HomeMy WebLinkAboutCollins Lane MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael J. Gantick, Director of Public Works
FROM: Joseph J. Perna, Project Engineer P
DATE: January 6, 1998
RE: COLLINS LANE
Per your request, I have investigated the issue of whether Collins Lane is a private Road
or not.. Based on my review of our street file, and conversations with Mel Stead and Bo
Davies, there is unfortunately, no clear answer to that question and would require,
perhaps in the future, a legal opinion from the Town Attorney.
As described by Mel Stead, the Town at this time does maintain Collins Lane, i.e.,
plowing and sanding up to the gravel drive that runs out to Sullivan Avenue (see
attached map). I have included our street file for your review and would refer to Mel
Stead's report dated June 17, 1986 as a good source to summarize the history of this
roadway.
With regards to the more pressing issue of whether a school bus can enter this roadway
comes down to a safety issue. Vehicle movements would require the use of the private
gravel drive that connects to Sullivan Avenue in a "Looping Pattern" with an entrance
point starting at either Sand Hill Road or Sullivan Avenue. I would refer to a
memorandum by Bo Davies dated November 29, 1995 to suggest that this would not be
a desirable situation both from the State and Town's point of view. The other
alternative would require the bus to perform a 3-point turn to exit back out onto Sand
Hill Road, which is also undesirable.
I hope this information will be helpful in your decision making process.
JJP/jsv
Attachments
PRELIMINARY REPORT
STATUS OF COLLINS LANE
JUNE 27, 1986
This report was conducted for informational purposes, and is not
intended to conflict with legal actions or precedences.
Maps and other information in the Town Clerk's Office indicate
that Collins Lane (so-called) and Sullivan Avenue existed as
traveled ways long before any of the maps were prepared.
Deed descriptions of properties to and from the Collins' family
and others refer to Collins Lane (so-called) , Sand Hill Road and
Sullivan Avenue only as "highways" , and not by name.
Existing documents concerning this matter found to date.
1. Map showing a parcel to be acquired from Collins and land
to be abandoned dated April 1, 1964 (T.C. 513B) .
✓ 2. Memo to Paul Talbot, Town Manager, dated February 6, 1978
from Allan Young, Director of Public Works. "Provide Access
to the Porter Collins Driveway" .
✓ 3. Memo from Greg Turek to Allan Young dated February 3, 1978
indicating his research to determine if the Town should plow
Collins Lane (so-called) .
./ 4. Memo to Planning and Zoning Commission and Allan Young,
Director of Public Works, requesting report based on a request
from Porter Collins.
✓ 5. Minutes of Town Council where resolutions were proposed with
amendments and passed September 27 , 1965.
V 6. Minutes of Town Planning and Zoning Commission approving
street layout for Sand Hill Road at Sullivan Avenue,
October 12, 1965 .
Map not filed until 1976 (T.C. Map 713B)
The agreement that was passed as a resolution by the Town Council
September 27, 1965 appears to be the best evidence as to what
was intended by the abandonment. Page 872 of the Council Minutes
contains . a concern by Councilman Cavanaugh that the agreement was
not specific as to what was being given to Mr. Collins. Another
motion to amend the first was passed and carried.
"That the Resolution be further amended to add that our move is
also subject to the condition that the Town's Attorney, prepare
in form satisfactory to him, a description for inclusion on the
Town's Record of the portion of the road to be abandoned. "
Preliminary Report
Status of Collins Lane
June 27, 1986
Page 2
Councilman Ahearn said we could have the Town Engineer draw up a
map of the road that is to be abandoned, and have it and a des-
cription incorporated in- the Agreement. It appears that the map
approved by the Town Planning and Zoning Commission on October .12,
1965 is that map.
Conclusions
1. The Town Council intended to abandon that section of street
referred to now as Collins Lane.
2. That the Town Council intended also to convey the abandoned
portion of roadway to Mr. Collins.
3. That the Town fulfilled its obligation to provide access to
the Porter Collins ' driveway by providing an extension of
his driveway to Sullivan Avenue. This conclusion is contrary
to Mr. Young's opinion of how access is to be provided.
Conclusion
1. There is still some gray area here and the existence of
additional material pertaining to this is possible.
2. The intent by both the resolutions and the maps on file was
to abandon all of the Town's right to the old pavement.
3. The portion of Collins Lane (so-called) from the realigned
Sand Hill Road northerly to beyond David Collins' driveway has
remained in its original condition. It was not scarified nor
was it narrowed as it was from his driveway northerly to Porter's.
4. Porter Collins, in effect, then has access to Sullivan Avenue
direct and Sand Hill direct.
5. The Town has, in the past; and does now, plow . that portion
of this street that provides access to David Collins ' driveway,
#2 Collins Lane.
6. The Town Attorney should be consulted as to clarification of
the gray areas. I feel that problems in the future could arise
if David Collins should sell and the new owner to claim the
"abandoned road. " This would deny access to Sand Hill Road by
Porter Collins at #8 Collins Lane (so-called) .
I believe that the Town of South Windsor did not intend to maintain
this roadway. It existed with rights of use by the Town and the
Council abandoned those rights. We may, however, have an obligation
to perform the normal services such as snow removal. The Town has
been plowing, sanding and sweeping the first 250± feet of Collins
Lane (so-called) . Street Services will continue to do this as a
matter of course unless directed to do otherwise.
Melvin C. Stead, Jr
Acting Director of Public Works
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael J. Gantick, Director.of Public Works
FROM: A. Bowen Davies, Deputy Town Engineer 'i37
DATE: November 29, 1995
RE: COLLINS LANE
This morning I talked to Stanley Sobieski, ConnDOT Transportation Planner,
about the Collins Lane driveway to Sullivan Avenue (see attached sketch).
He is quite concerned about the liability associated with the usage of the wide
driveway that was put in this summer from the apparent end of Collins Lane and
Sullivan Avenue. There is no delineation between where the Town's
responsibility leaves off and- the Collins' responsibility begins. For an operator, it
all looks like a Town street. An accident at the intersection could include the
Town as a defendant.
Mr. Sobieski suggests that there be a definite termination of the Town's
responsibility for Collins Lane to not include the driveway and access to Sullivan
Avenue. It should not be considered as a thru street in any manner. This
termination an be accomplished by permanent barricading, a gate, or appropriate
signing.
ConnDOT has a possible problem with the permit. They will handle their issue.
It is perhaps time to include the Collinses in this concern.
A'BD/jsv
Aa!!a/AB095kaJlGasla+e
Time : 10 : 5;5 :59 Maooinq List Reoort Thu Jun 5 1997 Pg 457
(moL—ort) ciao Number Range (* = ALL)
Mao Ulk Lot Street Nu.noerl Owner Votumn Pa:
Name Mailing Acares5 Zoninq
------------ -------------- ---------------- ----------
76 1 ( 3730) (1 271 ) COLLINS SH ERMAN R 062 037
SULLIVAN AVENUE 1271 SULLIVAN AVENU RR
127 124
RR
062 039
NEW RR
76 4 ( 79 9j) (0073 ) WALDRON MERVIN t 048 497
SAND MILL ROAD 78 SAND HILL ROAD RR
76 5 (2190) (R002A ) COLLINS CATHERINE S HAGEDORN 854 03Z
COLLINS LANE 8 COLLINS LANE RR
76 o 1 A (1730) (1330A ) GUTKOWSKI TH.ADDEUS J 311 34,�
SULLIVAN AVENUE 1330 SULLIVAN AVENU RO
7t; 0 12 (8730) (1 330 ) GUTKOWSKI THADDEUS J 474 53z
SULLIVAN AVENUE 1330 SULLIVAN AVENU 10
76 1C (8730) (133t?C ) 1"1ENDENHALL SUSANNE J '*i7 041
SULLIVAN AVE�lUE 10 INDIAN TRAIL RO
75 a 10 ( '73+0) ( 1330D ) SUTKO JSKI THADD US J 474 53::
SULLIVAN AVENUE 1330 SULLIV01 AVENU r{iJ
c� 76 o 2A ( 3730) ( 1340A ) ASTICOU INVESTMENT LTD PRTRSHP 927 u31
SULLIVAN AVENUE 49 ROSEAARY LAVE RO
76 b 2E (3730) (13408 ) ASTICOU INVESTMENT LTD PRTRS�P 927 G31
SULLIVAN AVENUE 49 ROS-EMARY LANE RO
7o o 2C (8730) (1340C ) NEW ASYLUM MANAGEMENT C)RP 391 187
SULLIVAN' AVENUE 1000 ASYLUM AVE RO
HARTFORD C.T OC105
70 b 2D (8730) ( 134UD ) NEw ASYLUM MANAGEMENT CORD 390 227
SULLIVAN AVENUE 114 WOODLAND ST RO
HARTFORD CT Oo105
F!
76 6 3A C87301 CI-350A j MARRA KAT14RYN A 021 374
Mww-WWII—i�i� iwi«i�ii i♦wi•ii ' . ., :,. _: 'e
Fr_:
.+....
+wirsii�+r F►1►404
7o 0 38 (673U) (1 3503 ) MARka KATMRY+u n -- --
r.
7
14 /7/oJ-4 r R
.LANb
Fie
`r
o•q0�p S_0�
N
'U
6 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 0607
�fN�soR•co AREA CODE 203/644-2511
March 20, 1978
Mr. Porter A. Collins
8 Collins Lane
South Windsor, Connecticut 06074
Dear Mr. Collins:
Thank you for writing to the town regarding snow removal and upkeep of
Collins Lane, which runs in front of your property. -
..Allan Young, Director of Public Works, has advised that Collins Lane
-is a town street according to earlier agreements, and will be maintained
accordingly. He noted that snow removal operations have included Collins
Lane during the recent snowstorms of this winter.
Thank you, again, for taking the time to write. I hope this solution
is satisfactory.
Very truly yours,
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Norman Petersen, Commissioner
NP/src
cc: William E. Grace, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
Paul F. Talbot, Town Manager
Allan S. Young, Director of Public Works
emov e
ndavo// / 3qA s N
40—24 R.C. Pie 2
loop
a5 of I-pivatiot,fR
0
35Sfare l '
6°.00
iw
Line � •/6� F s� % t G�t/�i-b � � \
264—24 RC. P% ,gyp I to C
ot
/ C.E. ,
� 8 � � • ra ro fie• gps � u+�,m r,Z
N � TE u s AL
1 � amOE
�►' � "�/� � Ar
p ` =
� 8 a !• -
` � � � . ---- ,�~s�•a ,a; . . -'��" PORT
x s c� y
�� � � � •9g" , I ms�ac'� -
.
_�
voll
M ►'�=4o`
e
C4n��t�eii e r
This agreement made and concluded this 27th day of September,
1965, by and between the Town of South Windsor, a municipal
corporation existing under the laws of the State of Connecticut,
acting herein by its Town Manager, Terry V. Sprenkel, and being
located within Hartford County, herein termed town, and
Porter A. Collins, of the Town of South Windsor, County of Hartford
and State of Connecticut.
Witnesseth:
Whereas the Town is desirous of acquiring a portion of land
adjacent to Sand Hill Road and more particularly shown on a map
attached and made a part of this agreement; and
Whereas Porter A. Collins is willing- to deed said land to the
Town for the sum of one dollar and to allow T3wn men and equipment
on his land for purposes of construction;
Now Therefore :
In consideration of the sum of one dollar and the mutual
monies each made to each other, the parties hereto as follows:
1. The Town of South Windsor agrees to
(a) transplant one small oak tree
(b) scarify that portion of pavement that will be abandoned
(c) provide access to the Porter Collins driveway
(d) make application to the State of Connecticut for a
driveway permit
(e), restore all disturbed areas to a condition better than
or equal to original
2. Porter A. Collins agrees to
(a) quit claim all of his right title and interest in
and to a certain piece or parcel of land more particular-
ly described on a certain map entitled "Parcel of
Additional Land To Be Acquired From Asher A. &_ Porter A.
Collins By The Town of South Windsor Scale V 10r
Sept. ,1965, " which said map is attached hereto" and made
a part of this agreement.
0
f
(b) Allow Town men and -equipment on his land adjoining'
the piece to be conveyed and adjoining the present
Sand Hill Road, to alter and slope said land all in
accordance with a construction plan entitled "Inter-
section of Sand Hill Road and Sullivan Ave. " scale
1"=40 t April, 1964.
' In witness -Whereof the parties have hereunto set their hand
and seals this day and year above written.
Town f South Windsor
By
own anage
. � c
or er o s'
County of Hartford SS. South Windsor jGjr M'5
State of Connecticut
Personally appeared, porter A. Collins who acknowledged the
signing of the foregoing instrument to be his free act and deed.
Not
ary u c
�76 f�
TREE MEMO
To :Jerry Iazzetta
From :Karl Reichle
Re: Tree ownership
Date: September 22, 1998
Please Determine Ownership of a dead cherry tree on the east side of Collins La. across
from house#2 I've attached a ribbon to the tree in question
THANKS
Karl
jf
• a d
Page of
R.O.W. LOOKUP
L06-7 Avr.Nu E /CcA Ids LAMR-
MAP 576 PARCEL-3
VOUPG GRANTEE GRANTOR DATE
127 / ►24- C/>-ru��in; 3, CGIIErvs ,, A5MrR A. Cc4j;o5 Zlzl645
NOTES:
MCP L;.F,$ Viv-UL 7 AAT' t5 %�-uupsc> ! vNIVAX) Avc>vuE- qvr,> Gmllt s Cato.
Time 1U : .0
Mao Numner Ranue
(mot_ort) Owner Zoning
/ Mao 9Lk Lot Street NUMDer/ Aaress
-- ---
Name
Mailin� ---- -
-------------- -------- F��AN R Go2 031
7 ---'---- ( 8730) {1271 ) COLLINS �,i AVcNU RR
SULLIVAN AVENUE
1 271 SULLIVANULL
127 124.
f COLL.I'NS .C-ATHERINE.'S RR
7�. ,;2 8 --COLLINS LA
AVZ 3 DOROTA-T A_ SURV i�o2 039
y ; ) COLiSA _ RR
7 {2'fIi� LIDr
*Cf�ill iANc 2 C.OLLI'V5- LA�+E
,.,
048 v�
4 { 79�3U) (0078 ) WALDRON MERVIN E RR
75 78 SAND HILL ROAD
SAND MILL ROAD
219t3) (ROU2A ) COLLINS CATHERINE S � NA��'=DORIti - Oz
7� ( 8 COLLINS LANE KR
COLLINS LANE
T THADDYUS J 311 3•
GUTKOWsK -RO
75 a 1 A t873t+) (1330a ) SULLIVAN AVE14U
SULLIVAN AVENUE 1330
474 5
1c C8730) (1330 ) GUTKO'ASK1 ri -fn3�U�—J R��---
7t 1330 SULLIVAN AVENU
SULLIVAN4 AVENUE
7
1C (8730) t133i3C AIL
) YcKDENHALL SUSANNE J RJ
7b 1G INDIAN Ti�
SULLIVAN AVENUE
C 474
17 C.3730) ( 133GD ) t;UTK4lSKI THADDEUS J RO
75
SULLIVAN AVEVUc 133J SULLIVA''i A'VENU
ASTICOU INVESTMENT LTD PRTRSAP 927
76 o 2A (:3730) (1340A ) RO
' SULl.iVAN AVENUE 49 RpScNARY LAVE
ASTICOU INVESTMENT LTD PRTRS iP 927
b 28 (8730) (1 340-B ) ., KO
7b 49 RJS=NARY LONE
SULLIVAN 'AV-NU c
3�+1
7o C 2C (8730) (1340C )
NEB ASYLUM ',4044,GEMENT CORP r.0
SULLIVAN: AVENUE1G00 A5YLU"i AVE
HARTFORD CT 06105
O
ASYLUM MANAGEM=?NT CORP R
= 0
-. 7o b ZD (8730)(134JD 114 woODLAND ST
SULLIVAN AVENUE HARTFORD CT 00105
e21
MARRA KATNRYN A
sA �8730) C7350A :�-.1��_,::rswK,KNMRKSOY-:01�,. ,, -
F 76 a s ..o.•�I4M.s V�N.,;.:+A V.i N�/R:};S -
-,;M.....«. .. -�•.'.` <_; �i�*.:_'' s..�rr�.rr�r �r�wi �� r �� rrsrrrrr�rrr�r�!rrl� �g•�;2.-va-y�• -`_ k �r.�.
7o c 38 (8730) (13503 ). . MiJ,RRA KATNRYN A .
MAP No. 7.G
366,000
PORTION OF 89-33
0 5
q 18. 10 Ac.
260.0'
330S
2.80Ac. A .
sG r 3 4 0
1.50Ac. 1 .50Ac.
345'S (78 ) PERMANENT
309.0' 260.01 EASEMENT
400'S 0 30. p
\ 153.34' SAND 165.0'
30.0' ov
�� �s �8.89 �\ �. , \ o HILL
Q 01 w 682.29'
,30o,
23 25'g -
io -- --- - -- ------- -
w Z
7.50Ac. 189.26' o
o22
I
0.80 Ac. J �-
_ 16
loos I56.71' w 3.00 Ac.o
i CD N I �.
WESTGATE ° I -- - —
-
0 N. POFESS ZONAL 7
PARK I
//o.o' I °' n I 10. 10 Ac. 3
21
A N I N W
tN I V° 11
1.20Ac. (A �_
I
co L
C
- - cn
• . � • ' � • per-� � • .
ti f ��► V7 FocJ 2.5
g `. ,• ,I further certify, :that under Paragraph THIRD (b)' of .de'ceden 's
Last Will and Testament, -there is devised -to PORTER A.. VOL YNS, i
DAVID B. COLLINS$ SHERMAN R. COLLINS, ions 'of the deceased, all ,
of the Town of South Windsor, Connecticut , CYNTHIA COLLINS WALDRON
daughter of the deceased, of the Town of South .Windsor, Connecticu ,
f 4 ` and OE.ORGE W. COLLINS, son of. the deceased, of the, Town of.'Norfolk
Massachusetts, one-fifth (1%5) each of all such .righ.t, 'titie' and
Interest as said deceased had at the time of his decease in and i
to, certain pieces or parcels of land located in t.66 Town :o.f South j
M • Windsor, described as follows, to wit:
An undivided one-half interest in and to sic (6) pieces or
parcels of• land .with the buildings thereon, sit.uated'..in'':the Town
' of South 'Windso.r..'County of Hartford and State of. Connecticut I
bounded and described as follows, to wit: i,
F." FIRST PIECE: North by land now or formerly of Leslie .M. i'Collins;
Ras.t.:by Newers Road; South by Sand Hill. Road,. a highway,. formerly
a portion of Sullivan Avenue,•, land now or formerly .of Mervin
i Waldron, et ux and land now or formerly of David B. Collins et ux,
' partly by each; and West by land now or formerly. of' Felix Roman; i
containing twenty,-three (23) - acres, more or less.
ti SECOND PIECE: North and East b} ; by
present�rightyof waytofn of
. Zullivan Avenue and Southwest b the
Sullivan Avenue, being triangular in 'shape and, cont-wining one (1)
{ acre, more or less..
' THIRD. PIECE: North by wand now or formerly of the Estate of Byron .
. West; East by land now, or formerly of Stanley H. Lorenzen.;
f' South by Strong Road; and West by land now or formerly 'o Estate
! of Byron E. West; containing ten (10) acres, more or less.
r A FOURTH PILXE: North by land now or: formerly of Bessie Karvelis;
t: East by land now or formerly of Joseph' Krawski et .al; South by
Sand Hill Road; and West by Nevers Road; containing twenty-four
(241 acres, more• or less
FIFTH PIECE: North by land now or formerly of the. Estate •of;John
i, mains; East by land now .or formerly of Norman• Priest', South
by land now or formerly of Harmony 0. •Bolstridge; and West by• i
Pierce Road; containing fourteen and. one-half ('14 1/2) acres, more '
or less. . i
SIXTH PIECE: North by land now or formerly of Harold J: .A. i
o ns; ast by Pierce Road; South by land now. or `formerly -of t
r' William S. Burkhart et' ux and land now or formerly •o'f'. S. Ti. Rice, !
' partly by each; and West by-land now or formerly of Charlotte
Andrus-is +et al;' containing .twenty-five• •(25) acres;. mora or leas.
Reeeived For Record a ,
December 2,1966 at .11:15 A.M. PAW
,, � �� +'� •�,,�.'
Hazel N Van- Sicklin
Asalt Town Clerk i
i '. 11 + ,? e!i 'p i •'r r' ` �t F` �• '1'!•
�r+{iSx i.:f kM1t7 ti� ;tr i i .f. •, i
.MMa WMCt.sM.tMn.•ww.w-/^,•Y,T7.d . ..l•r.e 5•Me*Ma1w +nr.a.nw••FArrs AT f1u1N r•`fiY `sa.wro•.
iX
Y xhA 1ldki Rl�J✓• Y +:T! r11♦ } • -. 1
• ..•`I..M/1i1�Lrh/*/ii.iNY .�.,Yri1..�MM.1..Ni11.+a1f.Nf.r1N..MNi.N..f. .11Nf1f.Yf..1.Y.ffN.NN{Nip(•NfiiNf.N..iYMi .Y...i.N.i. 1N.fNrIN.N.NM...N. �
j'Y
r
• i •
�
of A ;
CERTIPICATE OF DEVISE FOR LAND RECORDS
STATE OF CONNECTICUT ) '
PROBATE COURT, TOWN OF SOUTH'WINDSOR
DISTRICT OF. EAST WINDSOR) June 9, 1967
I, Helen A. Hilt, Clerk of the Court .of Probate for the
District of East Windsor, in said State, and keeper of the seal . {
thereof, do certify that it appears from the 'reeordsi,and .r1les
of this Court that. ASHER A.. COLLINS died a resident of South.
Windsor, in said District, on the loth day of October,. :1964, tes, :{
3
tate, leaving a will which was duly admitted 'to probate by said
Court on, the 21st day of October, 1964, that on the' 21st day of
October, 1964, letters testamentary under thewill of.said de-
ceased were issued to Porter A. Collins, the executor named in
said will; that on the 23rd day of October, 1964,' by `decree as of
record will more fully appear, said Court limited and allowed six
months thereafter for the presentation of all claims against said `
T ,
deceased to the executor• of said estate and directed that public
notice of said limitation be given as by statute required; that
on the 18th .day of June, 1965, David B. Collins was appointed '
Administrator, e.t.a. ;-. that after the expiration of said six 'mont s
said Administrator, c.t.a. filed in Court a preliminary administr - s
tion account and other• returns, ,which have 'been accepted by the
' Court, from which, it appears that public notice of such 1,imitatio }
was given as directed /in said order and that all claims against t
said deceased presented to said executor and administrator, c.t.a
within .said time limited have either been paid, settled, or bar-
red by law; and that all legacies given by the terms of- the will ' . : 4 . •
of said. deoaased, which. have not lapsed and all succession or in-
•heritance 'taxes."due the State of Connecticut, have been fully .
paid'.,and satisfied.
M MMe .W\kliN W.MMMwY�MW.YY«w.a+MY\f.e w..anveFl.rr\W4/a.,.H+N''ik.'..MF4 tisrsbl:«x..ru..'\..i:,wa.w.VYN'«wWwwYaV�H��M•..nM�NWNru:yrhalli«i+Ywrew«r1.nAYYW�MwWhW.usINiPAYW,+i#OR\l'MMtY\rM,4YMei.Yy:. n.Wr
i
,
:...........a...,...:«..,.a.•rw«.n...x..r..,.:.......,.a,....,,,.,....,..,,-,,..n.n::.... ..,. ...,. ., .::,..o..«. .i.: .,,s .ay.e... - :.i,.,. . ;fi''y,P+a r•is,ks t,}rr,vi+o�•w!►4.ww.w,rw.+we,er.sw,..ranwuc.w«:vr.,«...P
.6 . •e� :' , 1 . ' . }• .. � ( r;
VOL 62 FAcr 39
11'.1I2H�11 'I:1; I1(;1;D (Survivorship) _..__._\Q_ 114SS Cleaave;anrl I.-gal Blank Service.
Cj;1n all Prow to tuliout tltrrtr Putirtttl:, I:iliall romr, (6rerting:
_._ . h\c)NV Y l:, 'I'HAT We, Asher A. Collins and nadeline B. Collins, both of
the Town of South Windsor, County of Hartford and State of Connecticut,
ri
fry,• the Consideration of Ten (10) Dollars and Ether valuable considerations
but less than One Hundred (100) _ ------- _---___ -- I)ollars
I
received to our full satisfaction of David B. Collin:: and Dorothy S. Collina,
both of the Town of South Windsor, County of Hartford and State of
Connecticu t,
do, give, grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto the said David B. Collins and Dorothy S.
Collins
and the survivor.of them, and the heirs and assigns of the survivor of them forever a certain piece or
liarcel of land, with the buildings thereon, situated in the Town of South
Windsor, County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, and more partieuiarly
bounded and described as follows, to wit:
Beginning at a point in the northerly line of Sand Hill Road, so-called,
which point marks the south-4west corner of premises nog or formerly of
Mervin E. Waldron et ux and the southeast corner of the premises herein
conveyed; th.enee running northerly, forming an interior angle of 900 with
the northerly line of said Sand Hill Road, so-called, in a straight line,
along land .now or formerly of mervin E. Waldron et ux, a distance of
two hundred fifty (250) . feet to a point; thence turning and forming an
interior angle of 900 with the last described course and running westerly,
In a straight line, along other land of the Grantors herein, a distance of
three hundred fifty-one (351) feet t o a point; thence turning and forming
an interior angle of 900 with the last described course. and running
southerly along other land of the Grantors herein, a distance of forty-one
(111) feet, more or less, to a point in the boundary line a highway,formerly
a portion of Sullivan Avenue; thence turning and running in a southeasterly
and easterly direction, in a curved line, along the boundary of a highway,
formerly a portion of Sullivan Avenue and along the northerly boundary of
I
Sand Hill Road, so-called, to ,the .point or place of beginning.
Being a portion of the premises described as the "First Piece" in
a certain Quit-Claim Deed from Ethel Belanger to the Grantors herein,
dated may 20, 1948 and recorded in the South Windsor Land Records, Vol.
36, at Page 365 to which reference may be had.
i
0
TO 11AVE AND TO IIOLD the above €r.intcd and kirgained premises, «•itli the appurte-
nances thereof, unto them the said grantees and the survivor of them, 'Ind the licirs and
assigns of the survivor of them forever, and to thcir own proper use and hchoo,f. And also We
ill(! said grantor s do for our sel ves, our heirs, execuitws, and
administrators, covenant xvith the said grantees, their survivor and such survivor's heirs and
assigns, that at and until the ensealing of these presents, We are well
seized of the premises, as a good indefeasible estate in FEE SJMITL, anal h-iv • a good right to bargait,
and sell the same in manner and form as is above written; ,nd that tilt sane is free from all encum
brances whatsoever, except as is above written.
i
AND FURTI-1EERNMORE, We the said grantor s do by these presents
bind our sel Ves and our heirs forever
to WARRANT AND DEFENI:) the above granted and bargained premises to them the
said grantees and to the survivor of them and to such Survivor's heirs, successors, and ass:Lns,
all claims and demands whatsoever, except as is above written.
In Witness Whereof, We have li,rcunto set our hand s and seal s this
62 day of September in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and fifty—seven
Signcel,Scaled and Delivered in the presence of
il... ..............: .... . / j L. S.1
. ...... . .. [L. S.1
---------------- •- --
................ ......................... ................................. .........._...................:..................
---------------- ----------------------------------••--------._.... ........................................... [1' S.
...._...._..-............................................................... ........................... [I_ S.
.._..__.......__. ............................. --------------------- ......
State o C'onnecticut,County of Hartford C /'
ss. South Windsor, Sept. - A. D., 19 57
Personally Appeared Asher A. Collins and Madeline B. Collins
Signer s an] Sealer s of the foregoing Instrument, and ,ce knou-ledged the satire to be their
free act and deed before ine.
Received for record
Qc . 10y 1957 at 2:29 P.ii. ............... .......J.2��
Tom Clerk Notary Public
�`'�'���•��" c--� '^ '
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
r\ TOWN HALL
SOUTH WINDSOR. CONN. 06074
TO Mr . Melvin C . Stead, Jr . DATE June 10 , 1986
Acting Director of Public Works
L J
SUBJECT:
FOLD-
Please review the attached correspondence ; and provide a report
as to the status of Collins Lane , and the Town ' s past practice
in this regard .
Richard Sartor
Town Manager
By
2 Collins Lane
South Windsor
Connecticut 06074
April 23, 1986
Councilman Laurence A. Brown
71 Robert Drive
South Windsor, CT 06074
Dear Mr. Brown:
In regards to our conversation several days ago, I
am enclosing a letter which states that Collins Lane is
a town street according to an agreement.
Therefore , anything you can do regarding the up- '
keep and maintainance of the road will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dorothy S. Collins
.11 Wf':
f knt b 5 T70 wn, ak ou/A %zd*-io�
1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074
R-CO' AREA CODE 203/644-2511
March 20, 1978
Mr.. Porter A. Collins
8 Collins Lane
South Windsor, Connecticut 06074
Dear Mr. Collins:
Thank you for writing to the town regarding snow removal and upkeep of
Collins Lane, which runs in front of your property.
Allan Young, Director of Public Works, has advised that Collins Lane
is a town street according to earlier agreements, and will be maintained
accordingly. He noted that snow removal operations have included Collins
-Lane during the recent snowstorms of this winter.
Thank you, again, for taking the time to write. I hope this solution
is satisfactory.
Very truly yours,
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
. B �
y
Norman Petersen, Commissioner
NP/src
cc: William E. Grace, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
Paul F. Talbot, Town Manager
Allan S. Young, Director of Public Works
MEMORANDUM February 6, 1978
To: Paul F. Talbot
Town Manager
Re: Collins Lane
Attached is a report prepared by Greg Turek, Administrative
Aide. In my opinion, Item l.c. of the Agreement obligates
the Town to "provide access to the Porter Collins driveway. "
Technically, we must plow the drive which is still property
of South Windsor--which was known as Nevers Road.
Effective immediately, we will begin plowing the "road. " I
feel you should refer this to the Town Attorney, to effect
the transfer of property to Collins, as Mr. Turek recommends.
Allan S . Young
Director of Public Works
ASY:prb
Attmt.
MEMORANDUM February 3, 1978
To: Allan S. Young °
Res Collins Lane Report
Concerning Mr. Collins' problem, the attached material may
clarify the fact that the Town of South Windsor does not
maintain Collins Lane. According to an agreement made
between Porter Collins and South Windsor on September 27, 1965,
The Town did not agree to remove snow from the paved area now
known. as Collins Lane. As a matter of record, Collins Lane
does not even appear on the revised Street Map. However, at
one time, Collins Lane was a part of Sullivan Avenue that was
abandoned due to the dangerous nature of the curve. That
change in 'the road is detailed on the attached map dated
April -1964 and received for record December 5, 1966.
Most of the abandoned portion was scarified, leaving a strip
of :paving leading to David Collins ' house. In effect, this
area is an extension of his driveway. Therefore, the Town
has. never plowed Collins Lane. I believe Mr. Collins' problem
lies in the fact that the Town never deeded the "old" Nevers Road,
which was scarified, over to him. Also, the abandoned, portion
of Sullivan Avenue may not have been deeded to him. Thus, unless
there is a document on file proving otherwise, South Windsor is
probably still responsible for maintaining that portion of the
abandoned road.
Mr. Collins, on the other hand, did deed to the Town a parcel
at the intersection of Sand Hill Road and Sullivan Avenue
(which probably had something to do with the reconstruction
of the road. ) The map dated September 1965 and recorded
. October 6, 1965, which is attached, is referred to by the
deed to 'the Town found in Volume III, page 258 . In my
opinion, the Town should deed the problem area to Collins,
thus making him entirely responsible for maintaining the
property in question.
At this point, the Town crew does sand and sweep Collins Lane
as a courtesy. However, no plowing is done because the paved
area is too narrow for a plow. Therefore, I see two alternatives:
1. Maintain the area which was never deeded to Collins.
2. Deed the property to Collins.
Gregor�rTurek
GT/ml
Attachments
�. PRELIMINARY REPORT
STATUS OF COLLINS LANE
JUNE 13 , 1986
cSAry As -SQ"L 7_1 %9e6�
This report was conducted for informational purposes and is not
intended to conflict with legal actions or precedences.
Maps and other information in the Town Clerk' s Office indicate that
Collins Lane (so-called) and Sullivan Avenue existed as traveled
ways long before any of the maps were prepared.
Deed descriptions of properties to and from the Collins ' family and
others refer to Collins Lane (so-called) , Sand Hill Road and Sullivan
Avenue only as "highways" , and not by name.
Existing documents concerning this matter found to date.
1. Map showing a parcel to be acquired from Collins and land
to be abandoned dated April 1, 1964 (T.C. 513B) .
2 . Minutes of the Town Planning and Zoning Commission approving
same 10/12/65.
Note: Map not filed until 1976 (T.C. 713B) .
3 . Memo to Paul Talbot, Town Manager, dated February 6 , 1978 from
Allan Young, Director of Public Works. "Provide Access to the
Porter Collins Driveway" .
4 . Memo from Greg Turek to Allan Young dated February 3 , 1978
indicating his research to determine if the Town should plow
Collins Lane (so-called) .
. 5 . Memo to Planning and Zoning Commission and Allan Young, Director
of Public Works, requesting report based on a request from
Porter Collins .
6 . Minutes of Town Council where resolutions were proposed with
amendments and passed September 27 , 1965 .
7 . Minutes of Town Planning and Zoning Commission approving street
layout for Sand Hill Road at Sullivan Avenue, October 12 , 1965 .
The agreement that was passed as a resolution by the Town Council
September 27 , 1965 appears to be the best evidence as to what was
intended by the abandonment. Page 872 of the Council Minutes. contains
a concern by Councilman Cavanaugh that the agreement was not specific
as to what was being given to Mr. Collins . Another motion to amend
the first was passed and carried.
4
nary- Report
of Collins Lane
, 13 1986
"That the Resolution be further amended to add that our move
is also subject to the condition that the Town' s Attorney, prepare
in form satisfactory to him, a description for inclusion on the
Town' s Record_of the portion of the road to be abandoned. "
Councilman Ahearn said we could have the Town Engineer draw up a map
of theroad that is to be abondoned and have it and a description
incorporated in the Agreement. It appears that the map approved by
the Town Planning and Zoning Commission on October 12 , 1965 is that
map.
Conclusions
1._ The Town Council intended to abandon that section of street
referred to now as Collins Lane.
2. That the Town Council intended also to convey the abandoned
portion of roadway to Mr. Collins..
3 . That the Town fulfilled its obligation to provide access to
the Porter Collins ' driveway by providing an extension of his
driveway to Sullivan Avenue. This conclusion is contray to
Mr. Young's opinion of how access is to be provided.
Conclusion
1. There is still some gray area here and the existence of
additional material pertaining to this is possible.
2. The intent by both the resolutions and the maps on file was to
abondon all of the Town ' s right to the old pavement.
3 . The portion of Collins Lane (so-called) from the realigned
Sand Hill Road northerly to beyond David Collins ' driveway has
remained in its original condition. It was not scarified nor was
it narrowed as it was from his driveway northerly to Porter's.
4. Porter Collins in effect then has access to Sullivan Avenue
direct and Sand Hill direct.
5 . The Town has , in the past, and does now, plow only that portion
of this street that provides access to David Collins ' driveway,
#2 Collins Lane.
6 . The Town Attorney should be consulted as to clarification of the
gray areas. I feel that problems in the future could arise if
David Collins should sell and the new owner to claim the
"abondoned road. " This would deny access to Sand Hill Road
by Porter Collins at #8 Collins Lane (so-called) .
"nary Report
bf Collins Lane
dune' 1"3, 19 8`6
_;Page 2 .
I do not believe that the Town of South Windsor has any obligation
in this roadway. It existed with rights of use by the Town and we
abondoned those rights .
The Town, as a courtesy, has been plowing, sanding and sweeping the
first 250t feet of Collins Lane (so-called) . Street Services will
continue to do this as a matter of course unless directed to do
otherwise.
MelvinrC. Stead, Jr.
Acting Director of Public Works
i .Y v
Mr. Donald went over his proposed. scope of services with the Commission. One
of the most important first steps would- be the property line maps . They
would. propose two 12--month contracts to do a complete job. The first year
is basically all fact gathering, and. would generally require a meeting with
the Commission once a month. Further discussion of the proposed. scope of
services will be held on the 12th.
A request was received to remove gravel on Belsky Property as submitted. by
Attorney Kuehn.
A request was received from Attorney Lassman requesting consideration of
allowing liquor stores in drug stores and grocery stores in a CX Zone.
A public hearing is scheduled for November 9th to consider these requests .
SUMMARY
1. Discussed. Yankee Homes Subdivision.
2. Rec'd maps. of subdivision Graham & G.fiffin Rd.s . on J. Ged.rim property - 14
lots.
3. Rec'd. maps on J. Zimmer subdivision - Strong Rd.'. - 3 lots. - -$28.00 rec'd..
4. Final Approval given Shepard. Industrial Park. = 125.00 fee received.
5. Discuss scope of services with Mr. Donald.
6. Public hearing scheduled for Nov. 9th on req. for gravel removal - Belsky
Property and. amendment to regulations to allow liquor stores in CX zone
in connection with drug and. grocery stores .
Respectfully submitted,
Priscilla C. Snow
Recording Secretaty
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - October 12, 1965
Members present: Messrs. Carino, Foran, Wholley, Kupchunos & Paine
Also present: William O'Neill, Town .Engineer
Robert Donald, Town Planner
George B. Oickle, Connecticut'Development Cmmm.
A letter was received from Town Manager Sprenkel indicating a proposed change
in the street layout at the intersection of Sand. Hill Road and Sullivan Ave.
All .property owners involved. have been contacted and agreements have been made.
The proposed layout was explained. by Mr. O'Neill and felt by the Commission
to be a vastimprovement over what now exists.
The motion was made by Mr. Foran to approve the proposed road layout as pre-
sented. for the intersection of Sand. Hill Road. and Sullivan Ave. as long as
all property owners involved. are agreeable. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Whalley, unanimously voted and. so ord.ered.
A
The entire program and various methods will be discussed with the Town Council
on October 19 or 20 for their opinion and. advice. If approval is given by
them a letter must be sent by them to the Connecticut Development Commission
indicating their approval and. promise to pay.
Mr. Carino requested Mr. Donald. to submit a time table indicating when each
stage will be completed on a monthly basis . Mr. Donald indicated that if the
rush program is decided upon and. ad.ditional employees engaged there will
necessarily be a slight additional charge. He will also submit several .
types ,of summary reports which have been used. in other towns with prices
varying from $.50 to $1.25. What ever type decided upon by the Commission
will determine the additional cost involved..
/SUMMARY
1. Approval given to new road layout for Sand Hill Road at junction with
Sullivan Ave.
2. Election of Chairman for two year period. -
3. Discussion with Mr. George Oickle of Ct. Dev. Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
Priscilla C.JSnow _
Recording Secretary
SOUTH WINDSOR TOWN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - October 19, 1965
Members present: Messrs . Carino, Foran, Wholley and. Paine
Also present: Mr. George Oickle, Conn. Development Comm. _
Mr. Robert Donald., Town Planner
This special meeting was called to discuss with the Connecticut Development
Commission the aspects of 701. A summary in written form was presented the
Commission members. There are 16 general questions which must be completed.
on the application for 701 assistance.
Mr. Oickle explained the general background. of the Urban Planning Program
which is authorized, by Section 701 of the Federal -Housing Act. Grants are
given to towns under 50,000 population on a basis of 2./3 from HHFA_and. 1/3
from the town itself. You must operate under the State Statutes 124 and.
126 Planning and. Zoning Laws.
Mr. Oickle then explained. the material which should be included. in the entire
study and. plan of the Town. He indicated. that the Planner must meet with the
Commission 10. times per year, anyother times he may send. his assistant. The
Connecticut Development representative will probably be meeting with the
Town several times during the program. If there are any problems they will
attempt to give all assistance possible.
Councilman Egan moved:
"THAT a Public Hearing for the appropriation of additional funds for the j
Works Department be held at 7:30 P.M., at the South Windsor High School i
October-20, 1965 in an amount not to exceed $50,000."
Councilman Mahr seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so carried,
Mayor Throwe explained that Items 13 (d) through (q) are on the Agenda for
first time and under our Rules, no action can be taken at this meeting.
Councilman DelMastro stated that the Ordinance governing the Park and Recre.
Committee had been amended and that it sould consist of (6) members rather
(4) members, as listed on the Agenda.
A question was raised as to when the Public Building Commission would be i.ni
i - to seven members, as indicated in the Charter Revisions. :
Councilman Egan moved that we pass Items 13 (d) through (q) and move to 13 I
~° while the Town Attorney looks up the new ruling concerning the Public Build:
Commission.
s' Councilman Fitts seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so carriec
Councilman Egan moved the adoption of the following Resolution:
"BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Manager be authorized to enter into the fol:
agreement:
This agreement made and concluded this 27th day of September 1965, by
�;. between the Town of South Windsor, a municipal corporation existing w
the laws of the State of Connecticut, acting herein by its Town Manag(
Terry V. Sprenkel, and being located within Hartford County, herein to
town, and Porter A, Collins, of the Town of South Windsor, County of 1
and State of Connecticut.
1 " Witnesseth:
Whereas the Town is desirous of acquiring a portion of land adjac(
to Sand Hill Road and more particularly shown on:..a map attached .and m,
}; a part of this agreement; and
j; Whereas Porter A. Collins is willing to deed said land to the Tow:
for the sum of one dollar and to allow Town men and equipment on his 7
for the purposes of construction;
Now Therefore:
In consideration of the sum of one dollar and the mutual monies ez
made to each other, the parties hereto as follows:
r
1, The Town of South Windsor agrees to
(a) transplant the small oak tree
(b) scarify that portion of pavement that will be abandoned
(a) provide access to the Porter Collins driveway
(d) make application to the State of Connecticut for a driveway permit
(e) restore all distrubed areas to a condition better than or equal to
original. �
:-4 2. PorteP At.aZoll.ifw-,ignees to
T
(a) Quit claim all of his right title and interest in and to a certain
piece or parcel of land more particularly described on a certain
map entitled "Parcel of Additional Land To Be Acquired From Asher
A..,& Porter A. Collins By The Town of South Windsor Scale 111=101
Sept., 1965," which said map is attached hereto and made a part of
+ this agreement.
` (b) Allow Town men and equipment on his land adjoining the piece to be
conveyed and adjoir4ngj•_the present Sand Hill Road, to alter and
slope said land all in accordance with a construction plan entitled
"Intersection of Sand Hill Road and Sullivan Ave." scale 111=40 t
April, 1964.
s
In witness whereof the parties have hereunto set their hand and seals this
day and year above written.
} Town of South Windsor
Irene B. OtNeil By /s/ Terry V. Sprenkel "
Town Manager
H. J. Priore /s/ Porter A. Collins
Porter A. Collins
County of Hartford SS. South Windsor Sept. 30, 1965
to of Connecticut
:Personally appeared, Porter A. Collins who acknowledged the signing of the
Tegoing instrument to be his free act and deed.
/s/ Charles N. Enes
Notary. Public
cilman Fitts seconded the motion;
ciI-m n Egan amended his motion to add the following:
'. "This action to be subject to th�j approval of the Town Planning and Zoning
Commission.t, nTT
�av mod( r PO.2.,
Gilman Fitts seconded the amendment. The vote was unanimous and so carried.
871
,s
.Z
` Councilman Cavanaugh aaid, that the•:.Resa.ut�-on mentions what Mr. Collins is
to give to the Town but it isntt explicit about what the Town is going to g
him. Without a description in the deed, how are we going to tax him for it7°
Mr. Ahearn said we could have the Town Engineer draw a map of the Road that "
to be abandoned and have it and a description incorporated in the agreement:;
Councilman ma n Cavanaugh moved the following:
"THAT the Resolution be further amended to add that our move is also -sube'
to the condition that the Town1s Attorney, prepare in a form satisfactory
to him, a description for inclusion on the Towns Record of the portion 0
the road to be abandoned."
Councilman Fitts seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so carried
Mayor Throws called for a vote on the Resolution as amended twice. The vote
A unanimous and so carried. t.
Reverting back to Items 13 (d) through (q), Councilman Fitts moved that the`_
be suspended to add two items to the Agenda as follows:
Appointment Hof 3 members to the Industrial Development Commission. r
Appointment of 2 members to the Public Building Commission.
Councilman Hallowell seconded the motion.
3. '. Councilman Egan moved to amend the motion as follows:
and such other additions as the Council may note omitted.'
k
Councilman Cavanaugh seconded the amendment. The vote on the motion as amen
;was unanimous and so carried.
IF y
After a review of the appointments which are to be made for this term, Coune
' Egan moved that the following items be added to the Agenda:
Mz + 13. (s) Appointment of 3 members to the Industrial Development Commi.sslo,
(4 year terms).
y (t) Appointment of an Aseessor (2 year 'term).
r` (u) Appointment of 2 members to the Public Building Commission (2 ye`
f (v) Appointment of the Insurance Commission, a member of the Council>
an Insurance Advisor (2 year terms).
9 '
- Councilman Thresher seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so c
f.' through v with the exception of Z
Councilman Egan moved that Items 13 (d) g ( ) p
be tabled until the next Regular Meeting of the Town Council.
�r Councilman Fitts seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so earra.e
14.MeaaZo from
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
TOWN HALL
SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. 06074
TO 1.anning & Zoning Commission DATE 1/30/78
lAllan Young, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Collins Lane
OLD-
Attached communication from Mr. Porter Collins. The letter is
self-explanatory. If you are involved in this project, please give
me a complete report as soon as possible.
Attachments
By Paul F. Talbot
oo-
o
07
/ 1Yin��or
VIA
of South
.. a:;ys �•�-TES i'',�L....gRjr�.�•�-' -
- ��i'� ,.'-max•: _`t-v� .. - - _ .- .i, r� ✓•N_rfYZ•� � '_',�r' (y�}y�{�'S.�-.�aL '!
�/t �'t.+'i✓.- i' yam.pi���. .. _ � - �..'YTk�`-4�w� 'Z a.•' Yir - .ys-w
'Al
AT
_ C s 'E.-.y,,sc�•�.n�;;=���r••a i :�•�-''s�✓A�ae�^t.:�.� F4_ �i1 _Y_S`� t � •'��
.. sti� - i-e r`;1 d;+t'ii�SrC`J,S•�rF`��'7�._� ti f r _-- a _ !t .�
e r f
�- `Zlm-
r`* cz h,li
! .16 as .
,cp41
00
ORA
p �1FyG �
j t �� /�
. h�
A I�