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Commissioner Kelly moved to enter executive session; Commissioner Perkins seconded and the commission voted 6-0 to proceed. After the closed session the panel voted to come out, and the chair noted that no votes were taken during the executive session. No substantive details about the legal matter were disclosed in the public portion of the meeting.

The commission's minutes record the start and end of the executive session and the fact that there were no votes while in closed session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Shelton SPZC Regular Meeting - 3/19/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission entered an executive session to discuss a pending legal matter concerning 801 Bridgeport Avenue, invited corporation counsel, and later exited with no votes taken.","taxTitle","Shelton City, Fairfield, Connecticut","taxId",64126,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6082273,"Shelton commissioners direct staff to prepare favorable resolution for Crown Point mixed-use plan after concerns addressed",1082,8878000,9960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2938767-8fcd3c2991a07afe92b232fbcf414125&start=8878&end=9960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2938767-8fcd3c2991a07afe92b232fbcf414125/thumbnail_8878000.jpg","/articles/6082273/Shelton-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Shelton-commissioners-direct-staff-to-prepare-favorable-resolution-for-Crown-Point-mixed-use-plan-after-concerns-addressed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082273-88e282a4afde29e856a690a031fdca3c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146902&Signature=g5Fz42PfKnKL5t6ePFWN34Y~uP8kvckba4wcok8mTYeBfvTkTSrkqqff10~kk0cbbV~Ka4w2BmFMMVZKYi~8xm02Kg3mTrN6pi~l-0Bz7iFjvQwkcJJvXdSMxtLQarhaZY2ZtFT8xFsMhkSyhdtNfMF0WZIc1k8OysuozFOVHsQsgLb4DLPZAlUS8mvbY3GqNxMXLgCegs7nIgNV4Y3Ae1ikXJwJDrkMqwpyOlJoYTm4oFUnIFA8dWhs5pBBSlJ36dHDAeZ8qK0Ks7nsEB002dbADpTk4Cf~TY3ciU5Q9-eIajMWbW0ksRAWvDN1a5mzjKD72PQ3rp5Zq4fSSotwFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shelton Planning and Zoning Commission indicated support Wednesday for a planned development district (PDD) application from Crown Point LLC for properties at 0 Bridgeport Avenue and 48 Long Hill Crossroads, and directed staff to prepare a favorable resolution for action at a future meeting.

The PDD proposal covers mixed uses including a hotel, restaurant (potentially a Texas Roadhouse), grocery and retail space and a Dairy Queen. Commissioners said the applicant had negotiated with nearby residents to remove proposed housing from the upper portion of the site and had reduced the development footprint in response to earlier public concerns.

Commissioners discussed traffic and parking capacity, wetlands crossings and an easement to move a sewer main. Planning staff reported that the Water Pollution Control Authority had approved a proposal to relocate the sewer line but had not taken action on unit counts or other site approvals; additional WPCA approvals would be required before construction.

Several commissioners suggested reserving an area of the site designated as \"no-build\" as potential future parking if shared parking later proves insufficient. Commissioner comments emphasized balancing commercial development with neighborhood concerns; one commissioner said she preferred to keep the upper parcel in its existing Light Industrial Park (LIP) zoning if possible.

Chair Virginia Harder said she would ask staff to prepare a favorable resolution for consideration at a future meeting so the commission could vote after final technical reviews and permit conditions were clarified.

No final votes to approve the PDD were taken Wednesday; the commission closed the public hearing on this application earlier in the process and held a public discussion now. If the resolution is prepared, the item will return to a commission meeting for a formal vote.","Following extended public comment and revisions, commissioners signaled support for a mixed-use planned development district at Bridgeport Avenue and Long Hill Crossroads and asked staff to prepare a favorable resolution for an upcoming vote.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6082278,"Residents press Shelton commission over proposed age-restricted overlay; public hearing continued",3281,1033000,4314000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2938767-8fcd3c2991a07afe92b232fbcf414125&start=1033&end=4314","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2938767-8fcd3c2991a07afe92b232fbcf414125/thumbnail_1033000.jpg","/articles/6082278/Shelton-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Residents-press-Shelton-commission-over-proposed-age-restricted-overlay-public-hearing-continued","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082278-62d6c9df1476018268d352c7a86b6050/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146902&Signature=doK~VME~V2qlfKBGOJHtFEX9jxSIZuywUPIH4fnyuV32LY6xv5ciplEYH0nUJldylFU8sdengjBq9-cEKPo-0QH5lrNP6vUObg5UyBJuCHgMyx1QKoRVbiV7SN4hzJ~MLlrRW7A8tveHhSmGAuf4K4heMF4kOtpPivxL~jcplI3ucP7qevwVZGWMNUTe-jC9wkF9ctsS5AW9dIV-~13yDst2Fr5H8P5R4jUPDxyDWGquqZx2aGVjSNwhQZ8P-EkFCLFWWAUIzgianXppJgMhhWdrfW87VdSo5ThDTxAsWxaPybWR9Z-BQXcj9GxvJOL3TJrz~fuBGQn-dJReUveJtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shelton Planning and Zoning Commission continued a public hearing Wednesday on a proposed age-restricted overlay district after more than a dozen residents voiced opposition or asked for clarifications about how the change would apply to their properties.

Attorney Steven Bellis, representing applicants who want the text amendment available for parcels including 118 Armstrong Road, described the proposal as an overlay that would let a landowner seek a special exception to build age-restricted homes on parcels between 1.5 and 2.5 acres in certain R-1 locations. Under the amendment, a maximum of 10 dwelling units would be allowed on an eligible parcel and one unit would be deed-restricted as affordable at 80% of area median income (AMI) for 40 years. Bellis framed the change as an alternate \"tool in the toolbox\" to avoid an unlimited-density application under Connecticut's 8-30g affordable housing statute.

\"This gives you say in that it's limited to 10, and can be less obviously,\" Bellis told the commission. He said the overlay would be applied only where parcels meet the acreage and locational criteria; if a proposed site did not meet the overlay terms, the commission could deny a special exception.

Developer Steven Shapiro, appearing by Zoom, said the proposal would produce housing for older residents and free up larger family housing elsewhere. \"The town's in total control, not the state,\" Shapiro said, adding that special-exception review would give the commission discretion over site plans.

Residents expressed multiple objections. Fred Palmer, whose property is adjacent to one of the identified parcels, called the proposal \"a major and far-reaching zone change\" that targeted 12 lots, two of which he said are owned by developers. Palmer argued the change amounted to a backdoor approach to rezone R-1 lots and said many homeowners had not been notified. \"This proposal targets 12 lots in Shelton,\" Palmer said. \"This is a major and far reaching zone change.\"

Neighbors raised additional concerns about traffic safety on Route 108 and Armstrong Road, strain on water and sewer infrastructure, impacts to private wells from increased impervious coverage, and the potential for increased noise and loss of green space. Several speakers asked whether homeowners would receive direct notice; legal counsel for the commission explained that notice rules differ for text amendments but that the commission could require notification if it determined the proposal functioned as a zone change.

Commission counsel Francis Tiodoso said the commission has discretion to request additional information and that if the proposal \"looks more like a zone change than a text change\" the commission could require mailed notice to abutters under the standard 500-foot rule.

After wide public participation, Commissioner Perkins moved to continue the public hearing to allow the applicant to provide additional materials and for staff to arrange targeted notice to the identified parcels; Commissioner Kelly seconded. The motion passed by a vote of 6 to 0.

Bellis told the commission he would voluntarily mail notice to the dozen parcels he had identified as potentially eligible for the overlay; the commission also asked staff to post the hearing video and any new materials on the city's website. The commission reserved the right to reopen the hearing for new material and to accept supplemental public comment at the continuation.

The proposed overlay remains in the review phase; the commission did not adopt new regulations or approve any site plan at the meeting.","Developers proposed an age-restricted overlay allowing up to 10 dwellings on 1.5'2.5-acre R-1 parcels with one affordable unit; residents raised concerns about spot zoning, density, traffic, wells and notice. The commission continued the public hearing 6-0 and asked the applicant to notify identified parcels.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6082282,"Planning commission accepts Armstrong Road LLC application for 40-unit project for review",0,649000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2938767-8fcd3c2991a07afe92b232fbcf414125&start=649&end=649","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2938767-8fcd3c2991a07afe92b232fbcf414125/thumbnail_649000.jpg","/articles/6082282/Shelton-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Planning-commission-accepts-Armstrong-Road-LLC-application-for-40-unit-project-for-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082282-3cfe2fc61541e21af98bd13724d602c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146902&Signature=lNujSJeZRq2spUHHpv0ZNK6xbu-SNY7Brwl7gDc6-FcE6Fhh4~B59FymGtvianjby7~6H8EQR9hrXYkBVJmwuZp~bDPRWUcPmIIRGzJcI3IJPc8nsTsQIc-HnHsvwKU-5aQoAFIOqZ74siGWy1zj73k7x4oIVcXoRDXBs~lmd2XmMtbpXKdmXxTxvAeJf4Y8ptflIq8LIkWXZHny22UGkZk7ONgQlqik3dDkzJxEzqlc3OR-ihgjU~cvLsvnxOd2b7XD5az6n56GGpSLG473T~NKk1bIHIdmOK4MVRg6x~EaxQV1BhLfRnCLIL-t7LXq7mZFEgWDWqWnbu-LVZNXwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shelton Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to accept for review an application from Armstrong Road LLC for 118 Armstrong Road and to set a public hearing. The application seeks a text amendment creating an \"Armstrong affordable district\" and a site plan to allow 40 residential units with 12 units restricted as affordable under Connecticut General Statutes 8-30g.

Commissioner Kelly moved to accept the application for review and set a public hearing; Commissioner Motto seconded. On a roll-call vote the commission recorded six ayes, and the chair said staff would schedule the hearing.

The application as described to the commission pairs a proposed regulatory change (a local overlay) with a specific site plan for 118 Armstrong Road. The commission will use the public hearing process to collect testimony and examine whether the text amendment is consistent with the town's plan of development and zoning regulations.

The vote to accept the application starts the formal review and public notice process; details and application documents will be posted to the city's open projects page.","The Shelton Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to accept an application by Armstrong Road LLC to allow a text amendment and site plan for 40 residential units, with 12 units proposed as affordable under Connecticut General Statutes 8-30g, and to schedule a public hearing.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6082287,"Shelton panel approves storefront sign for Orcas Family Cuts after building official inspection",352,215000,567000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2938767-8fcd3c2991a07afe92b232fbcf414125&start=215&end=567","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2938767-8fcd3c2991a07afe92b232fbcf414125/thumbnail_215000.jpg","/articles/6082287/Shelton-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Shelton-panel-approves-storefront-sign-for-Orcas-Family-Cuts-after-building-official-inspection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082287-bd8e2bea185870e1aec25b229d96d026/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146902&Signature=ehkTU4DDzb7gfPK95u0ULEiyJ2781JTuLmzs-~1Dm57YstC419H9J8Jd6NuyOBqKqOhwBC9pq2ITFgrqGh-wywSU3d0McczoeSvNcuJGtxE-zoAzNvOnSmgZC0bA5z9ikScq0QWsJgUuwTZ5EWxf4r18MqrjfKHhZbd9xnzj0r75knGC~NdAd4uf3pInQ79rcEAlfjWguxef2T3UXTd3Jnx~gyRCSsNgvmHdK4etfRfWx5-2tNy76zg8vzxmSvXNXhZqm8XGgM6zS8l0qgJ6GKTrR30JBKwXKDmCSAVmEW-iwvEjhX7Dhi36uG~4skw03QnJV385b7DaH9L4rPLKUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shelton Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 Wednesday to approve the sign for Orcas Family Cuts at 415 Bridgeport River Road, contingent on a site inspection and written sign-off by the city's building official.

The approval followed public questioning about why the sign had been installed before the application was reviewed. Marilyn Burgos, the applicant, told the commission she had not realized a permit was required and said she was told to contact the health department but encountered \"a lot of miscommunication\" when she did. \"When I called originally, they told me to call the health department. But when I called the health department, it was just a lot of miscommunication between everything,\" Burgos said.

Commissioners and staff reviewed the sign's attachment and lighting. Chairperson Virginia Harder asked whether the sign was attached to the awning or the building; Burgos said it was bolted into metal under the awning and could be lit with LED strips. Assistant administrator Miss Castro recommended a site visit. Commissioner Kelly made a motion to approve the sign application contingent on building official Mr. Bolero going to the site and signing off; Commissioner Parkins seconded. The commission voted 6-0 in favor.

The commission placed two conditions on the approval: Mr. Bolero must inspect the bracketing and wiring and confirm compliance with the city's sign regulations, and the applicant must return for approval if the sign or any lighting is altered. Harder told Burgos, \"If there's any changes in your signage in the future, you must come back.\" Burgos said she would comply.

Staff advised Burgos about additional requirements in the city's sign and window coverage regulations and offered to review those details with her.

Actions at the meeting were limited to the conditional approval and directions for inspection; no fines, enforcement actions, or permits were issued at the meeting itself.","Shelton Planning & Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to approve a sign already installed at 415 Bridgeport River Road for Orcas Family Cuts, contingent on a building official\u0000inspection and sign-off.","actionData","errors"]

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