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Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda
- Date: 04/26/2012 7:00 PM
- Location: Town Hall- Auditorium
Connecticut
AGENDA
April 26, 2012
I PUBLIC HEARING Auditorium
7:00 P.M.
Approval of minutes: 12/1/11
1. 10 Stony Brook Road: (The following application is continued from 4/12/12 and further continued to 5/3/12. Testimony was taken at previous hearing. No testimony will be taken at this hearing) Appl. #12-006 by Coastal Construction Group for property owned by Donald Lawman for a Special Permit and Site Plan approval for excavation and fill in a Res AA zone, PID #B10033000.
2. Amendment #648: (The following application will be opened and continued to 5/3/12. No testimony will be taken at hearing) Appl. #12-012 by Lawrence P. Weisman for a text amendment to the zoning regulations to add a new definition, §5-2 (Definitions) “Age Restricted Senior Housing – Age Restricted Senior Housing shall consist of dwelling units wherein it is legally required that at least one owner/occupant of each unit shall be a “senior”, as that term is required in these Regulations. Provided, however, that multi-level residences which would otherwise meet this definition but are accessible only by interior and/or exterior stairs may provide that at least one owner/occupant shall be fifty-five (55) years of age or older.”
3. Amendment #649: Appl. #12-013 by Kenneth Bernhard c/o Cohen and Wolf, P.C. for a text amendment to the zoning regulations to modify §32-20 (Special Requirements for Outdoor Eating Areas) subsection 5 (Setback and Coverage Requirements), to add the word “not” and add the words “if storm water runoff from said tent, canopy or fixed awning is addressed in a storm water drainage plan, approved by the Town Engineer.” Applicant’s presentation time: 20 minutes
4. Amendment #650: Appl. #12-014 by the Planning and Zoning Commission for a text amendment to the following sections of the Westport Zoning Regulations: Delete §11-2.1.4, requiring Site Plan approval by the Administrative Review Committee for Mobile Vendors on Private Property and renumber remaining sections; Modify §11-2.4.13 (Pre-10/1/59 Apartments) to substitute Zoning Permit approval, modify §11-2.4.13(a), to eliminate requirement for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission for affidavits submitted with a Pre-10/1/59 apartment application; modify §11-2.4.13(d) to eliminate authorization by the Planning and Zoning Commission in approval for a different Pre-10/1/59 apartment; eliminate §11-2.4.13(g) to remove requirement for the resolution of approval for a Pre-10/1/59 apartment to be recorded on the Westport Land Records; modify §32-6.1 to substitute Zoning Permit approval for Site Plan approval, for Outdoor Storage and Display; modify §32-6.2 to clarify Planning and Zoning Commission approval will be required for truck trailer storage proposed for more than seven (7) days; modify §32-8 to remove reference to Excavation and Fill applications eligible for Administrative Review Committee approval; eliminate §32-8.6 to remove reference to Excavation and Fill applications eligible for Administrative Review Committee approval; §32-23.1, eliminate references to events involving amusement devices; modify §32-23,2a to substitute requirement for Site Plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, for Outdoor Special Events exceeding 10 days on commercially zoned property; modify §32-23,2b to substitute requirement for Site Plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission for Outdoor Special Events exceeding 2 days on residentially zoned property; §32-23,2c to substitute requirement for Site Plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission for Outdoor Special Events exceeding 7 days on residentially zoned property on residentially zoned property occupied by a Special Permit use; modify §32-23,5b to substitute requirement for Site Plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission for Outdoor Special Events extending beyond 10:00pm until 1:00am on Fridays and Saturdays on residentially zoned property, modify §32-23,5c to substitute requirement for Site Plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission for Outdoor Special Events extending beyond 10:00pm until 1:00am on Fridays and Saturdays on residentially zoned property; modify §32-23.9 to substitute Planning and Zoning Commission authorization for waiver of a public hearing for repeat or annual events; modify §43-5.2 to provide a consolidated list of activities requiring Site Plan approval and a public hearing as referenced in other sections of the Westport Zoning Regulations; add language to §43-5.2 authorizing the Planning and Zoning Director to waive Site Plan review for small-scale projects; eliminate §43-14 to remove reference to the Administrative Review Committee, and list of applications eligible for Administrative Review Committee review; modify §46-3.1 to remove reference to the Administrative Review Committee in the list of boards whose decisions may not be appealed to the Zoning Board Of Appeals. Applicant’s presentation time: 15 minutes
5. Amendment #647: (The following application is continued from 4/12/12. No testimony was taken) Appl. #12-011 by the Planning and Zoning Commission for a text amendment to the zoning regulations to modify §4-2 (Map Established), to add references in description of Zoning Map, §31-10 (Coastal Area Regulations), to modify requirements to be consistent with the Connecticut General Statutes, §31-11.3 (Flood Protection Requirements), to clarify role of Floodplain Coordinator, §43-11 (Time Period and Expiration), to modify timeframes for approvals to be consistent with the Connecticut General Statutes, §44-1 (Documents), §45-3.3 (Building Plan), §52-4 (Applications), to modify list of submission materials for Site Plan, Zoning Permit and Subdivision applications, §45-3 (Zoning Permits), to codify in the Zoning Regulations that a Zoning Permit be obtained prior to occupancy of a commercial building, §45-3.2.3 (Plot Plan), to require a vicinity map on plans used to obtain a Zoning Permit. Applicant’s presentation time: 10 minutes
II PUBLIC MEETING
1. Meeting with Downtown 20/20 Committee
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) Amendment #645: Appl. # 12-001 by Lawrence P. Weisman for a text amendment to the zoning regulations to modify Sec 34-5 (Parking Requirements Table) to delete parking requirements for theaters, except within the BCD and BCD/H, places of worship and auditoriums, field houses, gym, athletic fields and stadiums and to add parking requirements for places of worship, theaters, auditoriums, spectator venues or other places of public assembly using a standard of one space per three seats, or one space for each 45 square feet of space used for public assembly, which ever is greater.
2. Other Items
a) 561 Post Road East, Planning and Zoning Resolution #12-009, request for modification
Annual Meeting Continued
1. Administrative Review Committee appointment
2. Update on Planning and Zoning Issues
3. Planning and Zoning Goals and Objectives
4. Other
#2304
April 26, 2012
I PUBLIC HEARING Auditorium
7:00 P.M.
Approval of minutes: 12/1/11
1. 10 Stony Brook Road: (The following application is continued from 4/12/12 and further continued to 5/3/12. Testimony was taken at previous hearing. No testimony will be taken at this hearing) Appl. #12-006 by Coastal Construction Group for property owned by Donald Lawman for a Special Permit and Site Plan approval for excavation and fill in a Res AA zone, PID #B10033000.
2. Amendment #648: (The following application will be opened and continued to 5/3/12. No testimony will be taken at hearing) Appl. #12-012 by Lawrence P. Weisman for a text amendment to the zoning regulations to add a new definition, §5-2 (Definitions) “Age Restricted Senior Housing – Age Restricted Senior Housing shall consist of dwelling units wherein it is legally required that at least one owner/occupant of each unit shall be a “senior”, as that term is required in these Regulations. Provided, however, that multi-level residences which would otherwise meet this definition but are accessible only by interior and/or exterior stairs may provide that at least one owner/occupant shall be fifty-five (55) years of age or older.”
3. Amendment #649: Appl. #12-013 by Kenneth Bernhard c/o Cohen and Wolf, P.C. for a text amendment to the zoning regulations to modify §32-20 (Special Requirements for Outdoor Eating Areas) subsection 5 (Setback and Coverage Requirements), to add the word “not” and add the words “if storm water runoff from said tent, canopy or fixed awning is addressed in a storm water drainage plan, approved by the Town Engineer.” Applicant’s presentation time: 20 minutes
4. Amendment #650: Appl. #12-014 by the Planning and Zoning Commission for a text amendment to the following sections of the Westport Zoning Regulations: Delete §11-2.1.4, requiring Site Plan approval by the Administrative Review Committee for Mobile Vendors on Private Property and renumber remaining sections; Modify §11-2.4.13 (Pre-10/1/59 Apartments) to substitute Zoning Permit approval, modify §11-2.4.13(a), to eliminate requirement for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission for affidavits submitted with a Pre-10/1/59 apartment application; modify §11-2.4.13(d) to eliminate authorization by the Planning and Zoning Commission in approval for a different Pre-10/1/59 apartment; eliminate §11-2.4.13(g) to remove requirement for the resolution of approval for a Pre-10/1/59 apartment to be recorded on the Westport Land Records; modify §32-6.1 to substitute Zoning Permit approval for Site Plan approval, for Outdoor Storage and Display; modify §32-6.2 to clarify Planning and Zoning Commission approval will be required for truck trailer storage proposed for more than seven (7) days; modify §32-8 to remove reference to Excavation and Fill applications eligible for Administrative Review Committee approval; eliminate §32-8.6 to remove reference to Excavation and Fill applications eligible for Administrative Review Committee approval; §32-23.1, eliminate references to events involving amusement devices; modify §32-23,2a to substitute requirement for Site Plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, for Outdoor Special Events exceeding 10 days on commercially zoned property; modify §32-23,2b to substitute requirement for Site Plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission for Outdoor Special Events exceeding 2 days on residentially zoned property; §32-23,2c to substitute requirement for Site Plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission for Outdoor Special Events exceeding 7 days on residentially zoned property on residentially zoned property occupied by a Special Permit use; modify §32-23,5b to substitute requirement for Site Plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission for Outdoor Special Events extending beyond 10:00pm until 1:00am on Fridays and Saturdays on residentially zoned property, modify §32-23,5c to substitute requirement for Site Plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission for Outdoor Special Events extending beyond 10:00pm until 1:00am on Fridays and Saturdays on residentially zoned property; modify §32-23.9 to substitute Planning and Zoning Commission authorization for waiver of a public hearing for repeat or annual events; modify §43-5.2 to provide a consolidated list of activities requiring Site Plan approval and a public hearing as referenced in other sections of the Westport Zoning Regulations; add language to §43-5.2 authorizing the Planning and Zoning Director to waive Site Plan review for small-scale projects; eliminate §43-14 to remove reference to the Administrative Review Committee, and list of applications eligible for Administrative Review Committee review; modify §46-3.1 to remove reference to the Administrative Review Committee in the list of boards whose decisions may not be appealed to the Zoning Board Of Appeals. Applicant’s presentation time: 15 minutes
5. Amendment #647: (The following application is continued from 4/12/12. No testimony was taken) Appl. #12-011 by the Planning and Zoning Commission for a text amendment to the zoning regulations to modify §4-2 (Map Established), to add references in description of Zoning Map, §31-10 (Coastal Area Regulations), to modify requirements to be consistent with the Connecticut General Statutes, §31-11.3 (Flood Protection Requirements), to clarify role of Floodplain Coordinator, §43-11 (Time Period and Expiration), to modify timeframes for approvals to be consistent with the Connecticut General Statutes, §44-1 (Documents), §45-3.3 (Building Plan), §52-4 (Applications), to modify list of submission materials for Site Plan, Zoning Permit and Subdivision applications, §45-3 (Zoning Permits), to codify in the Zoning Regulations that a Zoning Permit be obtained prior to occupancy of a commercial building, §45-3.2.3 (Plot Plan), to require a vicinity map on plans used to obtain a Zoning Permit. Applicant’s presentation time: 10 minutes
II PUBLIC MEETING
1. Meeting with Downtown 20/20 Committee
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) Amendment #645: Appl. # 12-001 by Lawrence P. Weisman for a text amendment to the zoning regulations to modify Sec 34-5 (Parking Requirements Table) to delete parking requirements for theaters, except within the BCD and BCD/H, places of worship and auditoriums, field houses, gym, athletic fields and stadiums and to add parking requirements for places of worship, theaters, auditoriums, spectator venues or other places of public assembly using a standard of one space per three seats, or one space for each 45 square feet of space used for public assembly, which ever is greater.
2. Other Items
a) 561 Post Road East, Planning and Zoning Resolution #12-009, request for modification
Annual Meeting Continued
1. Administrative Review Committee appointment
2. Update on Planning and Zoning Issues
3. Planning and Zoning Goals and Objectives
4. Other
#2304
Minutes:Action, 4-26-12 
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