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Commission recommends favorably on sewer‑extension and related 8‑24 referrals
Summary
The commission discussed a WPCA request to extend public sanitary sewer toward Oronoque/Orinoke Lane and an 8‑24 referral tied to the Centresco/1000 East Broadway parcel; commissioners voted to recommend the referral(s) favorably and noted the sewer connection would be at no cost to the town.
The Stratford Planning Commission considered two referred matters under 8‑24 review: a WPCA request to extend a public sanitary sewer line toward properties on Oronoque/Orinoke Lane and a separate referral related to a larger Centresco/1000 East Broadway parcel and associated development discussions with Romano Brothers Builders.
Staff said the sewer extension would be installed by the property owner at no cost to the town and could benefit nearby houses with older septic systems; the town engineer’s comments noted proximity to public sewer and the potential to address failing systems. Planner also described prior 8‑24 activity: a 2021 favorable recommendation on parts of the Centresco proposal and that Romano Brothers had been identified as preferred developer for a town‑owned parcel; questions from commissioners and a member of the public focused on whether the specific parcel was part of the original Romano proposal and what the future use of the existing building would be. Planner referenced Mary Dean’s memo indicating the broader project could total about 54 apartment units, with the existing building potentially renovated for a small number of apartments.
Following discussion and questions, a motion to recommend favorably on the referral(s) was made and passed by voice vote. Planner and commissioners noted posted materials and renderings are available on the town website and that additional details are online for review.
The commission did not adopt any development agreement; the action recorded was a planning recommendation on referred matters and included direction to circulate materials and coordinate with other reviewing bodies.
