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Cheshire commission approves settlement in 869 West Main appeal after securing $200,000 design commitment for traffic improvements
Summary
The commission voted to approve a stipulated judgment in the 869 West Main Street zone-change appeal; the applicant would contribute design funding toward a town traffic improvement solution and may donate land if the project proceeds. The approval does not bind future special‑permit review.
The Cheshire Planning & Zoning Commission on Feb. 9 approved a proposed stipulated judgment resolving the administrative appeal over a 869 West Main Street zone‑change application, accepting a settlement that would secure a town contribution toward traffic‑improvement design and preserve the commission’s ability to review future site‑plan and special‑permit applications.
Town attorney Jeff D’Onofrio outlined the settlement terms and legal context. The original 2024 application sought rezoning under the commission’s Regulation 44a (which implements Connecticut General Statutes 8‑30g affordable‑housing provisions) for a 74‑unit apartment proposal with 25% of units set aside as affordable for 40 years. The commission denied the zone change in 2024 on commercial‑loss and traffic‑impact grounds; the applicant…
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