Planning commission tables warehouse proposal at Old Winstead Road pending staff reviews
January 15, 2024 | Torrington, Northwest Hills County, Connecticut
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The Torrington Planning & Zoning Commission on Jan. 15 tabled site plan application #1551 for 114 Old Winstead Road after a preliminary presentation and follow‑up questions from staff and commissioners.
Applicant Keith Bodwell described the plan as demolition of an existing dwelling and garage and replacement with a single‑bay, warehouse‑type building with garage bays and limited paved area at the front of the building. He said the parking area to the rear would remain gravel and may be used for outdoor equipment or vehicle storage; he also noted the site is partly built into a hillside and that a retaining wall would be part of the design.
Commissioners asked about permitted outdoor storage, screening from nearby roads, landscaping requirements in the industrial zone and whether tree plantings would be required along the street. Staff said the submission was preliminary and a full staff memo was not yet available because departmental comments were still pending; the city engineer had already reviewed the plan twice during pre‑application meetings.
Given the outstanding department reviews and questions about screening and parcel division (a fence was shown to divide two parcels under common ownership), the commission moved to table the matter until staff can collect and circulate additional comments. The applicant indicated an intent to return to the commission at a future meeting (applicant suggested Feb. 12).
Next steps: staff to circulate department comments and prepare a formal memo; the commission will reconsider the application after staff review.
Applicant Keith Bodwell described the plan as demolition of an existing dwelling and garage and replacement with a single‑bay, warehouse‑type building with garage bays and limited paved area at the front of the building. He said the parking area to the rear would remain gravel and may be used for outdoor equipment or vehicle storage; he also noted the site is partly built into a hillside and that a retaining wall would be part of the design.
Commissioners asked about permitted outdoor storage, screening from nearby roads, landscaping requirements in the industrial zone and whether tree plantings would be required along the street. Staff said the submission was preliminary and a full staff memo was not yet available because departmental comments were still pending; the city engineer had already reviewed the plan twice during pre‑application meetings.
Given the outstanding department reviews and questions about screening and parcel division (a fence was shown to divide two parcels under common ownership), the commission moved to table the matter until staff can collect and circulate additional comments. The applicant indicated an intent to return to the commission at a future meeting (applicant suggested Feb. 12).
Next steps: staff to circulate department comments and prepare a formal memo; the commission will reconsider the application after staff review.
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