MINUTES
Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
Land Use Office Regular Meeting
Conference Room #2 August 16, 2012 Primrose Street, Newtown, Connecticut
Present: Ms. Dean, Mr. Mulholland, Ms. Brymer and Mr. Porco. Alternates: Ms. Fillion seated for Mr. Swift and Mr. Pozek. Clerk: Ms. Wilkin
The meeting was opened at 7.37 p.m. Notice is made that the entire meeting was taped and can be heard in the Planning and Zoning Office, Municipal Building, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, Connecticut
PUBLIC HEARING (Continued)
APPLICATION BY THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR UPDATE TO THE TOWN OF NEWTOWN PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Porco advised that he has spoken with Mike Carol, a Hartford Architect and Planner, currently involved in a few projects who expressed interest in coming to Newtown to see if there are any potential developments. He sent Mr. Carol’s background to the First Selectman, who was very receptive. If still interested after meeting with Ms. Llodra, they will schedule to come before the Commission to discuss their options.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
FINAL DISCUSSION
DRAFT DOCUMENT ENTITLED “PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT 2012 DRAFT ARTICLE V “ACHIEVING THE VISION: COMMUNITY FACILITIES” DATED AUGUST 9. 2012
Ms. Dean advised that the document is just about ready, asking if anyone had questions or comments because she would like to put it on the Agenda for the September 6, 2012 meeting. The Commission discussed sundry matters, including school attendance and affordable housing. There is a need to diversify housing to meet the needs of the people so they do not move out of town. Sewer, water and transportation are prerequisites to any form of affordable housing.
After an extensive discussion Mr. Pozek moved to place the matter on the Agenda for public hearing at the next meeting. Seconded by Ms. Fillion. The motion was unanimously approved.
MINUTES
Mr. Pozek moved to accept the Minutes of August 3, 2012 as submitted. Seconded by Ms. Fillion. The motion was unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Pozek made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Ms. Fillion. The motion was unanimously approved.
The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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