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Home My WebLink About1000-1006 Sullivan Ave Variance R E C IE WED TOWN OF SOUTH WIND N iNANAGFR"S�iG'i� "; `nR 'OF SOUTH WIN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS A �v t.... ®✓ VARIANCE Application # �� ® APPEAL OF ZONING ENFORCEMENTJDECISION Date Rec'd Applicant: Scott Leonard Address: 110 Lavender Lane, Rocky Hill, CT,06067 Telephone #: 860-666-0366 property Owner: M.E.G.L. 1000 TO 1006 Sullivan Ave LLC Address: 110 Lavender Lane, Rocky Hill, CT,06067 Telephone#: 860-666-0366 Location of Subject Property in Question: 1000- 1006 Sullivan Avenue Zone GC—General Commercial 1. Are there wetlands on the property? YES ✓ NO 2. Is any part of the premises within 500' of town line? YES ✓ NO 3. Is this property within the CT Wafter Aquifer area? ✓ YES NO (If yes, the applicant must file an application with the CT Water Company and submit copy with their application.) Requesting a Variance to Zoning Regulation Section(s): Table 4.1.6A Written Description of the variance request or Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Carder/Decision: (Attach additional sheet if needed) See attached narrative For Variance request only: 1. Strict application of the regulations would produce UNDUE HARDSHIP becal See attached narrative 2. The hardship created is UNIQUE and not shared by all properties alike in the neighborhood because See attached narrative 3. The variance would not adversely impact neighboring property; i.e. public health, safety, convenience, welfare and property value, because See attached narrative Applicant's Name (please print) �� Scott Leonard 4, 6/17/15a /A ent D Signatureg ate Property Owner's Name (pleas rint) M.E.G.L. 1000 TO 1006 Sullivan Ave LLC(Scott Leonard) Signature A /Agent Date 6/17/15 DO NOT WRITE BELOW Action of the Board: [ Approved Denied Date Date Approved: Denied: Effective 5/1/07 Town GIS Pin # �'��C�QQ RECOVE® P.O. BOX 1 167 JUN 18 2015 21 JEFFREY DRIVE ;�� SOUTH WINDSOR,CT 06074 TOWN MANA01ER'S OPFICE PHONE: 860.291.8755 TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR �eswom� FAX: 8onalsi .8757 .com www.designprofessionalsinc.com CIVIL & TRAFFIC ENGINEERS / PLANNERS / SURVEYORS I GIS ANALYSTS / LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, *Rhode Island • • • • • Narrative Statement ZBA Application Scott Leonard 1000-1006 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor, Connecticut DPI Proj.No. 1585 June 17, 2015 In 2005 Scott Leonard built a retail center on a 1.59 acre parcel at 1000-1006 Sullivan Avenue consisting of a 2,955 square feet bank (Savings Institute), a 1,260 sq. ft. salon(Batik Salon), and a 1,260 sq. ft. restaurant (Subway). The development is attractive, well maintained, and an asset to the Sullivan Avenue commercial area and to the community's tax base. The purpose of this application is to seek a variance to Table 4.1.6A in the General Commercial Zone to allow for an attractive, residential style shed in the far corner of the property, in order to house equipment and tools associated with property maintenance, thus maintaining a 5 feet rear yard (15 ft. required, 10 : feet variance). • Hardships, unique factors associated with this property, and other circumstances pertinent to this application are: 1) A shed cannot be placed on the subject property without the benefit of a variance, due to the property's unique "L"shape, traffic patterns,the need for parking to support the three businesses, aesthetic considerations, and the desire to avoid any on- or off-site impacts; 2) The subject location is adjacent to two dumpsters, effectively adding another element of screening between the dumpsters and the residentially zoned property to the north ("The Neighborhood" in the DRZ zoning district); 3) The selected location is contiguous to two vegetative buffers, one along the north side of Mr. Leonard's property, and another on the residentially zoned property. These two buffers effectively screen the area of the proposed shed; 4) The applicant has selected an attractive, residential style shed with a cupola from the Barnyard in Ellington. If any part of it were visible to anyone in The Neighborhood, they would view a shed characteristic of sheds in a residential zone; 5) The property has a Town sanitary sewer easement running its entire depth on the west side (serving "The Neighborhood"), immediately contiguous to the selected location for the shed. This easement precludes the erection of any buildings; • G:\jobs\l585\docs\Applications\ZBA Application\1585 ZBA Narrative 6-18-15.docx 6) The property is subject to access management restrictions (Mr. Leonard's access driveway must also serve the abutting undeveloped property of Tim Moriarty),which further restricts the placement of any maintenance shed; 7) The shed cannot be placed on Mr. Moriarty's property(no area for it after accommodating a commercial building and parking); 8) The presence of utility and travel easements, including those in favor of Mr. Moriarty's property, further restricts where a shed could go; 9) The shed will allow Mr. Leonard to secure his maintenance equipment and tools from the elements, and the occasional vandal or thief; 10)While Mr. Leonard has every right to store his maintenance equipment and tools outdoors,he knows it will be far better to keep them out of view; 11)The available parking will still exceed zoning requirements (51 provided, 50 required), after the loss of two spaces to accommodate the shed; : 12)The two lost parking spaces are arguably the most dispensable, given that they are in : the extreme northwest corner adjacent to two dumpsters; 13)The proposed 14 feet x 24 feet residential style shed is only 336 square feet in size; 14)The majority of the shed will be conforming to the rear yard setback. Only 140.57 square feet will be over the setback line,while 195.43 sq. ft. will be conforming; 15)The adjoining property to the west is in retail use (the Colony Shops), and thus should not be impacted in the least; 16)The building's peak will be 18 feet high(approximately 14 feet in height per zoning definition),plus an attractive cupola,which is substantially lower than the other buildings on the property; 17)The shed will conform to the side yard setback; 18)The property will remain substantially conforming to lot coverage (10%vs. 30% allowed) and impervious coverage (55.85%vs. 65% allowed); 19)The applicant is only requesting a variance for this small area(approximately 140.57 square feet) of a residential style shed, and is not requesting a reduction of the rear yard across the back of the property. esign • • G:\Jobs\1 585\dots\Applications\ZBA Application\1585 ZBA Narrative 6-18-1 S.docx f } jv cp ji CD R6 NO- ro i e � a X Y ,''fib �.- z• s. j -k - I#. RECEIVED P.O. BOX 1167 21 JEFFREY DRIVE SOUTH WINDSOR,CT 06074 �i�7■gR M■ JUN 18 2015 PHONE: 860.291.8755 o � TOWN MANAGER'S OW ICE FAX: 860.291.8757 TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR tjww.design professional si nc.corn CIVIL & TRAFFIC ENGINEERS / PLANNERS / SURVEYORS / GIS ANALYSTS / LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS 5erving Connecticut, Massachusetts, 6 Rhode Island e • March 19, 2015 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL DPI# 1585 Dear Property Owner: Re: Scott Leonard Property 1000-1006 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT, 06074 In accordance with Rules and Regulations of the Zoning Board of Appeals, you are hereby notified that an application has been filed on the property abutting yours at 1000- 1006 Sullivan Avenue and is subject to a hearing by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The application and plans are on file with the South Windsor Planning Department. : All members of the public are invited to the hearing to ask questions and/or give comments. You may also submit written comments regarding the application prior to the hearing if you so desire. For further information regarding the specific date this application will be heard please contact the Planning Department, (860-644-2511, ext. 329. • Sincerely, • DESIGN P D rA FESSIONALS,INC. • By. Teter R. DeMallie, President • G:\Jobs\1585\docs\Applications\ZBAApplication\1585LetterTo Abutters.doc G 7-0� 074C Sau� V&U&ot a y w� 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 SOR-CO TELEPHONE (860) 644-2511 September 8, 2015 CERTIFIED #7011 1570 0000 6332 8697 Mr. Scott Leonard 110 Lavender Lane Rocky Hill, CT 06067 RE: Appl. 2781-15 — 1000-1006 Sullivan Avenue Dear Mr. Leonard: At the meeting of the South Windsor Zoning Board of Appeals held on September 3, 2015, the Board approved with conditions your request for a 10 foot variance to Table 4.1.6A to allow construction of a 14' X 24' shed located 5 feet from the rear buffer line (15 feet required — resulting in the shed 25 feet from the rear property line) on property located at 1000-1006 Sullivan Avenue, GC (General Commercial) Zone. This approval is based on the application packet submitted and the plan submitted by Design Professionals, project number 1585, dated 6/18/15. The Board placed the following condition: this variance is granted for this specific shed on this specific location as shown on the plan submitted by Design Professionals, project number 1585, dated 6/18/15. The Board concluded the hardship to be the irregular shape of the property. These actions are effective upon your filing the enclosed form in the Town Clerk's Office at your own expense. Very truly yours, James Kupchunos, Chairperson Zoning Board of Appeals JK/dt cc: Building Department Design Professionals, Inc. I, James Kupchunos, Chairperson of the South Windsor Zoning Board of Appeals hereby certify that on September 3, 2015, the Board approved with conditions your request for a 10 foot variance to Table 4.1.6A to allow construction of a 14' X 24' shed located 5 feet from the rear buffer line (15 feet required — resulting in the shed 25 feet from the rear property line). This approval is based on the application packet submitted and the plan submitted by Design Professionals, project number 1585, dated 6/18/15. The Board placed the following condition: this variance is granted for this specific shed on this specific location as shown on the plan submitted by Design n Professionals,project ro'ect number 1585 dated 6/18/15. on premises located at: 1000-1006 Sullivan Avenue, GC (General Commercial) Zone. and more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point located in the northerly tine of Sullivan Avenue at the . southwesterly corner of land now or formerly of Rose D. Petraltis;thence running N 680 30' 34" W, 210.09 feet along Sullivan.Avenue to a*point,thence running N 110 52' iS" 6, 253.7.9 feet along land now or formerly of Ronald Martin to a point;thence running S 68° 28' 13" F,368.64 feet along land now or formerly of The Neighborhood DRZ to a point;thence running S 170 22' 29" W, 107.56 feet along land now or formerly of said The Neighborhood DRZ to a point; thence running N $50 23' 51" W, 133.66 feet to a point;thence running S 170 49' 33" W, 150.26 feet to the point or place.of beginning, said last two courses running along land now or formerly of said Aetraitis. OWNER OF RECORD: Scott Leonard Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 8th day of September 2015. James Kupchunos, Chairperson PUBLIC ACT#75-317 Received for Record this day of 2015 at VOLUME PAGE TOWN CLERK