AGENDA                                                               

December 17, 2015                                                         AUDITORIUM         

                                                                                          7:00 P.M

I PUBLIC HEARING                                                                          

(At this time interested persons may be heard after being recognized by the chairman.

Written communications may be received for all applications until the public hearing is closed.  Applications and plans may be seen and examined in the Planning and Zoning Office, Room 203, Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm  Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.)

The Commission will not start a public hearing on any applications after 10:00 p.m.  The Commission will adjourn no later than 11:00 p.m.

1. Amendment #703:  (The following application is continued from 12/3/15.  Testimony was taken)  Appl. #15-050 by William J. Fitzpatrick, III for a text amendment to the zoning regulations to add a new section 30A, Riverwalk District, (RD) with a purpose statement that stating the intent of the zone is to preserve the visual character and appearance of a Historic Structure, to mitigate traffic impacts on local streets and intersections, to mitigate traffic generation and parking demand, to encourage residential land uses and allow office/retail uses, to encourage visual and physical access to and along the waterfront and to encourage off-site improvements to serve these purposes.  Additionally, there are proposed sections stating: locational requirements, allowable uses by Special Permit, setback, height, coverage and floor area ratio limits, architectural design requirements, public waterfront access requirements, parking and loading exceptions, floodplain regulation exemptions and affordable housing requirements.  (Full Text Available at www.westportct.gov ). 

2. 645 Post Road East:  Appl. #15-056 by Eric D. Bernheim for property owned by Equity One Westport Village Center LLC for a Site Plan approval for a façade renovation for property located in a RBD/Residence A zone, PID #E09070000.  Applicant’s presentation time:  20 minutes
3. 605 Post Road East:  Appl. #15-061 by Eric D. Bernheim for property owned by Equity One Westport Village Center, LLC for a Site Plan approval for façade renovation for property located in a RBD/ Residence A zone, PID #E09068000.  Applicant’s presentation time:  20 minutes
4. Amendment #704:  (The following application is continued from 12/10/15.  No testimony was taken) Appl. #15-051 by the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission for a text amendment to the zoning regulations to add §5-2 (Definitions) Arboretum and to modify §40 (Dedicated Open Space & Recreation District) DOSRD, to allow limited growth and expansion of existing uses and structures, modify the existing uses allowed in the DOSRD zone, allow additional building height to permit existing structures to be expanded and to more clearly define “municipal” use.  Applicant’s presentation time:  15 minutes

II WORK SESSION

(The following items will be discussed and voted on as time permits.  The public may observe the work session but not participate). 

New Business

Old Business

Other Items

a)     1655 Post Road East, Sasco Creek,   (Westport Housing Authority) Planning and Zoning Resolution #12-039, request for modification

b)     Discussion of signage for tenants below the first floor

c)     Sub Committee Reports

ANNUAL MEETING

1.   Appointment of Alternates

2.   Update on Planning and Zoning Issues

3.   Planning and Zoning Goals and Objectives

4.   Planning and Zoning By-Law Review

5.   Other

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