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Plans for an outdoor restaurant in Old Saybrook have been denied. (Shutterstock)
OLD SAYBROOK, CT The owners of the former popular Dock & Dine restaurant were rejected at least for now in its bid to construct a 300-seat outdoor restaurant called Smoke on the Water.
The Zoning Commission voted earlier this month against the proposal saying that the application was incomplete. Some missing items included details on landscaping and parking requirements.
Also stated, the proposed Pavilion structure violates the 100 feet CT River Gateway Conservation Zone structure setback, meeting minutes state. It is possible the owners could re-file plans once they address the items listed by the commission.
UpdatedFri, Mar 12, 2021 at 11:43 pm ET
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A new 300-seat outdoor restaurant called Smoke on the Water is proposed in Old Saybrook. (Shutterstock)
OLD SAYBROOK, CT The owners of the former popular Dock & Dine restaurant have filed plans with the town hoping to construct a 300-seat outdoor restaurant called Smoke on the Water.
The former Dock & Dine restaurant was twice destroyed during Irene and Superstorm Sandy and now the owners want to set up seven trailers, which would hold two bars, and an area to allow for food preparation, WTNH News 8 reported. The cooking would take place on outdoor grills.
The application remains pending before the Zoning Commission and has generated significant opposition from residents who are concerned about the potential noise and qualify of life concerns.