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Home My WebLink About21-18P Schurink Horse FarmMAR Li Ull SOUTH MNDSOR PLANNING DEP Page 1 or t +'ll2118MR0232 Return To: Law Office of Seth Jacoby, LLC 2510 Main Street Glastonbury,U 06033 QUIT CLAIM DEED 299? KNOW YE THAT, WE, JON D. MACOMBER AND CARON A. MACOMBER, both of the Town of South Windsor, County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, for good and valuable consideration do hereby give, grant, bargain, sell and confirm with QUIT -CLAIM COVENANTS unto the said JON D. MACOMBER AND CARON A. MACOMBER, both of the Town of South Windsor, County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, their heirs and assigns forever all of the right, title and interest in or to: 1116 Main Street— Front Lot The premises known as 1116 Main Street, South Windsor, Connecticut more particularly described as acertain piece or parcel of land with the buildings thereon and the appurtenances thereto, situated in the Town of South Windsor, County of Hartford and State of Connecticut being known as 1116 Main Street and being shown and designated as "Parcel A 100,294 S.F. 2.30 AC." on a certain map or plan entitled "Layout, Grading & Utility Plan Horse Arena For Steven And Patricia Goldblatt Reindance Properties, LLC Property Of Donna A. Levack 1116 Main Street South Windsor, Connecticut Close, Jensen & Miller, P.C. Consulting Engineers, Land Planners & Surveyors 1137 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, Conn. 06109, Tel. (860) 563-9375 Designed D.P. Drawn K.D. Checked CG Scale V=40' Date July 2005 Sheet 3 of 4" which map is on file in the office of the Town Clerk, Town of South Windsor to which reference may be had. 1120 Main Street— Rear Lot The premises known as 1120 Main Street, South Windsor Connecticut more particularly described as a certain piece or parcel of land described as Parcel B as described in the map entitled "LAYOUT, GRADING & UTILITY PLAN HORSE ARENA FOR STEVEN AND PATRICIA GOLDBLATT REINDANCE PROPERTIES, LLC PROPERT OF DONNA A. LEVACK 1116 MAIN STREET, SOUTH WINDSOR, -CONNECTICUT Designed D.P. Drawn K.D. Checked CG Scale 1"=40' Date JULY 2005 Revisions 08/04/05 09/23/05 Sheet 3 of 4" prepared by Close, Jensen & Miller,,P.C., which map is or will be on file in the South Windsor Town Clerk's Office. The sole purpose of this Deed is to combine into a SINGLE PARCEL OF LAND the two parcels of land described in Volume 1996, Page 126 at seq. known as 1116 Main Street (the front lot) and Volume 2093, Page 275, known as 1120 Main Street (the rear lot), which two parcels of land are described hereinabove and shall hereinafter be considered a. single, combined parcel of land. Signed this day of May 2010. Signed and delivered in the presence of: Emily c STATE OF CONNECTICUT ) l3 ) SS. Glastonbury May 2010 COUNTY OF HARTFORD ) Personally Appeared, Jon D. Macomber and Caron A. Macomber, signers of the foregoing Instrument, and acknowledged the sa a their free act and deed, before me. CONVEYANCE TAX RECEIVED mmissioner of the Superior urU ota STATE $ LOCALS My N0. K My Commission xpire TOWN CLERKfK+WM WINDSOR RECEIVVE 4OR RECORD OCo n aC)l O BYC I kILLD_ TFLWMDSORl Q rso icMo� mm � PO :off .Gm N011l! O� omass; Volume: 2118 Tom -+ 1 H'Numbe �"2 File Number: 02993 Seq: 1 54901139 DOUGLAS DENISE & HADLEY KELLEY & 1139 MAIN ST SOUTH WINDSOR CT 06074 36900155 JE SHEPARD COMPANY PO BOX 415 E WINDSOR HILL CT 06028. 54901116 MACOMBER JON D & CARON A 1116 MAIN STREET SOUTH WINDSOR CT 06074 54901121 MARTOCCI ROSEMARIE A 1121 MAIN STREET SOUTH WINDSOR CT 06074 54901115 BANCROFTCAROLE 1117 MAIN ST SOUTH WINDSOR CT 06074 54901126 SHEPERD MICHAEL J & MARLENE R 1126 MAIN STREET SOUTH WINDSOR CT 06074 54901106 PHILLIPS JOHN B & JILL B 1106 MAIN ST SOUTH WINDSOR CT 06074 54901136 YOUNG KATHLEEN A 1136 MAIN STREET SOUTH WINDSOR CT 06074 54901060 1060 MAIN LLC 1650 EASTERN PARKWAY BROOKLYN NY 11233 54901090 DALPE LINDA LEVACK 1090 MAIN STREET SOUTH WINDSOR CT 06074 36900125 SHEPARD POLA INC PO BOX 415 E WINDSOR HILL CT 06028 ap P f. �w-h OPUG hu.j Irrc. Hendrickus “Jerry” and Rebecca Schurink 9942 Austin Mountain Lane Grottoes, VA 24441 413-531-7381 RE: Application of Permit of Use, Special Exemption We, the prospective buyers, of 1116 Main Street, South Windsor, CT are applying for a permit of change of use of the land and buildings at this address. The property is and existing horse farm which has a little over 5 useful acres for this purpose. Buildings include a 4 horse stall barn (can accommodate 6) each stall with outside runs, an indoor arena (80’ X 180’) and a tobacco barn (32’ X 160’, which has 3 stalls). There are currently 5 grass paddocks on the property. We would like to have a small boarding and training operation of dressage horses on the property. There would be only client and personal horses stabled on the farm. Any boarded horse would be in a training/lesson program package. Each owner are likely to come in to ride or view the horses training a few times a week. Owners may have additional lessons on their own horse. We would bring 4 horses that are in training with us now, currently these owners only see their horses several times a year. There is ample parking around the indoor arena for visitation by owners. On occasion there may be an outside client who trailers in their horses to the farm for a lesson, more likely in the winter than in the summer months. Again, parking on the pathway around the indoor arena gives ample room for this. As there are currently 5 paddocks that we would strive to keep grass covered by good equine management practices (manure pick up, mowing and weed trimming). The maximum number of horses on the property would be 10. Each horse would be in paddocks singularly, for no more than 4 hours a day, giving each of the 10 horses time to be in paddocks on grass daily. The likely number of consistent horse population on the property would be between 6 and 8 horses. We would not have a public lesson program or run shows on the property. We would not have “school horses” for others to ride. Long term (more than a day or two) client horse trailers would have to be stored off the property. a 9 a -7 0 N 2 x u � '� � n Tl7 5L `_ Z C m �i U �� C a ti m ^Z 2 Y• 9 NZ m MAP �,, 3 �oq nii5 rl,l...,.,,„tY�1- r-1 `�1 PCc� -t'or ��1•nq on �wKtlNni IN} v;�WIN(i t�k —c- �J q :,ri.Y f�lN1 �•' i-IVE.N JGvIt�Ca. a3� � 1 NOTES: �• .,ve ,,�,�, .,n;aw�r • ; G•i' - I �.'. S • MI/'/P (� t�Q�Q 1. THIS SURVEY AND MAP HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH %��'�'Q�"' �,. �; U�, � OW+•� j�q� Q ig �Q�� SECTIGNS 20-3008-1 7HRU 20-3008-20 OF THE REGUUT1oNS OF ' CONNECTICUi STATE AGENCIES - "STANDARDS FOR SURVEYS AND MAPS SGUTH WINDSGR PLANNING DEFT. IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUi" AS ADOPTEG i3Y THE CONNECTICUT __ g — AS50CIATION OF LAND SURVEYORS, INC. ON SEPT. 28, 1996. �. '�� ,` �/� Com sled 6t � D 2. •THIS IS AN EASEMENT MAP AND TT IS A TYPE OF A SURVEY INTENDED —� -- 1 r Vt iA4/7L �M.IA4R/i� � �, (J , MP.P REFERENCE: TO DEPICT THE POSITION OF A PROPOSED EASEMENT WITH RESPECT TO °----•--••-------- •--- -- �, Consulting Enyincen, Land Plonnere dt Sur,royore P.C. Check I ;H � ;p 'IMPROVEMENT LOCATION SURVEY, PROPERTY OF BOUNDARY MONUMENTATION; IMPROVEMENTS AND FEATURES; OTHER I �, TT37 5Mm Deone Highwoy, WetheroflMd, Conn. 06109, Tel. t380 563-9373 Deei ned o Date Descrl tlon i ) REINDANCE PROPERTIES, LLC, 1118 MAIN STREET, SOUTH RECC;:J EASEMENTS AND VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF THE USE THEREOF; AND --..-.--.-- Drawn Est � ,,,,, Revisions � EASE�vIENT MAP scae ,••40� NiNDSOR, CONNECTICUT, SCALE: t": 40', DATE: L C N ICTS WITH RECORD CEED DESCRIPTIONS AND MAPS. i 12/29/O6 " BY CLOSE, JENSEN do MILLER, P.C. 3. PROPERTY LINE DETERMINATON IS BASED UPOk A DEPENDENT ' � � �� . � Z RESURVEY AND EASEMENT 80UNDARY DETERMINATION IS BASED UPON AN TO MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF TH15 MAP IS ��d ORIGINAL SURVEY. . . "�- Dote 10 16 OB � C SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT AS NOTED HEREON. �'�t;;o�'• � �'<<�*ti4A PROPERTY OF Sheet Of N � 3, 3. THIS SURVEY CONFORMS TO CLASS A-2 HORIZONTAL ACCURACY. 4. THIS SURVEY IS NOT VALIU WrfHOUT A UVE SIGNATURE AND EMBOSSED sue.. �• � I REINDANCE PROPERTIES, LLC m eY ,:,,tee,.-� �- �. „� 1 1 � v � <,�o,,�' T 11 S MAIN STREET � JOHN H. MILLER, P.E., L.S. 'No Dote 7escri lion to •...� d L� CONNECTICUT � No. 38071 • LIC. N0. 4142 Redelone �•hrsn��n SOUTH WINDS�R, File No. i � •' 1 ��. -'r 151.94332 (S)150.0 1268 (S)99.0075.00145.00WATER 140.00 125.0 (S)684.9575.00175.0065.00557.23154.87188.55164 (S)99.00115.012.001083 (S)MAIN STREET185.00 199.85175.00272.1193 (S)316.59 140.00 144.50 1115 (S)174 (S)310.76199 (S)231.84 167.6065.00211.02220.19119 (S)267.00440.00 132.18185.00 887.04 440.00 253.23190 (S)130 (S)1140.27 1200 (S) µ1 inch = 100 feet Planimetric data provided by SBC under contract and is based on an aerial flight performed in spring of 2005. Continuous updates completed with As-built information and State of CT aerial flight in 2016. This map is a graphical representation of property information and is subject to change. The Town of South Windsor and SBC assume no legal responsibility for information depicted on this map and is to be used for planning purposes only.1116 Main StApp 21-18P Hendrickus & Rebecca Schurink Section 7.12 Horses/Ponies and Home Animal Agriculture 7.12.1 Home Animal Agriculture A. Home animal agriculture includes animals bred, raised or kept for non-commercial purposes including but not limited to horses and ponies, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, poultry and fowl, and bees, but excluding common household pets such as (but not limited to) cats and dogs. B. Home animal agriculture may be conducted in all A, AA and RR residential districts. C. A zoning compliance permit must be obtained from the Zoning Enforcement Officer. D. Criteria for Evaluating Home Animal Agriculture Applications 1. The number of animals shall not exceed those established in Table 7.12.1A or 7.12.2A. 2. The land on which the animals are to be kept is capable of safely supporting the number and type of animals proposed. 3. The animals will be kept in a manner so as to not create a hazard to themselves or the environmental quality of the neighborhood. 4. The animals are to be kept for non-commercial purposes. 5. The animals are kept in a manner that conforms to all applicable regulations of the Public Health Code, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, and the General Statutes of Connecticut. E. Required Standards for Home Animal Agriculture Prior to approving any application for a zoning permit for Home Animal Agriculture, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall consider each application with regard to the criteria set forth in Table 7.12.1A or Table 7.12.2A and shall also determine whether such proposed activity shall conform to the following standards: 1. Number of Animals Per Acre a. The minimum lot size on which animals may be kept shall be 1 acre which may include a dwelling; with the exception of chickens/hens and bees. Property owners may have 16 chickens/hens on properties with less than an acre in the A-20 and A-30 zones. Bees may be kept on lots of all sizes. b. No more than 1 animal unit shall be kept on each acre owned up to a total of 3 animal units on 3 acres. More than 3 animal units shall be considered Commercial Animal Agriculture and subject to the regulations governing such use. C. The number and type of animals constituting an animal unit as well as the number of animals permitted by lot size is as follows: Table 7.12.1A — Animal Units Type of Animal Number of Animals Per No. of Animals Permitted on Animal Unit 1 acre 2 acres 3 acres Horse, pony, mule, 1 1 2 3 donkey, dairy or beef cow, alpaca, llama Sheep or goats 5 5 10 15 Pigs (excluding 1 litter under 3 months) 2 mature pigs plus 1 litter (3 months or less) 2 plus 1 litter 4 plus 1 litter 6 plus 1 litter Rabbits 25 25 50 75 Chickens 32 32 64 96 Ducks 16 16 32 48 Geese, turkeys 8 8 16 24 Bee Hives See Table 7.12.2A d. No roosters are permitted in A-20, A-30, or AA-30 zones. Roosters are only allowed in the A-40 and Rural Residential zones, on lots 1 acre or larger. e. Combinations of different animals and fowl are permitted provided the total number of permitted animal units are not exceeded for the available acreage. For example, 2 sheep and 16 chickens would be permitted on 1 acre; however, 1 cow and 16 chickens would not be allowed. f. All animals must be contained on the owner's property. 2. Beehive Density Table 7.12.2A — Hive Units Acreage Number of Hives Permitted Number of Nucs Permitted <t�4-t�4 2 2 t/ - 1 6 4 1 No limit, follow placement No limit, follow guidelines placement guidelines Limitations will not be imposed under the following two conditions: a. If hives are situated more than 200 feet from a property line; or b. If the adjoining property is permanently protected as undeveloped land. 3. Space Standards a. Each animal will have free access to shelter in a building, which will provide shade and protection from wind, rain and snow. A minimum of 100 square feet of interior floor space shall be provided for each animal unit or part thereof. All such buildings shall be constructed and all food products kept as to prevent offensive odors and the presence of pest and predators. b. Fences must be of sufficient height, strength, pole diameter, gauge of wire, and density to assure that such animals shall not escape. Barbed wire fences Mill shall not be used. Electric fencing is permitted provided it is installed and maintained in accordance with manufacturer and/or industry standards. Signs and/or other markers identifying the electric fence must be installed. C. Large and medium-sized animals including horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and swine shall have access to exercise and living space compatible with their age and size. A minimum of 1,000 square feet of fenced exterior exercise area shall be provided for each animal unit of large and medium sized animals kept. d. All structures housing animals must meet the established setback for the applicable zone or be a minimum of 15 feet from the property line, whichever is greater. e. Bee hives should be placed in a quiet part of the yard. The hive entrance should be placed facing the hive owner's property. The hive must be at least 15 feet from a property line, and there should be either a fixed wall or a dense vegetative barrier of at least six (6) feet in height between the hives and the property line (unless placed greater than 25 feet from the property line). A water source shall be made available. 4. Site Suitability Ideal sites for animal shelters and animal keeping areas are those reasonably high and well - drained yet level enough to accommodate barn and fence construction and level paddocks or exercise areas. a. Slope: Sites with slopes greater than 15% should be avoided or improved to avoid heavy surface water runoff, soil erosion, sedimentation or hazardous conditions for keeping animals. b. Drainage: Proper drainage shall be provided to avoid the collection of water. Water shall be diverted from animal keeping areas; however, such water shall not pollute surface or sub- surface water supplies. C. Wetlands: Wetlands may be used for pasture during the grazing season but shall be avoided when constructing shelters and exercise areas. d. Septic System: Animal keeping areas shall not be permitted directly over land containing an on -site sewage disposal system. e. Natural or Man -Made Hazards: Sites containing excessive bedrock outcroppings, large boulders or numerous stones or other natural or man-made obstructions that might be hazardous to the animals shall be avoided. 5. Environmental Impact a. Animals shall be kept in a manner as to minimize noise, odor and dust generation and to avoid air and water pollution. b. Shelters and keeping areas shall not be a breeding place for rodents or flies. c. Manure storage shall be a minimum of 20 feet from the property line. F. Advisory Opinions The Zoning Enforcement Officer may refer the application to the University of Connecticut Co- operative Extension Service or any other applicable organization for review and advisory opinion. G. Application for Home Animal Agriculture Permit Where 1 animal unit consists of multiple animals, the keeping of animals comprising 10% or less of the total animals in an animal unit is permitted as of right, except for chickens/hens which require a permit regardless of number. Where the keeping of animals will exceed the 10% allowance in paragraph 1 above, or to keep chickens/hens (and/or hens) on your property, the owner of the land on which the animals are to be kept shall submit to the Zoning Enforcement Officer the following: a. A sketch map (using the best available boundary/site data) showing: i. The boundaries of the property on which the animals are to be kept and the names of the abutting owners; ii. Location of existing structures including dwellings on abutting properties, on -site wells and sewage disposal systems; iii. Location of proposed animal shelter and keeping areas, including fences; iv. Number and type of animals to be kept; v. Location of watercourses, waterbodies and wetlands; and vi. Areas of slope in excess of 15%; Town of South Windsor topography maps may be used to determine slope. b. A narrative describing: i. The total acreage of the site on which animals are to be kept; ii. The general nature and scope of the proposed use; and iii. The provisions for storage of feed, grain, hay and animal excrements. 2. Beekeepers must submit documentation of annual registration to the State of Connecticut Entomologist in accordance with CGS 22-89. Section 10 — Definitions Animal Agriculture, Commercial: Animals including but not limited to horses, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, rabbits, poultry, fowl, dogs, cats, bees, fish and furbearing animals that are bred, raised or kept for commercial purposes, or kept in a sanctuary or rehabilitation facility. Apiary — A place where bee hives are kept Beekeeping — The management and stewardship of honey bees. Hive — One colony of bees, with one queen. It can range is size from one box to many boxes in height. Nuc — A 4-5 starter colony that is used to establish new colonies or replace colonies that have died over the winter. 7.12.2 Commercial Animal Agriculture or Home Agriculture in Excess of 3 Acres/Animal Units Land, buildings, and other structures may be permitted as a Special Exception by the Commission for commercial use involving the following animal agriculture activities: 1. Boarding and training stables for horses; 2. Private club riding stables; 3. Breeding stock farms; 4. Animal agriculture involving more than 3 animal units; 5. Animal sanctuaries (both commercial or non-profit); and 6. Animal rehabilitation facilities. In addition to the standards of Section 7.12.1, the following conditions must be met; 1. The land shall be zoned RR or A-40. 2. This acreage shall be fenced, in whole or in part. Such fence shall contain the animals within the property; except any land to be used exclusively for riding trails, which shall be owned by the applicant, shall not ordinarily be required to be fenced. 3. There shall be sufficient off-street parking facilities provided to accommodate all users and visitors to the property, including spectators. The roads for entering and leaving the property shall be located in such a manner as to not create a pedestrian or vehicular traffic hazard on any public street. A minimum of 1 parking space per each 5 users or visitors to the property shall be required. 4. The keeping of animals for other than personal use shall be restricted to the rear yard of the premises, as defined in Section 3.1.2. The accessory buildings that are used to shelter or feed the horse shall be located at a minimum distance of 125 feet from any street line, 40 feet from any side or rear property line and, in addition, 100 feet from any dwelling located on an adjacent property. Outside feed troughs shall be located at the same minimum distance from all property lines as are accessory buildings. 5. The number of animals to be kept on -site in a sanctuary or rehabilitation facility shall be limited to Best Management protocols to ensure adequate shelter and exercise space. 6. Any portion of the land which is used as a riding ring or corral shall be placed within the front, rear and side yard lines of Section 3.1.2 Residential Area, Density, and Dimensional Requirements. 7. Manure shall not accumulate to cause any health hazard and shall be subject to inspection by the Environmental Health Officer. Any manure storage area shall be screened. Particular attention shall be paid to the location of any manure storage. Adequate fly control measures shall be required. 8. Fire control facilities for the barns and other accessory buildings shall be required where the public is allowed admission. Such control facilities shall be subject to review of the Fire Marshal. 9. The use of public address systems, the conduct of the instruction of riders, training of horses, and the spectator participation in any type of competition shall be modulated and continuously con- trolled in order to avoid becoming a nuisance to the surrounding neighbors. All public activity shall cease at 8:00 p.m. and shall not begin prior to 7:00 a.m., unless permission for such activity is specifically granted by the Commission. 10. The use of temporary buildings or trailers for the stabling of animals in excess of 7 days is pro- hibited. Trailers must be placed in accordance with Section 7.19 Trailers and Camping Vehicles. 11. The area shall be landscaped to harmonize with the character of the neighborhood. The land shall be so maintained that it will not create a nuisance as determined by the Commission. All lighting must meet the requirements of Section 6.3 Outdoor Lighting. Approved Date: 2/9/21 Effective Date: 2/28/21 3/8/2021 Print Map Town of South Windsor Geographic Information System (GIS) Date Printed:3/8/2021 MAP DISCLAIMER -NOTICE OF LIABILITY Approximate Scale:1 inch I 100 ft This map is for assessment purposes only‘it is not for legal description W EorconveyancesAllinformationissubjecttoverificationbyanyuser. The Town of South Windsor and its mapping contractors assume no legal responsibility forthe information contained herein.S AbwHin/S +0 Illla I‘MIG https:l/southwrndsor.mapxpress.net/ags_mapl 1/1 PLANNING DEPARMENT IN-HOUSE REFERRAL FORM DATE:3—8—21 TO:Michael Maniscalco,Walter Summers,Jeff Doolittle,Molly Keays, Chris Dougan,Heather Oatis,Kevin Cooney,Tony Manfre, John Caldwell,Andrea Confrancesco,Chris Duchesne,Vincent Stetson FROM:Michele Lipe,AICP,Director of Flaming The Planning &Engineering Departments have received plans for the following proj ects: Appl 21—18P,Schurink -Special Exception to establish commercial use in existing bam Location:l l 16 Main Street g Site Plan D Subdivision No.Acres 6.78 ac Zone A—40 D Industrial &Commercial B Residential No.Lots/Units D new open space/recreation area D active Dpassivc Planning Department notes:to read the specific ofthe application.go to: https://Www.southwindsor-ct.gov/planning—department/pages/planning-and-zoning- commissionapplications Please comment by 4—2-21 and return to the Flaming Department. Water:g Public D Private Well Sewerage:%Public D Septic System Project Description:Board and/or train horses Future Town—owned property involved?D Yes g No B new street(s)D new detention area Planning Department March 11,2021 Hendrickus and Rebecca Schurink 9942 Austin Mountain Trail Grotioes,VA 24441 Dear Mr‘and Mrs.Schurink, Re:AppL 21—18P,Hendrickus and Rebecca Schurink —request for special exception to Section 7.1 2‘2 to operate a commercial horse farm using the existing barn,on property located at 1116 Main Street,A-4O zone Please be advised that the Public Hearing ofthe Planning &Zoning Commission in the above referenced matter has been scheduled for Tuesday,March 23,2021 at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held online via a WebEx Conference call.Someone must call in to represent the application.Call-in information will be available when the application for this meeting is posted and will be sent to you. One sign advertising the hearing must be posted on the property for ten (10)consecutive days priorto the hearing and must be clearly visible from a town street.The sign must be posted on Main Street by Saturday,March 13,2021. Signs can be picked up at the main entrance of Town Hall,1540 Sullivan Avenue,in the large grey plastic drop off bin next to the main entrance.Please call (860)644—2511 Ext 329 if you have any questions,Monday —Friday,8:00 a.m,—4:30 p.m, Sincerely, Lauren Zarambo Planning Department Secretary Town Hall 1540 Sullivan Avenue.South Windsor.CT 06074 i Tel (860)644-2511 Ext 329 l Fax (860)644-3781 i Michele.Lipe@SouthWindsor>CT.gov Linda Levack Dalpe 1090 Main St. South Windsor, March 22, 2020 I am the abutting property owner to the south of 1116 Main St., known as the Macomber property, where I have lived for the past 67 years of my life. The Macomber property had been formerly part of my father’s farm until the early 1980’s, when my father deeded that half of the farm to my brother. After several transfers and the division and reunification of that plot from my brother Rusty Levack to the Goldblatts, and ultimately to the Macombers, there has been an existing property boundary dispute. I want to be clear that I am not in opposition to the variance requested by the potential buyers /applicants - Jerry and Rebecca Shurink, of Virginia, to be able to run a commercial horse training facility, if they buy the Macomber property contingent on the decision of this hearing. However, the map used for this application (#3609) is in direct conflict with my own map registered in 2014 having been resurveyed by Ken Picard. His survey and pinning of the property was done and registered after having done extensive research far back into historical land records. (SW land records #3942 registered Oct. 2014) The area in question on the submitted map #3609 shows that the Macomber’s southern property line supposedly goes through the northern corner of our barn which is a renovated tobacco shed. That shed has been on my property for at least 100 years with a second barn that was literally directly behind it. Historically barns were built on the edge of properties so that the most acreage could be used for farming. The property lines were “drip lines” allowing farmers enough room to be able to open/close their sheds during tobacco drying season. Ken Picard, the surveyor, the Macombers, and my husband and I had a meeting to discuss Ken’s findings about the discrepancy. Jon Macomber and Ken Picard went down to the backland to view the discrepancy. Ken Picard suggested that they use title insurance that they must have had when they bought the back lot in question. He further suggested that they clear up this discrepancy without having to get lawyers involved, so that there wouldn’t be a problem in the future, should they ever decide to sell their property. Ken Picard followed up with a visit to the Glastonbury firm that had drawn up the map that was presented to Macombers. Since they were not rehired to redo their map, nothing was apparently done to resolve the issue. We have had a conversation with the Shurinks to let them know our concerns with their purchasing the property, but have no concerns about their wanting the property for commercial use. On the advisement of our lawyer, the surveyor, and the Shurinks, I want to go on public record that the land map that was represented (#3609) in this hearing should not be the document used in any property transfer. Clearly the sale of this property is contingent on the decision of this commission with regards to the use of the land. While we understand that a property line border dispute is not something that the commission deals with, nevertheless, this is a public record indicating that there is a potential problem that deals with legal town records. 1 Appl #21-18P, Schurink Horse Farm PH 3/23/21 Planning Department Report 1. Request for a special exception to 7.12.2, Commercial Animal Agriculture, and site plan approval for the establishment of a commercial boarding and training facility for property located at 1116 Main Street, A-40 zone. 2. Applications for special exceptions are subject to the criteria listed in Section 8.7. and may be approved if the Commission determines that: • The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Plan of Conservation and Development. • The application has met the requirements of the zoning regulations. • The land is physically suited to the proposed use. • Minimal, if any, adverse environmental impacts are created. • No traffic or other hazards will be created. • The impacts on the capacity of the present and proposed utilities, street, drainage systems, sidewalks, and other elements of the infrastructure will be minimal. • There will be minimal or no adverse effects on existing uses in the area. • Surrounding property values will be conserved. • The character of the neighborhood will be maintained or minimally disrupted. • The general welfare of the community will be served. • There is a balance between neighborhood acceptance and community needs. • Historic factors are adequately protected; or due consideration to preservation of historic factors has been demonstrated. • The overall physical appearance of the proposed development is compatible with surrounding development and the Commission’s goals for the neighborhood/corridor. • The architectural design is aesthetically pleasing and blends well into the surrounding area. • The Commission may impose additional conditions in accordance with these regulations in order to ensure that all applicable criteria enumerated above are satisfied. 2 3. The property at 1116 Main Street is 6.7 acres. A previous approval for a 12,000 + sf horse barn arena with an access drive was approved and constructed in the rear of 1116 Main Street in 2005 by a previous owner. The current owner owns both the house and barn on one lot and the entire property is the subject of the application. 4. The applicant’s (potential buyer) narrative indicates that he would like to offer boarding, training and instruction for horses. A maximum number of horses proposed is 10 based on use of the existing structures on site and existing 5 paddocks. This facility would not be open to the public and would not offer public lessons or “school horses” for others to ride. 5. An aerial has been provided which gives a good picture of the paddocks and barns that exist on the property today. Zoning regulations require that the housing/stabling of horses is restricted to the rear yard of the premises. The accessory buildings used to shelter or feed the horses must be located at least 125 feet from the street, 40 feet from any side or rear property line, and 100 feet from any dwelling located on an adjacent property. In addition, the area is to be wholly or partially fenced. 6. Off street parking requirement for this use is 1 parking space for each 5 users of the facility. The applicant has indicated that he has adequate parking around the existing arena that can accommodate any anticipated parking. The trailer parking is shown on the plans to the rear of the barn. 7. The applicant does not plan any public activities. There is no signage, no new lighting, nor any public address system proposed with this application. 8. There are regulated wetlands to the rear of the property, however they are no activities proposed near the wetlands 9. The applicant indicated that the paddock areas will be maintained with grass and good equine management practices including manure pick up, mowing and weed trimming. Will there be a manure pile on site? Zoning regulations require that manure piles be a minimum of 20 feet from the property line. 10. The Fire Marshal has indicated that he has no concerns at this time. If, in the future, the riding rink is opened to the public, the use of the building will change and additional the fire codes would have to be addressed at that time. If this application is approved, the planning department would recommend adding an approval condition that no public events, activities, show, etc. will be held at this site unless further approval is granted by this Commission. 4oµN S" %O"L!%yL O-P S U/t`U&Ot 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE • SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 So@-coTELEPHONE (860) 644-2511 CERTIFIED MAIL 7019 0140 0000 2425 7156 March 29.2021 Hendrickus G. and Rebecca L. Schurink 9942 Austin Mountain Trail Grottoes, VA 24441 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Schurink: Re: Appl. 21-18P, Schurink Horse Farm Special Exception, 1116 Main Street We are pleased to advise you that the Planning & Zoning Commission voted on March 23, 2021 to approve with modifications the above referenced application for a Special Exception to Section 7.12.2. This approval is to operate a commercial horse farm using the existing barn, on property located at 1116 Main Street, A-40 zone, as shown on plans prepared by Close, Jensen & Miller, P.C., Job No. 38071, dated October 16, 2008 as revised. This approval is subject to the following modifications: 1. This permit is to operate a horse facility for boarding and training of dressage horses. This approval is for a maximum of 10 horses on the property of 1116 Main Street. 2. The property must be fenced, in whole or in part, to contain the horses within the property. 3. Housing/stabling of horses is restricted to the rear yard of the premises. Use of trailers for stabling horses is not permitted. 4. Manure shall not be allowed to accumulate to cause any health hazard, and shall be subject to inspection by the Health Officer. Fly control measures are required. 5. Refuse from the business cannot be disposed of with residential refuse. Adequate arrangements must be made for business refuse disposal. 6. No public events, activities, show, etc. can be held at this site unless further approval is granted by this Commission. No public address system is allowed to be used on site. The attached Special Exception form must be completed and filed in the Town Clerk's office. The Special Exception will take effect upon filing. _ Sincerely,- Bart Pacekoms, Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission BP/llz cc: Town Engineer Chief Building Official Assessor Superintendent of Pollution Control The Special Exception will take effect upon filing of this form. I, Bart Pacekonis, Chairman of the South Windsor Planning & Zoning Commission, hereby certify that on March 23, 2021 the Planning and Zoning Commission granted to Hendrickus G. and Rebecca L. Schurink, a Special Exception to Section 7.12.2 of the Zoning Regulations to operate a commercial horse farm using the existing barn, on property located at 1116 Main Street, A-40 zone, as shown on plans prepared by Close, Jensen & Miller, P.C., Job No. 38071, dated October 16, 2008 as revised. 1. This permit is to operate a horse facility for boarding and training of dressage horses. This approval is for a maximum of 10 horses on the property of 1116 Main Street. 2. The property must be fenced, in whole or in part, to contain the horses within the property. 3. Housing/stabling of horses is restricted to the rear yard of the premises. Use of trailers for stabling horses is not permitted. 4. Manure shall not be allowed to accumulate to cause any health hazard, and shall be subject to inspection by the Health Officer. Fly control measures are required. 5. Refuse from the business cannot be disposed of with residential refuse. Adequate arrangements must be made for business refuse disposal. 6. No public events, activities, show, etc. can be. held at this site unless further approval is granted.by this Commission. No public address system is allowed to be used on site. GIS PIN 54901116 The premises known as 1116 Main Street, South Windsor, Connecticut more particularly described as a certain piece or parcel of land with the buildings thereon and the appurtenances thereto, situated in the Town of South Windsor, County of Hartford and State of Connecticut being known as 1116 Main Street and being shown and designated as "parcel A 100,294 S.F. 2.30 AC." on a certain map or plan entitled "Layout, Grading & Utility Plan Horse Arena For Steven And Patricia Goldblatt Reindance Properties, LLC Property Of Donna A. Levack 1116 Main Street South Windsor, Connecticut Close, Jensen & Miller, P.C. Consulting Engineers, Land Planners & Surveyors 1137 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, Conn. 06109, Tel. (860) 563-9375 Designed D.P. Drawn K.D. Checked CG Scale 1"=40' Date July 2005 Sheet 3 of 4" which map is on file in the office of the Town Clerk, Town of South Windsor to which reference may be'had. OWNER OF RECORD: Jon D. Macomber and Caron A. Macomber Dated at South Windsor, Connecticut this 26st day of March, 2021. In accordance with CGS Section 8-3d Chairman Bart Pacekonis Planning & Zoning Commission Received for record this day of 20 , at South Windsor, Connecticut ATTEST: