Ira W. Bloom

The document outlines special procedures for an upcoming electronic meeting, including instructions for public attendance and testimony via Zoom or live stream, and deadlines for submitting written comments. The agenda includes a Work Session featuring a discussion with the town engineer regarding drainage standards. The Public Hearing section addresses an application for a Special Permit/Site Plan at 25 Cavalry Road to renovate an existing barn into a recreational space, requiring incentives for gross floor area and stories for an accessory structure.

The meeting commenced with a project update provided by the Chair, noting that project updates are available on the Town of Westport website for the Long Lots School Building Committee. Following this, the Committee entertained comments from the public. The main agenda item was a Work Session dedicated to the review of interior finishes.

The agenda for this electronic public meeting includes Officer Elections for the Clerk position. Key actions involve determining whether to oppose the issuance of demolition permits for three properties (8 Canal Road, 183 Hillspoint Road, and 50 Post Road West) and requiring the full 180-day delay for each. Additionally, the commission will consider rescinding the previously adopted motions to oppose the issuance of demolition permits for 19 Turkey Hill Road South and 11 Dogwood Lane. The meeting will conclude with the Chairman's update and adjournment.

This study evaluates the appropriateness of establishing a Village District in Downtown Westport and recommends changes to the town's zoning regulations to create it. Key focus areas include introducing an overlay district with specific design principles and standards to protect distinctive character, landscape, and historic structures, while encouraging economic vitality through compatible new construction and rehabilitation. The overarching goal is to foster a mixed-use, walkable downtown attractive to residents, employees, and visitors.

The committee discussed the current balance of the Trust Fund, which stood at $1,608,855.41, with no changes to the dashboard inventory. Key agenda items included discussions regarding the two current vacancies on the Committee and the need to forward a request to the First Selectman for appointments. Furthermore, the Committee reviewed a video demonstration for the AHC Website and recommended specific changes, such as including only current member names and creating a single email distribution list for contact purposes. Finally, the plan for a community conversation on affordable housing was postponed due to the vacancies, and members agreed to reach out to other towns with similar committees to discuss their community outreach and housing development strategies in the interim.