CASEY 88 Howard Street, Suite 01 New London, CT 06320 Main (860) 275-8200 Fax (860) 275-8299 jcasey@rc.com Direct (860) 275-8359 Also admitted in Rhode Island February 1, 2016 Barry M. Levine, Chair FEB 0 4 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission City of New London City Hall, 2"(1 Floor 181 State Street New London, CT Re: Zoning Regulation Amendment Application of New London Maritime Society, Inc. Dear Chairman Levine and Members of the Commission: On behalf of our client, New London Maritime Society, Inc., I submit the enclosed application for Zoning Regulation amendments that would allow, by special permitzoning districts, Events and Tours for Historic Propeity Preservation. The proposed amendments outline conditions under which such a use could be permitted. This application would also amend the sign regulations to include a ?Historic Property? as a type of use allowed certain signs. The application would also amend certain parking regulation standards, in recognition of the site constraints and existing conditions that exist for a Historic Property subject to special permit approval, to allow parking in a driveway without bene?t of access to an approved garage or carport, and to allow tandem parking where site conditions prevent compliance with Section Finally, where a Historic Property subject to Special Permit approval is served by an existing curb cut and parking is limited to the site driveway, the proposed amendments would allow backing out of a driveway. Note that this application is limited to amending the Zoning Regulations and is not submitted in conjunction with any application for approval of property owned by NLMS. This application is being submitted to establish a permitting process for NLMS to use and preserve its historic Lighthouse, as a condition for settling litigation over its use of the Lighthouse. l44_803_12-vl Boston Hartford NewYork Providence Stamford Albany LosAngeles New London 1 Sarasota rc.com Robinson 8: Cole LLP Barry M. Levine, Chair Planning and Zoning Commission February 1, 2016 Page 2 We look forward to the opportunity to present this application to you. We respectfully request your consideration at the earliest possible date that conforms to the statutory requirements for a zoning regulation amendment. Sincerely, Copy to: Susan Tarnulevich, Director, New London Maritime Society, Inc. CITY OF NEW LONDON 131 State Street CONNECTICUT New ?3300? CT OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (860) 43.743379 Planning, Zoning, Wetlands Division (860) 4374467 FAX Planning Zoning Commission? APPLICATION ii Applications and all supporting materials (18 OF EACH PLUS THE be submitted to the Office of Development and Planning at least eighteen (18) days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting in order to be received at that meeting. Please be advised that this application will not be considered complete unless all of the information required on this form and in? the regulations are submitted, The Commission will reject the proposal if the application or plans are incomplete. 1. For the following activity: (Check the Applicable Type of Application) Zoning Regulation Amendment Zone Map Amendment Subdivision Regulation Amendment El Other 2. - Street Address(es) of Proposed Zone Map Change (ZONE MAP AMENDMENT 3. Briefly describe the proposed Zone Map, Zone Regulation Amendment or Subdivision Regulation Amendment: Amend: Section 400.3 and Special Permit Uses; Table 2 Residential Zone Sign Matrix; Section 614.8(1) Off-street Parking Standards; and Section 614C, Design Layout and Location [of Parking], Subsections (1) and (8). 4. Tax Map/Block/Lot Lot Area Zoning District 5. is the property located within 500 feet of the City Line? YES - NO 6. Has the appropriate Inland Wetland Application been submittedany portion ofthe site within the Coastal Area Management Boundary? YES NO Page 1 of3 14480138 V2 8. is any portion of the site within a Flood Hazard Area? YES NO 9. Has any previous application been filed with the Planning Zoning Commission/City Council in connection with these premises? YES x/ NO TYPE OF APPLICATION DATE OF 10. Attach a letter addressed to the Planning and Zoning Commission that thorougth describes the following: The purpose of the Zone Map and/or El Noise, vibrations, air pollution, glare/heat, Regulation Amendment electromagnetic radiation, dangerous materials/ azardous wastes Any other relevant information or impact, positive or negative, to the neighborhood 11. The following information should also be included: [1 Location map (500? scale) Plot plan in place of AHZ survey and a Site Development Plan if waiver granted (dimensions of lot, adjacent streets/side walks, other existing uses, and or any other relevant information) Facade/Elevation Drawings Other 14480138 v2 Page 2 of 3 The undersigned hereby acknowledges that this application and statements submitted herewith are true to the best of his/ her knowledge and conform to the Zoning Regulations of the City of New London and that approval of the plan is contingent upon compliance with all requirements of said regulations. The undersigned hereby authorizes the New London Planning Zoning Commission and its agents, the right to enter upon the subject property for the purpose of inspection and enforcement of the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. ALL NAMES MUST BE PRINTED AND SIGNED. New London Maritime Society, Inc. APPLICANT (PRiNTl/(lf a Corporation - Pleose Print Name of Member Representing Corporation) 150 Bank Street 860-447?2501 860?447-8086 ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER New London CT 06320 nimaritimedirect0r@gmail.com STATE ZIP EMAIL SIGNATURE DATE Susan Temulevich, Director John P. Casey, Attorney for Applicant, Robinson Cole LLP AGENT (PRINT) 88 Howard Street. Suite 860-275-8359 860-275-8299 ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER New London CT 06320 jcasey@rc.com CITY STATE ZIP EMAIL MPW guy?s SIGNATURE 0L DATE New London Maritime Society, Inc. PROPERTY OWNER (PRINT) be; ?on no; ?29 More Jj 4:4 gm sync: it! he Upon penalty of perjury, i represent by this tore we the consent, au ority (Tth egre?ement of of! other owners of the ihuoiveo' properties to submit this application. 150 Bank Street 860?447-2501 860447-8086 ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER New London CT 06320 nlmaritimedirector@gmei1.com STATE ZIP EMAIL g?om?c?w 23! PROPERTY OWNERS SIGNATURE DATE ?ew We 1 /g a. PROPERTY OWNERS SIGNATURE DATE Upon penalty of perjury, I represent by this signature that i have the consent, authority and agreement of all other owners of the involved properties to submit this application. 14430133 v2 Page 3 of3 New London Maritime Society New London Harbor Lighthouse Proposed Amendments To the Zoning Regulations of the City of New London Amendment to Special Permit Uses, R-1 and R-IA Zoning Districts 400.3 Uses permitted subject to issuance of a Special Permit by the Planning and Zoning Commission in acCordance with the requirements of Article Section 810 of this ADD: regulation. . . . 13) Events and Tours for Historic Property Preservation, subject to the following requirements (C) A Historic Property is a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places or otherwise recognized for its historic signi?cance by the sources cited in Section 830.H, Historic Structure. The events and tours permitted shall be for the principal purpose of preserving the Historic Property and using it to promote cultural and historic education and appreciation of New London?s heritage. Modifications of the Historic Property that would cause it to be removed from the National Register will void the Special Permit approval. Public visitation in the form of tours offered to the general public and special fundraising events shall be permitted subject to the following: (1) (2) (3) (4) Public visitation shall only occur as speci?ed in a visitation schedule submitted by the applicant as part of the Special Permit application. The schedule shall include the total number of visitors allowed per day and per year, the days and hours during which tours may be offered, and the maximum size of any single tour group. The Special Permit application shall include a description of the maximum number of fundraising events per year and the maximum number of attendees at any one event. The Special Permit application shall include a description of the means by which visitors will gain access to the Historic Property, including arrangements for assembling tour groups and providing for vehicular, pedestrian and water access, as applicable. (5) Public visitation is generally limited to daylight hours between sunrise and sunset). Any exceptions to these hours are to be outlined in the application statement. Parking: Parking shall be provided as required by Section 614 of these regulations. For Historic Properties that propose access by water as part of the visitation plan, but do not propose that the Historic Property serve as the embarkation or debarkation location, no additional parking requirements are necessary. Signs: All signs shall be located on the site development plan, and shall be described as to area, dimensions, height, materials, and purpose. All signs must be in conformance with the signage regulations for the underlying zone and are subject to the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. In all residential zones, signage shall be in conformance with Section 615, table 2. Evaluation Objectives: In addition to the Special Permit objectives of Section 810 of these regulations, in considering an application submitted pursuant to this section, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall require, when a Historic Property abuts residential uses, that the applicant minimize impacts on such abutting properties from foot and vehicular traf?c and noise and visual impact associated with proposed Historic Property Preservation Events and Tours. TABLE 2 RESIDENTIAL ZONE SIGN MATRIX ADD UNDERLINED LANGUAGE: USE WALL FREESTANDING HANGING Max Area Setback Max Area Height Max. Area Historic Progerty 10 sf . 16 sf 8 feet Section 614 Off-Street Parking and Loading B. Number of Required Parking and Loading Spaces. 1) Parking and loading spaces shall be provided in all zones in suf?cient number to accommodate the motor vehicles of all occupants, employees, customers and any others normally visiting the premises for each new, expanded or change in use in accordance with the following schedule: ADD UNDERLINED LANGUAGE: Use Minimum Spaces Minimum Loading Parking Required Spaces Required Public library, gallery, 1 200 sq. ft. of gross ?oor area None Historic Propelty, or accessible to public museum C. Design, Layout and Location 1) Parking Setbacks a) In an R-l, R-2, R-3, R-4, or NB District, parking in the front yard shall be restricted to parking within a driveway that shall not be wider than twenty (20) feet for that portion that passes through the front yard. Any combination of driveways, turnaround areas and vehicle maneuvering areas shall not exceed an area of twenty-?ve (25) percent of the total area of the front yard. Under no circumstance shall parking be allowed in front of the dwelling unless that parking area is the accessway to an approved parking space, garage or carport. No turnaround area or vehicle maneuvering area shall be more than twelve (12) feet wide. These standards allow parking in a driveway serving a Historic Property in the and R- lA districts, subiect to a special permit under Section 400.303). without the benefit of access to an approved garage or carport. 8) Parking Spaces a) Each required space, exclusive of drives and aisles, shall be not less than eighteen (18) feet long nor less than eight and one half (8 feet wide, and shall be served by an aisle between rows of parking spaces as designated in the attached Figure ?Minimum Parking Area Dimensions?, except that, where more than one space is provided for any dwelling unit, such spaces may be located in tandem to the required number of parking spaces for that dwelling unit after approval by the New London Planning Zoning Commission. (Amended 05/02/02) b) The PZC may, at its discretion and by issuance of a Special Permit allow parking spaces sizes that vary from the standard parking space requirements in facilities where the predominant use is to be non-transient low turnover parking signi?cant number of the daily users park for more than three (3) hours at a time such as multi-family residences, of?ce buildings and industrial facilities. Non-transient parking spaces may be eight and one?quarter (8 feet wide and sixteen (16) feet long. (Amended 05/02/02) c) Where site conditions of a Historic Property subiect to a Special Permit approval under Section 400.3( 13) prevent compliance with Section and three or fewer parking spaces are required, tandem parking is permitted. 4) Curb Cuts, Ingress and Egress e) No parking area shall be so designed or constructed as to force a vehicle to back out directly into a public street, provided that this prohibition shall not apply to off-street parking areas for one and two family dwellings. h) The prohibition of Section regarding backing out of a drivean shall not appr where a Historic Property subiect to a Special Permit approval under Section 400.3(13) is served by an existing curb cut and parking is limited to the site drivean due to site conditions.