Commission accepts earth-excavation permit renewal application, schedules public hearing for April 28

The Winchester Planning and Zoning Commission accepted a renewal application for an earth excavation special permit (PCC 25‑4) for property at 182 Torrington Road and scheduled a public hearing for April 28, 2025.

Staff described the item as a two‑year update request for the excavation operation originally permitted on April 11, 1979, and noted the permit covers excavation of up to 500,000 cubic yards of material (described in the application as “500 cubic thousand cubic yards” in the file). Staff said an updated topographic map had been submitted as required but that the applicant was not present at the meeting; staff recommended accepting the application and continuing it to the next meeting and scheduling the required public hearing once the applicant can appear.

A commissioner moved to accept PCC 25‑4 and schedule the public hearing for April 28; the motion was seconded and the chair called the question. The meeting record shows the motion to accept and set the hearing carried (motion seconded and “all in favor” recorded). Staff said there are errors in check-boxed application fields (for example, a water-service box that is not accurate for the site) and that staff will address those with the applicant prior to the hearing.

Ending: The commission accepted the renewal application and set the public hearing for April 28, 2025; staff will verify application data, confirm the applicant’s attendance or representation, and prepare public‑hearing materials.