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CONVERSATION COMMISSION APPROVES WETLAND MAP AMENDMENT

James Sabatini — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:47:51 +0000

Vincent F. Sabatini an attorney with Sabatini and Associates, LLC represented the potential buyer of a 3.5 acre parcel of land located in Newington, CT. The client wanted to develop the land. However the town’s wetlands map showed that most of the parcel was wetlands. A soils expert was retained to conduct a survey of the land to determine if the town’s wetland map was accurrate. The soil expert determined that the map was not correct. Based on the report, an application was submitted to the town’s Conservation Commission. This commission has jurisdiction over wetlands. The application requested the commision to amend the wetland line to conform to the soils report. After public hearing the application was approved. The wetlands line was moved allowing the land to be developed.

Zoning Amendment passes Commission

James Sabatini — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:12:42 +0000

The law firm of Sabatini and Associates represented the Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar Purushottan Awaminarayan Sanstha-northeast Temple in Newington. The temple needed to establish a residence for their religious leader. They wanted the residence to be part of the temple building. However, upon application for a building permit, they found that the town did not have a zoning regulation permitting the same. It was then necessary to draft a new zoning regulation and apply for an amendment. The amended regulation was set for a public hearing. After the hearing the commission voted to approve the amendment. Of note is the fact that the town had approximately six residences associated with churches. This amendment now makes all of the housing legal.

Zoning Appeal leds to revised plan

James Sabatini — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:53:49 +0000

Connecticut Zoning Lawyer-Land Use. The law firm represented abutting property owners who claimed that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Newington, CT failed to properly approve a modification to a building housing a church. The building construction began four years ago and then construction stopped. The church sought a modification which was approved by the Commission. However, the abuters claimed that the Commission failed to properly insure that the HVAC system would meet the town’s noise ordinance. On appeal, the court held several mediation sessions which resulted in a revised plan which was approved by the Commission. Attorney Vincent F. Sabatini represented the abutters.

RECENT LAND USE CASES INVOLVING SABATINI AND ASSOCIATES, LLC

James Sabatini — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:34:18 +0000

Sabatini and Associates, LLC has represented many developers in a variety of land use matters.

Recently the firm represented the developers of a new “Lazy Boy” show room in Newington, CT. This development involved obtaining�permits for site plan approval before the Town Planning and Zoning Commission and also a State Traffic Commission permit. The STC permit was required because�the project abutted the state highway.

Another recent project involved the firms representation for a new “TGI Fridays”. This project was developed on an existing shopping center as a pad site.� The approvals required obtaining a waiver of parking requirement. It also required approval of a State Traffic Commission permit.

Recently the firm represented developers in Canton, CT before the Planning Commission in a succesful effort to defeat a proposed “ridge line ordinance” that would have restricted�or prohibited large parcels of land in Canton. ��

Sabatini and Associates was successful in obtaining approval for a “Walgreen’s Pharmacy” in Newington, CT. This matter was very complex. Some 1200 people were opposed to the project. Despite the opposition, Sabatini and Associates was able to obtain wetlands permits, site plan permit and STC permit.�

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Land Use Law Overview

James Sabatini — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:36:43 +0000

Land Use Law refers to that area of law that deals with�zoning, inland wetlands and/or coastal wetlands. It also refers to� obtaining permits for development of land. Most towns in Connecticut have adopted zoning regulations and inland wetland regulations. Most towns have established commissions or boards to deal with applications for various zoning related activities. The most common commissions in Connecticut are known as Planning and Zoning Commissions, Zoning Board of Appeals�and Inland� Wetland Commissions. Some towns have different names for these commissions such as Conservation Commission or Planning Commission or Zoning Commission. Some towns such as West Hartford retain final Planning approval for the elected body, namely the Town Council. In some land use matters the Army Corps of Engineers and/or the Department of Environmental Protection may be involved. Also, if your project borders a state highway or has an impact on�traffic, the State Traffic Commission may be involved.

In Connecticut local towns derive their authority to regulate land use from the State. The enabling legislation is found in Chapter�124, Sec. 8-1 et. seq. The wetlands law is found in Chapter 440 beginniing with Sec. 22a-28. Coastal�laws are found in Chapter 444 beginning with Sec. 22a-90. Most towns in Connecticut have adopted regulations. These regulations are available at the respective town halls but can also be found on line at Ordinance.com (subscription is necessary).

The beginning point for every�project is the application. All towns have filing fees. The amount depends on�the size and scope of the project.

Sabatini and Associates, LLC has represented many developers in projects big and small throughout Connecticut. We have represented clients before local, state and federal agencies. We have working relationships with�experts such as civil engineers, surveyors, traffic engineers, landscape architects and the like. We are able to establish a team of experts, and coordinate your project from conception to final approval.

We also have extensive experience in the litigation of land use matters both on the trial court� and appeal level.��

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