(Working notes) TOWN OF ROCKY HILL PLANNING AND ZONING ...

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