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PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold the following public hearing at a Special meeting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 13, 2011, in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the Third Floor at 14 Park Place, Rockville/Vernon:

Proposed 2011 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) and the Draft Implementation Element of the POCD prepared by the Vernon PZC.

The Proposed Plan of Conservation and Development, July 2011, and the Draft Implementation Element are available for inspection by the public in the offices of the Planning Department and Town Clerk, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT and at the Rockville Public Library, 52 Union Street, Rockville, CT. They are also available on the Town of Vernon website at:
www.vernon-ct.gov/plan-of-conservation

Chester Morgan, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
September 30, 2011
October 7, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold the following public hearing at its regular meeting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 1, 2011, in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the Third Floor at 14 Park Place, Rockville/Vernon:

Application [PZ-2011-08] of Joseph Grace for a Special Permit at Kace Auto at 784 Talcottville Road (Assessor's ID: Map #07, Block #0027, Lot/Parcel 00001)

Application [PZ-2011-09] of Richard Hayes Jr. for a Zone Change from Residential-22 (R-22) to Commercial at #60 Resevoir Road (Assessor's ID: Map #6, Block#001, Lot/Parcel #00002)

This PZC application is available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Chester Morgan, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
August 19, 2011 August 26, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold the following public hearing at its regular meeting at 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 7, 2011, in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the Third Floor at 14 Park Place, Rockville/Vernon:

Application [PZ-2011-06] of Ticket Network Inc. for a Site Plan of Development to install a driveway and small parking lot at #60 South Frontage Road (Assessor's ID: Map #29, Block #134, Lot/Parcel #1)

This PZC application is available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Chester Morgan, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
June 24, 2011
July 1,2011

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold the following public hearings at the regular meeting at 7:30 PM on Thursday, September 16, 2010, in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the Third Floor at 14 Park Place, Rockville/Vernon:

Application (PZ-2010-17) of Marina Rodriguez, Vernon CED Coordinator, for an Amendment to the Zoning Regulations, Section 4.25.2, PZC I-84 Exit 67 Area.

This PZC application is available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department and the Town Clerk's Offices, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Lester Finkel, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer

September 3, 2010
September 10, 2010

Public Notice
Town of Vernon

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold the following public hearing at its regular meeting at 7:30 PM on Thursday, September 4, 2008, in the auditorium located on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Race, Rockville / Vernon :

Application [PZ-2008-14] of Boston Manchester, LLC for a Site Plan of Development/Special Permit for a Day Care Facility at #380 Talcottville Road (Assessor's ID: Map #9, Block #15H, Lot/Parcel #26A).

Application [PZ-2008-16) of Oliver Pellen & David McClure for a Zone Change from Residential 27 (R-27) to Commercial (C) at #743 Hartford Turnpike (Assessor's ID: Map #27, Block #17A, Lot/Parcel #3).

Application [PZ-2008-17) of Lee & Lamont Realty for an Amendment to the Vernon Zoning Regulations to create the Comprehensive Multi-Family Dwelling Zone.

This PZC application is available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department and the Town Clerk's Office, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Lester Finkle, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
August 22, 2008
August 29, 2008

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Town of Vernon Zoning Board of Appeals has acted on the following appeals at the August 20, 2008 Public hearing

1. GRANTED - GLENN AND GINA CAMPELLONE, 54 EDITH ROAD, a variance from section 3.12, storage of Trailers and Boats requirement, to allow a camper trailer to be stored in front of the house in the R-22 Zoning District.

2. GRANTED - JAMES AND PATRICIA MICHAUD, 25 INLAND DRIVE, a variance from section 3.12, storage of Trailers and Boats requirement, to allow storage of a Trailer and RV in the front yard with the trailer and an automobile on gravel in the R-27 Zoning District.

3. GRANTED - BRYAN W. BURNS AND ELAINE SELLENBERG, 38 MAPLE AVENUE, a special exception from section 4.4.3.2 the keeping of livestock, to con­struct a 20' x 26' horse bam, 3 rail wood fence and house horses on the subject property in the R-27 Zoning District.

4. DENIED - CVS PHARMACY, 22 WINDSOR AVENUE, a variance from the section 16.1.1, signs, to allow installation of Electronic Messaging Unit sign in the Commercial Zoning District.

5. DENIED - DANIEL AND MARION HENDRICKSEN, 15 ALPERT DRIVE, a variance from section 4.3.1.4, minimum side yard requirement, to allow construc­tion of a 16' x 22' addition and 10' x 12' screened porch, 4 feet from the side property line in the R-22 Zoning District.

6. GRANTED - TRACEY ARCELLI, 5 CENTER STREET, a variance from sections 4.1.1.4 minimum side yard requirement, and 4.1.1.5 minimum rear yard require­ment, to allow placement of an 8' x 16' shed in the R-10 Zoning District.

7. GRANTED - LILLIAN NAGY, 37 SOUTH STREET, a variance from section 4.2.1.4 minimum side yard requirement to allow reconstruction of single family home in the R-15 Residential District.

TOWN OF VERNON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MICHAEL MURRAY, CHAIRMAN

Journal Inquirer
August 23, 2008

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

Meeting date June 18, 2008

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Vernon Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room, Vernon Police Department, 725 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, Connecticut, to hear the following applications:

1. CAPSTONE BUILDERS INC, CUBLES DRIVE, TOLLAND STREET, seeking an appeal from the decision of the Zoning Enforcement Officer, Ordinance #278, section 4.10.20, dated February 8, 2008, received February 13, 2008 denying appeal of $6000 review fee paid in connection with subdivision application, "Laurel Woods" submitted on April 24, 2007 in the R-40 Zoning District. POSTPONED FROM MAY 21, 2008.

2. JOHN W. THOMPSON, 189 UNION STREET seeking Suitability of Location pursuant to CGS 14-54 & 14-55, and Special Exception from section 4.9.3.2 to allow a Used Car Dealership in the Commercial Zoning District. POSTPONED FROM MAY 21, 2008.

3. SCOTT LUGINBUHL, LOT #2, 616 DART HILL ROAD, seeking a variance from section 4.24.2.5, minimum side yard requirement, to allow construction of a new home in the Planned Development Zone, Gerber Farm Area Zoning District. POSTPONED FROM MAY 21, 2008.

4. KARL A. SCHOEN - RENE, 151 IRENE DRIVE, seeking a variance from section 4.4.1.4, minimum side yard re quirement, to allow construction of a garage and storage room addition in the R-27 Zoning District. POSTPONED FROM MAY 21, 2008.

5. ROY STRATTON, 21 HEIDI DRIVE, seeking variances from section 12.3.2, parking location requirements and sec tion 3.12, storage of camper to allow such camper to be stored within 10' feet of the side property line and in front of the house in the R-22 Zoning District.

6. DAVID SPENCER, 9 LLYNWOOD DRIVE, seeking a variance from section 4.4.1.4 side yard requirement, to allow construction of a 12'x 22' one car garage in the R-27 Zoning District.

7. MERRILL CARR, 202 UNION STREET, seeking a vari ance from sections 2.132, accessory uses and 3.14 storage of waste and refuge, to allow installation of a dumpster within 10' of the side property line in the Commercial Zoning District.

8. CVS PHARMACY, 22 WINDSOR AVENUE, seeking a variance from the section 16.1.1, signs, to allow installation of Electronic Messaging Unit sign in the Commercial Zoning District.

Correspondence relative to the above appeals may be submitted and will be read into the record of the Public Hearing.

All interested persons may appear and be heard.

TOWN OF VERNON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MICHAEL MURRAY, CHAIRMAN

Journal Inquirer
June 7, 2008
June 14, 2008

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold the following public hearing at its regular meeting at 7:30 PM on Thursday, September 6, 2007, in the auditorium located on the second floor of the Senior Center, 26 Park Place, Rockville / Vernon.

Application (PZ-2007-18) of Diamond 67, LLC for a Site Plan of Development, Special Permits in the Aquifer Area and Special Permits in the Commercial Zone to construct an approximately 117,000 square foot Home Depot with a 28,713 garden center and related site improvements located at #117 Reservior Road (Assessor ID: Map #47, Block #130, Lot/Parcel #1B)

Copies of these applications are available for public inspection in the office of the Town Planner. Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Vernon, Ct. 06066.

Lester Finkle, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission

Journal Inquirer
August 25, 2007
September 1,2007

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

The Town of Vernon Zoning Board of Appeals has acted on the following appeals at the August 15, 2007 Public Hearing:

1. GRANTED, the appeal of ELLA TESTA, 24 TANKERHOOSEN ROAD, Vernon, CT, seeking a variance from front and rear yard requirements to allow construction of a 10 foot x 22 foot garage (Sections 4.4.1.3 and 4.4.1.5) Hardship: Lot size/configuration

2. TABLED, the appeal of ADAM GRYSZKIEWICZ, 205 TALCOTTVILLE ROAD, Vernon, CT seeking a variance to increase lot coverage from 65% to 75% by extending parking area to rear of the property (Section 4.9) located in the Commercial zone.

3. GRANTED, the appeal of HANDIWORKS LLC, 10 CAROL DRIVE, Vernon, CT, seeking a variance from front yard setback requirement to allow the construction of 6 feet by 12 foot center porch (Section 4.1.1.3) located in the R10 zone. Hardship: Lot configuration/predates zoning.

4. GRANTED, the appeal of ANN ETRE, 29 DAVIS AVENUE, Vernon, CT seeking a variance from the 10' required side yard to allow a driveway with parking (Section 12.3.2) located in the R10 zone. Hardship: No existing driveway

5. WITHDRAWN, the appeal of RASHID HAMID FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERS, 309 TALCOTTVILE ROAD, Vernon, CT seeking a variance to place a sign on 309 Talcottville Road to announce the offices and businesses on Naek Road (Section 16.1.13) located in the Commercial zone. Hardship: Lot configuration

6. GRANTED, the appeal of LEE & LAMONT REALTY, 55 RESERVOIR ROAD, Vernon, CT seeking a variance to allow a reduction of the side/rear yard adjoining Interstate I-84/State of Connecticut property to 50 feet for multi-family and multi single-family housing (Sections 4.25.2.4, 4.25.2.5 and 4.25.4.3.16.7) located in the Commercial zone.

TOWN OF VERNON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MICHAEL MURRAY, CHAIRMAN

Appeared in: Journal Inquirer on Thursday, 08/23/2007

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

Notice is hereby given that at its regular scheduled meeting held on July 19, 2007, the Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission took the following action: To deny Application (PZ-2003-04) of Diamond 67, LLC for a Site Plan of Development, Special Permits in the Aquifer Area and Special Permits in the Commercial Zone to construct an approximately 117,000 square foot Home Depot with a 28,713 garden center and related site improvements located at #117 Reservior Road (Assessor ID: Map #47, Block #130, Lot/Parcel #1B) Copies of these applications are available for public inspection in the office of the Town Planner. Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Vernon, Ct. 06066.

Lester Finkle, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission

Journal Inquirer
July 25, 2007

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

Notice is hereby given that at its regular meeting held on July 5, 2007, the Vernon Planning and Zoning Commission took the following actions:

To modify and approve Application [PZ-2007-16] of the Vernon Planning and Zoning Commission for proposed revisions to Sections 4.24 Planned Devel opment Zone (PDZ) Gerber Farm Area and Section 4.25 PDZ Exit 67 Area regulations: 1) to clarify minimum acreage and developable area needed to be rezoned to PDZ; 2) to allow lot coverage greater than 50%, provided no increase in off-site storm water runoff, no negative impacts to the Tankerhoosen and Hockanum River watersheds, and that the use of Low Impact Development (LID) techniques is considered and employed; 3) to set maximum parking space numbers, and allow for more if on porous surfaces; 4) allow reduction in yard requirements provided the reduction allows for three or more community amenities (listed); 5) require any development within the PDZ to provide for pedestrian and bicycle access including bike racks, or bike parking, transit stations where feasible, and/or connections to transit stops; 6) require level of service C or better be maintained on town roads impacted by proposed development; 7) require any proposals containing aquifer protection areas to retain and recharge on site all storm water and run-off from events up to the 25-year storm level.

The detailed decisions for the above applications are available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Lester Finkle, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
July 14, 2007

PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Vernon

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold the following public hearings at its regular meeting at 7:30 PM on Thursday, June 7, 2007, in the auditorium located on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Place, Rockville / Vernon:

Application [PZ-2007-12] of Lee & Lamont Realty for a Zone Regulation Amendment, to add a new Section 4.25.4.3.16.9 to the Planned Development Zone (PDZ) at I-84, Exit #67 area.

Application [PZ-2007-14] of Joe D. Corriea for a 9 Lot Single Family Residential Cluster Subdivision and a Special Permit in an Aquifer Protection Area (20.4.2.4) at a property located between 95 and 87 Trout Stream Drive (Assessor ID: Map #20, Block #18, Lot/ Parcel #4V & 4-AAA)

Application [PZ-2007-16] of the Vernon Planning and Zoning Commission for proposed revisions to Sections 4.24 Planned Development Zone (PDZ) Gerber Farm Area and Section 4.25 PDZ Exit 67 Area regulations: 1) to clarify minimum acreage and developable area needed to be re-zoned to PDZ; 2) to allow lot coverage greater than 50%, provided no increase in off-site storm water runoff, no negative impacts to the Tankerhoosen and Hockanum River watersheds, and that the use of Low Impact Development (LID) techniques is considered and employed; 3) to set maximum parking space numbers, and allow for more if on porous surfaces; 4) allow reduction in yard requirements provided the reduction allows for three or more community amenities (listed); 5) require any development within the PDZ to provide for pedestrian and bicycle access including bike racks, or bike parking, transit stations where feasible, and/or connections to transit stops; 6) require level of service C or better be maintained on town roads impacted by proposed development; 7) require any proposals containing aquifer protection areas to retain and recharge on site all stormwater and run-off from events up to the 25-year storm level.

These PZC application is available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Lester Finkle, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
May 26, 2007
June 2, 2007

PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Vernon

Notice is hereby given that at its regular meeting held on April 19,2007, the Vernon Planning and Zoning Commission took the following actions:

To Approve an Application [PZ-2006-31] of the Town of Vernon Planning and Zoning Commission to amend Use Variances throughout Section 4 and Section 20 of the Town of Vernon Zoning Regulations

To Approve an Application [PZ-2007-05] of Town of Vernon Community and Economic Development Coordinator Marina Rodriguez for amendments to Section 24 of the Zoning Regulations (Planned Development Zone - Gerber Farm Area)

To Approve Application [PZ-2007-06] of Town of Vernon Community and Economic Development Coordinator Marina Rodriguez for amendments to Section 25 of the Zoning Regulations (Planned Development Zone - Exit 67 Area) The detailed decisions for the above applications are available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Lester Finkle, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
April 21,2007

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

Notice is hereby given that at its regular meeting held on December 7, 2006, the Vernon Planning and Zoning Commission took the following actions:

To modify and approve with stipulation an application [PZ-2006-21] of Victor Basile for a Site Plan of Development, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ran Certification, Special Permit for Use in a District (non-full service restaurant), Special Permit in an aquifer protection area, and a Special Permit for a drive-up service window, all in connection with the construction of two commercial structures (5,500 s.f. total of commercial space), related parking, and driveway access, located on 4.6 acres at 501 Talcottville Road in a Commercial zoning district (Assessor's ID Map # 09, Block # 0007, Lot /Parcel # 0001D)

To deny an application [PZ-2006-26] of Galaxy Development, LLC for a change of zone from R-27 (Residential 27) to Commercial for 8.8 +/- acre parcel at #168 Mile Hill Road (Assessor ID: Map #47, Block #127, Lot/Parcel #1 and 1A) (Continued from November 2, 2006)

The detailed decision for the above application is available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Gregory LaChance, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
December 9, 2006.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold the following public hearings at its regular meeting at 7:30 PM on Thursday, November 16, 2006, in the auditorium located on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Place, Rockville / Vernon: Application [ PZ-2006-30 ] of Malcolm A. Arnold III LLC for a Modification of Site Plan and Special Permit at 378 Kelley Road (Assessor ID: Map # 2, Block # 9, Lot/ Parcel # 113) Application [ PZ-2006-29 ] of the Vernon Conservation Commission to amend the Town of Vernon Subdivision Regulations Section 6.1.3 Open Spaces and Section 14 Regulations for Contributions to Open Space Purchasing Fund These PZC applications are available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT. Gregory LaChance, Chairperson Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Appeared in: Journal Inquirer on Saturday, 11/04/2006

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold the following public hearings at its regular meeting at 7:30 PM on Thursday, October 5, 2006, in the auditorium located on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Place, Rockville / Vernon: Application [PZ-2006-26] of Galaxy Development, LLC for a change of zone from R-27 (Residential 27) to Commercial for 8.8 +/- acre parcel at #168 Mile Hill Road (Assessor ID: Map #47, Block #127, Lot/Parcel #1 and 1A) This PZC application is available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Gregory LaChance, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission.

Appeared in: Journal Inquirer on Friday, 09/22/2006

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold the following public hearings at its regular meeting at 7:30 PM on Thursday, July 20, 2006, in the auditorium on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Place, Rockville / Vernon:

Application [PZ-2006-18] of Faith R. Lyman c/o Joseph P. Capossela, Esq., and Robert H. and Carol N. Bardin for a change of zone from Planned Development Zone (Gerber Farm Area) (PDZ-Gerber Farm) to Commercial (C) for 36.3 acres ± acres of land situated at 243 and 253 Talcottville Road (Assessor ID: Map #3, Block #4, Parcel #9, and Assessor ID: Map #3, Block #4, Parcel #9B)

Application [PZ-2006-20] of Prayosha Subway LLC - Dipen Shah for a Special Permit for a non-full-service restaurant at 30 Lafayette Square (Hyde Avenue) (property of Boston Vernon LLC) (Assessor ID: Map #46, Block # 0071, Parcel #0019A)

These PZC applications are available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Gregory LaChance, Chairperson
Planning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
July 7, 2006
July 14,2006

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) at its meeting on April 20th, 2006, Thursday, 7:30 PM in the auditorium on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Place, Rockville / Vernon will hold the following public hearings:

Application [PZ-2005-31] of Thomas Joyce, Town Planner, to amend Zoning Regulations to require approvals of both a Site Plan and a Special Permit for "message board" signs

Application [PZ-2005-35] by Neil Pade, Assistant Planner, for amendment of the Zoning Regulations in regard to Area and Yard Requirements for Section 2 & 4

Application [PZ-2005-40] of Town of Vernon Economic Development Coordinator to amend Zoning Regulations related to Home Occupations in the Planned Residential Development (PRD) and Planned Development Zone (PDZ) zoning districts.

The PZC Applications are available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT

Gregory LaChance, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
April 7, 2006
April 14,2006

Public Notice
Town of Vernon

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) at its meeting on January 19, 2006, Thursday, 7:30 PM in the auditorium on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Place, Rockville / Vernon will hold the following public hearing:

Application [PZ-2005-29] of Thomas Joyce, Town Planner, to amend Zoning Regulations Section 17.4 to eliminate special permit provisions related to "Housing for the Elderly" and renumber Definitions Section 2.35-2.43.

This PZC Application is available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Gregory LaChance, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
January 7, 2006
January 12,2006

Public Notice
Town of Vernon

The Vernon Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) on January 10, 2006, Tuesday, 7:30 PM, will open the following public hearing at its meeting in the auditorium on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Place, Rockville / Vernon, CT, for the following IWC Application:

Application [IW-2005-26] of Capstone Builders, Inc. for a wetlands permit and Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) Section 8-26 review for activities related to development of Laurel Woods eighteen (18) residential lots resubdivision at 110 Grier Road / northwest side of Bolton Branch Road & east side of Cubles Road (Assessor ID: Map #52, Block, #140, Parcel #42).

This Application is available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Ralph Zahner, Chairperson
Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC)

Journal Inquirer
December 28, 2005
January 3, 2005

Pubic Notice
Town of Vernon

Public Notice
Town of Vernon

Legal Notice
Town of Vernon

Legal Notice
Town of Vernon

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) at its meeting on January 6, 2005, Thursday, 7:30 PM in the auditorium on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Place, Rockville / Vernon will hold the following public hearing:

Application [PZ-2004-25] of Terry Saylor (Partner, Prospectus Architecture) for modification of site plan of development to add a second drive-up service window and traffic lane at CVS Pharmacy, 142 Talcottville Road (Route 83) [Assessor ID: Map #2, Block #12, Parcel #8) & Pitkin Street. This PZC Application is available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Alan Humphries, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
December 24, 2004
December 29, 2004

LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF VERNON

The Vernon Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) on November 23, 2004, Tuesday, 7:30 PM, will open the following public hearings at its meeting in the auditorium on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Place, Rockville / Vernon, CT, for the following IWC Applications:

(1) Application [IWC-2004-09] by Arthur Draznin (dba, Vernon Associates, LLC) for wetlands permit for develop ment of forty-four (44) apartment units in seven (7) buildings at Water's Edge at Vernon Gardens, 695 Talcottville Road (Route 83) [Assessor ID: Map #7, block #2, Lot #4];
(2) Application [IWC-2004-10] by Richard Lee (dba, Madrid corporation) for redesignation of wetlands at 201 Washington Street [Assessor ID: Map #13, Block #155 Lot #10];
(3) Application [IWC-2004-11] by Cartex Realty for wetlands permit for development of an automobile sales facility 149 Hartford Turnpike (Route 30 & 83) [Assessor ID: Map #2, Block #158, Lot #6].
These applications are available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Race, Rockville, CT. Ralph Zahner, Chairperson Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC)

Journal Inquirer
November 10, 2004
November 18, 2004

TOWN OF VERNON
LEGAL NOTICE
WARNING

NOVEMBER 2, 2004 STATE ELECTION

The Electors of the Town of Vernon are hereby warned to meet at their respective polling places in said town on Tuesday, November 2, 2004, for the following purposes:

I. To cast their votes for Presidential and Vice-Presidential electors, United States Senator, Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Representative and Registrar of Voters.

II. To vote on the following seven (7) ordinances:

  1. "SHALL THE TOWN OF VERNON APPROPRIATE $19,103,000 FOR ROAD, SIDEWALK AND BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF $19,103,000 BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE APPROPRIATION?"
  2. "SHALL THE TOWN OF VERNON APPROPRIATE $9,635,000 FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO TOWN BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF $9,635,000 BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE APPROPRIATION?"
  3. "SHALL THE TOWN OF VERNON APPROPRIATE $1,295,000 FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TOWN'S WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF $1,295,000 BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE APPROPRIATION?"
  4. "SHALL THE TOWN OF VERNON APPROPRIATE $1,211,000 FOR SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF $1,211,000 BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE APPROPRIATION?"
  5. "SHALL THE TOWN OF VERNON APPROPRIATE $2,079,000 FOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF ENHANCEMENTS TO THE TOWN'S TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF $2,079,000 BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE APPROPRIATION?"
  6. "SHALL THE TOWN OF VERNON APPROPRIATE $2,170,000 FOR TANKERHOOSEN LAKE AND RIVER IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF $2,170,000 BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE
    APPROPRIATION?"
  7. "SHALL THE TOWN OF VERNON APPROPRIATE $2,129,000 FOR PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AND ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR MUNICIPAL AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF $2,129,000 BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE APPROPRIATION?"

Voters approving an ordinance will vote "Yes" and those opposing an ordinance will vote "No".

The full text of such proposed ordinances with explanatory text, printed in accordance with Sec. 9-369b of the General Statutes, is available at the Town Clerk's Office for public inspection.

The vote on the proposed ordinances is taken pursuant to Chapter XII, Section 12 of the Town Charter.

Notice is hereby given that the location of the polling places is as follows:

VOTING DISTRICT LOCATION OF POLLING PLACE  
District 1Northeast School69 East Street
District 2Maple Street School20 Maple Street
District 3Rockville High School70 Loveland Hill Road
District 4Skinner Road School90 Skinner Road
District 5Lake Street School201 Lake Street
District 6Vernon Center Middle School777 Hartford Turnpike
Persons qualified to vote in town meetings who are non-electors shall vote at:
 Town Hall14 Park Place

Absentee Ballots will be counted at the following central location:
TOWN HALL, 14 PARK PLACE, VERNON, CONNECTICUT.

Voting machines will be used. The polls will be opened at six o'clock in the morning (6:00 a.m.) and will remain open until eight o'clock in the evening (8:00 p.m.). Absentee ballots will be available as provided by law in the Office of the Town Clerk, 14 Park Place, Vernon, Connecticut, Monday - Wednesday, 8:30 am. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dated at Vernon, Connecticut, this 14th day of October 2004.

Bernice K. Dixon CCTC
Town Clerk, Town of Vernon

Journal Inquirer
October 22, 2004

Legal Notice
Town of Vernon

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) at its meeting on November 4, 2004, Thursday, 7:30 PM in the auditorium on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Place, Rockville / Vernon will hold the following public hearings:
(1) Application [PZ-2004-22] of The Price Chopper, Inc. Carpet) for a special permit for sale of beer as a grocery store at Tri City Plaza, 35 Talcottville Road (Route 83) [Assessor ID: Map #02, Block #04, Lot #82)
(2) Application [PZ-2004-23] of Wayne Schneider (dba, American Carpet) for modification of site plan of development at 400 Talcottville Road (Route 83) [Assessor ID: Map #09, Block #15H, Lot #26).
(3) Application [PZ-2004-21] of Peter Rusconi (dba, Cardio Fit, LLC) for site plan of development and special permits related to renovations of existing building for a physical fitness center and retail stores at 425 Talcottville Road (Route 83) [Assessor ID: Map #9, Block #7, Lot #2).
(4) Application [PZ-2004-14] of The Mansions II, LLC for approvals of a site plan and special permits for development of two hundred seventy (270) apartment units in thirty (30) buildings at 95 Hockanum Boulevard [Assessor ID: Map #3, Block #4, Lot #9B]
These PZC Applications are available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Alan Humphries, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
October 23, 2004
October 28, 2004

Legal Notice
Town of Vernon

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) at its meeting on October 7, 2004, Thursday, 7:30 PM in the auditorium on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Race, Rockville / Vernon will hold the following public hearings:
4.1 Modification of approved site plan [PZ-2002-32]] of Langan Volkswagen for development of an automobile dealership at 163 Hartford Turnpike (Routes 30 & 83) [Assessor ID: Map #1, Block #158, Lot #163]
4.2 Application [PZ-2004-19] of PB Developers for approval of change of zoning district from Special Economic Development (SED) to Commercial (C) for property at 333 Talcottville Road (Route 83) [Assessor ID: Map #4, Block #4, Lot #7) & Hockanum Boulevard;
4.3 Application [PZ-2004-20] of Eric Kloter & Ken Luginbuhl (dba, Meadowbrook Hardware, LLC) for change of zoning district, site plan of development and special permits related to renovations of existing building and expansion of parking area at 1237 Hartford Turnpike (Route 30) [Assessor ID: Map #46, Block #78, Lot #23) & South Street.
These PZC Applications are available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Alan Humphries, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
September 25, 2004
September 29, 2004

PLANNING SERVICES
PREPARE NEW MUNICIPAL ZONING REGULATIONS
TOWN OF VERNON, CONNECTICUT
CONTRACT #753-10/20/04
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Vernon, Connecticut is a community of approximately 29,000 citizens located ten (10) miles northeast of Hartford. Vernon is 18.2 square miles in size and has a substantial residential and commercial base. Located within the Town is the Rockville Section of Vernon which is characterized by thirteen industrial mill sites, two of which are still operating, and three of which are vacant, blighted, and environmentally contaminated. The Rockville section of Vernon is characterized also by older single-family and multi-family housing. The Town of Vernon is requesting statements of qualifications from planning consultants and land use planners to provide consulting services to the Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) in regard to evaluating and drafting zoning regulations in regard to:

(1) Amending regulations for an existing Planned Mix Use Development (PMUD) zoning district;

(2) Drafting design criteria or ratio-based regulations for setback, landscape buffers, open space requirements, and density as alternatives to fixed-distance setback yard requirements;

(3) Drafting regulations for a floating zoning district providing cluster development options and open space preservation incentives for the conservation of natural resources and preservation of ecologically sensitive areas;

(4) Drafting regulations for a river protection overlay district; and

(5) Amending regulations for aquifer protection.

Consultants must have demonstrated experience in regard to the drafting such zoning regulations. Services will consist of conferring with the Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) and conducting workshops for providing public education and receiving public comment in conjunction with drafting new Zoning Regulations.

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Scope of Services, and planning information related the Town of Vernon, Town Master Plan of Conservation & Development, and Zoning Regulations may be obtained as digital files on a compact disc (CD) for a nonrefundable fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) by contacting the Planning Department, Town of Vernon, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT 06066-3291; telephone (860) 870-3667; or e-mail to planning@ci.vernon.ct.us. Questions about this RFQ may be addressed to Thomas Joyce, Town Planner at (860) 870-3667.

A statement of qualifications describing the consulting firm, its experience in regard to these planning tasks with examples of such projects, special expertise and strengths, and a fee schedule should be submitted by 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 20, 2004 to: Office of the Town Administrator, Town of Vernon, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT 06066-3291. The Town of Vernon is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.

Laurence Shaffer
Town Administrator

Journal Inquirer
September 20, 2004

Legal Notice
Town of Vernon

The Vernon Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) on September 28, 2004, Tuesday, 7:30 PM, will open the following public hearings at its meeting in the auditorium on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Place, Rockville / Vernon, CT, for the following IWC Applications:

(1) Application [IWC-2004-04] by The Mansions II, LLC for a wetlands for development of two hundred seventy (270) apartment units in thirty (30) buildings at 95 Hockanum Boulevard [Assessor ID: Map #3, Block #4, Lot #9B];

(2) Application [IWC-2004-07] by the Town of Vernon for a wetlands permit demolition of structures, site reme4diation, and grading at Roosevelt Mills, 215 East Main Street (Route 74) [Assessor ID: Map #45, Block #123, Lot #16].

These Applications are available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Ralph Zahner, Chairperson
Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC)

Journal Inquirer
September 16, 2004
September 22, 2004

Legal Notice
Town of Vernon

The Vernon Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) at its meeting on September 23, 2004, Thursday, 7:30 PM in the auditorium on the second floor of the Senior Citizens Center, 26 Park Place, Rockville / Vernon will hold the following public hearings:

(1) Application [PZ-2004-16] of Greg Patchen (dba, J.P. Mac Development LLC & Gottier Development Group) for approvals of a change of zoning district boundaries, subdivision, site plan, and special permits for creation of a retail parcel at 206 Talcottville Road (Route 83) [Assessor ID: Map #10, Block #15R, Parcel #37] and development of seven (7) units of age-restricted adults-only condominium units and 5-13-21 Gottier Drive [Assessor ID: Map #10, Block #15R, Parcels #42, 43,44]

(2) Application [PZ-2004-17] of Duane Jones (dba, Jones & Son Builders, LLC) for special permit for creation of a rear lot related to construction of two (2) single-family residences at 244 & 246 South Street [Assessor ID: Map 324, Block #62F, Parcel #100A]

These PZC Applications are available for inspection by the public in the office of the Planning Department, Vernon Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Rockville, CT.

Alan Humphries, Chairperson
Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)

Journal Inquirer
September 11, 2004
September 16,2004