Public hearing closed on two‑lot resubdivision at The Summit at Danbury; commission directs staff to draft resolution

The Danbury Planning Commission closed a public hearing Dec. 4 on SC Ridge Owner LLC’s application to resubdivide a 99.529‑acre Planned Neighborhood Development known as The Summit at Danbury into two lots and directed staff to draft a resolution for the commission’s consideration.

Tom Beecher, an attorney with Collins Hannifin representing SC Ridge Owner LLC, told the commission the application is "literally just a simple 2 lot division of property," and said a contract purchaser intends to keep the 29‑acre portion as vacant private open space. "If this 29 acres is ever going to be developed in any way, then another site plan application will need to be filed with the department at that time," Beecher said, adding that any change could require an amendment to the master plan.

Members of the public voiced support. Paul Rotello of Linden Place said he supported the application and was relieved to see the matter resolved; Emil Bazeid and Ben Chaneyzi likewise spoke in favor during the public comment period.

Staff deputy planning director Jennifer (staff) confirmed to the commission that this filing is a resubdivision, not a development proposal, and that it complies with the subdivision regulations and state statutes. She told commissioners that both parcels will remain subject to the site's recorded master declaration and the PND zoning requirements.

After public comment, the commission voted to close the public hearing and moved the item to No. 1 under "old business" for discussion of possible action. Commissioners praised the staff report and directed staff to prepare a resolution of approval; no final approval of the resubdivision was recorded in this meeting.

The commission is scheduled to meet again on Jan. 15, 2025, when the resolution could be presented for formal action.