Planning & Zoning Commission - Minutes - 03/09/2020

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March 9, 2020
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MINUTES RECENN o OR
Planning & Zoning Commission . 59 March 9, 2020
Waterford Town Hall 2u2 HAR 10 PHT: 6:30 PM
Members Present: J. Bunkley, J. Bashaw, J. DiBuono (6: pie
Members Absent: G. Massad, T. Bleasdale 5
Alternates Present: K. Barnett
Staff Present: A. Piersall, Planning Director; M. Wujtewicz, Planner; M. FitzGerald,
Environmental Planner; D. Choisy, Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Chairman Bunkley called the meeting to order at 6:30. K. Barnett was appointed to sit for G.
Massad.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Motion made by J. Bashaw, seconded by K. Barnett, to approve the minutes of the
February 24, 2020 meeting as written.
VOTE: 3-0
(J. DiBuono arrived at 6:32)
3. RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
#PL-20-3 — Request of 132 Cross Road LLC owner and applicant for modification of an approved
site plan on property located at 132 Cross Road in accordance with section 22 of the zoning
regulations and as shown on plans titled “132 Cross Road & 70-74 Foster Road, Town of
Waterford, Connecticut Prepared for B&W Paving & Landscaping, Modified Building C” dated
4/18/12 revised to 2/28/20.
M. Wujtewicz stated that this application is in order for receipt, and will be scheduled for the
Commission’s review at a future meeting.
#PL-20-7 — Request of CSCE Realty, LLC owner and applicant for modification of an appr ‘oved
site plan on property located at 140 Cross Road in accordance with section 22 of the zoning
regulations and as shown on plans titled “Land Development Plans Issued for Site Plan Approval,
Constitution Surgery Center East, Building Expansion” dated March 3, 2020.
M. Wujtewicz stated that this application was received after the agenda was posted but within the
statutory time-frame for receipt by the Commission, and will be scheduled for the Commission’s
review at a future meeting.
#PL-20-8 — Request of the Town of Waterford First Selectmen for municipal improvement in
accordance with Section 8-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes to grant a Permanent Gas
Distribution Easement to Yankee Gas Services Company on property located at 1000 Hartford
Turnpike.
A. Piersall briefly reviewed this application, and it will be on a future agenda for the Commission’s
review.

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4, APPLICATION REVIEW
#PL-20-5 — Request of RCP Waterford I LLC & RCP Waterford II, LLC, owners and applicants for
site plan approval to locate a medical office building at 5 Dayton Road, C-G zone, in accordance with
Sections 8.1.11 and 22 of the Zoning Regulations and as shown on plans entitled "Land Development
Plans for Proposed Medical Office Building Issued for Site Plan Approval" dated January 21, 2020.
Attorney John Knuff stated that the applicant is proposing to redevelop the site at 5 Dayton Road.
They are proposing to demolish the existing former Toys-R-Us building and construct a two-story
70,368 square foot medical office building on the site. He noted that the proposal conforms with all
site plan requirements. The Conservation Commission granted a permit for the activity, and the
Design Review Board reviewed the application at their meeting earlier in the evening.
Bill Fries of BL Companies reviewed the proposed site plan, noting that the existing driveway will
be used. He reviewed the proposed stormwater plan, landscaping and vehicular traffic circulation.
The Fire Marshal has reviewed and approved the plan for emergency access.
Architect Nick Michnevitz of MBH Architecture reviewed the building design and elevations.
Mike Deon of BL Companies briefly reviewed the traffic, noting that the amount traffic that will be
generated will be similar to that of the previous use as a retail store.
M. Wujtewicz reviewed the Staff report dated March 9, 2020. The application as presented is to
repurpose an existing developed site to a use that is permitted through the review and approval of a
site plan in accordance with CGS 8-3(g) and Town of Waterford Zoning Regulation Section 22. The
proposed use as a Medical Clinic and Office in a General Commercial Zone District is allowed
through the review and issuance of a Site Plan approval in accordance with Section 8.1.11 of the
Town of Waterford Zoning Regulations.
The property that is being redeveloped for the proposed use had originally received site plan
approval for a retail use by the Planning and Zoning Commission on November 19, 1984. The
project as proposed will be to demolish the existing building and construct a new 2-story medical
office building within the approximate area of the existing building’s footprint. The former retail
use of the site required 262 parking spaces. The proposed use requires 353 parking spaces. The
additional parking spaces are being added from a redesign of the parking layout. Additional spaces
are being added to the rear and the side of the proposed building. In accordance with Section 20.9,
in parking lots containing 100 or more spaces, no parking shall be permitted adjacent to the side or
rear of a building unless the Planning and Zoning Commission makes a finding that such parking
will not constitute a hazard to pedestrian circulation and will not interfere with any required fire
lanes. The location of the parking along the rear and north side of the building abuts proposed
sidewalks. The sidewalks conform to the zoning requirements to provide for safe pedestrian
movement to the major entrances to the building. The Town Fire Marshal’s Office has reviewed the
plan for consistency with truck turning requirement and the ability to provide fire protection service
and has determined that there will be no negative impact to providing Fire Protection service with
the proposed parking adjacent to the side and rear of the building.
The proposed height of the building exceeds the maximum of 40 feet in accordance with Section
8.6, however in accordance with Section 3.6 the extension of the building that exceeds the
maximum allowable height does not occupy more than 10 percent of the total roof area and
therefore can extend 12 feet above the maximum allowable height of 40’ as established in Section
8.6 of the Zoning Regulations.

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The site design incorporates Low Impact Development measures. M. FitzGerald stated that the
plans and supporting calculations provided by the applicant meet the requirements of Section 25.6
and are consistent with the Connecticut Stormwater Quality Manual.
MOTION: Motion made by J. Bashaw, seconded by J. DiBuono, to find that:
1.
The application is for a use permitted subject to Site Plan approval, pursuant
to Section 8.1.11 of the Waterford Zoning Regulations.
The application meets the criteria for site plan approval, pursuant to Section
22 of the Waterford Zoning Regulations, subject to condition 1.
The Waterford Conservation Commission issued Inland Wetland Permit# C-
20-02 for regulated inland wetland activities.
The Waterford Conservation Commission has submitted a final report of
Action in accordance with CGS 8-3(g).
Proposed parking adjacent to the side and rear of the building is consistent
with Section 20.9 of the Zoning Regulations in that it does not constitute a
hazard to pedestrian circulation due to the placement of an adequate sidewalk
system to the main entrances of the building and that there will not be
interference with any required fire lanes as stated by the Fire Marshal Review.
This application was reviewed by the Design Review Board in accordance
with Section 22 of the Zoning Regulations, and the Board has forwarded a
positive report to the Commission.
And the Commission approves Application #PL-20-5, Site Plan for 5 Dayton Road
Medical Building with the following conditions:
i.
VOTE: 4-0
A condensed stormwater inspection and maintenance chart shall be developed
for the stormwater treatment components and shall identify the frequency and
cleaning schedules for the catch basin sumps, hydrodynamic separators, and
tree box filters. This chart shall be kept on-site at the facility for reference in
maintenance procedures. Evidence of this chart shall be required prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
All conditions of Inland Wetland Permit# C-20-02 shall be incorporated into
the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence was received.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Ts ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made by J. DiBuono, seconded by J. Bashaw, to adjourn the meeting at 7:16.
VOTE: 4-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Recording Secretary