Laurie E. Burstein

The agenda for the special meeting included a call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, discussions regarding old business and new business, and an adjournment.

The Commission discussed the implementation schedule for the Plan of Conservation and Development, focusing on the Center Village concept for downtown land development and potential academic partnerships. They also reviewed plans to establish a business award program. Regarding digital tools, the Commission authorized a four-month subscription to Survey Monkey to support the Shop Ellington Survey. Updates were provided on the quarterly business networking events and new economic activity, including the opening of a new business in the local plaza.

The commission held several public hearings regarding permit and subdivision requests. Discussion topics included an application for a large detached garage, which was continued to a future meeting for further review of size and architectural details. A two-lot re-subdivision and a request for a detached garage were approved with conditions. The commission also tabled a special permit request for office space and granted an extension for a previously approved subdivision plan. New business included scheduling future public hearings for a farm store proposal, zoning regulation amendments for backyard poultry, and re-subdivision requests. Administrative actions included the approval of an updated list of appraisers and tabling discussions on housing growth legislation and potential amendments to accessory structure zoning regulations.

The commission held public hearings regarding a subdivision application for 26.22 acres at 79 Crane Road and a related special permit for a rear lot, both of which were approved with conditions including open space requirements and traffic safety considerations. Additionally, the commission scheduled a future public hearing for a special permit request for a large detached garage and engaged in discussions regarding state-mandated housing growth legislation and potential zoning regulation amendments for accessory structures.

The meeting involves public hearings regarding two variance requests. The first request is for a reduction in the front yard setback to construct a deck at 9 Lakeview Avenue. The second request is for a reduction in the front yard setback to construct an addition for a two-car garage and dining area at 64 Kibbe Road.