Planning & Zoning Commission - Minutes - 05/23/2023

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PLANNING AND ZONING COIMMISSION
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Members Present: Tim Bleasdale, Karen Barnett and Tim Conderino
Members Absent: Chairman Greg Massad and Victor Ebersole
Alternates Present: Doris Crum and Bertrand Chenard
Alternates Absent: Joseph DiBuono
Staff Present: Jonathan Mullen, AICP, Planning Director, Mark Wujtewicz, Planner
and Katrina Kotfer, Recording Secretary
1, CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
T. Bleasdale, acting Chair called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. B. Chenard was seated for G.
Massad and D. Crum was seated for V. Ebersole.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Motion made by B. Chenard, seconded by T. Conderino, to approve the May
9, 2023 meeting minutes.
VOTE: 5-0
3. APPLICATION RECEIPT
No applications were received by the Commission.
4. APPLICATION REVIEW
#PL-23-9 — Request of Waterford Central, LLC and 61A Myrock, LLC, owners, Sig Con
Associates, LLC, applicant for site plan approval to locate a multi-family development on
property located at 61 and 61A Myrock Avenue, in accordance with Sections 8.1.3, 16.1.2 & 22
of the Zoning Regulations and as shown on plans titled “Waterford Central Site Development
Plans” dated 3/16/23, revised to 5/2/23.
ACTION REQUIRED BY: 7/13/2023
Brandon Handfield, PE, Yantic River Consultants, LLC, John Wicko, Architect and Joseph
Balskus, PE, PTOE, Traffic Engineer, VHB, were present for the application.
B. Handfield presented the project to the Commission. He reviewed the existing property
conditions and stated that 61 and 61A Myrock Avenue parcels will be merged with a total area
27.62 acres. Waterford Central will be an independent project from the adjacent Waterford
Woods multifamily project located at 394 Willetts Avenue Ext. There is a proposed lot line
revision with 394 Willetts Avenue Ext. to accommodate the interior access driveway to
Waterford Central. He noted that the applicant is proposing 6 three-story apartment buildings,
each with 36 units and 5 freestanding garage buildings. Access to Waterford Central will be
internal to the site utilizing the main access drive at Waterford Woods. The existing Office
Building located at southern end of the property that housed the former cable company will
remain and there are no modifications proposed for the existing parking that accommodates the

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building other than a fence and locked gate with a knox box to provide for emergency access to
the property. A portion of the building will be repurposed to accommodate maintenance and
storage for the project. The remaining office portion of the building will remain to be used as a
business office facility. This will be a continuation of the previous business office use which is
permitted use in the Zoning Regulations. Dumpster locations were reviewed and B. Handfield
noted that the recreation areas were designed to incorporate the grading on the property. He
noted there will be cross easements between Waterford Central and Waterford Woods to allow
the residents of each complex to use the amenities on both properties.
B. Handfield referenced the area on the southern side of property has been identified as a an
area where there has been dumping of mostly construction debris such as brick, concrete, wood,
metal, pipes, ect. An investigation of the area was conducted by a CT Licensed LEP. As
construction commences in the area, additional research and testing will be conducted.
John Wicko, architect reviewed with the Commission the proposed elevations of the buildings
and garages. He noted the buildings are similar to buildings E&F for the Waterford Woods
project on the adjacent lot.
B. Chenard asked if any of the units were to be designated as affordable. B. Handfield stated
that 18 units are to be designated as affordable units meeting the criteria of the 80% maximum
median income threshold.
J. Balskus, Traffic Engineer reviewed the existing traffic conditions and noted that the State has
replaced the traffic signal at the intersection of Willetts Avenue Ext. and Boston Post Road.
They have had discussions with OSTA and will formally apply for a permit from OSTA after
they finish the town approval process. He anticipates receiving OSTA approval sometime this
summer. He reviewed the proposed second lane to be built by the applicant within the existing
Willetts Avenue Extension right of way in order to improve the traffic conditions for Willetts
Avenue Ext. towards Boston Post Road.
M. Wujtewicz reviewed with the Commission the staff report he had prepared.
The Commission made the following findings:
1. The parcel is located within the C-MF Zoning District as identified on the most recently
adopted Zone District Map.
2. The merger of 61 and 61A Myrock Avenue, as a result of this project is consistent with
Zoning Regulations.
3. The proposed lot line adjustment impacting 394 Willetts Avenue Extension and 61
Myrock Avenue indicated on the Lot Line Revision Plan is compliant with Town of
Waterford Zoning Regulations
4. The project is a multifamily development which is a permitted use within the C-MF
Zone District and is developed in accordance with Section 18 of the Town of Waterford
Zoning Regulations.
5. The project is proposed as a Site Plan in accordance with Section 18.1a of the Town of
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The project as proposed includes the repurpose of an existing Office Building, which is a
permitted use in accordance with Section 8.1.3 of the Town of Waterford Zoning
Regulations.
The Waterford Conservation Commission has reviewed this proposal and determined
that there are no regulated inland wetland activities.
With modifications as specified within the staff report, the site plan conforms to Section
22 of the Town of Waterford Zoning Regulations.
This application has been reviewed by the Town of Waterford Design Review Board in
accordance with Section 22b of the Waterford Zoning Regulations and which Board
submits a positive report to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
10. The approval of the site plan includes fire zones as may be established and enforced
pursuant to Chapter 8.08 of the Waterford Code of Ordinances.
The Commission discussed the following modifications and conditions:
1,
An operation and maintenance manual and inspection checklist for all elements of the
stormwater treatment system shall be submitted to the Planning Department at the time
final plans are filed. The manual shall identify the party responsible for the maintenance
and inspection and repair of the system components and responsible for submission of
the annual maintenance report to the Town, in accordance with Section 25.6 of the
zoning regulations.
The final plans shall include a note identifying that the stormwater treatment system is in
compliance with Section 25.6.10.14 of the Waterford Zoning Regulations
A DEEP Construction Stormwater Permit will be required for this project as the total
disturbed area exceeds 5 acres.
Waterford Utility Commission approved details shall be added to the final plans prior to
filing on the land records.
A CT Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) shall be present to verify that any
debris encountered during excavation is disposed of properly.
The stormwater detention basin and treatment system shall be completed and stabilized
prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Zoning Compliance for the first completed
residential building. Subsequent Certificates of Zoning Compliance for each remaining
residential building will be issued upon inspection and verification by the design
engineer that the stormwater basin and treatment system remains stabilized and
continues to function as designed.
A planting schedule for the detention basin aquatic shelf is to be submitted to the
Planning Department for review and approval prior to planting.
Proposed access easements for 61 Myrock Avenue (Waterford Central Apartments) to
utilize the common access drive located on 394 Willetts Avenue Extension (Waterford
Woods) as depicted on the site plan shall be provided and filed at the time of filing the
final plans on the land records.
The Applicant’s Traffic Impact be updated to incorporate any comments and
recommendations from the Peer Review Study performed by the Town’s Traffic

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Consultant prior to filing the final plans on the land records.
10. The project shall provide that 18 units will be designated as affordable meeting the
criteria of the 80% median income threshold as defined by State Statute.
MOTION: Motion made by B. Chenard, seconded by T. Conderino, to approve with
modifications and conditions, the Waterford Central MultiFamily
Development site plan application Permit #PL-23-9 for 61 & 61A Myrock
Avenue with conditions 1 thru 10 and adopt the findings 1 thru 10 of the staff
report.
VOTE: 5-0
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
No action was taken.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence was received.
7. COMMISSION BUSINESS
M. Wujtewicz updated the commission on existing ongoing projects and potential upcoming
projects.
MOTION: Motion made by T. Bleasdale, seconded by B. Chenard, to add the discussion of
Design Review Board Members reappointment to this part of the agenda.
VOTE: 5-0
MOTION: Motion made by B. Chenard, seconded by T. Bleasdale, to reappoint Joy Merrill
and Bob Nye to an additional 3-year term on the Design Review Board.
VOTE: 5-0
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made by K. Barnett, seconded by T. Conderino, to adjourn the meeting at
8:21 PM.
VOTE: 5-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Katrina Kotfer
Recording Secretary