Planning & Zoning Commission (linked)

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 
TO: 
FROM: 
DATE: 
TITLE: 
MEMORANDUM 
Planning and Zoning Commission 
Mark Wujtewicz, Planner 
January 23, 2024 
Staff Report: CGS 8-24 
Application PL-24-1 
Property Acquisition  
8 Goshen Road 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Sec 8-24, the above application is forwarded to 
the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the potential acquisition of a property with an 
address of 8 Goshen Road. In accordance with the above statute, prior to the legislative body of 
the Town taking action on acquiring this property, an action by the Planning and Zoning 
Commission is required in order to determine whether the acquisition of the property would be 
consistent with stated goals and policies of the 2012 Plan of Conservation and Development 
(POCD). 
The property is located on Goshen Road adjacent to the Great Neck Elementary School. A 
single-family dwelling with a detached garage is located on the parcel containing 19,796 square 
feet or approximately .46 acres. It is located within the R-20 (Medium Density Residential 
District).  
BACKGROUND 
Pertinent Regulations 
CGS §8-24 
Town of Waterford 2012 Plan of Preservation Conservation and Development 
FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD 
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886 

DISCUSSION 
The intended purpose for the acquisition of this property is to provide for additional property to 
be incorporated into the Great Neck School parcel.  The parcel is currently being offered for sale 
and is surrounded by the Great Neck School parcel on all three sides with the front of the 
property along Goshen Road. An adjacent parcel to the west formerly known as 12 Goshen Road 
was also acquired by the Town in September of 2003 through the CGS 8-24 process. The 
addition of the parcel in 2003 was found to be consistent with the 1998 Plan of Conservation and 
Development. 
All Town facilities are currently undergoing an evaluation and implementation of enhanced 
security infrastructure improvements. The Town schools have been scheduled as a priority to 
implementing security and safety measures. The acquisition and incorporation of this parcel into 
the school property will enhance the security measures contemplated by eliminating a separate 
private use of the property adjacent and surrounded by the school property. The acquisition of 
the parcel will also enhance and provide opportunity to improve traffic circulation and parking 
for the school.. A stated goal of the Community Facilities Section of the 2012 POCD is to 
“Provide adequate services and facilities to meet community needs” and to Monitor and Adapt to 
Changing Community Facility Needs. The addition of the parcel currently under consideration 
would be consistent with the stated goal and policies of the Community Facilities Section in that 
the parcel will provide for additional buffer for implementation of school security plans and 
improvement to the parking and traffic circulation at the school. 
If the Commission finds that the acquisition of the parcel is consistent with the above stated 
goals of the 2012 Plan of Development, this action will then be forwarded to the legislative body 
of the Town for further action.   
RECOMMENDED ACTION 
Based on the information provided in the record, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning 
Commission find that: 
Findings: 
1. 
That the proposed acquisition of 8 Goshen Road for municipal purposes qualifies for a CGS §8-24
review by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2. 
Great Neck Elementary School is a Community Facility as identified on the Community Facilities
Map contained in the 2012 Plan of Conservation and Development (pg. 67)
3. 
The addition of this parcel is consistent with the stated goal in the 2012 Plan of Conservation and
Development, Community Faculties chapter to “Provide adequate services and facilities to meet
community needs.” (pg. 66)
4. 
The addition of this parcel is consistent with the 2012 Plan of Conservation and Development,
Community Facilities chapter Section A. Monitor and Adapt to Changing Community Facility
Needs. (pg. 67)
Proposed Motion: 
To approve Planning and Zoning CGS §8-24 Application #PL-24-1 for the acquisition of the 
parcel known as 8 Goshen Road by adopting the findings 1 thru 4 of the staff report and to find 
that the proposal is consistent with the Town of Waterford 2012 Plan of Preservation 
Conservation and Development. 

January 1, 2012 
66
SUPPORT 
Community Facilities
GOAL 
Provide adequate services and facilities to meet community needs.   
A Plan of Preservation, Conservation and Development reviews the physical aspects of community ser-
vices (such as education, public works, public safety, social, and recreation) to ensure that they are ap-
propriately located and sized to meet community needs.  These services and facilities contribute to Water-
ford’s character and quality of life.  
Since the 1998 Plan, Waterford has undertaken a school consolidation and modernization program, built 
a community center, and upgraded some buildings and systems to meet community needs. 
In the survey, residents indicated that they were very satisfied with quality and quantity of the following 
Town services: 
Service 
Good And  
Very Good 
Not Sure / 
Don’t Know 
Poor And 
Very Poor 
Fire services 
 93% 
5% 
2% 
Schools 
82% 
12% 
6% 
Park/recreation facilities such as fields 
80% 
8% 
12% 
Park/recreation activities such as classes or programs 
78% 
11% 
11% 
Town Hall 
Community Center 

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A. Monitor And Adapt To Changing Community Facility Needs  
Overall, people are living longer and healthier lives and the increasing portion of the population in older 
age groups will affect the services communities provide.  Waterford actually preceded this broader trend 
(perhaps due to the fiscal benefits of Millstone) and is in the process of adapting to this new reality.    
Waterford will continue to configure its community services and facilities to meet the needs of the com-
munity of the future rather than for what has been done in the past.  This may include more senior hous-
ing, more social services, different types of transportation, and program activities for older residents.   
See the “Implementation Element” of the Waterford Plan of Preservation, Conserva-
tion and Development for information on tasks and actions currently programmed for 
implementation of these Community Facility strategies.  
Community Facilities Map