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Planning & Zoning Public Hearing Agenda
- Date: 06/21/2012 7:00 PM
- Location: Town Hall- Auditorium
Connecticut
AGENDA
June 21, 2012
I PUBLIC HEARING Auditorium
7:00 P.M.
Approval of minutes: 12/1/11
1. 79 Newtown Turnpike: (The following application is continued from 6/14/12. Testimony was taken) Appl. #12-010 by Lawrence P. Weisman for property owned by Three Bears Associates, Stephen J. Vazzano et als Trust for a Special Permit and Site Plan approval for interior renovations and parking lot modifications and change of use, for a place of worship in a Res AA zone, PID #A14006000.
2. Amendment #650: (The following application is continued from 4/26/12. Testimony was taken) Appl. #12-014 by the Planning and Zoning Commission for a text amendment to the following sections of the Westport Zoning Regulations: Modify §5-2, Change of Use, to exempt from Site Plan requirements any change for a building or use that requires no more than three (3) parking spaces; 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.
Seated: Walsh, Whittle, Stephens, Gratrix, Corwin, Lathrop, Jinishian
3. Amendment #647: (The following application is continued from 4/26/12 and 5/3/12. 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.
Seated: Walsh, Whittle, Stephens, Gratrix, Corwin, Lathrop, Jinishian
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) 2 & 8 Post Road West: Appl. #12-021 by William J. Fitzpatrick, III for property owned by Nathall 28 PR LLC, for a Special Permit & CAM Site Plan approval for building additions and change of use to office and retail use in a HDD zone, PID #C09117000 and PID #C09116000.
Seated: Walsh, Whittle, Stephens, Corwin, Jinishian, Gratrix, Krawiec
b) 6 Wilton Road: Appl. #12-022 by Kheder Hassoun for property owned by Nathall 6W LLC, for a Special Permit & CAM Site Plan approval for a change of use to restaurant, bar in a HDD zone, PID #C09113000.
Seated: Walsh, Whittle, Stephens, Corwin, Jinishian, Gratrix, Krawiec
c) 12 Wilton Road: Appl, #12-023 by Tom Linell for Katlin LLC for property owned by Nathall 1220W LLC, for a Special Permit & CAM Site Plan approval for a change of use to a restaurant, bar in a HDD zone, PID #C09112000.
Seated: Walsh, Whittle, Stephens, Corwin, Jinishian, Gratrix, Krawiec
d) 295 Post Road East: (aka 275-295 Post Road East), Appl. #12-025 by Barr Associates, LLC for property owned by Westport Post Rd. LLC for a Site Plan approval for a change of use from retail to restaurant with 50% shared parking in a RBD zone, PID #D09140000.
Seated: Whittle, Stephens, Corwin, Jinishian, Gratrix, Lathrop
2. Other Items
a) Discussion of second round of P&Z staff amendments
b) Request to modify interpretation of Sec. 29A-2.2.7
c) Hales Court, Planning and Zoning Resolution #08-104, request for release of bond
Annual Meeting Continued
1. Administrative Review Committee appointment
2. Update on Planning and Zoning Issues
3. Planning and Zoning Goals and Objectives
4. Other
#2308
June 21, 2012
I PUBLIC HEARING Auditorium
7:00 P.M.
Approval of minutes: 12/1/11
1. 79 Newtown Turnpike: (The following application is continued from 6/14/12. Testimony was taken) Appl. #12-010 by Lawrence P. Weisman for property owned by Three Bears Associates, Stephen J. Vazzano et als Trust for a Special Permit and Site Plan approval for interior renovations and parking lot modifications and change of use, for a place of worship in a Res AA zone, PID #A14006000.
2. Amendment #650: (The following application is continued from 4/26/12. Testimony was taken) Appl. #12-014 by the Planning and Zoning Commission for a text amendment to the following sections of the Westport Zoning Regulations: Modify §5-2, Change of Use, to exempt from Site Plan requirements any change for a building or use that requires no more than three (3) parking spaces; 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.
Seated: Walsh, Whittle, Stephens, Gratrix, Corwin, Lathrop, Jinishian
3. Amendment #647: (The following application is continued from 4/26/12 and 5/3/12. 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.
Seated: Walsh, Whittle, Stephens, Gratrix, Corwin, Lathrop, Jinishian
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) 2 & 8 Post Road West: Appl. #12-021 by William J. Fitzpatrick, III for property owned by Nathall 28 PR LLC, for a Special Permit & CAM Site Plan approval for building additions and change of use to office and retail use in a HDD zone, PID #C09117000 and PID #C09116000.
Seated: Walsh, Whittle, Stephens, Corwin, Jinishian, Gratrix, Krawiec
b) 6 Wilton Road: Appl. #12-022 by Kheder Hassoun for property owned by Nathall 6W LLC, for a Special Permit & CAM Site Plan approval for a change of use to restaurant, bar in a HDD zone, PID #C09113000.
Seated: Walsh, Whittle, Stephens, Corwin, Jinishian, Gratrix, Krawiec
c) 12 Wilton Road: Appl, #12-023 by Tom Linell for Katlin LLC for property owned by Nathall 1220W LLC, for a Special Permit & CAM Site Plan approval for a change of use to a restaurant, bar in a HDD zone, PID #C09112000.
Seated: Walsh, Whittle, Stephens, Corwin, Jinishian, Gratrix, Krawiec
d) 295 Post Road East: (aka 275-295 Post Road East), Appl. #12-025 by Barr Associates, LLC for property owned by Westport Post Rd. LLC for a Site Plan approval for a change of use from retail to restaurant with 50% shared parking in a RBD zone, PID #D09140000.
Seated: Whittle, Stephens, Corwin, Jinishian, Gratrix, Lathrop
2. Other Items
a) Discussion of second round of P&Z staff amendments
b) Request to modify interpretation of Sec. 29A-2.2.7
c) Hales Court, Planning and Zoning Resolution #08-104, request for release of bond
Annual Meeting Continued
1. Administrative Review Committee appointment
2. Update on Planning and Zoning Issues
3. Planning and Zoning Goals and Objectives
4. Other
#2308
Minutes:Action, 6-21-2012 
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