CHAPTER XII _ IMPACT STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1. PURPOSE
These impact statement regulations have been designed to assure that development of land is orderly and that conditions are not created which would result in the overcrowding of land, undue concentration of population, or increased congestion in the streets; to facilitate the adequate provisions for transportation, water sewage, schools, parks, and other public requirements and to assure that proposed streets are in harmony with existing roads; to assure there is provision for an adequate and convenient system for present and prospective traffic needs; and to provide that adverse environmental impacts are minimized.
SECTION 2. EVALUATION
The Commission shall evaluate each proposal on the basis of the Town Plan of Development, existing zoning, and information provided in the impact statements submitted. The Commission shall evaluate each proposal to determine the individual and overall impact of any proposal on the existing and/or proposed infrastructure of the Town, so as to assure the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. This evaluation shall be part of the subdivision review process.
SECTION 3. SIGNIFICANT PROPOSALS REQUIRING IMPACT STATEMENTS
a) Those subdivision plans proposed to include 100 acres or 100 units, whichever is less, immediately or in the future.
b) Those subdivision plans which are deemed by the Commission to have a regional impact in terms of drainage, traffic, groundwater quality or quantity, and/or environmental impact.
SECTION 4. WAIVER
The Commission may waive any or all of these requirements for preliminary or final review, when, in the opinion of the Commission, enforcement of these would not serve the Purpose set forth in Section 1 hereinabove. The Commission shall give full consideration to the size and extent of the proposal in deciding on the information required. To assist the applicant in these procedures, the Town will provide access to certain data necessary for the preparation of the impact statements. This data shall be available in the Willington Planning Office, unless otherwise indicated.
SECTION 5. INFORMATION TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE TOWN_GRAPHIC
* Map(s) indicating the Town's Plan of Development and subsequent updates.
* Map(s) indicating existing legal constraints on the land via property line ownership (Assessor's Office).
* Map(s) indicating existing land use.
* Map(s) showing inland wetlands and watercourses.
* Map(s) showing soil conditions, slopes and soil classifications.
* Map(s) indicating land filed under P.A. 490 for farm, forest, and open space.
* Map(s) showing historic districts.
* Map(s) showing existing road conditions and types of pavement.
* Map(s) showing latest traffic counts for State highways.
* Map(s) indicating flood hazard boundaries, National Flood Insurance Administration.
* Map(s) indicating potential aquifer areas.
* Map(s) indicating watershed regions in Town.
* Map(s) indicating U.S.G.S. topographic lines.
* Map(s) of recent or planned intersection changes, bridge construction, and road realignments.
* Map(s) indicating major utility distribution lines, above ground and underground.
* Map(s) indicating culvert location and land drainage areas.
* Map(s) indicating police and fire locations in Town.
SECTION 6. INFORMATION TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE TOWN_REPORTS
* Sewer study reports.
* Water system regulations.
* Surface water drainage and street study.
* Current Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.
* Standard specification and details.
* Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations.
* Permit Manual for work on Town highways, driveway openings, etc.
* Community Development Study of Willington.
* Open Space Report.
* Tolland County Soils Survey.
* State and Local Health Regulations (Town Sanitarian).
* Present capacity of the school system by school, capital and operating costs, per ADM, and current busing programs (Board of Education).
SECTION 7. SUBMISSION OF REPORTS BY APPLICANT
The applicant shall submit ten (10) copies of the impact reports to the Willington Planning and Zoning Commission with the Subdivision Application. These reports shall be spiral or three_ring loose leaf bound and submitted on 8 1/2" x 11" size paper, vertical format. The scale of accompanying maps shall be 1 inch to 1,000 feet unless indicated otherwise or specifically defined in the Subdivision Regulations.
a) Area Location Maps. The proposed site shall be identified by map (1"~=~400' maximum) showing its inter_relationship with the neighborhood. This map shall identify the name, location and distance in miles to the following facilities existing and proposed, which will service the site:
* Elementary School(s).
* Middle School.
* High School.
* Police and Fire Stations.
* Recreational Areas, public and private.
* Interconnecting access to existing roads.
* Storm sewers.
* Community water lines.
b) Population and Demographic Impact. These factors shall be summarized in the test by time phases:
* Total projected population.
* Family projections by adults and children under 18.
* Projected school age children.
c) Educational Evaluation. An evaluation of the impact of the proposal on the school system. Such evaluation shall take into account, but not be limited to:
* Existing individual school plant capacity.
* Town planned school expansion program.
* Financial impact based on latest ADM count, and local school educational costs, including operating and capital expenses.
* Impact on busing programs.
d) Road and Traffic Impact. An evaluation of the existing road system surrounding the proposed development by pavement type, general road condition, accident rates, and adequacy for present and/or proposed development. An evaluation of the impact of the proposed development on these roads should be presented, including but not limited to:
* Distance of the development from a major state or inter_state road, existing or proposed.
* Projected number of motor vehicle types to enter or depart the site, by peak hours and average daily traffic counts (ADT).
* Projected traffic flow patterns and the relation of these to existing and proposed roads.
* Projected impact of the traffic to be generated by the proposal to existing road capacities.
* Anticipated road and traffic improvements which will be required as a result of the proposal.
e) Environmental Impact. An evaluation of the potential impact of the proposal on environmental factors, with particular emphasis paid to environmental factors such as:
* Wetlands and watercourses.
* Potential aquifers.
* Flood plains.
* Areas with slope greater than 15%.
* Prime agricultural soils.
* Mineral and construction material resources.
* Wildlife habitats.
* Historical sites, stone walls.
* Natural and scenic resources.
* Parks, natural reservations and sanctuaries.
* Areas where development can cause harmful and irreparable damage from erosion and siltation.
Such impact information shall also include:
1) A description of the existing environmental setting.
2) The favorable and adverse environmental impacts of the proposed action.
3) Identification of alternatives to the proposed action including their impact on the environment.
4) Identification of any irreversible commitment of natural resources which cannot be avoided.
5) The growth_inducing aspects of the proposed action including changes in net growth, additional land development, and related aspects.
6) Projected impact on land development surrounding the proposal.
7) A brief description of soil and erosion measures expected to be undertaken.
f) Public Safety. An evaluation of the proposal as to the potential impact on the existing police and fire facilities which would service the area. Such evaluation should include the following:
* Estimate of time and distance from nearest fire station in Town.
* Estimate of time and distance to nearest fire station which may assist from an adjoining town.
* Closest source of water supply and estimate of volume available.
* Estimate of additional demand requirements on existing facilities, including any possible change in the Volunteer Fire Department status.
* Proposed water supply system and its impact on fire protection.
g) Housing Impact. An evaluation of the proposal on the effects of the supply and cost of housing in the community, including the impact on the community's and/or region's need for low and moderate housing.
h) Open Space. An evaluation of the existing and proposed open space areas which will serve the proposed development. Such evaluation shall include all pertinent information relating to ownership of such land, extent of development, availability to other Town residents, and provisions for maintenance and upkeep of this area.
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