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Planning commission conditionally approves Habitat for Humanity lot‑line change on River Road
Summary
The Falls Village Planning & Zoning Commission conditionally approved a lot‑line modification to create a 2.5‑acre building lot for three single‑family homes for Habitat for Humanity and a ~67‑acre conservation parcel, contingent on a corrected map showing required frontage and other technical items.
Engineer Keith Bodwell presented a proposed lot‑line revision on River Road that would create a 2.5‑acre building lot intended for three single‑family dwellings and leave roughly 67 acres designated for conservation, likely to transfer to the Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy. The commission discussed frontage and zoning compliance and conditionally approved the plan.
The commission concluded the draft plan did not demonstrate the required 200‑foot frontage for the RA zone and reminded the applicant that both resulting lots must meet zoning standards even though the change is characterized as a lot‑line revision rather than a subdivision. Commissioners requested a zoning table, a color‑coded map that highlights the changes, and a Mylar with a Chair signature block before final approval.
On a motion by Commissioner Matthew Macchi, seconded by Eileen Kinsella, the commission voted unanimously to conditionally approve the River Road lot‑line modification (Map 1, Lots 36 and 261) with the following conditions: the final map must show 200 feet of frontage for both resulting lots; include a zoning table and color/highlighted delineation of changes; and include a Chair signature block on the Mylar. The commission agreed that, consistent with past practice, once the corrected map is submitted the Zoning Enforcement Officer may complete approval administratively.
The applicant on record is Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut; the commission noted the group’s intent to develop homes under Incentive Housing Zone provisions and to conserve the remainder of the acreage. The commission’s conditional approval leaves open final sign‑off pending technical corrections to the survey and map.
