The following shall be included as part of this application (the application is not complete until all documentation is submitted):
• filing fee (make checks payable to "City of Bristol"):
Special Permits except for earth removal: $310 (includes $60 State fee)
Special Permit for earth removal: $310 (includes $60 State fee) plus $100 per acre of land or portion thereof proposed to be disturbed
• four copies of a plan containing, at a minimum, all the information required below
• any other data and drawings as may be required by the Zoning Commission
PLAN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
If the Special Permit involves: (a) a change of use or occupancy of an existing building, where such change will alter a zoning requirement (such as parking) but not enlarge the building; or (b) a change to an existing building, where such change will increase the gross floor area of the building not more than 20 percent, the accompanying plan shall be drawn to an appropriate scale and, at a minimum, shall contain:
• name of the property owner • lot area (in square feet or acres)
• address of the property • any significant features (e.g., streams, large trees)
• north arrow (approximate) • buildings and structures (e.g., house, garage)
• property lines (including length) • driveways and parking spaces
For all other Special Permits, the accompanying plan shall be based upon a Class A-2 survey map prepared by a registered land surveyor licensed to conduct business in the State of Connecticut; shall be drawn to a scale no greater than 1" = 50', on sheets no larger than 30" by 42" in size; and, at a minimum, shall contain the following information:
• title block showing the name of the development or plan, the name of the property owner, and the name of the developer
• address or location of the property
• scale; north arrow (approximate)
• date of the original plan; date and nature of each subsequent revision
• small key map showing the location of the lot relative to surrounding properties and streets
• property lines of the lot with accurate distances and bearings
• lot area, in acres or square feet
• dimension, location and type of existing and proposed easements and rights-of-way on or immediately adjacent to the lot
• zoning district of the lot
• required front, side and rear yard setback lines
• names of abutting property owners
• existing natural features such as wooded areas (shown by foliage lines), major rock outcroppings, large trees, etc.
• location and extent of wetlands, watercourses, floodplains, and stream encroachment lines on the lot
• existing contours at intervals of not greater than five feet or, on lots that are generally level, spot elevations
• location, dimensions, size (gross floor area), height and use of existing and proposed buildings and structures
• preliminary layout and dimensions of parking spaces, driveways, loading areas
• preliminary layout of storm drainage, sanitary sewer lines, water lines
The Zoning Commission may modify or waive any of the plan requirements listed above if, in its judgment, such information is deemed to be unnecessary for deciding upon the Special Permit.
The Zoning Commission may require additional information to be provided by the Applicant if, in its judgment, such information is deemed necessary for deciding upon the Special Permit.
