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Planning commission approves Custom Automotive site plan with traffic controls, DOT sign-off required
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a phased 13,000-square-foot site plan for Custom Automotive with conditions requiring DOT review of signage, bonds for erosion and stormwater control, and a landscape bond; commissioners and nearby business owners pressed for a raised divider to deter truck crossings.
The South Windsor Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for a phased automotive-repair facility proposed by Custom Automotive Enterprises LLC, moving the project forward with conditions tied to traffic controls and required state review.
Commissioner Dexter moved to approve the site plan for a "13,000 square foot facility" with a second phase of 5,000 square feet, to be located at 753 John Fitch Boulevard with access through 49 Muscola Road and Route 5. The motion included standard conditions and financial guarantees: "including bonds in the amount of $10,000 to ensure compliance with the erosion and sediment control measures, and 25,000 to ensure establishment of stormwater system," and a landscape bond of $3,000. The approval also requires signage directing traffic to the south, a stop sign and stop bar, and a raised divider — all "subject to DOT approval."
Applicant representative Jay Harborsz told the commission the design stems from a field visit with police traffic staff and the district traffic engineer. "Sergeant Gisaldi agreed with that and thought it would be proper to put up some signage, stop sign and stop bar and a right turn only sign," Harborsz said, and the applicant said those signs are Connecticut DOT standard types that will be included in the DOT encroachment application. Town staff confirmed the DOT district will need to grant separate approval for any work in the state right-of-way.
Commissioners debated whether the commission could require a raised island prior to DOT sign-off; staff said the applicant will show the proposed island on DOT permit materials and the certificate of occupancy would be tied to compliance with the approved site plan and as-built drawings. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Next steps: the applicant will submit the DOT encroachment/permit materials for the proposed signage and island; any DOT changes could require plan modifications, but staff indicated the project approval by the commission stands with the stated conditions.
