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Planning commission recommends town council consider lease for 11 fuel cells at 540 Longbrook Avenue
Summary
Commission gave a unanimous favorable recommendation to the Town Council to lease a portion of 540 Longbrook Avenue for 11 fuel cells after staff said the site would be capped with four feet of clean fill if laboratory sampling shows residual contamination can be contained; town attorney said the lessee would pay $175,000 annually for 20 years.
The Stratford Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Town Council consider a proposed lease of a portion of 540 Longbrook Avenue for installation of 11 fuel cells.
Town planner Smitha told the commission the applicant is awaiting updated lab sampling and proposed to cap the top 4 feet of soil to contain residual contamination if values allow the project to proceed. Bruce Jackson, the town attorney, described the remediation approach and said the fuel‑cell operator(s) would pay the town $175,000 per year for 20 years for use of otherwise unused land.
Commissioners emphasized the need for confirmation of the laboratory results and appropriate capping or remediation measures. The commission's recommendation is advisory; final approval of any lease and site remediation plan remains with the Town Council and other permitting authorities.
Next steps: Staff will forward the favorable recommendation and staff report to the Town Council for its consideration, and the applicant will provide updated laboratory sampling and any required remedial or capping documentation.
