February 25, 2016 AUDITORIUM 7:00 P.M
Members scheduled to be present:
Chip Stephens – ChairmanAlan Hodge
David Lessing – Vice ChairmanJack Whittle
Andra Vebell - SecretaryPaul Lebowitz
Carolanne Curry sitting for Catherine Walsh
Staff: Mary Young, Deputy Director Planning and Zoning
Approval of minutes:01/7/16, 01/14/16, 01/21/16, 01/28/16
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.
1.605 Post Road East: (The following application is continued from 1/14/16 and will be further continued to 3/3/16. Testimony was previously taken. No testimony will be taken at this hearing) 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.
2.1 Harbor Hill: (The following application is continued from 01/07/16 and will be further continued to 3/3/16. No Testimony was taken). Appl. #15-054 by Mel Barr for property owned by Kenneth and Lorraine Palumbo for a Special Permit and Site Plan approval for Excavation and Fill for property located in a Residence AA zone, PID #D04050000.
3.8 Acorn Lane: Appl. #15-053 by Bryan Nesteriak for property owned by Christian & Candance Mannino for a Special Permit and Site Plan approval for Excavation and Fill, for property located in a Residence AA zone, PID #E12034000. Applicant’s presentation time: 10 minutes
4.5 Barbara Place: Appl. #16-001 by Jim Kousidis, Dousidis Engineering, LLC for property owned by Paul Falzone, 5 Barbara Place LLC, for a Special Permit and Site Plan approval for Excavation and Fill for property located in a Residence A zone, PID #G09072000. Applicant’s presentation time: 15 minutes
5.521 Riverside Avenue: Appl. #15-059 by Mel Barr, Barr Associates, LLC for property owned by SRC Realty Group, LLC for a Special Permit and Site Plan approval to amend Planning and Zoning Resolution #99-041 to allow a public restaurant, joint parking, reduction of parking and to amend Resolution #01-038 to allow public use of the outdoor eating area, for property located in a RORD #2, PID #B06039000. 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
1.Amendment #703: 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 ).
Other Items
a)Sub Committee Reports
ANNUAL MEETING CONTINUED
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
