Donna Pennell

The commission reviewed multiple applications, including a request for a special permit for tool and die making and an application for an earth removal and processing special permit. A public hearing was scheduled for a 4-lot minor resubdivision. Additionally, the zoning officer presented enforcement reports regarding property code violations, including junk and refuse, prohibited storage containers, and illegal business activities.

The meeting included a Public Hearing scheduled for Application 2214 regarding a 4-lot minor resubdivision on George Washington Turnpike. The agenda covered Old Business, specifically Application 2215 concerning a Special Permit for Tool & Die Making with a public hearing set for March 12, 2026. New Business involved setting a Public Hearing for Application 2216 for Earth Removal & Processing Special Permit on Prospect Street for March 26, 2026. The Zoning Officer reported on several enforcement actions, including matters related to illegal RV occupancy, junk storage, prohibited storage box units, and an illegal business appeal pending before the ZBA.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes administrative items such as establishing a quorum and communications regarding a DEEP Pesticide Application notice for Woods Pond. The Agent Report covers several permit applications in the Upland Review Area, including tree removal, construction of an inground pool, and construction of a detached garage. Other business includes a Jurisdictional Ruling request by Connwood Foresters, Inc. for a Timber Harvest on City of Bristol Land. Commission comments are scheduled to address Commission Elections (Chair and Vice-Chair), Inland Wetlands Training Update for 2026, and the Lake Garda/Monce Road Sidewalk.

The primary discussion point was a budget workshop where the First Selectman presented the proposed fiscal year 2026/2027 budget. The Board of Selectmen reviewed important elements, including the Revenue report, Control Totals, General fund expenses, and the application from the surplus line item, while also considering the impact of the proposed Region 10 Budget.

The meeting included a public awareness segment regarding SCAM awareness and town data collection processes, and communication review concerning Zoning Amendments from the Town of Canton and Text Amendments from the Capital Region Council of Governments. Old business involved setting a public hearing for Application 2215 (Blanchette) concerning a Special Permit for Tool & Die Making. New business introduced Application 2216 (Prospect Street LLC) for an Earth Removal & Processing Special Permit, setting its public hearing. The Public Hearing for Application 2214 (Glowa) concerning a 4-lot Minor Resubdivision was continued to the March 12, 2026 meeting because the applicant's engineer could not finalize the necessary documentation. The Zoning Officer Report detailed enforcement actions regarding illegal RV occupancy, junk/refuse issues, a prohibited storage unit, and an appeal submitted for an illegal business case. Commission members also discussed the layout of the Agenda Center on the town website.