Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingMiddletown, CT · August 11, 2021
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT
AUGUST 11, 2021
MINUTES
Start: 7:02 PM
End: 10:15 PM.
1. Roll Taking
Present: Commissioner Stephen Devoto
Commissioner Nicholas Fazzino
Commissioner Richard Pelletier
Commissioner Thom Pattavina
Commissioner Marcus Fazzino
Commissioner Catherine Johnson (Arrived at 8:15 PM)
Commissioner James O'Connell
Commissioner Kellin Atherton (Alternate) (seated for a portion of the meeting)
Commissioner Quatina Frazer (Alternate) (seated for a portion of the meeting)
Absent: Commissioner Shanay Fulton (Alternate)
Staff: Marek Kozikowski, Director of Land Use
2. Items removed from the agenda and why
Item 5.3 is postponed until the September 8th meeting.
3. Public comment on items on agenda which are not currently scheduled for a
public hearing
Councilor Jeanette Blackwell spoke in support to the parking lot expansion at 311 Hunting Hill
Avenue.
Motion to move item 7.2 up to after No. 4 on the agenda
Moved by Pelletier, seconded by
Voting in favor: Devoto, Pattavina, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier, Frazer (for Johnson)
Voting Against: N. Fazzino, O’Connell
Carries 5-2
4. ZEO Certification that all public hearing signs have been properly noticed (when
scheduled)
Marek stated that all public hearing notices have been properly noticed.
5. Public Hearings (when scheduled)
1) Request for a Special Exception for change of use from retail to a recreational
facility for a new hookah lounge located at 695 South Main Street in the B-2
zone. Applicant/agent Hossam Abudawood SE2021-7
Motion to table the public hearing
Moved by O’Connell, seconded by Pelletier
Voting in favor: Devoto, N. Fazzino, Pattavina, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier, Frazer (for
Johnson)
7-0
2) Request for a Special Exception for a childcare facility in an R-15 Zone at 170
Long Lane. Applicant/agent Wesleyan University SE2021-9
Recused Devoto, Frazer
N. Fazzino chairs the meeting for this item.
Motion to close the public hearing
Moved by Pattavina, seconded by O’Connell
Voting in favor: N. Fazzino, Pattavina, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier, Atherton (for Devoto)
6-0
Motion to reopen the public hearing to hear additional public comment and response
Moved by Pattavina, seconded by Atherton
Voting in favor:
6-0
Motion to close the public hearing
Moved by Pattavina, seconded by O’Connell
Voting in favor: N. Fazzino, Pattavina, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier, Atherton (for Devoto)
6-0
Motion to approve the special exception
Moved by N. Fazzino, seconded by O’Connell
Voting in favor: Devoto, N. Fazzino, Pattavina, Johnson, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier
7-0
3) Request for a subdivision to create 16 lots, open space, and a road currently
known as Military Road. Applicant/agent The Middletown Housing Partnership
Trust, Inc./David E. Rosenberg, Esq. S2021- 2
POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
4) Proposed zoning text amendment to Sections 44 and 60 of the Middletown
Zoning Code regarding permanent year round farm markets and seasonal
farm stands. Applicant/agent City of Middletown/ LU Dept. Z2021-5
Motion to close the public hearing
Moved by Pattavina, seconded by Johnson
Voting in favor: Devoto, N. Fazzino, Pattavina, Johnson, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier
7-0
Motion to approve the zoning text amendment
Moved by N. Fazzino, seconded by O’Connell
Voting in favor: Devoto, N. Fazzino, Pattavina, Johnson, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier
7-0
5) Proposed zoning text amendment to Sections 16, 40, 44 and 61 regarding
farm wineries and farm breweries. Applicant/agent City of Middletown/ LU
Dept. Z2021-6
Motion to table the public hearing
Moved by Pattaino, seconded by Johnson
Voting in favor: Devoto, N. Fazzino, Pattavina, Johnson, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier
7-0
6) Proposed zoning text amendment to Sections 16, 40, 44 and 61 regarding
adult-use cannabis micro-cultivation and cannabis retail uses. Applicant/
agent City of Middletown/ City of Middletown/ LU Dept. Z2021-7
Motion to close the public hearing
Moved by N. Fazzino, seconded by Pelletier
Voting in favor: Devoto, N. Fazzino, Pattavina, Johnson, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier
Voting against: Johnson
6-1
Motion to amend the proposal to expand the allowed zones for cannabis micro-cultivation to the
R-15, R-30, R-45, R-60, and RPZ Zones
Moved by Devoto, seconded by Pelletier
Motion withdrawn
Motion to approve the zoning text amendment
Moved by N. Fazzino, seconded by Pattavina
Voting in favor: Devoto, N. Fazzino, Pattavina, Johnson, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier
Voting against: Johnson
6-1
7) Proposed zoning text amendment to Section 61 of the Middletown Zoning
Code to include brewpubs as permitted uses in the RF zone. Applicant/agent
City of Middletown Z2021-8
Motion to close the public hearing
Moved by N. Fazzino, seconded by Pattavina
Voting in favor: Devoto, N. Fazzino, Pattavina, Johnson, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier
7-0
Motion to approve the zoning text amendment
Moved by N. Fazzino, seconded by O’Connell
Voting in favor: Devoto, N. Fazzino, Pattavina, Johnson, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier
7-0
6. Old Business
1) Discussion on activity at Map-Lot 03-0229 Country Club Road.
Marek updated the Commission on the activity. The site is being monitored several times a week
by staff and noticed significant progress in the restoration of the site. They submitted an updated
as-built grading plan and have made significant progress in restoring the grades.
7. New Business
1) Request for an affirmative G.S. 8-24 report for a lease agreement on a new
cell tower to be constructed at 499 Mile Lane. Applicant/agent City of
Middletown/Central Communications G.S. 8-24 2021-19
Motion to grant an affirmative GS 8-24 report
Moved by N. Fazzino, seconded by O’Connell
Voting in favor: Devoto, N. Fazzino, Pattavina, Johnson, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier
7-0
2) Request for an affirmative G.S. 8-24 report for a parking lot expansion at 311
Hunting Hill Avenue (Beman Middle School). Applicant/agent Middletown
Public Schools G.S. 8-24 2021-21
Motion to grant an affirmative GS 8-24 report
Moved by Pattavina, seconded by Pellitier
Voting in favor: Devoto, N. Fazzino, Pattavina, O’Connell, M. Fazzino, Pelletier, Frazer (for
Johnson)
Voting against: O’Connell
6-1
8. Public comment on topics which are not or have not been the subject of a public
hearing.
None
9. Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Transcripts, Staff Reports and Commission
Affairs
a. Minutes of the July 28, 2021 Regular Meeting
Commissioner Nicholas Fazzino moves for approval of the minutes of the July 28, 2021 regular
meeting. Commissioner Thom Pattavina 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 6
affirmative votes and Commissioner James O’Connell abstaining.
b. River-Cog Report
No report.
c. Staff Reports
Marek invited all the Commissioners to stop by the new Land Use Office on the first floor of City
Hall.
e. Commission Affairs
Commissioner Johnson wants to ensure that Commissioners are provided meeting materials
with sufficient time to review.
The Commission confirmed that the August 25 regularly scheduled meeting will be canceled.
10. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn
Moved by Pattavina, seconded by James O’Connell
Respectfully submitted,
Marek Kozikowski, AICP
Director of Land Use
Agenda
Chair Stephen Devoto (’21)
Middletown Vice-Chair
Vice-Chair
Secretary
Nicholas
Nicholas Fazzino
Fazzino (’21)
Thom Pattavina (’23)
(’21)
Secretary Thom Pattavina (’23)
Planning and Zoning Members
Members Richard Pelletier (’23)
Richard Pelletier (’23)
Catherine Johnson (’23)
Marcus
Marcus Fazzino
Fazzino (’21)
Vacant (’21)
(’23)
Catherine Johnson (’23) James O’Connell (’21)
Commission Alternates
Alternates Kellin
Kellin Atherton
Atherton (’23)
Shanay Fulton (’23)
Shanay Fulton (’23)
(’23) James O’Connell (’21)
Quatina Frazer (’21)
Ex- Officio Mayor Ben Florsheim
Ex- Officio Mayor Ben Florsheim
William Russo, Director of Public Works
Staff Marek Kozikowski, AICP, Director
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 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 meeting number and password
located below.
2. Launching the WebEx application and joining the meeting using the meeting number and
password located below
3. Via telephone at 1-408-418-9388 and the appropriate access code.
Meeting Number/Access Code: 1798487245
Event Password: Planning
Alternatively, members of the public can attend the meeting at the following link:
https://middletownct.webex.com/middletownct/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2f0f1f73fe6bc303444d0796ad0f3645
Any written comments should be delivered to the Land Use office or emailed to the Director of Land
Use at marek.kozikowski@middletownct.gov at least 24 hours in advance of 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 retail to a recreational facility for a
new hookah lounge located at 695 South Main Street in the B-2 zone. Applicant/agent
Hossam Abudawood SE2021-7
2) Request for a Special Exception for a childcare facility in an R-15 Zone at 170 Long Lane.
Applicant/agent Wesleyan University SE2021-9
3) Request for a subdivision to create 16 lots, open space, and a road currently known as
Military Road. Applicant/agent The Middletown Housing Partnership Trust, Inc./David E.
Rosenberg, Esq. S2021- 2
(Postponed to September 8, 2021)
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) Proposed zoning text amendment to Sections 44 and 60 of the Middletown Zoning Code
regarding permanent year round farm markets and seasonal farm stands. Applicant/agent City
of Middletown/ LU Dept. Z2021-5
5) Proposed zoning text amendment to Sections 16, 40, 44 and 61 regarding farm wineries and
farm breweries. Applicant/agent City of Middletown/ LU Dept. Z2021-6
6) Proposed zoning text amendment to Sections 16, 40, 44 and 61 regarding adult-use cannabis
micro-cultivation and cannabis retail uses. Applicant/agent City of Middletown/ City of
Middletown/ LU Dept. Z2021-7
7) Proposed zoning text amendment to Section 61 of the Middletown Zoning Code to include
brewpubs as permitted uses in the RF zone. Applicant/agent City of Middletown Z2021-8
6. Old Business
1) Discussion on activity at Map-Lot 03-0229 Country Club Road.
7. New Business
1) Request for an affirmative G.S. 8-24 report for a lease agreement on a new cell tower to be
constructed at 499 Mile Lane. Applicant/agent City of Middletown/Central Communications
G.S. 8-24 2021-19
2) Request for an affirmative G.S. 8-24 report for a parking lot expansion at 311 Hunting Hill
Avenue (Beman Middle School). Applicant/agent Middletown Public Schools
G.S. 8-24 2021-21
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
a. Minutes of the July 28, 2021 Regular Meeting
b. River-Cog Report
c. Staff Reports
d. Commission Affairs
10. Adjournment
Alternates: 1) Quatina Frazer; 2) Kellin Atherton; 3) Shanay Fulton;
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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