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Sterling P&Z to develop recommendations after overview of Public Act 25-1 (HB 8002)
Summary
Chair Jason McLevy and Consulting Planner Jim Larkin presented information about Public Act 25-1 (HB 8002) on housing growth and municipal timelines from OPM, COGs, and the Office of Legislative Research; the commission will work with staff to draft local recommendations.
The Sterling Planning & Zoning Commission received an overview of Public Act 25-1 (HB 8002) and agreed to draft recommendations for the Town.
Chair Jason McLevy said he attended a training session on the legislation and Consulting Planner Jim Larkin summarized materials from the Connecticut Regional Council of Governments, the Office of Policy and Management, and the Office of Legislative Research. Larkin outlined the timeline for action by OPM, regional councils of governments, and municipalities under the new law.
Why it matters: HB 8002 (Public Act 25-1) concerns housing growth and will affect municipal planning processes and timelines. The P&Z Commission must understand the statutory deadlines and options to make local recommendations.
What was said and next steps: The commission directed J. Larkin to work with members to develop recommendations for the Town; a proposed course of action will be brought to a future meeting for deliberation.
