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Robert V. Baltramaitis, P.E.
27 Tammy Hill Road
Wallingford, Connecticut 06492
(203) 915-8301
baltro@aol.com
February 8, 2011
Mr. Patrick Kennedy, Chairperson
Town of South Windsor
Planning &Zoning Commission
1540 Sullivan Avenue
South Windsor,Connecticut 06074
RE: Request For Waivers
Proposed Medical Office Building
#1559 Sullivan Avenue
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
Access to the above referenced project is proposed via a single site driveway with restricted left-
turn egress onto Sullivan Avenue. This is consistent with Section 5.5.4.A.Lb of the South
Windsor Zoning Regulations which allows no more than one driveway where lot frontages are
less than 450 feet. Additional site access is proposed via an internal connection with the adjacent
commercial development known as "Colonial Centere".
The Applicant, South Windsor Medical Associates, LLC, is requesting waivers of the following
access provisions:
1. Waiver of Section 5.5.4.B.7-Access Spacing Between Opposite Driveways
The Access Management Regulations (Section 5.5) require that driveways on opposite sides of
the roadway be lined up with each other or separated by at least 150 feet. The Regulations
measure this distance between the centerlines of each driveway. The nearest opposite driveway
is that serving the South Windsor Town Hall. The minimum intersection separation requirement
of 150-feet can not be met due to the proximity of Community Road and the limited site frontage
distance. The site driveway is proposed to intersect Sullivan Avenue approximately 90 feet
south of the Town Hall driveway. The Applicant requests a waiver of the 150-foot separation
distance to allow a 90-foot separation.
2. Waver of Section 5.5.4.0 -Corner Clearances between Un-Signalized Intersections
Spacing distance between intersections on the same side of the roadway is referred to as `corner
clearance'. The Regulations measure this distance between the two nearest (inside) edges of
pavement. The nearest un-signalized intersection along Sullivan Avenue is Community Road
located south of the site. The minimum corner clearance requirement of 150-feet can not be met
due to the minimal site frontage distance. The site driveway is proposed to intersect Sullivan
Avenue approximately 100-feet north of Community Road. The Applicant requests a waiver of
the 150-foot separation distance to allow a 100-foot separation.