Vacant Southington Parcel To Become New Gas Station/Store

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A vacant gas station site in Southington is on its way to being resurrected as a new gas station/convenience store on Queen Street.

At its last meeting, the Southington Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Watercourses Agency unanimously approved both a wetlands permit and a positive recommendation to the town's zoning board regarding the development.

Applicant Ahmed Choundry is looking to build a brand new 4,960-square-foot gas station/convenience store at 1177 Queen St.

That location is vacant and is a long-abandoned gas station, with only remnants of the prior gas station visible.

The new development would feature a store, gas pumps, and a gas pump canopy over the pump island.

While the project doesn't disturb wetlands at the site, it is close enough to wetlands to merit an application to the town's watercourses agency.

The project was the main agenda item at the commission's Feb. 1 meeting, with technical presentations heard by representatives of the applicant — both an attorney and an engineer.

Much of the discussions centered on issues such as erosion control, drainage, and any potential impacts to nearby wetlands.

One aspect of the plan is to plant several native trees and other landscaping on the site to help mitigate any drainage/erosion control issues that might arise.

The next step is an application process with the Southington Planning and Zoning Commission, which is expected to take place at a later date.

For the minutes of the Feb. 1 Southington Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Watercourses Agency, click on this link.