The developers of a proposed new mixed-use project are hoping to get the green light as soon as Tuesday to bring much-needed residential and retail spaces to the Windsor town center.
Sachdev Real Estate Development Group and Dr. Mohan Sachdev’s development plan application will go to a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission tonight.
The project, called The Residences at Bowfield Green, calls for a new complex on two vacant sites at 109-125 Poquonock Ave., with a 4-story building containing 77 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments over 11,790 square feet of retail, office and amenities space on the main floors.
The units would be market rate, and include 28 studio apartments, 41 one-bedroom and eight two-bedroom units.
There will be parking for 126 vehicles on-site, 11 new parking spaces along Poquonock Avenue.
The project area is 2.3 acres where a former brownfield auto site had been remediated.
Town officials said the project will transform an empty parcel into a gateway to the downtown area.
“Currently, it’s a vacant lot, so having mixed-use development that brings more feet on the street and commercial units is great,” said Windsor Economic Development Director Patrick McMahon.
If the plan and permits are approved, development team members are eyeing a May groundbreaking, said Chris Hill, of Terryville-based Blue Moon Design.
He anticipates retail and residential occupancy in about 18 months after groundbreaking.
Team members have already fielded inquiries for the retail sites from some potential businesses and small-scale food operations, Hill said.
“There’s lots of interest, and we’re excited to get going,” he said.
The hybrid meeting starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Town Hall, and is also available via Zoom.
