PLANNING & ZONING AGENDA                          

July 20, 2017                                                              6:45 PM   Room 203

Executive Session to hear a report from the Town Attorney with respect to pending litigation regarding ARS Partners Poplar Plains, LLC v Westport Planning and Zoning Commission et al.    and to interview potential alternate for the Planning and Zoning Commission.

I WORK SESSION

Select an alternate for the Planning and Zoning Commission

II  PRE APPLICATION REVIEW                         7:00 PM    Auditorium

Pre application review to discuss proposed text amendment submitted by Mel Barr, to allow Medical Use in the Corporate Park District

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  06/06/17, 06/08/17, 06/15/17

III 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. 35 Beachside Avenue:   (The following application will be opened and continued to 9/28/17.  No testimony will be taken at this hearing) Appl. #17-039 by Greens Farms Academy, c/o John F. Fallon, Esq. for property owned by Greens Farms Academy for a CAM Special Permit and Site Plan approval renovations and an addition to an existing fitness building for property located in a Residence AAA zone, PID #H05001000.
2. 556 Post Road East:   (The following application is continued from 7/6/17.  Testimony was taken) Appl. #17-038 by Richard Redniss – Redniss & Mead, Inc. for property owned by 556 Post RD E Associates LLC for a Special Permit & Site Plan approval to renovate existing Volvo dealership and site to improve public safety and vehicular circulation, improve surrounding streetscapes, restore residential character of Rayfield Road and update the building for property located in a GBD/Residence A zone, PID #E09050000. 
3. 201 Main Street, 7&15 Belden Place:  (The following application was opened and continued from 7/6/17. No testimony was taken) Appl. #17-033 by Mel Barr, Barr Associates, LLC for property owned by Estate of Anna Nappa for a CAM Special Permit & Site Plan approval for a Two-Family and Multi-Family Dwelling and retail use, for property located in a RBD zone, PID #C10091000, C1009300, C10092000.  Applicant’s presentation time: 15 mins.
4. 63-67 North Avenue:  Appl. #17-043 by Aquarion Water Company, c/o Mark Fois for property owned by Aquarion Water Company, c/o Mark Fois for a Special Permit and Site Plan approval for construction of two concrete water storage tanks for property located in a Residence AA zone, PID #F11095000.  Applicant’s presentation time: 30 minutes
5. 15 Covlee Drive:  Appl. #17-040 by Peter Romano/LANDTECH for property owned by 15 Covlee Drive, LLC for a CAM Site Plan approval for a new single family dwelling for property located in a Residence A zone, PID #A02036000.  Applicant’s presentation time: 15 minutes
6. 275 North Avenue (aka 39 Coleytown Road):  Appl. #17-041 by Mel Barr, Barr Associates, LLC for property owned by Elda Capital Corp for a Special Permit and Site Plan approval pursuant to §32-18, Historic Residential Structures, for Lot Area and Lot Shape incentives as part of a two lot re-subdivision and retention of Historic Structures, for property located in a Residence AAA zone, PID #D16022000.  Applicant’s presentation time:  10 minutes
7. 275 North Avenue (aka 39 Coleytown Road):  Appl. #17-042 by Mel Barr, Barr Associates, LLC for property owned by Elda Capital Corp for a two lot Re-Subdivision approval for property located in a Residence AAA zone, PID #D16022000.  Applicant’s presentation time:  10 minutes

IV  WORK SESSION

New Business

Old Business

a)      Amendment #737:  Appl. #17-034 by the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission for modifications to standards associated with §36, Village District Overlay (VDO) Zone/Westport Center.  Modifications are proposed to the underlying zoning district standards relating to the Front Lot Line requirements as follows:  Modifying Sec. 21-4.1 to restore the thirty-foot (30’) front-setback requirement in the Restricted Professional Office District; modifying Sec. 22-4.3.1 to restore the thirty foot (30’) front-setback requirement in the Restricted Office Retail District; and modifying Sec. 23-4.1 to restore the thirty foot (30’) front-setback requirement in the Restricted Business District. Modifications are also proposed to §36-2.3, Design Standards (in the VDO) to correct an error in a cross-reference. Modifications are additionally proposed to §43-5.2 to restore language allowing small scale projects located in the VDO, to be eligible for Site Plan Waiver from the Planning and Zoning Director by deleting language requiring review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. New language is added to §43-5.2 to clarify design review may be required by the Historic District Commission and/or Joint Committee prior to the granting of a Site Plan Waiver by the Planning and Zoning Director.   

Other Items

a)      0 Newtown Turnpike/Partrick Road (Grassy Plains), Planning and Zoning Resolutions #03-009 and #03-010, extension of time for Site Plan applications

b)     1655 Post Road East, (Sasco Creek) Planning and Zoning Resolution #12-039, request for release of bond

c)      1135 Post Road East, Planning and Zoning Resolution #14-053, request for release of landscape bond

d)     52 Compo Mill Cove, Planning and Zoning Resolution #13-060, request for release of site bond and landscape bond

ANNUAL MEETING

1.   Appointment of Alternates

2.   Committee Assignments

• Landscape Committee
• Regulation Review
• Enforcement Committee
• Others if needed

3.   Planning and Zoning Meeting Schedules

• Public Hearings
• Work Sessions
• Field Trips (Time, Day)

4.   Update on Planning and Zoning Issues

5.   Planning and Zoning Goals and Objectives

6.   Planning and Zoning By-Law Review

7.   Other                                                                                

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