6. In the absence of sufficient testimony pertaining directly to specific anticipated activities and the
noise and or dust typically generated from those activities, the applicant shall install a durable
particulate and dust monitor and long-term noise monitor suitable for sustained outdoor use in a
location along the northern property boundary (TBD) that provides continuous real-time
measurement to ensure compliance with special permit criteria and State noise limits. Unit shall
be able to be accessed remotely and shall be properly maintained and calibrated (evidence of
same shall be provided to the ZEO upon request).
7. Additionally, the applicant shall establish a baseline noise level at the property line for daytime
and nighttime noise at the site prior to construction.
8. The overhead door facing north shall be closed when repair work is conducted inside the
Sterling Building (as practicable).
9. No activity associated with repair work, whether indoors or outdoors, shall take place before 7
or after 5:30 Monday to Saturday. There shall be no Sunday operations.
10. A Hydrodynamic Separator shall be installed in the existing drainage system in the Laydown
area. Location to be approved by DPW and a bond for all elements of the stormwater
management systems proposed shall be provided. Any subsequent addition of uses will be
treated as a modification to the Special Permit for this Mixed-Use development, and as such will
have to be evaluated for compliance with the Special Permit requirements each time it is
modified
This Special Permit is being granted under Section 11.3 of the Zoning Regulations to Gales
Ferry Intermodal LLC for use of property located at 1761 and 1737 Route 12 in Gales Ferry,
CT. The overall use being approved under this Special permit is Mixed Use
(Commercial/Industrial) under Section 8.23 of the Zoning Regulations and the specific mix
of uses are the existing Industrial Use (American Styrenics) and a new “Motor Vehicle,
Recreational Vehicle, Boat and/or Equipment Repair Facility” under Section 8.24 with
associated (accessory) outdoor storage/repair area. This repair use is a type of Commercial
Service under Section 8.10 that is identified in Section 6.4 the table of uses separately as
there are additional supplemental regulations for this particular type of Commercial Service.
The Outdoor storage and repair areas have been identified on the Site Plan.
The Commission has determined that conditions are necessary to mitigate any potential
negative impacts to the abutting residential neighborhood caused by noise, dust, vibrations,
odors, and to protect the character of the immediate neighborhood in terms of scale and
intensity of use of the Repair Facility and outdoor storage/repair areas (as approved); to
protect property values of the immediate neighborhood; and to prevent any unreasonable
pollution, impairment or destruction of the air, water and other natural resources.
As conditioned, the Commission finds that the Application meets the Special Permit Criteria
found in Section 11.3.4 of the Zoning Regulations as well as all other applicable provisions
of the Zoning Regulations including those found in Chapter 9 (Site Development Standards).
A motion was made by Commissioner Wood to approve Application PZ#23-4SUP of
Gales Ferry Intermodal LLC, and seconded by Commissioner Craig with the
conditions discussed.
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
Marcelle Wood
RESULT:
MOVER:
Howard Craig
SECONDER:
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Wood, Capon, Whitescarver, Craig, and St. Vil
AYE:
Application PZ#23-5CAM of Gales Ferry Intermodal LLC / Heller, Heller, McCoy, 549
C.