The Norwich Commission on the City Plan voted Nov. 18 to approve resubdivision Sub 442, a modification to a previously approved subdivision project filed by the Norris Community Development Corporation.

NCDC representatives said the revised plan reduces the length of Acum Way west of Canterbury Turnpike from roughly 2,386 feet to about 1,135 feet so the roadway no longer requires a waiver for a dead‑end street length. Civil engineer Jeff Boire said shortening the road reduced upland disturbance by about one acre and permanent wetland disturbance by approximately 10,000 square feet; wetlands scientist Brian Carey told the commission that the Norwich Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission had already reviewed and approved the regulated activities under IWWCC numbers 2205 and 2205M/2205M3.

Resubdivision Sub 442 reduces lots from 12 to 10, shifts some lot lines so Lot 10 becomes larger and adds roughly 13 acres of open space (total ~38 acres). Counsel Chris Smith asked the commission to add express language that the new approval “supersedes and rescinds” the prior resubdivision 441 only once Sub 442 is final and recorded on the land records.

Commissioner Nicholas Porton moved approval subject to the planner’s recommended conditions and the recording language; Kathy Wazeka seconded. The motion carried; Commissioner Ella Miles announced a “no” vote. The approval includes conditions documented in the staff memo (map cover sheet updates, street‑tree placement to shade the multi‑use trail, relocation of an open‑space parking area out of upland review, and standard pre‑construction engineering and phased erosion‑sediment control plans).

The commission noted that every proposed future building footprint or driveway on resubdivided lots will require separate site‑plan or special‑permit review; construction and stormwater measures must comply with Connecticut stormwater and erosion control guidelines and city engineering requirements.