PLANNING & ZONING AGENDA          

September 1, 2016                                                                                   

Executive Session  to discuss pending litigation:                                     7:00 PM

Grassy Plains v Planning & Zoning Commission                                  Room 203

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  6/2/16, 6/16/16, 7/7/16, 7/21/16, 7/28/16

I PUBLIC HEARING                                                       AUDITORIUM

(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. Saugatuck Island Bridge: Appl. #16-029 by the Town of Westport, Department of Public Works, for property owned by the Town of Westport for a CAM Site Plan approval to replace the bridge to allow emergency vehicles and heavy equipment to access, located in a Residence A zone.  Applicant’s presentation time:  10 minutes
2.  70 Turkey Hill Road South:  (The following application is continued from 7/28/16. No testimony was taken) Appl. #16-027 by Steven Lubin and Cecilia Dahlback for property owned by Steven Lubin and Cecilia Dahlback for a Special Permit and Site Plan approval for a new single family dwelling and for renovations to an existing dwelling pursuant to §32-18, Historic Residential Structures, for property located in a Residence AAA zone, PID #G07052000.  Applicant’s presentation time:  10 minutes
3. 19 Greenbrier Road:  (The following application is continued from 7/28/16.  No testimony was taken) Appl. #16-032 by Ahmed M. Namoury for property owned by Ahmed M. Namoury for a Special Permit and Site Plan approval for excavation and fill for property located in a Residence AAA zone, PID #E16058000.  Applicant’s presentation time:  10 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 #714:  Appl. #16-009 by 1177 PRE Associates, LLC for an amendment to the Westport Zoning Regulations to add a new section 19B “Residential-Rental Housing Opportunity/Workforce Zone District” as provided by Section 8-30g of the Connecticut General Statues, Affordable Housing Land Use Appeals Procedure” 
2. Amendment #715:  Appl. #16-010 by 1177 PRE Associates LLC for an amendment to the zoning map to rezone property located at 1177 Post Road East, (a/k/a 1175 Post Road East) PID # G09029000, from GBD, (General Business District) to R-RHOW, (Residential-Rental Housing Opportunity/Workforce Zone)
3. 1177 Post Road East, a/k/a 1175 Post Road East:  Appl. #16-011 by 1177 PRE Associates, LLC for property owned by1177 PRE Associates, LLC for a Site Plan approval for a ninety four (94) multi-family dwelling residential rental community with an affordable or workforce housing component, as provided by Section 8-30g of the Connecticut General Statutes “Affordable Housing Land Use Appeals Procedure” for property located in a GBD (General Business District), PID #G09029000.
4. Amendment #716:  Appl. #16-016 by Mel Barr, Barr Associates, LLC for an amendment to the Westport Zoning Regulations to add language to §13 (Residence A District) to allow Small Home Development subject to Special Permit and Site Plan approval and to add language to §32 (Supplementary Use Regulations) to add Small Home Development standards. 
5. Amendment #717:  Appl. #16-018 by Mel Barr, Barr Associates, LLC for an amendment to the zoning regulations to amend §22-2.2 (Special Permit Uses) to allow fitness centers and/or exercise facilities in RORD #3, subject to certain restrictions.

Other Items

a)     O Newtown Turnpike/Partrick Road, Planning and Zoning Resolution #03-009 and 03-010, request for sixty day extension of time for Site Plan applications

b)     3 Minard Drive, (formerly 6 Harbor Rd) Planning and Zoning Resolution #13-040, request for release of bond

c)     374 Post Rd East, Planning and Zoning Resolution #15-042, request for release of bond

d)     27 Wilton Road, Planning and Zoning Resolution #11-061, request for release of bond

e)     14 Sunny Lane, Planning and Zoning Resolution #08-057, request for release of bond

ANNUAL MEETING CONTINUED

1.   Update on Planning and Zoning Issues

2.   Planning and Zoning Goals and Objectives

3.   Planning and Zoning By-Law Review

4.   Other                                                                      

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