Zoning Subcommittee Regular Meeting – August 6, 2024

The Zoning Subcommittee of the New Britain Common Council held a regular meeting and public hearing on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers, City Hall. The meeting was called to order, roll was called, and the legal notice was read. Eight proposed zoning ordinance amendments and one zoning map amendment were presented for public hearing and committee discussion. No transcript or minutes are available, so no details on public testimony, debate, or votes are recorded.

Petitions Presented

• Item 36533: Amend Section 135‑30 to remove caretaker’s dwelling unit as a use in the RO District.
• Item 36534: Amend sections to establish requirements for named building signs in the Central Business District (CBD).
• Item 36535: Amend sections to adjust dimensional standards and parking requirements in multifamily districts (T, A‑1, A‑2, A‑3).
• Item 36536: Amend sections related to protections for historically significant buildings.
• Item 36537: Amend sections to allow a roofed porch to project up to eight feet into the required front yard.
• Item 36538: Amend to establish definitions and criteria for certain industrial uses (truck storage, self‑storage, warehouse, contractor’s storage yard).
• Item 36539: Amend to establish a zoning permit process.
• Item 36540: Amend the official zoning map to rezone areas along Atlantic Street, Allen Street, and at 191 Allen Street and 290 Lawlor Street to B‑1R (Neighborhood Business Revitalization) and B‑3 (Neighborhood Mixed Use) districts.

Key Outcomes

No decisions or votes are recorded in the available agenda and minutes. The meeting agenda indicates adjournment after the agenda items.