Eric Byrne

The agenda for the meeting includes possible appointment and swearing-in of a new commission member. Key discussions involve the 2026 Plan of Conservation & Development (POCD), specifically reviewing the first draft of Chapter 6 (Transportation & Mobility) and the designed version of Chapters 1-2. The session includes public hearings for the continuation of Land Filling, Excavation & Regrading Application #598 (Oliver Wilson Development, LLC) regarding site work for a new residence, and Flood Damage Prevention Application #387-A (Shilpa & Kenton Rosenberry) for a pool and patio construction. Other matters before the commission include Site Plan and Special Permit Applications for the Darien Land Trust regarding a new public parking area, and applications for the Country Club of Darien to convert tennis courts to pickleball courts. Further general meeting items involve amendments to existing Special Permits and Site Plans, including a renovation proposal for Wee Burn Country Club and a proposal for a new mat cleaning facility at 1852 Darien 1, LLC. Deliberations are scheduled for a mixed-use redevelopment proposal at Heights Corner, LLC, and proposals involving coastal site reviews and pool construction for Simon & Stephanie Jones and Matthew Randel Little, respectively. Additionally, deliberations are scheduled for the redevelopment of a gas station property into a Motor Vehicle Service Station by Standard Realty, LLC.

The agenda for the February 25, 2026 meeting includes discussions and votes regarding a request from Darien Little League to display sponsor banners at McGuane Field for the 2026 season, the potential dissolution of the Arboreal and Landscaping Enhancement Advisory Group, and accepting an in-kind donation for holiday lighting at Tilley Pond Park. The agenda also lists reports from the Director and Chairman. The associated minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting detailed progress on construction at Pear Tree Point Beach, dredging permits for Tilley Pond Park and Cherry Lawn Park, the onboarding of new staff members, updates on budget processes, and planning for spring/summer program registration.

The meeting addressed several contract extension requests for FY2027 concerning Geese Relief services, ServiceMaster Sosa, and Sparks Security, all of which were approved. The First Selectman provided an update following a recent blizzard, noting power outages and a visit from Congressman Jim Himes regarding Community Project Funding Grants. Liaison reports mentioned the Board of Finance's approval of the Great Island Early Access proposal and updates on the Pear Tree Point Beach Building Committee project, which is reportedly on time and on budget. Appointments were made to the Architectural Review Board and the Environmental Protection Commission. The agenda also included a discussion on the approach for bike and scooter safety.

The meeting agenda included discussions and actions on extending services for Geese Relief, ServiceMaster Sosa, and Sparks Security for FY2027. The Board planned to adjourn to an executive session for personnel interviews for the Architectural Review Board and Environmental Protection Commission before taking action on appointments to these bodies. The agenda also covered the approval of minutes from prior meetings in February 2026 and a review of upcoming agenda items, specifically addressing bike and scooter safety.

The meeting commenced with the Vice-Chairman opening the session. Several public hearing items were immediately continued to February 24, 2026, due to a lack of a quorum. The continued items included Flood Damage Prevention Application #457-A concerning the proposal to raze an existing residence and garage to construct a new single-family dwelling at 65 Hecker Avenue. Also continued was Land Filling, Excavation & Regrading Application #598 for regrading and filling associated with a new single-family residence, pool, and utilities at 45 Old Farm Road. Finally, Flood Damage Prevention Application #387-A regarding the construction of a pool, spa, and patio area at 10 Holly Lane was also continued.