b) Approval of minutes: 12/15/11, 1/12/12, 1/19/12
(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 #642: (The following application is continued from 1/19/12. Testimony was taken) Appl. #11-053 by Barr Associates, LLC for an amendment to the Westport Zoning Regulations to modify Section 5, (Definitions, Story, Half), to add the words 'only fifty percent (50%) of the floor space in the one-half story area shall be counted as floor area', to delete the words 'floor area and'; (Floor Area) to add the word, 'cellars', to delete, the words 'and half stories'. To delete the word 'Attics', to add the words 'and 50% of half-story areas. Remaining half-story areas, attics'; To modify Section 32-12,(Inclusionary Two-Family and Multi-Family Dwellings), to delete the words 'at least twenty percent (20%) of the floor area of all residential units shall be deed restricted as affordable and' to add the word 'residential'; Section 32-12.4.1, (Height), to delete the words 'thirty-five (35)' to add the word 'forty (40); Section 32-12.5, (Coverage), to add the words 'an additional'; Section 32-12.7.2, (Floor Area Ratio) (FAR), to add 'and BCD/H, to add 's' to zone; Section 32-12.7.2.2, to delete 40% and to add 30%, to add the words 'exclusive of the affordable housing units, in the GBD, RBD, BCD, BCD/H & DDD #2 zones. The RPOD, RORD & BPD zones, with their smaller building standards, shall have no minimum non-residential (commercial) requirement.'; Section 32-12.11, (Parking), to delete the word 'considered' to add the word 'allowed'; Section 32-12.15, (Affordability Requirement and Plan), Section 32-12.15.1, to delete the words 'at least twenty percent (20%) of the floor area of all residential units shall be deed restricted as affordable', to add the word 'residential'; To delete Section 32-12.16, (Traffic Analysis), 'A Traffic Analysis in accordance with '44-2.5 shall be required'; to modify Section 39A, (Inclusionary Housing Overlay District (IHZ); Section 39A-1, (Purpose) to delete the words 'at least twenty percent (20%) of the floor area of all residential units shall be deed restricted as affordable and' to add the word 'residential'; Section 39A-7.2, (Height),to delete the words 'and thirty-five (35) and to add the word 'forty (40)'; Section 39A-8, (Coverage), to add the words 'an additional'; Section 39A-10.3.2, (Floor Area Ratio FAR), to delete 40% and to add 30%, to add the words 'exclusive of the affordable housing units, in the GBD, RBD, BCD, BCD/H and DDD #2 zones. The RPOD, RORD and BPD zones, with their smaller building standards, shall have no minimum non-residential (commercial) requirement; Section 39A-14, (Parking), to delete the word 'considered' and to add the word 'allowed'; Section 39A-18, (Affordability Requirement and Plan), to delete the words 'at least twenty percent (20%) of the floor area of all residential units shall be deed restricted as affordable and to delete Section 39A-19(Traffic Analysis) to delete the words 'A Traffic Analysis in accordance with '44-2.5 shall be required'.
2. 5 Hedley Farms Road: Appl. #11-062 by Michael J. Horvath for property owned by Robert Zapfel for a Special Permit for Excavation and Fill in a Res AAA zone, PID #I06009000.
3. 5 Hedley Farms Road: Appl. #11-063 Michael J. Horvath for property owned by Robert Zapfel for a CAM Site Plan approval for a new single family dwelling and pool in a res AAA zone, PID # I06009000.
4. 40 Harbor Road: Appl. #11-067 by Mattera Construction Co. for property owned by the Estate of Peggy G. Haslett for a CAM Site Plan approval for a new single family dwelling in a Res A zone, PID #B02119000.
5. 1530 Post Road East: Appl. #11-068 by Westport Auto Repair LLC, for property owned by Peter Everson for a Special Permit & Site Plan approval for a transformation to convert one (1) auto repair service bay to tow truck service, in a GBD zone, PID #H09185000.
III WORK SESSION
(The following items will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe the work session but not participate.)
1. Old Business
a) 15 Turkey Hill Road South: Appl. #11-056 by Barr Associates, LLC for property owned by Turkey Hill Court LLC, for a re-subdivision to create two new building lots in a Res A zone, PID #G09135000.
2. Other Items
a) Discussion about conversion to Council of Governments (COG)
