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”.
Instructions to Attend ZOOM Meeting:
Phone: + 1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 874 9844 3395
Passcode: 188736
ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87498443395?pwd=9lRLaw2IcmePmFLzbs80ORIHLSDcS0.1
AGENDA
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING REVISION #1
Monday, May 18th, 2026, 6:00pm
Remote Meeting
I. PRE-APPLICATION
(The following will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe and participate at the public meeting.)
1. Pre-Application discussion of proposed text amendment to §11-2.4.8A and §11-2.4.4: Appl. PZ-26-00223, Submitted by Ralph Skarkis, which seeks to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) be attached to garages without the garage portion of the structure included in the maximum ADU building area and additional height for garages to accommodate car lifts. Time Allotted for a Pre-Application: 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.)
2. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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 close by June 17, 2026). Applicant’s Presentation Time: 20 Minutes
3. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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 close by June 17, 2026). Applicant’s Presentation Time: 20 Minutes
4. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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 close by June 17, 2026). Applicant’s Presentation Time: 20 Minutes
III. PUBLIC MEETING
(The following will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe and participate at the public meeting.)
5. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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)
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
(The following will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe and participate at the public hearing.)
6. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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 close by June 17, 2026).
V. PUBLIC MEETING
(The following will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe and participate at the public meeting.)
7. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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)
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
(The following will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe and participate at the public hearing.)
8. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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 close by June 17, 2026)
9. 185 Main Street: Coastal Site Plan Appl. #PZ-26-00138 submitted by Acadia 181 Main St LLC, property owner, to replace two sections of the existing seawall totaling approximately 38 linear feet, located in the Residence A District, PID #C10089000. (Must decide by 5/20/26 w/o extension)
10. 140 Compo Road South: Special Permit/Site Plan Appl. #PZ-26-00196 submitted by Brian Nesteriak, B&B Engineering, LLC, for property owned by Susan (LU) Turcotte, to permit non-exempt Excavation and Fill for the construction of a retaining wall to create a flattened backyard, located in the Residence A District, PID #C07195000. (Must decide by 6/24/26 w/o extension)
11. 1 Glendinning Place: Special Permit/Site Plan Appl. #PZ-26-00258 submitted by Vincent Crudo in c/o Robert W. Hartt, for property owned by 1 GD Holdings LLC, to renovate a portion of an existing detached garage while retaining part of the structure as an equipment garage, located in the Design Development District #4, PID #C15026000. (Must decide by 6/24/26 w/o extension)
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:
12. Discussion of potential text change to §24C, General Business District/Saugatuck Marina (GBD/SM).
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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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”.
Instructions to Attend ZOOM Meeting:
Phone: + 1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 874 9844 3395
Passcode: 188736
ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87498443395?pwd=9lRLaw2IcmePmFLzbs80ORIHLSDcS0.1
AGENDA
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING REVISION #1
Monday, May 18th, 2026, 6:00pm
Remote Meeting
I. PRE-APPLICATION
(The following will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe and participate at the public meeting.)
1. Pre-Application discussion of proposed text amendment to §11-2.4.8A and §11-2.4.4: Appl. PZ-26-00223, Submitted by Ralph Skarkis, which seeks to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) be attached to garages without the garage portion of the structure included in the maximum ADU building area and additional height for garages to accommodate car lifts. Time Allotted for a Pre-Application: 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.)
2. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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 close by June 17, 2026). Applicant’s Presentation Time: 20 Minutes
3. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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 close by June 17, 2026). Applicant’s Presentation Time: 20 Minutes
4. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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 close by June 17, 2026). Applicant’s Presentation Time: 20 Minutes
III. PUBLIC MEETING
(The following will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe and participate at the public meeting.)
5. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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)
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
(The following will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe and participate at the public hearing.)
6. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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 close by June 17, 2026).
V. PUBLIC MEETING
(The following will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe and participate at the public meeting.)
7. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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)
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
(The following will be discussed and voted on as time permits. The public may observe and participate at the public hearing.)
8. (Continued from 5/13/26 Meeting) 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 close by June 17, 2026)
9. 185 Main Street: Coastal Site Plan Appl. #PZ-26-00138 submitted by Acadia 181 Main St LLC, property owner, to replace two sections of the existing seawall totaling approximately 38 linear feet, located in the Residence A District, PID #C10089000. (Must decide by 5/20/26 w/o extension)
10. 140 Compo Road South: Special Permit/Site Plan Appl. #PZ-26-00196 submitted by Brian Nesteriak, B&B Engineering, LLC, for property owned by Susan (LU) Turcotte, to permit non-exempt Excavation and Fill for the construction of a retaining wall to create a flattened backyard, located in the Residence A District, PID #C07195000. (Must decide by 6/24/26 w/o extension)
11. 1 Glendinning Place: Special Permit/Site Plan Appl. #PZ-26-00258 submitted by Vincent Crudo in c/o Robert W. Hartt, for property owned by 1 GD Holdings LLC, to renovate a portion of an existing detached garage while retaining part of the structure as an equipment garage, located in the Design Development District #4, PID #C15026000. (Must decide by 6/24/26 w/o extension)
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:
12. Discussion of potential text change to §24C, General Business District/Saugatuck Marina (GBD/SM).
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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