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Minor revisions to approved contractor‑storage development at 8556 New Britain Ave reviewed; staff clearance recommended
Summary
Owner Rick Jones presented minor design and drainage changes to a previously approved contractor‑storage project at 8556 New Britain Ave; staff and the wetlands reviewer found the changes diminimus and compliant with stormwater requirements and recommended handling at staff level.
Owner Rick Jones described proposed minor amendments to a previously approved contractor‑storage complex adjacent to the highway garage on New Britain Avenue: removal of one internal bay from the largest building (reducing overall square footage by about 1,430 sq ft), reconfiguration of overhead door locations, a slightly raised and expanded detention basin profile and modest parking reductions in one area.
Jones and staff said the revised drainage/infiltration design still meets required volume and 100‑year storm attenuation metrics after adjustments to pipe/orifice sizes and minor outlet changes. Dave Whitney, the civil engineer for the applicant, reviewed the changes with staff. The wetlands reviewer found the changes “diminimus” and no additional formal wetlands permit was required.
Staff recommended processing the modification at the administrative/planners‑report level rather than returning it to the commission for a formal site plan; commissioners indicated no objection to that approach.
Why it matters: the changes reduce building mass slightly and rework stormwater features; the wetlands and civil reviews will continue during final engineering sign‑offs.
What’s next: Jones proceeds with civil work and staff will continue technical review of drainage calculations and as‑built details prior to foundation and building permit issuance.
