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Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 Meeting of May 18, 2011 D. Set a public hearing immediately following another hearing, which is scheduled to begin at 6:30p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in the Council Room, second floor Town Hall, 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT to consider, Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment, Town of Rocky Hill, add (bold) to the definition of “street” under Section 2.2 Defined Terms: STREET: A public thoroughfare that affords the principal means of access to abutting property. The term ‘street” shall mean and include only: (1) a street accepted as a Town Street; (2) a street whose layout has been approved by the Commission; or (3) a street maintained by the Town. Add: A street, under (1) and (3) above, shall be constructed of a pervious and an impervious layer only, unless located within a Floodplain Overlay District or a wetland, in which case only a pervious layer is required. Such pervious layer shall consist of fill and/or other materials determined to be acceptable under the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Regulations, as may be amended. E. Set a public hearing immediately following another hearing, which is scheduled to begin at 6:30p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in the Council Room, second floor Town Hall, 761 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT to consider, Special Permit/Site Plan Application, ACCUBRANCH, LLC, proposing an ATM drive-thru with other site improvements for the conversion of a former restaurant (former Tim Horton’s) to a bank, for property located at (1881) 1901 Silas Deane Highway in a C-Commercial Zoning District; ID # 04-353; 5. AGENDA ITEMS A. Discussion, Alfred D. Chiulli III, of an idea for the creation of a new zoning district “Waterfront Commercial District:” Section 4.1.5 Waterfront Commercial District (Modified 3-21-2011) Purpose: To provide mixed uses and services that are compatible with and appropriate to Connecticut River and railroad proximity in areas supported by the transportation infrastructure with site design standards to maintain compatibility with nearby commercial, residential and office park districts, Site Plan Uses: The following uses shall be permitted within the waterfront commercial district subject to site plan approval in accordance with Section 8.2 and the applicable standards of Section 6 and 7 except where grandfathered
Planning and Zoning Commission Page 5 Meeting of May 18, 2011 A. General warehousing and distribution of goods manufactured or assembled on the premises B. Marinas C. Sale, storage, repair and towing of new and used boats, jet skis, cars and trucks in accordance with Section 7 D. Contractor and landscaper yards E. Power generation: water and wind power; F. Public and Private recreation; G. Wholesale commercial H. Mixed uses Special Permit Uses: The following uses shall be permitted within the waterfront commercial district subject to site plan approval and issuance of a special permit in accordance with Section 8.3: A. Retail stores, as an accessory use B. Fuel terminal C. Offices; D Restaurant and similar eating establishments as an accessory use E. Sale of alcoholic beverages as an accessory use F. Manufacturing; G. Communication towers; H. Commercial Amusements: water Mr. Al Chiulli of 499 Pleasant Valley Rocky Hill addressed the Commission. He is suggesting that the Town adopt a new zone called the Waterfront Commercial District. There are two areas in the Town zoned Waterfront and his property is in the industrial park. The original building on his property predated any zoning regulations. The original waterfront zone was created when Pratt and Whitney was for sale, Valspar was for sale and the railroad was not active. But since then the Pratt and Whitney property and the Valspar properties sold and the pieces were developed commercially. Mr. Chiulli said his property is unique because he is the only property that has a deep-water dock, and is on an active rail. He met with staff to get their input and has since made some changes due to their suggestions. He would like to move forward with this process so he can develop the property. He said the Director of Building told him once they agree on the proposed District it must then go before the Town Council to set a public hearing. If the zone is approved then Mr. Chiulli will have to come to Planning and Zoning to request that his property is rezoned to the new Waterfront Commercial Zone. Vice Chairman Goldberg said in the past he made a promise to the residents that the Commission would take another look at the Waterfront District. He said Mr. Chiulli is free to present his case for the changes he would like to see in the Waterfront District, including expending his own funds for a study and report. Mr. Chiulli said it sounded like Vice Chairman Goldberg was “politicking”. Vice Chairman Goldberg said he objected to that comment. Chairman DiLorenzo said he
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