANNERS!SURVEYORS ! GIS ANALYSTS! LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Serving Connecticut,Massachusetts,&Rhode Island • • • • • • Proposed Zoning Amendments Route 5 Travel Services Zone (TS)—New Section 4.6 May 15, 2012 Revised June 4, 2012 : Add to Table of Contents, Article 4, Commercial and Industrial Zones: "Section 4.6 Travel Services Zone(TS) : 4.6.1 Purpose 4.6.2 Prohibited Uses 4.6.3 Specific Design Standards &Use Restrictions/Guidelines" : Article 1 Introduction/Districts Section 1.1 Districts,under Commercial and Industrial Zones, add: "TS Travel Services" • Article 2 General Requirements Section 2.11 Commercial and Industrial Storage and Display, add to D. "See Section 4.6.3 for storage and display requirements and prohibitions in the Travel Services Zone." Article 4 Commercial and Industrial Zones • Table 4.1.LA Permitted Commercial and Industrial Uses Commercial Uses The following land uses are permitted("SP")within the Travel Services (TS)Zone: 1) Motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing stations; 2) Convenience stores; 3) Restaurants, including fast food; 4) Beverage stores, quick service; 5) Pharmacy; G:\jobs\0545\Docs\Applications\545 Travel Services Zone 6-4-12.doc : Section 4.6.3 Specific Design Standards &Use Restrictions/Guidelines In addition to applicable design standards and requirements contained in this and other sections of these regulations,the following design and regulatory requirements shall apply to developments within the Travel Services Zone: : 1) Each TS development shall have more than one permitted land use, e.g., a motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing station shall also have a convenience store, or another permitted use : or uses, such as a quick service beverage store; a 2) Buildings/uses may incorporate drive-thru windows/service areas; } 3) Architectural design shall be exemplary and exceptional for the building or buildings and canopies within the TS development; 4) Particular attention shall be paid to excellent site design and function, including traffic flow, landscape architecture, site lighting,pedestrian and motorist safety, and convenience; 50 Motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing stations shall not have other automotive services, e.g., : it shall not have vehicular repair; 6) Outdoor display of merchandise or products-The Commission may expressly approve 7`. ` small accessory outdoor display area(s) for designated TS locations as shown on a site plan, : A�` if such areas: a) are in appropriate and safe locations;b) do not detract from the aesthetics and functionality of the premises; c) do not contain display merchandise or products j 1 typically displayed inside a building; and d) such outdoor display areas are well integrated into the overall site design. Outdoor display of any merchandise or products for sale or lease or rental is otherwise prohibited. L7t) )No overnight storage of motor vehicles; 8) Multiple-use buildings are encouraged; 9) Shared parking facilities are encouraged; 10)Shared access drives are required; \J�S 11)Drive-thru elements of a building are to be incorporated into the building's architectural style to achieve an integrated design. Drive-thru lanes shall have adequate motor vehicle queuing capacity. The Commission may approve canopies for drive-thru services which observe less than the required front yard setback for such a structure,provided such setbac is no less than 35 feet from the property line, and such reduced setback affords a better site functionality and design; J 12)Dumpsters shall be substantially screened from the adjoining street or streets; 13)Access management shall be required; 14)A cohesive and attractive signage program for the overall development shall be presented • on the site plan; 15)The entire site shall be properly maintained, e.g.,parking space striping and directional : arrows, and the timely replacement of dead, dying or degraded plant materials is required; 16)Mechanical elements and outdoor storage shall be screened from public view. Any outdoor storage areas shall be expressly depicted on the site plan; 17)The Commission may waive or reduce dimensional requirements for proposed interior properties/property lines (including consolidated parcels) within an integrated Travel Services development,provided: 1)the front yard setback is observed from all street lines; 2)the TS development establishes a common interest ownership entity which allows for exclusive use areas or fee simple parcels internal to the development; 3)the site plan depicts such proposed interior properties/property lines; and 4)the overall TS development meets all dimensional requirements of the zone; : 18)Consolidated parcels shall be governed by the provisions of Article 4, Section 4.2.7 A-D; and CPYS Zones may only be established at U.S. Route 5 intersections." • ro#e�ior�ls • G:\jobs\0545\Dots\Applications\545 Travel Services Zone 6-4-12.doc Article 6 Site Development Regulations • Section 6.1.1 Applicability : Section 6.1.1 A. add: "Travel Services (TS)" after"I-291 Corridor Development(CD)" Section 6.2 Landscaping and Buffers : Table 6.2.4A Buffer Widths, add"TS"in the line "GC,RC, I" Section 6.5 Signs • Section 6.5.8 Signs in Commercial/Office/Industrial Zones A. Add: "7. Travel Services Zone` Article 10 Definitions Add: "Motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing station: A facility for the retail sale of motor vehicle fuel, gas or energy, e.g., gasoline,propane or electricity, dispensed directly to the vehicle from pumps,plugs, couplings or some other approved means. Said stations do not provide for the repair or servicing of motor vehicles" : e= • G:\jobs\0545\Dots\Applications\545 Travel Services Zone 6-4-12.doc APPROVAL CONDITIONS FOR ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT PROJECT Route 5 Travel Service Zone Amendment APPL. #12-29P f = 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the zone text amendment in conformance with the Town Plan of Conservation and Development. 2. The effective date of the zone change is 7/21/12. Route 5 Travel Service Zoning Amendment July 9, 2012 Planning Department Report l. I am providing for you a marke d ed u co of the proposed regulation 'g Y p copy p pwith some minor changes and clarifying language as well as five maps of intersections along the Route 5 corridor. 2. Request for amendment to add Section 4.6 to the zoning regulations to create a new zoning classification, the Route 5 Travel Service Zone, to allow for commercial development oriented towards serving the motoring public and adjacent neighborhoods. 3. The proposed regulation would'establish lot size, setback, permitted and prohibited uses; specific design criteria for the sites and add definitions as appropriate. The proposed amendment includes references to the new zone throughout-the body of the regulations as well, e.g. buffers, signage. 4. The only properties eligible to be rezoned under this proposal would include those properties at US Route 5 intersections. I would note that the railroad extends a significant length of Route 5 along the easterly side adjacent to the highway. Under this draft, the majority of the properties that could possible be rezoned are on the westerly side of Route 5 5. Uses allowed in the TS zone include: motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing stations, commercial, professional offices, retail stores, financial institutions and agencies, restaurants including fast food; retail sales, hotels or motels, and other uses deemed appropriate after public hearing. Many of these uses directly service industrial areas around them. 6. Prohibited uses include: vehicle repairs, automobile/truck related sales or rentals; and overnight storage of vehicles. 7. Specific design standards and guidelines address outdoor storage and display of products on site. Staff would recommend that at the time of any site plan approval, that this be clearly shown on any plan and the PZC have a clear understanding of what the display would contain. 8. Another provision drafted allows canopies for gas stations to be as close as 35 feet to the front property line. As for canopies related to drive-thru service, I would recommend that such canopies must be located on the sides or rear of the buildings. The PZC may want to consider adopting a regulation with standards related to the drive thru's. 9. Traffic impacts from the zone change should be easily handled by Route 5. There are existing signals at most intersections that would be considered. As corner properties develop, we would expect that most if not all entering and exiting would occur from the side street, not Route 5, in accordance with access management requirements. Traffic studies will have to be conducted in conjunction with the application as necessary. 10. The Plan of Conservation and Development proposed land use map shows this area as an "Economic Development Area," which are characterized by a mix of older and newer commercial/industrial buildings. The plan indicates that, "The most appropriate uses are and will continue to be commercial and industrial uses that are in conformance with the Guiding Principles and Objectives of this plan." 11. In recent discussions the PZC had with their consultant, upgrades and changes to Route 5 have been discussed and some potential intersections have discussed to create nodes of business. This regulation would be a means to start to meet that goal. 12. CRCOG has reviewed this amendment and offers the following: READ CRCOG report 13. I would note that applicant's would have to return to this Commission to rezone any property to be considered under this zone. Once the PZC rezones the property, the applicant would have to return to this Commission as well as the IWA/CC for approval of site development plans prior to any construction on the site. JUL 112012 Route 5 Travel Services Zone (TS)—New Section 4.6 Effective 7/21/12 Add to Table of Contents, Article 4, Commercial and Industrial Zones: "Section 4.6 Route 5 Travel Services Zone (TS) 4.6.1 Purpose 4.6.2 Prohibited Uses 4.6.3 Specific Design Standards & Use Restrictions/Guidelines" Article 1 Introduction/Districts Section 1.1 Districts, under Commercial and Industrial Zones, add: "TS Route 5 Travel Services" Article 2 General Requirements Section 2.11 Commercial and Industrial Storage and Display, add to D. "See Section 4.6.3 for storage and display requirements and prohibitions in the Route 5 Travel Services Zone." Article 4 Commercial and Industrial Zones Table 4.1.LA Permitted Commercial and Industrial Uses Commercial Uses The following land uses are permitted ("SP") within the Route 5 Travel Services (TS) Zone: 1) Motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing stations; 2) Convenience stores; 3) Restaurants, including fast food; 4) Beverage stores, quick service; e.g. coffee shop 5) Pharmacy; 6) Retail establishments with high turnover (frequent customer arrivals/departures); 7\) Hotels (and motels); ��r�Y].ill_Cl`d�SP_L'�Lll_PSU1itt�'77+]_LlL1i•_-aYiL��r►nrnioc+� nn.� 9) Office - professional, commercial, corporate, and business; Table 4.1.6A Commercial and Industrial Area, Density and Dimensional Requirements Add the following TS requirements: 1) Minimum lot area is 2 acres (consolidated parcels totaling a minimum of 2 acres allowed); 2) Minimum frontage is 150 feet on Route 5; 3) Minimum lot depth is 150 feet; 4) Minimum front yard is 50 feet, minimum rear yard is 25 feet, and minimum side yard is 10 feet; 5) Maximum building stories is 3; 6) Maximum building height is 45 feet; 7) Maximum impervious coverage is 65%; 8) Maximum lot coverage is 30%. Add footnote (8) to read as follows: " (8) See Section 4.6.3 for canopy setback requirements." Add: "Section 4.6 Route 5 Travel Services Zone (TS) Section 4.6.1 Purpose The purpose of the Route 5 Travel Services Zone is to create high quality commercial development areas oriented toward conveniently serving the motoring public, the surrounding neighborhood, and the workforce in enterprises along and intersecting with Route 5 (John Fitch Boulevard). In order to add to the community's tax base and to serve as a catalyst for further economic development in the corridor, each TS area shall incorporate multiple land uses in a coordinated design, with an emphasis on exemplary building and site aesthetics, convenience, traffic flow, safety and function. TS developments may only be established at signalized intersections of US Route 5 and a public street and shall require site plan approval. Section 4.6.2 Prohibited Uses The following uses are expressly prohibited in the Travel Services Zone: 1) Vehicular repair or other automotive/truck services or uses; 12)A cohesive and attractive signage program for the overall development shall be r�cenfedsn 41,a oi4a�zl2n• 13)The entire site shall be properly maintained, e.g., parking space striping and directional arrows, and the timely replacement of-dead, dying or degraded plant materials is required; 14)Mechanical elements and outdoor storage shall be screened from public view. Any outdoor storage areas shall be expressly depicted on the site plan; 15) Shared access drives are required and are governed by provision of Access Management regulations; 16)Consolidated parcels shall be governed by the provisions of Article 4, Section 4.2.7 A-D. The Commission may waive or reduce dimensional requirements for proposed interior properties/property lines (including consolidated parcels) within an integrated Route 5 Travel Services development, provided: a) the front yard setback is observed from all street lines; b) the TS development establishes a common interest ownership entity which allows for exclusive use areas or fee simple parcels internal to the development; c) the site plan depicts such proposed interior properties/property lines; and d) the overall TS development meets all dimensional requirements of the zone; Article 6 Site Development Regulations Section 6.1.1 Applicability Section 6.1.1 A. add: "Route 5 Travel Services (TS)" after"I-291 Corridor Development (CD)" Section 6.2 Landscaping and Buffers Table 6.2.4A Buffer Widths, add "TS" in the line "GC, RC, I" Section 6.5 Signs Section 6.5.8 Signs in Commercial/Office/Industrial Zones A. Add: "7. Route 5 Travel Services Zone" Article 10 Definitions Add: "Motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing station: A facility for the retail sale of motor vehicle fuel, gas or energy, e.g., gasoline, propane or electricity, dispensed directly to the vehicle from pumps, plugs, couplings or some other approved means. Said stations do not provide for the repair or servicing of motor vehicles." 2) Automobile/truck/motorcycle/trailer or related sales, rentals or leases; and 3) Overnight storage of vehicles. Section 4.6.3 Specific Design Standards & Use Restrictions/Guidelines In addition to applicable design standards and requirements contained in this and other sections of these regulations, the following design and regulatory requirements shall apply to developments within the Route 5 Travel Services Zone: 1) Each TS development shall have more than one permitted land use, e.g., a motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing station shall also have a convenience store, or another permitted use or uses, such as a quick service beverage store; 2) Buildings/uses may incorporate drive-thru windows/service areas; 3) Architectural design shall be exemplary and exceptional for the building or buildings and canopies within the TS development; 4) Particular attention shall be paid to excellent site design and function, including traffic flow, landscape architecture, site lighting, pedestrian and motorist safety, and convenience; 5) Outdoor display of merchandise or products - The Commission may expressly approve small accessory outdoor display area(s) for designated TS locations as shown on a site plan, if such areas: a) are in appropriate and safe locations; b) do not detract from the aesthetics and functionality of the premises; c) do not contain display merchandise or products typically displayed inside a building; and d) such outdoor display areas are well integrated into the overall site design. Outdoor display of any merchandise or products for sale, lease or rental is otherwise prohibited 6) Multiple-use buildings are encouraged; 7) Shared parking facilities are encouraged; 8) Drive-thru elements of a building are to be.incorporated into the building's architectural style to achieve an integrated design and the service windows should be located to the rear or the side of the building, i.e. away from Route 5. Drive- thru lanes shall have adequate motor vehicle queuing capacity based on the proposed uses; 9) The Commission may approve canopies for motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing stations that observe less than the required front yard setback for such a structure, provided such setback is no less than 35 feet from the property line, and such reduced setback affords a better site functionality and design; 10)Dumpsters shall be substantially screened from the adjoining street or streets; 11)Access management shall be required in accordance with Section 5.5 Access Management; s Route 5 Travel Services Zone (TS) —New Section 4.6 Effective 7/21/12 Add to Table of Contents, Article 4, Commercial and Industrial Zones: "Section 4.6 Route 5 Travel Services Zone (TS) 4.6.1 Purpose 4.6.2 Prohibited Uses 4.6.3 Specific Design Standards & Use Restrictions/Guidelines" Article 1 Introduction/Districts Section 1.1 Districts, under Commercial and Industrial Zones, add: "TS Route 5 Travel Services" Article 2 General Requirements Section 2.11 Commercial and Industrial Storage and Display, add to D. "See Section 4.6.3 for storage and display requirements and prohibitions in the Route 5 Travel Services Zone." Article 4 Commercial and Industrial Zones Table 4.1.LA Permitted Commercial and Industrial Uses Commercial Uses The following land uses are permitted ("SP") within the Route 5 Travel Services (TS) Zone: 1) Motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing stations; 2) Convenience stores; 3) Restaurants, including fast food; ✓ 4) Beverage stores, quick service; e.g. coffee shop 5) Pharmacy; 6) Retail establishments with high turnover (frequent customer arrivals/departures); �.. 7) Hotels (and motels); 9-) Fin an nsti_tutin_n_s a_nd_aapnriec--n_nd ✓ 9) Office - professional, commercial, corporate, and business; f Table 4.1.6A Commercial and Industrial Area, Density and Dimensional Requirements Add the following TS requirements: 1) Minimum lot area is 2 acres (consolidated parcels totaling a minimum of 2 acres allowed); 2) Minimum frontage is 150 feet on Route 5; 3) Minimum lot depth is 150 feet; 4) Minimum front yard is 50 feet, minimum rear yard is 25 feet, and minimum side yard is 10 feet; 5) Maximum building stories is 3; 6) Maximum building height is 45 feet; 7) Maximum impervious coverage is 65%; 8) Maximum lot coverage is 30%. Add footnote (8) to read as follows: " (8) See Section 4.6.3 for canopy setback requirements." Add: "Section 4.6 Route 5 Travel Services Zone (TS) Section 4.6.1 Purpose The purpose of the Route 5 Travel Services Zone is to create high quality commercial development areas oriented toward conveniently serving the motoring public, the surrounding neighborhood, and the workforce in enterprises along and intersecting with Route 5 (John Fitch Boulevard). In order to add to the community's tax base and to serve as a catalyst for further economic development in the corridor, each TS area shall incorporate multiple land uses in a coordinated design, with an emphasis on exemplary building and site aesthetics, convenience, traffic flow, safety and function. TS developments may only be established at signalized intersections of US Route 5 and a public street and shall require site plan approval. Section 4.6.2 Prohibited Uses The following uses are expressly prohibited in the Travel Services Zone: 1) Vehicular repair or other automotive/truck services or uses; y . 0 2) Automobile/truck/motorcycle/trailer or related sales, rentals or leases; and 3) Overnight storage of vehicles. Section 4.6.3 Specific Design Standards & Use Restrictions/Guidelines In addition to applicable design standards and requirements contained in this and other sections of these regulations, the following design and regulatory requirements shall apply to developments within the Route 5 Travel Services Zone: 1) Each TS development shall have more than one permitted land use, e.g., a motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing station shall also have a convenience store, or another permitted use or uses, such as a-quick service beverage store; 2) Buildings/uses may incorporate drive-thru windows/service areas; 3) Architectural design shall be exemplary and exceptional for the building or buildings and canopies within the TS development; 4) Particular attention shall be paid to excellent site design and function, including traffic flow, landscape architecture, site lighting, pedestrian and motorist safety, and convenience; 5) Outdoor display of merchandise or products - The Commission may expressly approve small accessory outdoor display area(s) for designated TS locations as shown on a site plan, if such areas: a) are in appropriate and safe locations; b) do not detract from the aesthetics and functionality of the premises; c) do not contain display merchandise or products typically displayed inside a building; and d) such outdoor display areas are well integrated into the overall site design. Outdoor display of any merchandise or products for sale, lease or rental is otherwise prohibited 6) Multiple-use buildings are encouraged; 7) Shared parking facilities are encouraged; 8) Drive-thru elements of a building are to be incorporated into the building's architectural style to achieve an integrated design and the service windows should be located to the rear or the side of the building, i.e. away from Route 5. Drive- thru lanes shall have adequate motor vehicle queuing capacity based on the proposed uses; 9) The Commission may approve canopies for motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing stations that observe less than the required front yard setback for such a structure, provided such setback is no less than 35 feet from the property line, and such reduced setback affords a better site functionality and design; . IO)Dumpsters shall be substantially screened from the adjoining street or streets; I I)Access management shall be required in accordance with Section 5.5 Access Management; 12)A cohesive and attractive signage program for the overall development shall be nrecenfed_r�n�h�e_i_tP�_l_a_n 13)The entire site shall be properly maintained, e.g., parking space striping and directional arrows, and the timely replacement of dead, dying or degraded plant materials is required; 14)Mechanical elements and outdoor storage shall be screened from public view. Any outdoor storage areas shall be expressly depicted on the site plan; 15) Shared access drives are required and are governed by provision of Access Management regulations; 16)Consolidated parcels shall be governed by the provisions of Article 4, Section 4.2.7 A-D. The Commission may waive or reduce dimensional requirements for proposed interior properties/property lines (including consolidated parcels) within an integrated Route 5 Travel Services development, provided: a) the front yard setback is observed from all street lines; b) the TS development establishes a common interest ownership entity which allows for exclusive use areas or fee simple parcels internal to the development; c) the site plan depicts such proposed interior properties/property lines; and d) the overall TS development meets all dimensional requirements of the zone; Article 6 Site Development Regulations Section 6.1.1 Applicability Section 6.1.1 A. add: "Route 5 Travel Services (TS)" after "I-291 Corridor Development (CD)" Section 6.2 Landscaping and Buffers Table 6.2.4A Buffer Widths, add "TS" in the line "GC, RC, I" Section 6.5 Signs Section 6.5.8 Signs in Commercial/Office/Industrial Zones A. Add: "7. Route 5 Travel Services Zone" Article 10 Definitions Add: "Motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing station: A facility for the retail sale of motor vehicle fuel, gas or energy, e.g., gasoline, propane or electricity, dispensed directly to the vehicle from pumps, plugs, couplings or some other approved means. Said stations do not provide for the repair or servicing of motor vehicles." �W N Sf4 t � co x r O � O C U �'POSORC06�F 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 TELEPHONE (860) 644-2511 CERTIFIED MAIL 7011 1570 0000 6337 2874 July 16, 2012 Design Professionals Peter DeMallie PO Box 1167 425 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor, CT 06074 Dear Mr. DeMallie: RE: Appl. 12-29P, Robert Urso — proposed zoning text amendment to create Section 4.6 Route 5 Travel Services Zone (TS) and add 4.6.1 Purpose, 4.6.2 Prohibited Uses and 4.6.3 Specific Design Standards & Use Restrictions/Guidelines; to modify Article 1 Introduction/Districts Section 1.1 to add"TS"; to modify Article 2 General Requirements Section 2.1 LD; to modify Article 4 Commercial and Industrial Zones Table 4.1.1A Permitted Commercial and Industrial Uses to "TS" uses; to modify Table 4.1.61A Commercial and Industrial Area, Density and Dimensional Requirements to add "TS" bulk requirements; to modify Article 6 Site Development Regulations Section 6.1.1 Applicability; 6.2 Landscape and Buffers; Section 6.5 Signs and to modify Article 10 Definitions to add definition of"Motor vehicle refueling/re-energizing station" We are pleased to advise you that at its meeting on July 10, 2012, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve your request for a Zoning Amendment. A copy of the Amendment is attached, along with the Legal Notice. The effective date of the Zoning Amendment is July 21, 2012. Very truly yours, Patrick Kennedy, Chair Planning&Zoning Commission PK/llz Enclosure