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February 19, 2025

‘55-and-older’ community proposed in South Windsor

contributed Site plan for 50-unit "active adult" development at 186 Foster St. in South Windsor
By Michael Puffer

A Vernon builder is proposing an age-restricted housing development in South Windsor that would include 44 single-family houses and three duplexes.

Kenneth J. Boynton, president of Boynton Construction, in January applied to the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission for a zoning exemption and site plan approval for his “Orchard Pointe” senior residence development at 186 Foster St. The development would be restricted to owners ages 55 and above.

Boynton said he plans to build quality homes for people looking to downsize from larger properties. He hopes to gain approval in time to begin building the first demonstration home this spring and then will build as units sell.

“We are trying to build an active adult community …,” Boynton said Wednesday. “There is a really big need for this type of housing.”

Boynton purchased the 16.8-acre property for $850,000 last year. It consists mainly of agricultural fields with a wooded portion on its eastern edge. The site abuts houses to the north and the working Foster Farm to its south.

The property was transferred to Orchard Pointe Developers LLC, which has Boynton as its principal, in January.

The town’s Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission signed off on the plan on Feb. 5. It is tentatively scheduled to go before the Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 25.

The development would be a planned community with underlying land, roadways, common areas and a community building owned by a homeowners association, according to Boynton’s application. It would also be served by public sewer and water.

Dwelling units in the community would range from 1,550 to 2,400 square feet. An existing barn would be converted into a pickleball court and community room. Eight units would be deed-restricted to affordable prices.

Boynton said he does not yet have a price schedule for the homes. These could vary based on construction costs. He said the aim is to keep them affordable to the community. 
 

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