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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApp 17-12P Evergreen Walk Independent Living Text Amendment TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM w Application Number: Official Receipt Date: 'l / AW.1,1.2017 Munis Application #: oZ�t ©®3bo SOUTH WINDWR kU MNG DIRT. APPLICANT: Evergreen Walk, LLC PROJECT NAME: Evergreen Walk/GDZone COMPLETE LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 151 Ruc. 1 and Rngd OWNER OF RECORD ON LAND RECORDS: Evergreen Walk, LLC OWNER ADDRESS: 1109 Rose Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 GIS PIN # ZONE GDZ NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE & EMAIL ADDRESS OF PERSON TO WHOM INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED: Alan F. Lamson, 19 Silver Lane, East Hartford C 61 8 (860)568-4030 alamson@flbarch.com Estimated presentation time: THIS APPLICATION IS FOR: (Check all that apply): ❑ Zone Change to (Public Hearing and Certificate of Mailing Required) ❑ Open Space Subdivision/Resubdivision (Public Hearing and Certificate of Mailing Required) ❑ Subdivision ❑ Minor ❑ Major ❑ Resubdivision (Public Hearing Required) ❑ Minor ❑ Major ❑ Conditional Subdivision ❑ Special Exception to Table (Public Hearing and Certificate of Mailing Required) ❑ Site Plan of Development ❑ New ❑ Modification Building(s) Sq Ft ❑ General Plan of Development ❑ Dept of Motor Vehicle License - State Hearing per Section 14-55 for ❑ Earth Filling (Sec. 7.6) and/or Earth Removal (Sec. 7.16) (Public Hearing and Certificate of Mailing Required) ® Regulation Amendment E] Zoning ❑ Subdivision -Attach proposed amendment (Public Hearing Required) ❑ Temporary and Conditional Permit (Public Hearing Required) for ❑ Temporary and Conditional Permit Renewal for ❑ Detached In Law Apartment or ❑ Accessory Apartment (Public Hearing and Certificate of Mailing Required) ❑ Major Home Occupation (Certificate of Mailing Required) for ❑ Other (explain in detail) *An Ap 1 ation Pending Sign is required to be posted on the property for all applications ten (10) days prior to being heard by the Co ssion. Signature of Applicant Signature ogropkrV Owner John Finguerra, Evergreen Walk, LLC John Finguerra, Evergreen Walk LLC Print Name of Applicant It's Member Print Name of Property Owner It's Member Revised 2/2014 Proposed Amendment to the South Windsor Zoning Regulations April 10, 2017 Article 7, Assisted Living Facilities/Independent Living Facilities 7.3.1 Purpose The purpose of the Assisted Living FaGi ity these regulations is to permit the development of a managed residential community having support services that encourages residents primarily 55 years or older to maintain a maximum level of independence. 7.3.2 Permitted Uses A. Permitted uses shall be assisted living/independent living, as well as accessory uses that are intended and designed for the maintenance and/or operation of the Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facillty and/or the use of its residents. B. Incidental retail use within the facility is allowed, provided the retail uses are solely to serve the needs of the residents of the facility, as determined and approved by the Commission. There shall be no external advertising or signs related to any internal retail use. C. When the Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility is located in a commercial zone, medical services located within the Facility may also be offered to the general public, provided that the medical services are an integral part of the Assisted Living/Indep-I ndent Living community and serve the residents thereof. D. Pursuant to CGS Section 8-6, use variances shall not be granted for any use in or on an Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility building or site. 7.3.3 Application Consideration Upon application of the owner of the land or the owner's duly authorized agent, the Commission may, in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate modifications and safeguards prescribed by it, grant a Special Exception/Site Plan of Development approval for an Assisted Living Facility (ALF)/Independent giving Facility (ILF), subject to the requirements of these regulations. 7.3.4 Review Criteria In addition to the Special Exception criteria of Article 8, the Commission shall also consider the following in acting upon an application for approval of an Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility: 1. The Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility proposal will help meet senior housing needs of South Windsor. 2. The Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility has been designed to meet the needs of handicapped residents or visitors. 3. The architectural design is aesthetically pleasing and blends well into the surrounding area. 7.3.5 Bulk Requirements A. Lot Size/FrontageNards/Setbacks Requirements are as established in the underlying zone. B. Building Size/Height/Maximum Number of Units Maximum size of an Assisted Living Facility shall be 70,000 square feet gross floor area (180,000 square feet gross floor area in GD zone). Building height is limited to the height limitations in the underlying zone. However, in any commercial zone with a maximum building height of 2 stories (30 feet) an Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility may be increased in height to three stories (45 feet) if the front yard setback is increased to at least 125 feet. Maximum number of units within a facility is 100 (140 in the GD zone). C. Maximum Impervious Coverage Maximum impervious coverage in commercial zones is 50%. Maximum impervious coverage in residential zones is 25%. Green space in residential zones is intended to be located between the Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility and abutting residences. 7.3.6 Conformance with State of Connecticut Codes The building shall be constructed in accordance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code and shall, any applicable, comply with the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health and Addiction Services requirements for an assisted living facility. Handicapped Access Provisions for the physically handicapped, including wheelchair access; curb cuts and curb inclines for sidewalks; dwelling units expressly designed for the handicapped; building access; and parking space location and other architectural treatment shall be in accordance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code, and other applicable rules and laws. The Commission may modify the application and increase the requirement to ensure that special needs of handicapped residents are met. 7.3.8 Outdoor Recreation Each Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility must provide at least 1 acre total of outdoor recreation area(s), creatively designed to provide stimulation (e.g., bird feeders, benches, gardens). The Commission may require suitable fencing. All projects with more than 100 units must provide 1.5 acres of outdoor recreation. 7.3.9 Buffers/Screening A. Assisted Living Facilities in any residential zone require a buffer area around all sides of the development except the street frontage. B. Buffer width shall in accordance with Section 6.2.4.0 Buffer Widths, and shall be designed to conform to the requirements of Section 6.2.4. C. Assisted Living Facilities/Independent Living Facilities in any commercial zone may be required to provide screening around all sides of the development. Article 6 SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 6.2.4.0 Table 6.2.4.A Buffer Widths Zone/Use Buffer Width GC, RC, I, TS 50 feet GD, CD 75 feet DC 100 feet RO 25 feet MF, Elderly Housing (Section 7.7) 25 feet RR, AA, A 50 feet RROZ 25 feet Non-Residential Uses in Residential 50 feet Zones Assisted Living 50 feet Independent Living 50 feet 6.4.3 Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Add to Table 6.4.3A Minimum Parking Spaces — Residential Uses Use — Residential Minimum Required Parkin Spaces Independent Living ,I.25 spaces per dwelling unit ARTICLE 10, DEFINITIONS Add a Definition: Assisted Living Facility: A managed residential community having support services that encourage residents primarily 55 years or older to maintain a maximum level of independence. It includes on-site 24-hour nursing services, recreational services, and food services, and provides necessary assistance with activities of daily living. The included services shall provide an alternative for elderly and/or handicapped persons who require some help or aid with activities of daily living in order to remain in their independent, private residential units within the managed community. Independent Living Facility: A managed residential community for adults at least 55 years of age or older within a multi- family rental property with central dining facilities that provides residents access to meals and other services such as housekeeping, linen service, transportation, and social and recreational activities. Independent Living Facilities do not provide, in a majority of the units, assistance with activities of daily living such as supervision of medication, bathing, dressing, and toileting, There are no licensed skilled nursing beds in an Independent Living Facility. Independent Living Facilities are also available to persons with disabilities without regard to age. An Independent Living Facility commonly provides apartments. Independent Living Facility properties may offer emergency alert systems, live-in managers, and amenities (such as pools, spas, clubhouses, on-site beauty and barber salons). PLANNING DEPARMENT IN-HOUSE REFERRAL FORM DATE: 4/11/17 TO: Matt Galligan, Fred Shaw, Michael Gantick, Walter Summers, Jeff Doolittle Ray Favreau, Chris Dougan, Heather Oatis, Kevin Cooney, Tony Manfre, John Caldwell, Andrea Confrancesco, Chris Duchesne, Vincent Stetson FROM: Michele Lipe, AICP, Director of Planning The Planning &Engineering Departments have received plans for the following projects: Appl 17-12P, Evergreen Walk LLC Text Amendment Location: ® Site Plan ❑ Subdivision No. Acres Zone ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial ® Residential No. Lots/Units Water: ® Public ❑ Private Well Sewerage: ® Public ❑ Septic System Project Description: Future Town-owned property involved? ❑ Yes ®No ❑ new street(s) ❑ new detention area ❑ new open space/recreation area ❑ active ❑passive Planning Department notes: To add Independent Living Use to the regulations (Section 7.3) See attached document Please comment by 5/2/17 and return to the Planning Department. rQ`�o�pEalpp, Capitol Region Council of Governments 241 Main Street �, og Hartford, Connecticut 06106-5310 Telephone: (860) 522-2217•Fax: (860) 724-1274 0 Aop�ERNMENtg www.crcog•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:zoningrefoacrcae.ort*. 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:4/11/17 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:5/23/17 (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) v Name:Michele . ip , CP Date Received (Person nding Referral) Date Email Receipt Sent Title: Director of Planning 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 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 mail,return receipt requested,to such planning agency.CRCOG's email address for submitting zoning referrals is:zoningrefocrcog.org. If you have questions or experience difficulty submitting your referral electronically,please contact Lynne Pike DiSlnito 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 Page 1 of 1 Zarambo, Lauren L. From: Lynne Pike DiSanto[Ipikedisanto@crcog.org] Sent: Thursday, April 13,2017 11:24 AM To: Zarambo, Lauren L. Subject: RE: Zoning Referral Form Good Morning Lauren, On April 11, 2017,CRCOG received your referral of zoning regulation amendments pertaining to independent living facilities.We will review the materials provided and contact you if we need additional information or have questions. Thank you, Lynne Lynne Pike DiSanto,AICP Principal Planner and Policy Analyst Capitol Region Council of Governments 241 Main Street,4th Floor Hartford,Connecticut 06106 (860)522-2217 ext. 211 Ipikedisanto@crcog.org From:Zarambo, Lauren L. [mailto:Lauren.Zarambo@southwindsor.org] Sent:Tuesday,April 11, 2017 4:13 PM To:Zoning Referral<zoningref@crcog.org> Subject:Zoning Referral Form Please find attached Zoning Referral Form for Appl. 17-12P, Evergreen Walk LLC Zoning Text Amendment to Article 7, Section 7.3,Assisted Living Facilities. A copy has been mailed to you. Thank you, Lauren L Zarambo Planning Department Secretary Town of South Windsor 1540 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor,CT o6o74 86o.644.25n ext 253 This email has been scanned for email related threats and delivered safely by Mimecast. For more information please visit http://www.mimecast.com 4/13/2017 Page 1 of 2 Lipe, Michele From: Summers, Walter Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 11:32 AM To: Lipe, Michele; Folger, Jeffrey Cc: Kevin Cooney fire dept Subject: RE: Two In House Referral Forms Michele& Jeff I would like to add a 2 requirements to section 7.3.6. 1) Fire Sprinkler Requirement All buildings shall have an approved NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system installed. Due to the delayed response to emergencies and possible restriction of movement of the residents in these types of facilities, it is imperative that the Town require fire sprinkler installation. These systems will provide two important safety functions. One is to confine the fire to the room of origin and or extinguishment of the fire. Second function would be to extend the time for the residents to escape the building in a fire emergency. 2) Fire Alarm Requirement All buildings shall an approved NFPA 72 monitored fire alarm system with smoke detection. This requirement will provide for early notification of the residents and .fire department in case of a fire emergency. Thanks Walter Summers, Fire Marshal Mail;1540 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor, CT., 06074 Office:232 West Rd. 860-282-0669 Ext 1 www.southwndsor.org Working Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Saves Lives Please be advised that all emails to and from the Town of South Windsor are subject to FOl requests. This e-mail message is intended only for the named recipient(s)above. It may contain confidential information that is privileged or that constitutes official work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail and any attachment(s)is strictly prohibited. From:Zarambo, Lauren L. Sent:Wednesday,April 12, 2017 10:38 AM To: Caldwell,John<John.Caldwell@southwindsor.org>; Cofrancesco,Andrea <andrea.cofrancesco@southwindsor.org>; Cooney, Kevin<Kevin.Cooney@southwindsor.org>; Doolittle,Jeffrey <Jeffrey.Dool ittle@southwindsor.org>; Dougan, Christopher<Christopher.Dougan@southwindsor.org>; Duchesne, Christopher<Christopher.Duchesne@southwindsor.org>; Favreau, Raymond 4/24/2017 CRCOGCAPITOL REGION COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 241 Main Street/Hartford/Connecticut/06106 Working together for a better region, Phone(860)522-2217/Fax(860) 724-1274 www.crcog.o►g May 19,2017 TO. SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REPORT ON ZONING REFERRAL Z-2017-54 Proposed zoning regulation amendments to Article 7-Assisted Living Facilities,Article 6-Site Development Regulations,and Article 10- Defnitions pertaining to Independent Living Facilities. COMMISSIONERS: Receipt is acknowledged of the above-mentioned referral, Notice of this proposal was transmitted to the Policy and Planning Division of the Capitol Region Council of Governments under the provisions of Section 8-3b of the Connecticut General Statutes,as amended. COMMENT:The staff of the Regional Planning Commission of the Capitol Region Council of Governments has reviewed this referral and finds no apparent conflict with regional plazas and policies or the concerns of neighboring towns. The proposed regulation would permit additional housing choice,and thus supports the Capitol Region Plan.of Conservation and Developments regional housing goal to "Increase the range of choice in housing for people of all incomes and all ages,but especially for those who have the least choice in achieving their locational preference." Questions concerning this referral should be directed to Lynne Pike DiSanto. In accordance with our procedures this letter will constitute final CRCOG action on this referral. The public hearing date has been scheduled for 5/23/2017. DISTRIBUTION: Planner: Hartford,Windsor,East Windsor,Ellington,Vernon,Manchester;East :Hartford Respectfully submitted, Karl Robert Profe,Chairman Regional Planning Commission Jennifer Bartiss-Earley,Vice Chairman Regional Planning Commission Lynne Pike DiSanto,AICP Principal Planner and Policy Analyst Andover/Avon/Berlin/Bloomfield I Botton I Canton I Columbia!Coventry f-Fast Granby J East Hartford!East Windsor/Ellington/Enfield/Farmington I Glastonbury!Granby I Hartford/Hebron 1 Manchester!Mansfield/Marlborough/New Britain J Newington!Plainville/Rocky Hill/Simsbury I Somers!South Windsor!Southington/Stafford I Suffield/Tolland!Vernon I West Hartford/Wethersfield f Willington J Windsor/Windsor locks A voluntary Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional programs of benefit to the towns and the region Appl 17-12P, Evergreen Walk LL Independent Living Zoning Text Amendment Public Hearing 5-23-17 Planning Department Report 1. This is a request request for a Zoning Regulation Text Amendment to Article 7, Section 7.3 "Assisted Living Facilities", to modify Section 7.3 to add Independent Living Facilities as a permitted use; modify Article 6 Site Development Regulations, Table 6.2.4.A Buffers and Table 6.5.3A Minimum Parking Spaces, to include Independent Living Facilities requirements; and add to Article 10 Definitions, a definition for "Independent Living". 2. The PZC may recall approving a Text Amendment to Article VII, Section 7.3, "Assisted Living Facilities", to modify Section 7.3.5.B Building Size/Height/Maximum number of units to allow facilities up to 180,000 sf with a maximum of 140 units in the Buckland Road Gateway Development Zone which up` was an increase from 100 units, and a maximum building size of 85,000 sf. This amendment applied only to the Buckland Gateway Development zone. to u2 ( This text change would allow for an Independent Living Facility to be as-Iarge as allowed Assisted living_facilities are in the current_reulatios, Other changes address an increas nie parking space requirements as well as add a definition for an Independent Facility. R 2 `� I ct,�1 Lv u way �� (t tiv► ,�( °c� H r ;7,� 4. There are currently assisted living facilities in the Buckland Gateway Development zone and onefacility in the Restricted Commercial zone. This would be the first facility of this type in South Windsor. 5. We did receive a staff comment from the Walter Summers, Fire Marshal requesting to following language be added: 6. The current Town Plan of Conservation and Development under the Residential section encourages flexibility in meeting emerging housing needs and updates to the zoning regulations that are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. i 7. The Capitol Region Council of Governments has reviewed the amendment as required and reports that they find no apparent conflict with regional plans and policies or the concerns of neighboring towns. If this application is approved, the Planning Dept has no requested modifications a Page I of 2 Lipe, Michele From: Summers, Walter Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 11:32 AM To: Lipe, Michele; Folger, Jeffrey Cc: Kevin Cooney fire dept Subject: RE: Two In House Referral Forms Michele &Jeff I would like to add a 2 requirements to section 7.3.6. Fire Sprinkler Requirement All buildings shall have an approved NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system installed. Due to the delayed response to emergencies and possible restriction of movement of the residents in these types of facilities, it is imperative that the Town require fire sprinkler installation. These systems will provide two important safety functions. One is to confine the fire to the room of origin and or extinguishment of the fire. Second function would be to extend the time for the residents to escape the building in a fire emergency. q ire ent u 2) Fire Alarrn�\Requirement s approved 2) EA11 buildings shall annapproved NFPA 72 monitored fire alarm system with smoke detection.:::detection. This requirement will provide for early notification of the residents and fire department in case of a fire emergency. Thanks Walter Summers, Fire Marshal Mail:1540 Sullivan Ave.,South Windsor, CT., 06074 Office:232 West Rd 860-282-0669 Ext 1 www.southwindsor.org Working Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Saves Lives Please be advised that a//emails to and from the Town of South Windsor are subject to FOI requests. This e-mail message is intended only for the named recipient(s)above. /t may contain confidential information that is privileged or that constitutes official work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail and any attachment(s)is strictly prohibited From:Zarambo, Lauren L. Sent:Wednesday,April 12, 2017 10:38 AM To:Caldwell,John<John.Caldwell@southwindsor.org>; Cofrancesco,Andrea <andrea.cofrancesco@southwindsor.org>;Cooney, Kevin<Kevin.Cooney@ so uthwi ndso r.o rg>; Doolittle,Jeffrey <Jeffrey.Doolittle@southwindsor.org>; Dougan, Christopher<Christopher.Dougan@southwindsor.org>; Duchesne, Christopher<Christopher.Duchesne@southwindsor.org>; Favreau, Raymond �p.NN Sf4 T-0�- ap S-0� ?d&U&Ot a � 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 SOR-CO TELEPHONE (860) 644-2511 CERTIFIED MAIL 7011 1570 0000 6337 2119 May 25, 2017 Evergreen Walk, LLC C/o Alan Lamson FLB Architecture &Planning, Inc. 19 Silver Lane East Hartford, CT 06118 Dear Mr. Lamson: Re: Appl. 17-12P, Evergreen Walk LLC Independent Living Text Amendment We are pleased to advise you that at its meeting on May 23, 2017 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve your request for a Zoning Text Amendment to Article 7, Section 7.3 "Assisted Living Facilities", to modify Section 7.3 to add Independent Living Facilities as a permitted use; modify Article 6 Site Development Regulations, Table 6.2.4.A Buffers and Table 6.5.3A Minimum Parking Spaces,to include Independent Living Facilities requirements; and add to Article 10 Definitions,a definition for"Independent Living"with the following conditions: 1. The text is approved as revised with the addition of the requested language from the fire marshal requiring fire sprinklers and fire alarms. 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the zone text amendment in conformance with the Town Plan of Conservation and Development. 3. The effective date of the zone text change is June 11, 2017. A copy of the Amendment is attached, along with the Legal Notice that was published in the Journal Inquirer. Very truly yours, Gary Bazzano, Chairman Planning &Zoning Commission GB/llz Cc/Attorney Christopher Smith Enclosure Section 7.3 Assisted Living Facilities/Independent Living Facilities 7.3.1 Purpose The purpose of these regulations is to permit the development of a managed residential community having support services that encourages residents primarily 55 years or older to maintain a maximum level of independence. 7.3.2 Permitted Uses A. Permitted uses shall be assisted living/independent living, as well as accessory uses that are intended and designed for the maintenance and/or operation of the Assisted Living Facility/ Independent Living Facility and/or the use of its residents. B. Incidental retail use within the facility is allowed, provided the retail uses are solely to serve the needs of the residents of the facility, as determined and approved by the Commission. There shall be no external advertising or signs related to any internal retail use. C. When the Assisted Living Facility / Independent Living Facility is located in a commercial zone, medical services located within the Facility may also be offered to the general public, provided that the medical services are an integral part of the Assisted Living /Independent Living community and serve the residents thereof. D. Pursuant to CGS Section 8-6, use variances shall not be granted for any use in or on an Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility building or site. 7.3.3 Application Consideration Upon application of the owner of the land or the owner's duly authorized agent,the Commission may, in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate modifications and safeguards prescribed by it, grant a Special Exception/Site Plan of Development approval for an Assisted Living Facility (ALF)/Independent Living Facility(ILF), subject to the requirements of these regulations. 7.3.4 Review Criteria In addition to the Special Exception criteria of Article 8, the Commission shall also consider the following in acting upon an application for approval of an Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility: 1. The Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility proposal will help meet senior housing needs of South Windsor. 2. The Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility has been designed to meet the needs of handicapped residents or visitors. 3. The architectural design is aesthetically pleasing and blends well into the surrounding area. 7.3.5 Bulk Requirements A. Lot Size/Frontage/Yards/Setbacks Requirements are as established in the underlying zone. B. Building Size/Height/Maximum Number of Units Maximum size of an Assisted Living Facility shall be 70,000 square feet gross floor area (180,000 square feet gross floor area in GD zone). Building height is limited to the height limitations in the underlying zone. However, in any commercial zone with a maximum building height of 2 stories (30 feet) an Assisted Living Facility / Independent Living Facility may be increased in height to three stories (45 feet) if the front yard setback is increased to at least 125 feet.Maximum number of units within a facility is 100(140 in the GD zone). C. Maximum Impervious Coverage Maximum impervious coverage in commercial zones is 50%. Maximum impervious coverage in residential zones is 25%. Green space in residential zones is intended to be located between the Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility and abutting residences. 7.3.6 Conformance with State of Connecticut Codes A. The building shall be constructed in accordance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code and shall, as applicable, comply with the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health and Addiction Services requirements for an assisted living facility. 1. Fire Sprinkler Requirement All buildings shall have an approved NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system installed. 2. Fire Alarm Requirement All buildings shall have an approved NFPA 72 monitored fire alarm system with smoke detection. 7.3.7 Handicapped Access A. Provisions for the physically handicapped, including wheelchair access; curb cuts and curb inclines for sidewalks; dwelling units expressly designed for the handicapped; building access; and parking space location and other architectural treatment shall be in accordance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code, and other applicable rules and laws. The Commission may modify the application and increase the requirement to ensure that special needs of handicapped residents are met. 7.3.8 Outdoor Recreation Each Assisted Living Facility/Independent Living Facility must provide at least 1 acre total of outdoor recreation area(s), creatively designed to provide stimulation(e.g., bird feeders, benches, gardens). The Commission may require suitable fencing. All projects with more than 100 units must provide 1.5 acres of outdoor recreation. 7.3.9 Buffers/Screening A. Assisted Living Facilities in any residential zone require a buffer area around all sides of the development except the street frontage. B. Buffer width shall in accordance with Section 6.2.4.0 Buffer Widths,and shall be designed to conform to the requirements of Section 6.2.4. C. Assisted Living Facilities in any commercial zone may be required to provide screening around all sides of the development. Section 6.2 Landscape and Buffers Table 6.2.4A Buffer Widths GC,RC,I,TS 50 feet GD,CD 75 feet DC 100 feet RO 25 feet MF;Elderly Housing(Section 7.7) 25 feet RR,AA,A 50 feet RROZ 25 feet Non-Residential Uses in Residential 50 feet Zones Assisted Living 50 Feet Independent Living 50 Feet 6.4.3 Minimum Number of Parking Spaces In all districts, the minimum number of parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following schedules: Table 6.4.3A Minimum Required Parking Spaces—Residential Uses Independent Living 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit 10.3 Definitions Independent Living A managed residential community for adults at least 55 years of age or older within a multi- family rental property with central dining facilities that provides residents access to meals and other services such*as housekeeping, linen service,transportation,and social and recreational activities.Independent Living Facilities do not provide, in a majority of the units,assistance with activities of daily living such as supervision of medication, bathing,dressing,and toileting. There are no licensed skilled nursing beds in an Independent Living Facility.Independent Living Facilities are also available to persons with disabilities without regard to age. An.Independent Living Facility commonly provides apartments.Independent Living Facility properties may offer emergency alert systems,live-in managers,and amenities(such as pools, spas, clubhouses,on-site beauty and barber salons). Adopted 05/23/17 Effective 06/11/17 �r���,,�L /✓ ��� 241ZU;��- � �3 xctk�nCL-c ,o� ETC TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL INQUIRER SATURDAY,MAY 27,2017 SOUTH WINDSOR PLANNING& ZONING COMMISSION At its May 23, 2017 Regular Meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to take the following actions: 1. Approved with modifications Appl. 17-16P, 150 Sullivan LLC for site plan approval for a site access and clearing plan for a future project to be known as `150 Sullivan LLC', on property located on the northerly side of Sullivan Avenue, westerly side of Rye Street, GC zone 2. Approved with modifications Appl. 17-12P,Evergreen Walk LLC for a Zoning Regulation Text Amendment to Article 7, Section 7.3 `Assisted Living Facilities',to modify Section 7.3 to add Independent Living Facilities as a permitted use;modify Article 6 Site Development Regulations, Table 6.2.4.A Buffers and Table 6.5.3A Minimum Parking Spaces,to include Independent Living Facilities requirements; and add to Article 10 Definitions, a definition for`Independent Living'. Effective date 6/11/17 3. Approved with modifications Appl. 17-13P,Evergreen Walk LLC for a modification to the General Plan of Development layout to decrease/increase approved square footages/units of certain uses to the following: 600,480 sf of retail; 108 hotel rooms; 251,170 sf of office space; delete the Institutional Use and increase Assisted Living units to a total of 290 units; and no change to the 200 residential dwelling units and 75,000 sf of recreational space; on property located at 151 Buckland Road(within`Evergreen Walk'), on the westerly side of Buckland Road, southerly side of Deming Street,and northerly of Smith Street,Buckland Road Gateway Development Zone 4. Approved with modifications Appl. 17-14P,Airborne LLP for a Special Exception to Table 4.1.1A and site plan of development to operate a cheerleading and tumbling training facility,utilizing approx. 8,000 sq ft of the existing facility, at 85 Nutmeg Road South, I zone 5. Approved reduction and release of certain bonds Gary Bazzano, Chairman