Simsbury Developer Seeks Industrial Space Approval

0:00It's April 1st, you're listening to Hartford News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with The Story. A developer in Simsbury is pushing for approval to build a bunch of small warehouse and contractor spots on Woolcott Road. It's pitched as incubator space for small businesses and light industrial users with each unit packing workspace plus outdoor storage. The whole setup covers a 9.79 acre site right in the town's I-2 industrial zone. This spot sits in Simsbury's main light industrial corridor close to the airport and next door to a commercial landscaping business. Plans call for pre-fab metal buildings with garage bay doors and neutral looks, all fed by a private drive with parking and storage tucked behind. Town staff reviewed it and say mostly fit zoning rules, but they flag some fixes needed on stormwater management, utility setups, and site. Layout details. The zoning commission has this on deck for their April 6th meeting, where they'll dig into those open issues.

1:01Keep an eye on how this plays out. It could spark more growth in that industrial pocket without messing up the neighborhood vibe.