Plan Review Committee

Regular Meeting

Norwalk, CT · January 12, 2017

Minutes

CITY OF NORWALK PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE January 12, 2017 PRESENT: Nate Sumpter, Chair; Rod Johnson; Louis Schulman; Richard Rowena; Galen Wells STAFF: Steve Kleppin; Mike Wrinn OTHERS: Atty. Liz Suchy; Atty. Jackie Kaufman; Paul Madden; Kevin Kenan; Bruce Beinfield; Mike Galante Mr. Sumpter called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. I. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF APPROVAL TIME a) #14-15SP – 150/166/170 Glover, LLC – 150 Glover Avenue – Grist Mill Village Bldg A - 235 unit Commercial PRD - Request for 1 year extension of approval time and b) #15-15SP – 150/166/170 Glover, LLC – 166 Glover Avenue – Grist Mill Village Bldg B - 230 unit Commercial PRD - Request for 1 year extension of approval time c) #16-15SP – 150/166/170 Glover, LLC – 170 Glover Avenue – Grist Mill Village Bldg C - 250 unit Commercial PRD - Request for 1 year extension of approval time Mr. Wrinn asked that all three applications be discussed together. This was the applicant’s first request for an extension. He also said that the applicant was close to pulling a Building Department permit for Building A. These requests would be added to next week’s Zoning Commission agenda for action. d) #7-15SPR/#20-15CAM - Highpointe Holding LLC – 74-88 Main St/6-8 North Av/37-45 High St – Highpointe West: 6 story mixed use development w/ 212 units &14,250 sf retail - Request for 1 yr ext of time e) #8-15SPR - Highpointe Holding LLC – 42-48 High St – Highpointe East: 6 story mixed use development with 66 units & 4,320 sf retail - Request for 1 year extension of approval time Mr. Wrinn began the presentation by explaining that this was the applicant’s first request for an extension of time on these applications. These would be added to next week’s Zoning Commission agenda for action. f) #8-14SPR/#9-14CAM/#18-15SP – NW MFP Norwalk Town Ctr. II, LLC - 17 Butler/467 West Av/3 Quincy - Waypointe South Block: 7 sty, 236,475 sf mixed use development w/526 seat iPic theater, 46,866 sf retail, 6,604 sf restaurant, 4,428 sf office, 16 ln bowling alley & 80 units - Req for 1 yr ext of approval time (2 applications) Mr. Wrinn explained that the applicant was requesting an extension of time for two applications. These would be added to next week’s Zoning Commission agenda for action. g) #5-15SP – Special Properties II LLC – 440 Newtown Av/78 Cranbury Rd - 15 unit conservation development - Request for 1 year extension of approval time Plan Review Committee January 12, 2017 Page 1 of 3 Mr. Wrinn said this was the first request. There had been an appeal of the approval. They were looking for funding to convert this property into a theater. This was the first request for an extension. It would be on the Zoning Commission agenda later in the month. II. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF SURETY a) #15-11CAM – Hey 19, LLC – 41 North Main St – Restaurant use - Request for release of maintenance surety Mr. Wrinn said that staff said that all working has been completed. It would be on the Zoning Commission agenda later in the month. III. SITE PLAN REVIEWS & COASTAL SITE PLAN REVIEWS a) #34-16CAM – P. Gill - 10 Gregory Boulevard - Conversion of SFR to two family residence – Preliminary review Mr. Wrinn began the presentation by orienting the commissioners as to the location of the property on an aerial map. All Zoning Department regulations have been met. It would be on the Zoning Commission agenda later in the month. b) #9-16SPR/#33-16CAM – King Industries – 1 Jennings Place – 15,000 sf building for Maritime Rowing Club – Final review prior to public hearing Mr. Wrinn began the presentation by stating that the project would be completed by being constructed in two phases. Atty Suchy explained the changes from the prior month. They already had all of their approvals. She showed the site plans to the commissioners. There was a discussion as to the use of both buildings. She showed the commissioners which one would be built first. This application was moved to the Zoning Commission agenda later in the month for a public hearing. IV. SPECIAL PERMITS & COASTAL SITE PLAN REVIEWS a) #22-15SP/#27-15CAM/#7-16SPR – Norwalk Land Development, LLC (The SoNo Collection) – 63 West Av/N Water/Pine St Ext – South Parcel: 8 story, 311,703 sf development w/±156,945 sf retail, ±23,747 sf restaurant/café, 152 rm hotel (±105,427 sf), public improvements and 558 sp in a shared pkg garage – Request to modify approved plans with architectural/façade changes and request to modify Exterior Signage Manual to revise location and style of signs – Determine if minor change (2 applications) Mr. Wrinn said that there were a few more details on the Bloomingdales store since the anchor stores had their own architects. The applicants were before the commissioners for another review of that part of the project. Atty. Kaufman began the presentation by introducing the members of the project team and then began the discussion about the skin of the Bloomingdales building and the placement of the signage which has changed. Paul Madden continued the presentation by explaining what they were requesting to be approved for Bloomingdales. He explained that each one is individually designed by their team. Plan Review Committee January 12, 2017 Page 2 of 3 Kevin Kenan, architect for Bloomingdales, began the presentation with the discussion of design for each Blooomingdales. He described the design of the proposed Bloomingdales for this project. He showed the colors that the store uses on all stores as well as the materials board. There was a discussion about the lights that would be on the building. Mr. Keenan said they would not be on during the day. Atty. Kaufman said they would shut off 1 hr. after closing hours. There was a discussion about the signage. There was a discussion about the hotel design. Mr. Adams said they hoped to have answer before the 20 months as set forth in the LDA. . The committee agreed that the signage and façade were minor changes. c) #13-16SP - Main Norwalk, LLC – 272 - 280 Main Avenue – “The Village” – Proposed new ±75,000 sf retail development – Further review Mr. Wrinn began the presentation. He explained how the application process was going. The public hearing would be scheduled for March 2017. Atty. Suchy continued the presentation with descriptions of what was outstanding on the project. She explained that neighborhood meetings had taken place and what had not. Bruce Beinfield, the architect on the project, continued the presentation by showing the site plans for the project. He explained what would be built and said there would be no visibility of the loading areas. He also explained the planting plan on the side of the project, closer to the Laura Raymond Homes property. Atty Suchy said that they were already doing that for the Rolling Ridge condominiums. There would also be solar panels on the top of the building, as requested by Rolling Ridge. Mike Galante, the traffic engineer, continued the presentation with an overview of the August 2016 traffic report that he had provided as part of the application. The applicant had also submitted an application to OESTA in December 2016. He then went over the traffic analysis with the commissioners. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Diana Palmentiero Plan Review Committee January 12, 2017 Page 3 of 3

Agenda

TENTATIVE AGENDA PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 - 7:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM – FIRST FLOOR - CITY HALL - 125 EAST AVENUE I. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF APPROVAL TIME a) #14-15SP – 150/166/170 Glover, LLC – 150 Glover Avenue – Grist Mill Village Bldg A - 235 unit Commercial PRD - Request for 1 year extension of approval time b) #15-15SP – 150/166/170 Glover, LLC – 166 Glover Avenue – Grist Mill Village Bldg B - 230 unit Commercial PRD - Request for 1 year extension of approval time c) #16-15SP – 150/166/170 Glover, LLC – 170 Glover Avenue – Grist Mill Village Bldg C - 250 unit Commercial PRD - Request for 1 year extension of approval time d) #7-15SPR/#20-15CAM - Highpointe Holding LLC – 74-88 Main St/6-8 North Av/37-45 High St – Highpointe West: 6 story mixed use development w/ 212 units &14,250 sf retail - Request for 1 yr ext of time e) #8-15SPR - Highpointe Holding LLC – 42-48 High St – Highpointe East: 6 story mixed use development with 66 units & 4,320 sf retail - Request for 1 year extension of approval time f) #8-14SPR/#9-14CAM/#18-15SP – NW MFP Norwalk Town Ctr. II, LLC - 17 Butler/467 West Av/3 Quincy - Waypointe South Block: 7 sty, 236,475 sf mixed use development w/526 seat iPic theater, 46,866 sf retail, 6,604 sf restaurant, 4,428 sf office, 16 ln bowling alley & 80 units - Req for 1 yr ext of approval time (2 applications) g) #5-15SP – Special Properties II LLC – 440 Newtown Av/78 Cranbury Rd - 15 unit conservation development - Request for 1 year extension of approval time II. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF SURETY a) #15-11CAM – Hey 19, LLC – 41 North Main St – Restaurant use - Request for release of maintenance surety III. SITE PLAN REVIEWS & COASTAL SITE PLAN REVIEWS a) #34-16CAM – P. Gill - 10 Gregory Boulevard - Conversion of SFR to two family residence – Prel review b) #8-16SPR – 3 Color LLC – 175 W. Cedar St. – Mixed use development with 8 units and contractor’s office – Preliminary review c) #9-16SPR/#33-16CAM – King Industries – 1 Jennings Place – 15,000 sf building for Maritime Rowing Club – Final review prior to public hearing IV. SPECIAL PERMITS & COASTAL SITE PLAN REVIEWS a) #22-15SP/#27-15CAM – Norwalk Land Development, LLC (The SoNo Collection) – 63 West Ave/N Water St/Pine St Ext – South Parcel: 8 story, ±311,703 sf development with ±156,945 sf retail, ±23,747 sf restaurant/café, 152 room hotel (±105,427 sf), public improvements and 558 sp in a shared parking garage – Request to modify approved plans with architectural/façade changes and revise location and style of signs b) #13-16SP - Main Norwalk, LLC – 272 - 280 Main Avenue – “The Village” – Proposed new ±75,000 sf retail development – Further review TENTATIVE AGENDA ZONING COMMITTEE THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 - 7:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM – FIRST FLOOR - CITY HALL - 125 EAST AVENUE I. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BUILDING ZONE REGULATIONS/SPECIAL PERMITS a) Discussion of medical marijuana regulations and information from Norwalk Hospital and other municipalities – Further review & discussion b) #8-16R/#12-16SP – V. Penna Sr. – 284 New Canaan Ave – Proposed amendments to Section 118-100 to revise the definition for Public utility supply or storage facility and to Article 30 to amend special permit criteria for such uses when located in AAA Residence zones and special permit to reuse former Armory Building for a public utility storage facility owned by an independent entity – Review of public hearing c) #9-16R – Zoning Commission – Proposed amendment to Section 118-1110 Coastal Zone regarding vegetated buffers from Coastal Jurisdiction Line for properties in the Coastal Zone – Final review prior to public hearing d) #10-16R - Zoning Commission – Proposed amendments to Articles 111 and 140 regarding fees for various applications and adoption of new fee schedule – Preliminary review e) #11-16R - Zoning Commission – Proposed amendments to Article 140 regarding technical review of various applications – Preliminary review f) Draft amendments and map changes associated with South Norwalk Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Redevelopment Plan – Status report AGENDA PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 - 7:00 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM – FIRST FLOOR - CITY HALL - 125 EAST AVENUE I. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF APPROVAL TIME a) #14-15SP – 150/166/170 Glover, LLC – 150 Glover Avenue – Grist Mill Village Bldg A - 235 unit Commercial PRD - Request for 1 year extension of approval time b) #15-15SP – 150/166/170 Glover, LLC – 166 Glover Avenue – Grist Mill Village Bldg B - 230 unit Commercial PRD - Request for 1 year extension of approval time c) #16-15SP – 150/166/170 Glover, LLC – 170 Glover Avenue – Grist Mill Village Bldg C - 250 unit Commercial PRD - Request for 1 year extension of approval time d) #7-15SPR/#20-15CAM - Highpointe Holding LLC – 74-88 Main St/6-8 North Av/37-45 High St – Highpointe West: 6 story mixed use development w/ 212 units &14,250 sf retail - Request for 1 yr ext of time e) #8-15SPR - Highpointe Holding LLC – 42-48 High St – Highpointe East: 6 story mixed use development with 66 units & 4,320 sf retail - Request for 1 year extension of approval time f) #8-14SPR/#9-14CAM/#18-15SP – NW MFP Norwalk Town Ctr. II, LLC - 17 Butler/467 West Av/3 Quincy - Waypointe South Block: 7 sty, 236,475 sf mixed use development w/526 seat iPic theater, 46,866 sf retail, 6,604 sf restaurant, 4,428 sf office, 16 ln bowling alley & 80 units - Req for 1 yr ext of approval time (2 applications) g) #5-15SP – Special Properties II LLC – 440 Newtown Av/78 Cranbury Rd - 15 unit conservation development - Request for 1 year extension of approval time II. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF SURETY a) #15-11CAM – Hey 19, LLC – 41 North Main St – Restaurant use - Request for release of maintenance surety III. SITE PLAN REVIEWS & COASTAL SITE PLAN REVIEWS a) #34-16CAM – P. Gill - 10 Gregory Boulevard - Conversion of SFR to two family residence – Prel review b) #9-16SPR/#33-16CAM – King Industries – 1 Jennings Place – 15,000 sf building for Maritime Rowing Club – Final review prior to public hearing IV. SPECIAL PERMITS & COASTAL SITE PLAN REVIEWS a) #22-15SP/#27-15CAM/#7-16SPR – Norwalk Land Development, LLC (The SoNo Collection) – 63 West Av/N Water/Pine St Ext – South Parcel: 8 story, 311,703 sf development w/±156,945 sf retail, ±23,747 sf restaurant/café, 152 rm hotel (±105,427 sf), public improvements and 558 sp in a shared pkg garage – Request to modify approved plans with architectural/façade changes and request to modify Exterior Signage Manual to revise location and style of signs – Determine if minor change (2 applications) b) #13-16SP - Main Norwalk, LLC – 272 - 280 Main Avenue – “The Village” – Proposed new ±75,000 sf retail development – Further review AGENDA ZONING COMMITTEE THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 - 7:30 P.M. COMMUNITY ROOM – FIRST FLOOR - CITY HALL - 125 EAST AVENUE I. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BUILDING ZONE REGULATIONS/SPECIAL PERMITS a) #8-16R/#12-16SP – V. Penna Sr. – 284 New Canaan Ave – Proposed amendments to Section 118-100 to revise the definition for Public utility supply or storage facility and to Article 30 to amend special permit criteria for such uses when located in AAA Residence zones and special permit to reuse former Armory Building for a public utility storage facility owned by an independent entity – Review of public hearing b) #9-16R – Zoning Commission – Proposed amendment to Section 118-1110 Coastal Zone regarding vegetated buffers from Coastal Jurisdiction Line for properties in the Coastal Zone – Final review prior to public hearing c) #10-16R - Zoning Commission – Proposed amendments to Articles 111 and 140 regarding fees for various applications and adoption of new fee schedule – Preliminary review d) #11-16R - Zoning Commission – Proposed amendments to Article 140 regarding technical review of various applications – Preliminary review e) Draft amendments and map changes associated with South Norwalk Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Redevelopment Plan – Status report