Planning Commission - Special Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed two applications for the installation of athletic field lighting at Wakeman B Field and PJ Romano Field. The commission also addressed a municipal improvement request for a new concessionaire at Compo Beach, Longshore Pavilion, and the Halfway House at Longshore Golf Course, which was approved.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Planning Commission
- Meeting Type
- Planning Commission
- Location
- Westport, CT
- Meeting Date
- May 13, 2026
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Start free trialMunicipal 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
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.
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
70 North Avenue: (Discussed as part of Municipal Improvement for 70 North Ave)
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.
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.
170 Riverside Avenue: (Discussed as part of Municipal Improvement for 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.
Text Amendment #868: (No Testimony)
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.
455 Post Road East: (No Testimony)
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.
455 Post Road East: (No Testimony)
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.