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Beacon Falls Planning & Zoning approves three‑building site plan at 75 Pent Road
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for 75 Pent Road that includes three 10,000‑sq‑ft buildings, emergency access from Pent Road and about 24,000 cubic yards of excavation; neighborhood concerns over traffic, lighting and buffers were raised.
The Beacon Falls Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for 75 Pent Road on March 19, authorizing three 10,000‑square‑foot buildings, driveway access from Lancaster Drive, a gated emergency‑access driveway from Pent Road and roughly 24,000 cubic yards of excavation.
Donald Smith, the project engineer for 75 Pent Road, presented the application and described the project’s footprint and controls, including approved wetlands permits and stormwater measures. During public comment, Michael Gentile, president of the Pond Springs Association, said residents were concerned about increased traffic, new lighting and the adequacy of landscape buffers.
Commissioners discussed landscaping buffers, lighting compliance, stormwater controls, future building permits and coordination with emergency services before voting. Commissioner Michael Pratt moved to approve the site plan; Commissioner Jon Conte seconded. The commission recorded unanimous approval: Ayes — Rupsis, Pratt, Fredericks, Dlugos, Conte, Testa, Bronn, Molleur.
The approval includes the conditions reported in the application materials: wetlands permits and stormwater controls remain in place and the commission emphasized that future building permits and lighting plans must comply with applicable regulations. The commission’s minutes indicate staff and the town engineer will continue to coordinate review of construction permits and emergency‑access arrangements.
Next steps: the applicant will proceed with required recording and permitting processes noted during the meeting. The commission did not record any amendments to the site plan during the meeting and did not specify a construction timeline.
