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I.
Landfill Development Focus Area
Purpose
The Landfill Development Focus Area is a large-scale industrial area surrounded by residential
properties. Future development should seek to take advantage of the large property size and relatively
low density of buildings to promote larger-scale uses while not detracting from the nearby residences.
II.
Existing Conditions
The Landfill Development Focus Area is situated north of Interstate 95 on either side of Old Nod Road. It
includes the former landfill property and the current location of the Department of Public Works. Land
available for development and not constrained by tidal wetlands or other environmental concerns is
mostly undeveloped.
As of 2013, there are 23 businesses in the Landfill Development area, with a total of 85 employees.
Construction, manufacturing, whole sale trade, and municipal services make up 82.5% and nearly 84% of
the employees. Specifically, the Department of Public Works, located on Nod Road, makes up 30.4% of
the business and 14% of employment. There are no average daily traffic counts (ADT) for Old Nod and
Nod Roads at this location. Although no residential properties were included in this focus area, there are
about 12 households adjacent to or immediately surrounding included properties, most of which are
families. Population growth has increased slightly from 2000-2010 and is projected to grow by less than
one percent in 2018. The median age of this area is 42. Homes are valued at an average $311,283 and
the median household income was $149,391.
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The current zoning for the area is industrial. There are no major development constraints in this area
other than the presence of Natural Diversity Database (NDDB) overlay areas covering approximately a
third of this area. Development in this area is mostly larger warehouse and office type development.
III.
Vision: Issues & Outlook
The Landfill Development Focus Area is a generally rural area with some large-scale businesses
surrounded by affluent residential areas. Open space in the Landfill area is prime for development
although access to Interstate 95 is inconvenient and the local roads are not currently fit for intensive
daily traffic. Environmental concerns on the old landfill site may affect development. As of early 2014,
plans for the construction of an ice rink on the former Town landfill property were moving forward.
IV.
Community Input
Clinton residents generally were pleased with the plans for development of an ice rink in the old landfill
property. However, some mentioned the lack of highway access and inability of Old Nod Road to carry
large amounts of traffic.
V.
Future Planning
The Landfill Development Focus Area is an underdeveloped and underutilized potential industrial zone.
It was included as a development area primarily because of plans to build and ice rink on the old landfill
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property and the availability of land parcels. Scientific research and a technology park would be well
suited in this area. Attention should be paid to traffic concerns on local roads and surrounding
residential properties. These constraints, along with the lack of direct and convenient access to
Interstate 95, may constrict future development plans.
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Specific Action Items
Examine traffic and road conditions and needs in preparation for future development
Encourage industrial and large-scale businesses to locate in this area
a) Focus on less intensive uses that will generate lower traffic to the area
b) Ensure Zoning Regulations for development proposals in this area are sensitive to
the environment and residential neighbors
Explore provision for commercial large-scale alternative energy facilities