REVISED PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Remote Public Special Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM 

The public may attend using the link to be published on the agenda prior to the meeting. The meeting agenda will be available at www.westportct.gov on the “Meeting List and Calendar” web page one week prior to the meeting. The meeting agenda may contain additional items requiring a separate notice that must be published in the newspaper.  Such a notice may also be viewed on the “Meeting List and Calendar” webpage of the Town’s website, www.westportct.gov 

1. Municipal Improvement (CGS §8-24) at 20 Jesup Rd: Appl. #PZ-26-00269, Request for a report from the Planning and Zoning Commission, submitted pursuant to CGS §8-24, Municipal Improvement, by Paul Davis, on behalf of the First Selectman, for a public art display at the Westport Library, located in the Residence AA District, PID #C09130000.

2. Municipal Improvement (CGS §8-24) at 70 North Ave: Appl. #PZ-26-00277, Request for a report from the Planning and Zoning Commission, submitted pursuant to CGS §8-24, Municipal Improvement, by Erik Barbieri, on behalf of the First Selectman, for installation of athletic field lighting at Wakeman B Field consisting of four 70 foot poles with LED fixtures to support school and permitted community athletic activities, located in the Residence AAA District, PID #F12077000.

3. Municipal Improvement (CGS §8-24) at 170 Riverside Ave: Appl. #PZ-26-00279, Request for a report from the Planning and Zoning Commission, submitted pursuant to CGS §8-24, Municipal Improvement, by Erik Barbieri, on behalf of the First Selectman, for installation of athletic field lighting at PJ Romano Field consisting of four 70 foot poles with LED fixtures to support school and permitted community athletic activities, located in the Residence A District, PID #C08032000.

4. Municipal Improvement (CGS §8-24) at 60 Compo Beach Road and 260 Compo Road South: Appl. #PZ-26-00287, Request for a report from the Planning and Zoning Commission, submitted pursuant to CGS §8-24, Municipal Improvement, by Erik Barbieri, on behalf of the First Selectman, for a new lease for food and beverage concessions at Compo Beach, Longshore Pavilion and the Halfway House at Longshore Golf Course.  60 Compo Beach Road (Compo Beach) is located in the Residence A District, PID #D03164000.  260 Compo Road South (Longshore Park) is located in the Residence AAA District, PID #C04001000.

Dated at Westport, Connecticut on the 5th day of May 2026, Paul Lebowitz, Chair, P&Z Commission.

It is the policy of the Town of Westport that all Town-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in a meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Westport’s ADA Coordinator at 203-341-1043 or elavigne@westportct.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request a modification.

LEGAL NOTICE OF HEARING 

Notice is hereby given that the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Remote Special Public Hearing on Wednesday May 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM     The public may attend using the link to be published on the agenda prior to the meeting. The meeting agenda will be available at www.westportct.gov on the “Meeting List and Calendar” web page one week prior to the meeting. The agenda may contain additional items not requiring notice in the newspaper for which public testimony may be received.

1. Text Amendment #868: Application #PZ-26-00266 submitted by Richard Redniss, to modify §39A, Inclusionary Housing Overlay District (IHZ), to provide standards for developments with at least 70% residential use in the non-residential district provided at least one underground parking space per unit is proposed and total coverage is reduced to 65%; and §32-8, Excavation and Filling of Land, to provide design flexibility, clarifies exemption activities, modifies septic-related fill regulation and approval of minor grading by administrative zoning permit instead of Planning and Zoning Commission approval. A copy of the text amendment is available on-line at www.westportct.gov on the Planning & Zoning Office web page under “P&Z Pending Applications & Recent Approvals.” A copy may also be viewed at Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave., in the Town Clerk’s Office and Planning & Zoning Office.
2. 455 Post Road East: Special Permit/Site Plan Appl. #PZ-26-00265 submitted by Richard Redniss, for property owned by 455 Post Road Holdings LLC, for construction of a 30-unit residential development with parking, patios, and associated landscaping, located in the Residence A/General Business District, PID #D09160000/#D09161000.
3. 455 Post Road East: Map Amendment #869 Appl. #PZ-26-00267 submitted by Richard Redniss, for property owned by 455 Post Road Holdings LLC, for a proposed Zone Map change from Residence A /General Business District to Residence A /General Business District - Inclusionary Housing Overlay District (Res. A/GBD-IHZ), PID #D09160000/#D09161000.
4. 70 North Avenue: Special Permit/Site Plan Appl. #PZ-26-00275 submitted by Eric Barbieri, for property owned by the Town of Westport, for installation of athletic field lighting at Wakeman B Field consisting of four 70 foot poles with LED fixtures to support school and permitted community athletic activities, located in the Residence AAA District, PID #F12077000.
5. 170 Riverside Avenue: Special Permit/Site Plan Appl. #PZ-26-00278 submitted by Eric Barbieri, for property owned the Town of Westport,for installation of athletic field lighting at PJ Romano Field consisting of four 70 foot poles with LED fixtures to support school and permitted community athletic activities, located in the Residence A District, PID #C08032000.

Dated at Westport, CT on the 30^th day of April 2026 and the 7^th day of May 2026, Paul Lebowitz, Chair, P&Z Commission.

It is the policy of the Town of Westport that all Town-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in a meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Westport’s ADA Coordinator at 203-341-1043 or elavigne@westportct.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request a modification.                 

Town of Westport                                                     
Planning and Zoning Commission
Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
Tel: 203-341-1030    Email: pandz@westportct.gov    
www.westportct.gov                                               
May 5, 2026

SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR THIS ELECTRONIC MEETING:

Pursuant to State law there will be no physical location for this meeting. This meeting will be held electronically and live streamed on www.westportct.gov . This meeting will also be shown on Westport’s Optimum Government Access Channel 79, subject to availability. The public may attend and offer testimony during the meeting by using the meeting link published on the agenda prior to the meeting. The meeting agenda is available at www.westportct.gov on the “Meeting List and Calendar” web page. Written comments may also be received prior to the Public Meeting and should be sent to PandZ@westportct.gov by 12:00pm on the day of the meeting if intended to be distributed for consideration by members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Written comments received after 12:00pm on the day of the meeting will be entered into the record but will not be distributed until the next business day. Meeting materials submitted are available at www.westportct.gov, on the Planning and Zoning Department web page under “P&Z Pending Applications & Recent Approvals”.
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AGENDA 
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, 6:00pm
Remote Meeting

I. PUBLIC MEETING

(The following will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe and participate at the public meeting.) 

1. Municipal Improvement (CGS §8-24) at 20 Jesup Rd: Appl. #PZ-26-00269, Request for a report from the Planning and Zoning Commission, submitted pursuant to CGS §8-24, Municipal Improvement, by Paul Davis, on behalf of the First Selectman, for a public art display at the Westport Library, located in the Residence AA District, PID #C09130000. (Must issue report by May 29, 2026). Applicant’s Presentation Time: 10 Minutes

2. Municipal Improvement (CGS §8-24) at 60 Compo Beach Road and 260 Compo Road South: Appl. #PZ-26-00287, Request for a report from the Planning and Zoning Commission, submitted pursuant to CGS §8-24, Municipal Improvement, by Erik Barbieri, on behalf of the First Selectman, for a new lease for food and beverage concessions at Compo Beach, Longshore Pavilion and the Halfway House at Longshore Golf Course.  60 Compo Beach Road (Compo Beach) is located in the Residence A District, PID #D03164000.  260 Compo Road South (Longshore Park) is located in the Residence AAA District, PID #C04001000. (Must issue report by June 4, 2026). Applicant’s Presentation Time: 10 Minutes

3. Municipal Improvement (CGS §8-24) at 70 North Ave: Appl. #PZ-26-00277, Request for a report from the Planning and Zoning Commission, submitted pursuant to CGS §8-24, Municipal Improvement, by Erik Barbieri, on behalf of the First Selectman, for installation of athletic field lighting at Wakeman B Field consisting of four 70 foot poles with LED fixtures to support school and permitted community athletic activities, located in the Residence AAA District, PID #F12077000. (Must issue report by May 28, 2026) Applicant’s Presentation Time: 20 Minutes

4. Municipal Improvement (CGS §8-24) at 170 Riverside Ave: Appl. #PZ-26-00279, Request for a report from the Planning and Zoning Commission, submitted pursuant to CGS §8-24, Municipal Improvement, by Erik Barbieri, on behalf of the First Selectman, for installation of athletic field lighting at PJ Romano Field consisting of four 70 foot poles with LED fixtures to support school and permitted community athletic activities, located in the Residence A District, PID #C08032000. (Must issue report by May 28, 2026) Applicant’s Presentation Time: 20 Minutes

II. PUBLIC HEARING 

(The following will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe and participate at the public hearing.) 
5. 70 North Avenue: Special Permit/Site Plan Appl. #PZ-26-00275 submitted by Erik Barbieri, for property owned by the Town of Westport, for installation of athletic field lighting at Wakeman B Field consisting of four 70 foot poles with LED fixtures to support school and permitted community athletic activities, located in the Residence AAA District, PID #F12077000. (Must open by July 1, 2026). Applicant’s Presentation Time: 20 Minutes

6. 170 Riverside Avenue: Special Permit/Site Plan Appl. #PZ-26-00278 submitted by Erik Barbieri, for property owned the Town of Westport,  for installation of athletic field lighting at PJ Romano Field consisting of four 70 foot poles with LED fixtures to support school and permitted community athletic activities, located in the Residence A District, PID #C08032000. (Must open by July 1, 2026). Applicant’s Presentation Time: 20 Minutes

7. Text Amendment #868: Application #PZ-26-00266 submitted by Richard Redniss, to modify §39A, Inclusionary Housing Overlay District (IHZ), to provide standards for developments with at least 70% residential use in the non-residential district provided at least one underground parking space per unit is proposed and total coverage is reduced to 65%; and §32-8, Excavation and Filling of Land, to provide design flexibility, clarifies exemption activities, modifies septic-related fill regulation and approval of minor grading by administrative zoning permit instead of Planning and Zoning Commission approval. A copy of the text amendment is available on-line at www.westportct.gov on the Planning & Zoning Office web page under “P&Z Pending Applications & Recent Approvals.” A copy may also be viewed at Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave., in the Town Clerk’s Office and Planning & Zoning Office. (Must open by July 1, 2026). Applicant’s Presentation Time: 20 Minutes

8. 455 Post Road East: Special Permit/Site Plan Appl. #PZ-26-00265 submitted by Richard Redniss, for property owned by 455 Post Road Holdings LLC, for construction of a 30-unit residential development with parking, patios, and associated landscaping, located in the Residence A/General Business District, PID #D09160000/#D09161000. (Must open by July 1, 2026). Applicant’s Presentation Time: 20 Minutes

9. 455 Post Road East: Map Amendment #869 Appl. #PZ-26-00267 submitted by Richard Redniss, for property owned by 455 Post Road Holdings LLC, for a proposed Zone Map change from Residence A /General Business District to Residence A /General Business District - Inclusionary Housing Overlay District (Res. A/GBD-IHZ), PID #D09160000/#D09161000. (Must open by July 1, 2026). Applicant’s Presentation Time: 20 Minutes

III. WORK SESSION
(The following will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe and participate at the public hearing.) 
New Business: None
Old Business: None

 
It is the policy of the Town of Westport that all Town-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in a meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Westport’s ADA Coordinator at 203-341-1043 or elavigne@westportct.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request a modification. 

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