Cheshire commission approves two‑lot resubdivision at 1755 Cheshire Street with floodplain restriction

The Town of Cheshire Planning and Zoning Commission on May 28 approved a two‑lot resubdivision for property at 1755 Cheshire Street, commonly referred to in the hearing as Papandreas Farm, with a condition prohibiting any work in the area of special flood hazard.

Commissioners approved the application for Linda Hall after hearing a presentation from the applicant's engineer. James Sakancic, an engineer and president of Kratzert and Jones, described the parcel as "Papandreas Farm" and explained the proposed configuration, noting that portions of the lots fall within the flood plain and would not be developed.

The commission based its approval on plans titled "Papandrea Farm resubdivision" dated Jan. 30, 2025, and found the application complied with Cheshire subdivision regulations. The approval included a single condition: "no work is permitted within limits of area of special flood hazard." The motion to approve was moved by Commissioner Riccato and seconded by Commissioner Vitale and passed with an 8–1 vote.

During the public hearing commissioners asked about any covenant or conservation easement on the original subdivision; Sakancic said there were none beyond standard conditions such as lot pinning. Commissioners also asked whether additional rear lots could be created later; Sakancic explained floodplain limits and driveway‑serving limits would constrain future subdivision. He summarized: "You cannot create lots" in the area subject to the floodplain, and several design constraints — including maximum houses served by a single driveway and minimum frontage requirements — limit further subdivision.

The commission closed the public hearing and approved the resubdivision as conditioned. No implementation timetable or building permits were set at the hearing; any future construction will need to comply with the floodplain restriction and applicable town permits.