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PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES
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Phone: 203-854-7810 x 6778 or Email sjohnson@norwalkct.org
CITY OF NORWALK
PLANNING COMMITTEE
PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 19, 2006
ATTENDANCE: Matthew Miklave, Chairman, Douglas Hempstead, Nicholas
Kydes (8:18 p.m.), Carvin Hillard (9:00 p.m.)
STAFF: Timothy Sheehan, Redevelopment Agency Director;
Munro Johnson, Senior Development Project Manager.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Miklave called the public hearing on the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program to order at 8:10 p.m.
As a matter of record, Chairman Miklave disclosed that he acted as outside legal counsel for STAR, but did not believe this would be a conflict of interest. As a matter of record, Mr. Hempstead disclosed that he was on the Board of Directors for the Fairfield County Child Guidance Center, but did not feel this would be a conflict of interest.
Chairman Miklave asked if there was any member of the public that was present to speak on behalf of the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program. Seeing none, Chairman Miklave the asked if there was any member of the public that was present to speak against o the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program. As there was none, Chairman Miklave closed the Public Hearing on the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program at 8:12 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Miklave called the special meeting to order at 8:12 p.m. and announced that the Committee did not have a quorum.
I. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Chairman Miklave asked if there was any member of the public who wished to
comment. There was none.
II. BUSINESS
A. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE ACT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM
1. Approval of the attached list of programs for inclusion in the
Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program
After a brief discussion, Chairman Miklave stated that because a quorum was not present that he would enact his right as Chairman to forward this matter to the Common Council.
C. WALL STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
1. Presentation Parcel 3 (Information Only)
Chairman Miklave stated that since there was no quorum present, he would prefer to table this until the next meeting.
D. PRESERVE AMERICA
1. Approval of Resolution for Grant Application
After a brief discussion, Chairman Miklave stated that because a quorum was not present that he would enact his right as Chairman to forward this matter to the Common Council.
B. WASHINGTON–SOUTH MAIN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
IMPROVEMENT AREA II
1. Proposed Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan
Mr. Hempstead stated that he had concerns about blending the building in with the existing structures on Washington Street. Chairman Miklave commented that private developers need to make a profit in their projects and also observed that the City maintains financial advisors to double check the projected numbers.
Mr. Kydes arrived at 8:18 p.m.
The staff explained that the issue of height is important. The current structure is two stories and 35 feet high. Current Zoning regulations have a maximum of 50 feet for four story buildings. It was also pointed out that there is a density bonus for historic buildings in the area.
Mr. Kydes stated that he liked the plan as presented and did not have a problem with the height of the building. He commented that the design can be done so that it will not overpower Washington Street.
Mr. Hempstead asked if the Redevelopment Agency had elevation drawings of the proposed building. The staff replied that they did not, but would go back to the developer and ask.
A discussion on the various aspects of the proposed plan followed. Chairman Miklave stated that he did not have a sense of consensus on this issue and would not be forwarding the issue to the Common Council.
Mr. Hillard arrived at 9:00 p.m. and a quorum was now present.
Chairman Miklave quickly reviewed the highpoints of the earlier discussion and asked Mr. Hillard if he was in agreement with tabling the issue until the next Planning Committee. Mr. Hillard agreed. Mr. Sheehan commented at this point that the Planning Commission had requested to include Affordable Housing units in the plan. He also reminded the Committee that the Planning Commission comments on the plan and then reviewed the process for the Committee. Chairman Miklave stated that he would like to see what Redevelopment does in reaction to the Planning Commission’s comments. There was a brief discussion regarding the number of proposed units and parking spaces.
** MR. HILLARD MOVED TO TABLE THE ITEM OF WASHINGTON–SOUTH MAIN URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN IMPROVEMENT AREA II UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
III. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to discuss.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to discuss.
ADJOURNMENT
** MR. KYDES MOVED TO ADJOURN.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Sharon L. Soltes
Telesco Secretarial Service
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