Southington OKs Large Hotel Project

SOUTHINGTON, CT — The town's planning and zoning commission has approved plans for a new, upscale "boutique" hotel to go up on West Street.

The commission last month voted 7-0 to approve the site plan for Canton-based D. GLNK, LLC, to build a three-story, 54-room hotel at 17 West St.

While no specific brand of hotel is finalized, developers said at the meeting it would not be a discount chain like a "Motel 6."

The building would total 22,620 square feet and it would be in an appropriately zoned parcel in an industrial zone.

Bristol attorney James Ziogas, representing the developers, told the PZC the building would include include guest rooms, meeting rooms and a continental breakfast area.

He did say there will not be a restaurant, citing a large number of eateries in that part of town.

The project received wetlands board approval in March and has also received a thumbs up from the town's fire, health and water departments.

Architect Charles Nyberg of Farmington-based Schadler Selnau Associates discussed the plans for the building at the June 21 PZC meeting.

He said there will be a main entrance to elevators, lobby, reception area, office space and guest rooms.

Nyberg also said there will be an amenity area with stairs/elevators to a lounge area, pantry, continental breakfast, exercise and meeting rooms.

According to Nyberg, the design was inspired by a colonial home in Plainville with a residential look in keeping with the village feel of the Plantsville section of town.

As for the type of hotel, Nyberg said a "boutique hotel" offers "upscale service with a personal touch."

Ultimately, PZC members easily supported the application and plan.

Southington PZC Chairman Robert Hammersley said "this is a step in the right direction to revitalize Plantsville."

For the project's official application, click on this link.

For the project's site plan, including some artist renderings, click on this link.

For the full Southington Planning and Zoning Commission June 21 meeting minutes, click on this link.