Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingMiddletown, CT · January 27, 2021
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT
JANUARY 27, 2021
The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Middletown
was held remotely via WebEx.
1. Roll Taking
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM
Present: Commissioner Stephen Devoto
Commissioner Nicholas Fazzino
Commissioner Thom Pattavina
Commissioner Richard Pelletier
Commissioner Catherine Johnson
Commissioner James O'Connell
Commissioner Marcus Fazzino
Commissioner Kellin Atherton
Commissioner Shanay Fulton
Absent: Commissioner Quatina Frazer
Staff: Marek Kozikowski, AICP, City Planner
2. Items removed from the agenda and why
None
3. Public comment on items on agenda which are not currently scheduled for a
public hearing
None
4. ZEO Certification that all public hearing signs have been properly noticed (when
scheduled)
Marek stated that all public hearing signs were properly displayed as required.
5. Public Hearings (when scheduled)
1. Request for a Special Exception for Change of Use from Mixed Use to an Office
Building at 330 South Main Street. Applicant/agent Joan Reed Wilson SE2021-1
Joan Wilson, applicant and attorney explained the need for a Special Exception as they have
moved their offices to 330 South Main Street. It was previously a hair salon on the first floor and
offices on the second floor. They would like to make it all office space which will need a Special
Exception approval for change of use in an MX Zone.
Commissioner O'Connell moves to close the public hearing. Commissioner Pattavina seconds
the motion. The chair calls for the vote. It is unanimous to close public hearing with 7 aye votes.
The chair states the matter passes unanimously with 7 affirmative votes.
Commissioner Thom Pattavina moves for approval for a Special Exception for Change of Use
from Mixed Use to an Office Building at 330 South Main Street with a stipulation that a landscaping
plan be submitted to staff. Commissioner Pelletier seconds the motion. The chair calls for the
vote. It is unanimous to approve with 7 aye votes. The chair states the matter passes unanimously
with 7 affirmative votes.
6. Old Business
1. Election of RiverCog Representative
Commissioner Pelletier nominates Beth Emery. Commissioner Devoto seconds the nomination.
Seeing there are no other nominations, the Chair calls for the vote. Commissioner Fazzino stated
that since there are no other nominations, a vote does not have to be taken. Commissioner
Devoto names Beth Emery as the RiverCog representative for the next year.
7. New Business
1. Discussion on RiverCog Regional Plan of Conservation and Development
Land Use Map.
Marek reported that the RiverCog is offering an interactive mapping opportunity for the public to
provide input on the Regional Land Use Map. He asked the Commission if they had any input.
A Commission discussion ensued.
8. Public comment on topics which are not or have not been the subject of a public
hearing
9. Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Transcripts, Staff Reports and Commission
Affairs
1. Minutes of the January 13, 2021 Regular Meeting
Commissioner O’Connell moves to approve the minutes of 1/13/21. Commission Pelletier
seconds the motion. The Chair calls for the vote. The chair states the matter passes with 5
affirmative votes and 2 abstentions.
2. River-Cog Report
Commissioner Atherton stated that the recent meeting was mostly a recap of the 4 forums that
were recently held.
3. Staff Reports
No new information to report at this time.
4. Commission Affairs
Commissioner Devoto reminded the Commission that they received an invitation to the Land Use
Lawyers Conference in March.
10. Adjournment
Commissioner O’Connell moves to adjourn. Commission Johnson seconds the motion. The
Chair calls for the vote. The chair states the matter passes with 7 affirmative votes.
Respectfully submitted,
Marek Kozikowski, AICP
City Planner
Agenda
Chair Stephen Devoto (’21)
Middletown Vice-Chair
Vice-Chair
Secretary
Nicholas
Nicholas Fazzino
Thom
Fazzino (’21)
(’21)
Secretary Thom Pattavina
Pattavina (’23)
(’23)
Planning and Zoning Members
Members Richard Pelletier (’23)
Richard Pelletier (’23)
Catherine
Marcus
Marcus Fazzino
Fazzino (’21)
(’21)
Catherine Johnson
Johnson (’23)
(’23) Vacant (’21)
James O’Connell (’21)
Commission Alternates
Alternates Kellin
Kellin Atherton
Shanay
Atherton (’23)
Shanay Fulton
(’23)
Fulton (’23)
(’23)
James O’Connell (’21)
Quatina Frazer (’21)
Ex-
Ex- Officio
Officio Mayor
Mayor Ben
Ben Florsheim
Florsheim
William Russo, Director of Public Works
Staff Marek Kozikowski, AICP, City Planner
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2021
7:00 P.M.
Meeting to be held online. Members of the public may view/listen to the meeting as
follows:
1. Going to https://webex.com and joining the meeting using the appropriate meeting number
and password
2. Launching the WebEx application and joining the meeting using the appropriate meeting
number and password
3. Via telephone at 1-408-418-9388 and the appropriate access code
Meeting Number/Access Code: 1791323066
Event Password: Planning
Alternatively, members of the public can attend the meeting by following the following link:
https://middletownct.webex.com/middletownct/onstage/g.php?MTID=ebb17a56c0482667d3fa288220a4143ff
Any written comments should be delivered to the PCD office or emailed to the City Planner at
marek.kozikowski@middletownct.gov at least 24 hours before the public hearing.
1. Roll Taking
2. Items removed from the agenda and why
3. Public comment on items on agenda which are not currently scheduled for a public hearing
4. ZEO Certification that all public hearing signs have been properly noticed (when scheduled)
5. Public Hearings (when scheduled)
1. Request for a Special Exception for Change of Use from Mixed Use to an Office Building at
330 South Main Street. Applicant/agent Joan Reed Wilson SE2021-1
6. Old Business
1. Election of RiverCog Representative
7. New Business
1. Discussion on RiverCog Regional Plan of Conservation and Development Land Use Map.
8. Public comment on topics which are not or have not been the subject of a public hearing
9. Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Transcripts, Staff Reports and Commission Affairs
1. Minutes of the January 13, 2021 Regular Meeting
2. River-Cog Report
3. Staff Reports
If you require special accommodations for any meeting, please call the ADA Coordinator at (860) 638-4540, (voice) or (860) 638-4812
(TDD/TTY), or the Town Clerk’s Office at (860) 638-4910 at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled meeting.
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4. Commission Affairs
10. Adjournment
Alternates: 1) Quatina Frazer; 2) Kellin Atherton; 3) Shanay Fulton
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