Public Meetings - Windsor, Connecticut

The Windsor Town Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers, Town Hall, 275 Broad Street, Windsor, CT, in a hybrid format. The meeting covered re-approvals, public hearings on six special use applications and a non-conforming use, and a text amendment for the Day Hill Design Development overlay. Several applications were approved with conditions; the text amendment public hearing was recessed to November 12, 2025. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 with corrections. - Noted two 3.9 site plan revisions: 440 Hayden Station Road (generator and pad, I Zone, applicant Conklin) and 159 Broad Street (deck replacement, B2 Zone, applicant Fioletova). Both were administratively approved. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during the open public communications period. During each public hearing, no public attendees or online participants offered testimony. Discussion Items 425 Day Hill Road – Special Use for Loading Dock Conversion - Applicant: Joseph Hammer (attorney) and Chris Alford (engineer) for Day Hill Road LLC. Proposal to convert 11 existing trailer storage spaces to loading docks at a 170,000 sq ft warehouse built in 2024. Tenant: Temco (Home Depot subsidiary) will occupy 117,000 sq ft, operating six days a week (3:30 AM – 8 PM) with 158 employees, 50 box trucks and up to 8 tractor trailers per day. Traffic impact analysis showed trips (690 average daily) were consistent with 2022 projections. - Staff recommended approval with conditions requiring future tenants to submit operational data to determine if a new special use is needed. Commission debated time limit; applicant requested 7 years 8 months to align with lease term. Commission approved with a 7-year-8-month time limit contingent on signing the lease with Temco. - Vote: 5-0 in favor. 578 Windsor Avenue – Special Use for Full-Service Restaurant with Entertainment - Applicant: Owner of existing restaurant. Proposed entertainment events on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays (9:30 PM – 12:30 AM weekdays, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM weekends). No live entertainment, but karaoke and possibly bingo (prizes as discounted drinks). Soundproofing measures noted. Staff recommended 1-year approval due to novelty. - Commission approved for 1 year, conditioned on fire marshal sign-off and resolution of outstanding planning issues. - Vote: 5-0 in favor. 1 and 3 Waterside Crossing – Special Use for Adaptive Reuse to Residential (171 Units) - Applicant: Brady Sullivan Properties (represented by Carl Landolina, Ben Cahuri, Daryl Cockerham, Susan Marquad). Proposal to convert two vacant office buildings into 171 apartments (55 one-bedroom, 100 two-bedroom, 16 three-bedroom; average sizes 768, 1,045, 1,288 sq ft respectively). Aims for 10% EV parking, gym, pickleball, dog park, sewer connection, and pedestrian connectivity to regional trails. - Staff noted this is a special use under Section 8.6L; site plan will follow as a 3.9 staff-level review. Commission discussed time limit; attorney advised special use runs with land for residential use. Approved without a time limit. - Vote: 5-0 in favor for each property. 150 (144) Broad Street, Suite 300 – Special Use for Limited-Service Restaurant (Coffee/Beer/Wine) - Applicant: Jack Sullivan (Bop Coffee). 1,500 sq ft cafe, seats 25, operating 8 AM – 3 PM Mon-Wed, 8 AM – 10 PM Thu-Sun. Beer/wine/cider service via cafe permit. Staff noted bar seating around a service bar violates limited-service restaurant regulations; applicant agreed to remove that seating. Commission approved for 1 year with condition to remove bar seating. - Vote: 5-0 in favor. 109 Pierson Lane – Non-Conforming Use (Tennis Courts) - Applicant: Lincer. Existing indoor tennis academy operating since 2011. Requested reapproval of non-conforming use (original approval was 10 years ago). Proposed to add padel courts; dumpster location raised by commissioner but not a condition. No past compliance issues. Commission approved with no time limit. - Vote: 5-0 in favor. 560 (494) Windsor Avenue – Special Use for Commercial Recreation (Trampoline Park) - Applicant: Carmela Rosa (Hibbard & Rosa Architects) for He Lynn. Fun Max Adventure Park with trampolines, playgrounds, party rooms, arcades (currently limited to 6 mechanical amusement devices; text amendment may be needed). 43,323 sq ft main floor, open 10 AM – 9:30 PM daily. 25 employees per shift, two shifts. No food or alcohol. Seven-day operation. Applicant has three similar facilities. Commission discussed safety and parental supervision; staff recommended approval. Approved for 5 years with condition to resolve outstanding issues (arcade machine count and building/fire marshal approvals). - Vote: 5-0 in favor. Text Amendment – Add Section 13.3 Day Hill Design Development (Continued) - Town Planner Todd Seely presented a draft regulation for a new overlay zone on Day Hill Road corridor, based on a six-month corridor study. The overlay includes three focus areas (Waterside, Prospect Hill Gateway, Voya Village) with two transects: TR1 (moderate-density residential) and TR2 (mixed-use). Standards include 10 acre minimum, 25% open space, 4 stories/50 ft max height, 10 units/acre baseline density with 10% affordable (with density bonuses up to 15 units/acre at 15% affordable). Parking ratios, architectural standards, and design review process outlined. - Commission members raised questions about front yard definition, existing building heights, storage in apartments, and feasibility. Staff requested to keep public hearing open for further refinement. Commission voted to recess the public hearing to November 12, 2025. - Vote: 5-0 to recess. Key Outcomes - 425 Day Hill Road: Special use approved (5-0) with 7-year-8-month term contingent on Temco lease, plus conditions for future tenant notification. - 578 Windsor Avenue: Special use approved (5-0) for 1 year, conditioned on fire marshal sign-off and removal of bar seating (though noted as restaurant, bar seating condition from planning). - 1 & 3 Waterside Crossing: Special uses approved (5-0 each) without time limit. - 150 Broad Street: Special use approved (5-0) for 1 year, conditioned on removal of bar seating. - 109 Pierson Lane: Non-conforming use reapproved (5-0) with no time limit. - 560/494 Windsor Avenue: Special use approved (5-0) for 5 years, conditioned on resolution of arcade machine and building/fire marshal issues. - Day Hill Design Development Text Amendment: Public hearing recessed to November 12, 2025 (5-0). Staff to refine regulation and return for vote.

On Monday, October 6, 2025, at 7:20 PM, the Windsor Town Council held a virtual and in-person public hearing followed by a regular meeting in the Council Chamber at Windsor Town Hall. The meeting included several proclamations, reports from appointed boards and commissions, a town manager's report, and votes on a bond ordinance and an early voting grant. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. Proclamations - Fire Prevention Month: Fire Marshal Dan Voloski presented the proclamation, emphasizing the 2025 theme "Charged into Fire Safety" focusing on lithium-ion battery risks. He recognized Lance Hall of Loomis Chafee School for collaboration on approximately 75 fire inspections in 2025 and the school's proactive policies on e-bikes and scooters. - Manufacturing Month: Deputy Mayor Darlene Claes presented the proclamation. Frank Neffinger of Specialty Printing accepted, noting the company's expansion into a 330,000-square-foot facility on Day Hill Road and its participation in the Invest Connecticut program. He highlighted the company's plans to hire and train local high school students. - Community Planning Month: The proclamation recognized the contributions of town and regional planners. Anita Mips and Todd Seely from the Town Planning & Zoning Commission accepted. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during either public comment period (virtual or in-person). Reports of Appointed Boards and Commissions - Board of Education: Secretary Lockhart reported that Windsor High School's Class of 2026 graduation is set for Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Board President David Fury earned the CABE Master Board Member designation. The district successfully navigated a community security event on September 17, 2025. The next board meeting is October 21, 2025, with a reception for outgoing members David Fury and Jill Cantor. - Town Planning & Zoning Commission: Anita Mips and Todd Seely reported that the commission held 14 regular and 4 special meetings in the past year. New residential units totaled 216, and non-residential square footage reached 615,121. Notable projects included a 228,000 sq ft building at 775 Marshall Phelps Road, a pickleball facility at 20 Day Hill Road, a Starbucks and restaurant at 1 & 10 Target Center, and a 250,000 sq ft flex warehouse at 176 Addison Road. Text amendments included allowing drive-through windows by special use, limited retail in industrial zones, and adaptive reuse of vacant offices to residential with density bonuses for affordable units. The commission emphasized that traffic impact studies are a major factor in deliberations. - Insurance Commission: Chair Al Relier reported that the town's insurance package with Travelers increased by approximately 3%, with the total program increasing by 4% (compared to 7-8% for comparable municipalities). The commission cited the town's excellent loss history as a key factor. The market has only 3-4 viable carriers for municipal coverage. The premium increase was attributed to rising claim costs from natural catastrophes, supply chain issues, and large jury awards. - Library Advisory Board: Cheryl Curtis reported that library circulation exceeded 222,000 checkouts in the past fiscal year. Over 2,600 people attended tech help sessions, 31,000 used public computers, and there were 100,000 website visits and 40,000 digital downloads. The library held 806 programs with 11,310 attendees, and volunteers contributed over 2,000 hours. The Wilson Branch tutoring program had its most successful year with 42 children matched with volunteer tutors. Partnerships included the Windsor Garden Club, health department flu shot clinics, and income tax assistance. Town Manager's Report - Town Manager Sousa announced the launch of a redesigned town website at WindsorCT.gov with improved accessibility features (AutoEye tool). - Windsor earned a Bronze level certification under the Sustainable CT program, valid for three years. - Leaf collection begins October 27 and runs through December 19. - The Food & Fuel Bank passed a state audit with positive comments. - The town was preliminarily awarded a state grant to study the feasibility of developing senior and disabled housing on the town-owned property next to Fitch Court (where Little League fields are). The planning study will include public input and assess relocation options for the fields. - The Senior Center launched a fitness class for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Committee Reports - Health & Safety Committee (Councilor Armstrong): After reviewing data and concerns, the committee recommended continuing the Flock license plate reader program with current parameters. The committee also directed the town manager to draft a comprehensive policy/ordinance for council review that would establish strict guardrails on data collection, access, and sharing. Councilor Walker clarified that the policy will cover any data collection system used by the town and will address sharing with in-state and out-of-state agencies. Currently, out-of-state law enforcement cannot access data except for specific requests approved by the chief. Key Outcomes - Bond Ordinance – Clover Street School Roof Replacement: The council approved (9-0) an ordinance appropriating $2,425,000 for partial roof replacement (approximately 45,000 sq ft) and authorizing bonds. The project is eligible for up to 47% state reimbursement. - Early Voting Grant: The council approved (9-0) acceptance of a $17,407.15 grant from the Connecticut Secretary of State's office to offset costs of early voting for the November 4, 2025 municipal election. Anticipated total early voting costs are approximately $22,000. - Minutes: The minutes of the September 15, 2025 regular meeting were approved (9-0). - Executive Session: The council voted (9-0) to enter executive session to discuss strategy and negotiations regarding pending litigation (Cosker v. Town of Windsor) and the performance/evaluation of a public officer or employee (town manager). Additional Notes - Council members shared announcements including the 75th anniversary of Hayden Station Fire Company, the bicentennial of Windsor Masonic Lodge, the 29th Windsor Freedom Trail Walk, and the 55th anniversary of the Senior Center. - The Finance Committee will meet October 15 at 6:30 PM. - The Plan of Conservation and Development workshop is scheduled for October 16 (open house at 5:30 PM, workshop at 6:30 PM).

The Windsor Town Council held a hybrid regular meeting on September 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Windsor Town Hall, with all councilors participating in person or online. Mayor Nuchette Black-Burke presided. The Council approved a series of actions related to the Clover Street Elementary School partial roof replacement project, accepted sidewalk easements for a mixed-use development, heard public comments, and received reports from the Public Building Commission and Town Manager. Proclamations & Awards - Senior Center Month: Mayor Black-Burke read a proclamation designating September 2025 as Senior Center Month in Windsor, with the theme "Powering Possibilities: Flip the Script." Stephanie Famiano accepted the proclamation and read a previously published article about the Windsor Senior Center's value to older residents. - Hunger Action Month: Deputy Mayor Klase read a proclamation designating September as Hunger Action Month, citing U.S. and Connecticut food insecurity statistics and encouraging attendance at the "Second Longest Table" event on Friday, September 19, 2025, on Windsor Town Green. Jasmine Hall accepted the proclamation and stated that more than 600 families currently participate in Windsor Food Bank and related food programs. Public Comments & Testimony - Jack Willen (433 Lantern Way) urged the Council to improve the senior tax assistance program. He stated that for 2025, 432 seniors were participating out of approximately 5,500 Windsor residents over age 65, or about 7.85%, and that rising property taxes and cost of living make relief more urgent. He said Councilor King and Minority Leader Walker had discussed ideas with him and that the Finance Committee would consider changes before 2026. - A subsequent public commenter praised the Health and Safety Committee, town staff, and the Council for treating privacy and civil liberties concerns about Flock license plate reader cameras seriously and deliberatively. He expressed hope for a comprehensive policy solution and co-signed Councilor Eleveld's earlier remarks against political violence. Reports - Public Building Commission: Commissioner Rusty reported on multiple projects. Completed or near-completed items included Wilson Fire Station interior renovations (99% complete), Sage Park Middle School roof phase two, Poquonock school humidity mitigation design, LP Wilson HVAC phase one, and phase two nearing completion. LP Wilson HVAC and interior renovations phase three was approximately 85% complete, with the BOE meeting room reopened. Clover Street School restroom and code compliance punch list work was nearly finished. The town hall roof replacement project was on schedule for bidding in the fourth quarter of 2025, with construction beginning late this year or early next year. Commissioner Rusty also recognized outgoing Public Building Commission Chairman Rick Hazleton and thanked Councilor Walker for their service. - Town Manager's Report: Town Manager Peter Souza provided updates including an early closure of the Town Clerk's office on Thursday, September 18 for training; a Plan of Conservation and Development workshop on October 2; Eversource tree trimming east of I-91; final street repaving in the Poquonock area and MDC-related repaving in Wilson-Deerfield; Freedom Trail Run (September 20) and Freedom Trail Walk (September 27); a mental health speaker series event on September 18 at L.P. Wilson; an Arts Center concert on September 18; and a pending Eversource grant application for solar car canopies at the high school and Sage Park. Discussion Items & New Business - Clover Street School Partial Roof Replacement Project: Building & Facilities Manager Marco Aglieco and Town Manager Souza presented the project. The school has approximately 64,500 square feet of roof area; about 19,000 square feet was replaced in 2019, while the remaining 45,500 square feet serving classrooms, hallways, library, and cafetorium was installed between 1995 and 1997 and has reached the end of its useful life. The preliminary cost estimate is $2,425,000, including contingency, with an estimated state grant reimbursement of up to 47% of eligible costs, or $1,139,750, and the remainder to be funded through general obligation bonds. The project design is complete; bidding is planned for late winter/early spring with construction in summer 2026, contingent on state grant approval. Councilor Eleveld asked about the reimbursement rate, and Town Manager Souza noted that recent rates have ranged from about 47% to 53%, with 47% being a conservative planning estimate. The Council then approved several related motions. - Sidewalk Easements – 109 and 125 Poquonock Avenue: Town Engineer Suzanne Choate explained that Bowfield Green, a mixed-use development with 77 apartments and ground-floor commercial space, includes new sidewalks along Mack Street and Poquonock Avenue that extend outside the public right-of-way because of added on-street parking. Two easements in favor of the town are needed. The town will maintain the sidewalks, while the property owner remains responsible for snow and ice removal under Windsor Code Section 15-3. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the development in January 2023. In response to Councilor Eleveld, Ms. Choate confirmed there will be 11 on-street parking spaces – five on Mack Street and six on Poquonock Avenue. The Council accepted the easements. Key Outcomes All votes passed 9-0-0 unless otherwise noted. - Authorized the Superintendent of Schools to apply for a state school construction grant for the Clover Street Elementary School Partial Roof Replacement Project. - Appointed the Public Building Commission as the building committee to oversee the project. - Authorized the preparation of schematic drawings and specifications for the project. - Waived the reading of the bond ordinance text. - Introduced a bond ordinance appropriating $2,425,000 and authorizing the issue of $2,425,000 in bonds and notes to finance the Clover Street School Partial Roof Replacement Project. - Set a public hearing for October 6, 2025, at 7:20 p.m. at Windsor Town Hall on the bond ordinance, and directed the Town Clerk to post and publish notice. - Accepted the sidewalk easements for 125 Poquonock Avenue as depicted on the F.A. Hesketh & Associates, Inc. survey dated 3/1/2024, revised 9/8/2025. - Approved the minutes of the September 2, 2025 Public Hearing (Ladder Truck) and the September 2, 2025 Regular Town Council Meeting. - There were no resignations or appointments, no executive session, and the meeting was adjourned after completing the agenda.

The Windsor Town Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular hybrid meeting on September 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers, Town Hall. The commission addressed multiple site plan revisions, special use reapprovals, public hearings, and text amendments. Key actions included approval of a 33,000-square-foot warehouse at 84 Ezra Silva Lane, denial of a group home special use at 27 Sinclair Street, approval of an adaptive reuse text amendment, and approval of several special use permits with conditions. Consent Calendar - 3.9 Site Plan Revisions (approved administratively): 550 Marshall Phelps Road (silos, Bodum USA), 48 Skitchewaug Street (pavilion, Town of Windsor), 1101 Kennedy Road (solar-powered scoreboard, Hofsiss), 100 Helmsford Way (site modifications, Amazon), 50 Sage Park Road (driveway expansion, Town of Windsor). Public Comments & Testimony - Public Hearing – 67 Rainbow Road (slide): No public comment in opposition to the slide itself. A letter from neighbor Doreen McCarthy (read into record) expressed concerns about traffic, headlights, and exhaust from the adjacent Halloween drive-through event, but the applicant, Frank Campidi, refuted the claims, stating no queuing occurred on the road and headlights could not reach her home due to distance and orientation. The commission noted the letter pertained to a separate previously approved special use. - Public Hearing – 445 Poquonock Avenue (subdivision/flag lots): Summer Lockwood and Sebastian Barco (owners of 475 Poquonock Avenue) spoke in opposition, citing concerns about wildlife habitat (eastern box turtle), stormwater runoff, privacy, and potential vacant houses. They stated the property had been quiet and wooded. Applicant Christian Alford countered that no endangered species were identified in NDDB studies, stormwater would be managed via infiltration, and homes would be built only when buyers are found. - Public Hearing – 43 Court Street (mental health clinic): Joe Ghazzi (owner of 44-46 Court Street) and Jacinta Williams (owner of 40 Court Street) spoke in opposition. Ghazzi cited past negative experiences with mental health tenants (disruptive behavior, late hours, parking issues) and questioned the applicant's representation. Williams reported an incident of a missing toddler from the building. Applicant Clara Bell Rosario clarified her practice serves low-acuity clients, operates 9-6, and has had no police calls. A member of the public, Leonardo Hanvell, spoke in support, praising the service. Discussion Items - Site Plan – 84 Ezra Silva Lane: Applicant TJ Baresi and owner Joan Novick presented a 33,000 sq ft industrial building with loading docks and office space. The building will be accessed via an existing driveway from 60 Ezra Silva Lane; no new curb cuts. Stormwater management includes infiltration trenches and a detention basin handling up to a 100-year storm. A waiver of sidewalks was requested as Ezra Silva Lane is a local road with no existing sidewalks. Staff recommended approval subject to final review. - Planner's Report (Mitch Seeley): - Update on the Day Hill Road Design Development District text amendment (to be submitted for October public hearing). - Founders Square: North and South buildings CO’d; West Building broke ground. Beaufield Green facade expected by year-end; Pickleball facility steel erection underway; Mr. Sal's restaurant opened in Windsor Shopping Center. - POCD public workshop scheduled for October 2, 2025, to present survey findings and draft goals; adoption anticipated in early 2026. - Proposed rescheduling of November 11 meeting to November 12 (Wednesday) to avoid Election Day. Key Outcomes - 84 Ezra Silva Lane – Sidewalk Waiver: Approved (5-0). - 84 Ezra Silva Lane – Site Plan: Approved (5-0), subject to final staff review. - Minutes of July 8, 2025: Approved with corrections. - Minutes of August 12, 2025 (Special): Approved as presented. - 27 Sinclair Street – Special Use (Group Home): Denied without prejudice to renewal within 12 months (5-0) due to failure to post sign and applicant non-responsiveness. - Text Amendment – Adaptive Reuse (Section 8.6L): Approved (5-0) to allow adaptive reuse of vacant/underutilized industrial facilities within designated focus areas, with limits on retail and uses. - 67 Rainbow Road – Special Use (Temporary Slide): Approved (5-0) subject to resolution of outstanding staff comments (town manager approval, fire marshal access, state inspection). - 6 Spring Street – Special Use Reapproval (Office): Approved (5-0) for 10 years, subject to resolution of fire marshal and property boundary/fence issues with neighbor. - 226 Broad Street – Special Use Reapproval (Coffee House): Approved (5-0) for 10 years, pending resolution of dumpster screening. - 494 Windsor Avenue – Special Use (Restaurant/Entertainment): Public hearing postponed to October 2025 at applicant's request. - 445 Poquonock Avenue – Subdivision: Approved (5-0), subject to final staff review. - 445 Poquonock Avenue – Sidewalk Waiver: Approved (5-0) due to engineering challenges on the west side of Poquonock Avenue. - 445 Poquonock Avenue – Flag Lots (Special Use): Approved (5-0) with conditions: landscaping to screen new houses, resolution of all outstanding staff comments, and installation of sprinklers. - 43 Court Street – Special Use (Mental Health Clinic): Approved (5-0) for a period of one year, with conditions to address parking (striping, ADA compliance) and all other outstanding staff comments. - 280 Pigeon Hill Road – Special Use (Accessory Building): Approved (5-0) to allow a 24x24 ft garage (576 sq ft) for personal storage, pending resolution of engineering and health department comments. - Text Amendment – Day Hill Road Area Sites (Section 14.2.3A(1)(b)(i)(4)): Approved (5-0) to allow conversion of trailer parking spaces to loading docks via special use, capped at 25 total loading docks, for existing buildings under 200,000 sq ft built before January 1, 2025, and located at least 200 ft from Day Hill Road on the south side. Requires traffic impact analysis. Next Steps - Staff to finalize all approvals subject to conditions. - November 11 regular meeting rescheduled to November 12, 2025. - POCD public workshop on October 2, 2025. - Giovanni's restaurant special use hearing postponed to October meeting.

The Windsor Town Council held a public hearing at 7:20 p.m. followed by its regular meeting on September 2, 2025, in the Council Chambers at Windsor Town Hall with hybrid Zoom access. Mayor Nuchette Black-Burke presided. The council approved a $2.1 million fire ladder truck bond ordinance, authorized a $15,000 youth violence prevention grant application, accepted donated land for road improvements, approved Information Technology job description changes, and received extensive public testimony about the town's Flock Safety license plate reader cameras. Public Hearing - The 7:20 p.m. public hearing was held on the ordinance appropriating $2,100,000 for purchasing a ladder truck. No members of the public offered testimony, and the hearing was closed. Proclamations and Awards - Mayor Black-Burke read a proclamation designating September 21–27, 2025 as National Adult Day Services Week, recognizing Windsor's Caring Connection Adult Day Health Center. A Caring Connection representative thanked the council for its support. - Mayor Black-Burke read a proclamation declaring September 2025 as Monarch Butterfly Month in Windsor, highlighting the Windsor Monarch Project, the Eco Monarch Festival, and the town's goal of becoming Connecticut's first designated Monarch City through Monarch City USA. Representatives from First Town Downtown and volunteers involved in pollinator gardens were recognized. Public Comments & Testimony - Multiple residents opposed or voiced serious concerns about the Windsor Police Department's use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs). Speakers raised issues including warrantless surveillance, data sharing with out-of-state agencies and ICE, alleged violations of the Connecticut Trust Act and Data Privacy Act, lack of public notice and vetting, and Fourth Amendment concerns. Several speakers said they support speed cameras, red-light cameras, or police cameras for investigations but believe Flock is different. - Brad Smolkin, 258 Kenswick Lane, stated that Flock's CEO has admitted sharing collected data with ICE and Homeland Security without ensuring it was not used illegally. He also claimed that from April 1 to June 9 of this year, Windsor's data was included in nationwide searches 54 times using the search term "immigration" and once in a nationwide search related to a woman from Texas who had an abortion. - Kevin Doyle, 143 Palisado Avenue, said Flock's data is stored on a privately owned system accessible with a login and password, that its privacy protections are illusory, and that the system raises serious constitutional issues. He said if the town endorses this surveillance with its budget, it would be the last time he votes for a town budget. - Eric Weiner, 130 Palisado Avenue, quoted a statement by a lead investor in Flock and argued the company is incompatible with Windsor's values. He proposed an action plan including pausing the Flock system within two weeks, holding public informational sessions, creating a resident task force, and publishing camera locations, contracts, and payments. He said the system has some benefits but presents major civil liberties concerns. - A resident who discussed Wilson neighborhood issues and unregistered vehicles called for the creation of a local traffic authority and asked the Health and Safety Committee to take up the matter. Another resident described repeated problems with commercial trucks parking on residential streets and lack of enforcement, asking the council to hold the town manager and police chief accountable for enforcing existing laws. - A resident praised the council for beginning to examine Flock policy under the Health and Safety Committee and urged the council to exercise its policy-making authority. - Mayor Black-Burke responded that the Flock camera issue and Wilson parking concerns would be referred to the Health and Safety Committee. She said a committee meeting would be scheduled in September, with the date published once finalized, and emphasized that the council is committed to hearing residents' concerns. Council Member Communications - Councilors thanked public speakers and acknowledged the concerns raised about Flock and quality-of-life issues. Councilor Pelkey described a personal experience with speeding on Palisado Avenue and said quality-of-life issues such as illegal parking and commercial vehicles on residential streets need serious attention. Councilor Walker said recurring problems in the Wilson neighborhood need corrective action. Councilors also promoted community events, including Hayden Station Fire Company's 75th anniversary celebration on September 26. Reports of Appointed Boards and Commissions - Board of Education: Secretary Leonard Lockhart reported that the 2025–2026 school year began Monday, August 25, 2025. He noted the district welcomed staff at Convocation, held its fourth annual Back 2 School Block Party on August 21, and welcomed Kristen Bloom and Robert Fleeting as permanent assistant principals. Dr. Noha Abdel-Hady is serving as Acting Superintendent while Dr. Terrell Hill is out on leave; the first regular Board of Education meeting is September 16, 2025. In response to a councilor's question, Lockhart clarified that Dr. Hill remains superintendent. - Arts Commission: The commission reported on Windsor's first Poet Laureate, a three-year term, and on providing input on American Rescue Plan funds for the Windsor Arts Center. It also promotes monthly open mic nights and is exploring a continued music series and more collaborations. - Human Relations Commission: The commission described a "benchmark year," with significantly increased turnout across its four main events, including more than a 100% participation increase for One Book One Windsor after moving it to the Windsor Public Library. It plans to hold Phenomenal Women on International Women's Day, March 8, and is considering a collaborative, multicultural Juneteenth event. The commission is exploring whether Hartford Foundation grant funds earmarked for Juneteenth can be used flexibly. Town Manager's Report - Town Manager Peter Souza said absentee ballots will be available starting Friday, October 3, 2025, with applications accepted before that date. Early voting begins October 20, 2025, at Town Hall. - The tax office will close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, for maintenance; a secure drop box and online payments will remain available. - LP Wilson Community Center's gym will be closed on September 15 for HVAC work. - A food bank client satisfaction survey received 201 responses from roughly 295 households served in June; 88% of respondents rated service as good or excellent, and 90% said the food selection was good or better. - Upcoming events include the Freedom Trail Run on September 20, the Freedom Trail Walk on September 27, a storytelling and wellness event on September 18, and an electronics recycling event at Town Hall on September 13. - In response to public testimony, Police Chief Melanson said Windsor has 16 fixed Flock ALPR cameras that photograph the rear of vehicles and retain data for 30 days. He said the system has helped solve crimes, citing a commercial burglary with over $800,000 in damages where arrests were made. Chief Melanson said Windsor had previously opted into Flock nationwide searches but is currently no longer part of that program; current data sharing is limited to Connecticut local agencies, with no federal agency access. Town Manager Souza said the annual lease cost is approximately $48,000, funded by $18,000 from the General Fund and the balance from the Police Private Duty account, which is generated from administrative fees rather than direct taxpayer appropriations. Discussion Items - Unfinished Business — Ladder Truck Bond Ordinance: Agenda materials stated the ordinance appropriates $2,100,000 to replace the 1997 Pierce Ladder Truck assigned to Company 3 at the Poquonock Firehouse. The truck responds to approximately 75% of fire/rescue calls, about 500 responses per year. Funding would come from $1,000,000 in bonds or notes, $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund Capital Budget, and $600,000 from the Public Safety Equipment Capital Fund. The purchase cost is $2,055,653, with the remainder covering bond issuance costs; delivery is expected 18 to 20 months after contract execution. The motion to waive the reading passed 8-0-0, and the motion to approve the bond ordinance passed 8-0-0. - New Business — Youth Violence Prevention Grant: The council authorized the Town Manager to submit an application to the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development for a $15,000 Youth Violence Prevention Grant. The grant does not require a match and is reimbursement-based. Funds would provide free teen center access and social learning programs. The motion passed 9-0-0. - New Business — Baker Hollow Road Land Acceptance: The council accepted a 3,258-square-foot, 0.075-acre parcel at 75 and 85 Baker Hollow Road, shown on a subdivision plan prepared for Condyne Capital Partners LLC. The land is being donated at no cost and will be used for off-site public improvements to realign the intersection of Baker Hollow Road and Old Poquonock Road as a four-way stop-controlled intersection at no cost to the town. The motion passed 9-0-0. - New Business — Information Technology Job Descriptions: The council approved updated and revised job descriptions for the Coordinator of Information Technology, Systems Applications Specialist, and Information Technology Specialist. The Coordinator of Information Technology position will be retitled Director of Information Technology. The Information Technology Specialist position will move from Pay Grade 5, $64,420–$86,968, to Pay Grade 6, $72,000–$100,800, with no financial impact because the current incumbent's salary is within that range. The descriptions emphasize cybersecurity, networks, cloud services, risk assessment, and disaster recovery. The motion passed 9-0-0. - Minutes: The council approved the August 4, 2025 Regular Town Council meeting minutes by a 9-0-0 vote. - Resignations and Appointments: None were reported. - Executive Session: The council voted 9-0-0 to enter executive session to discuss the selection of a site or purchase of real estate and strategy and negotiations related to collective bargaining with the Teamsters. Key Outcomes - Approved the $2,100,000 ladder truck bond ordinance, including $1,000,000 in bonds/notes, $500,000 from the FY26 General Fund Capital Budget, and $600,000 from the Public Safety Equipment Capital Fund (8-0-0). - Authorized submission of a $15,000 Youth Violence Prevention Grant application to the State of Connecticut (9-0-0). - Accepted the donated 3,258-square-foot parcel at 75/85 Baker Hollow Road for intersection improvements (9-0-0). - Approved IT job description changes, including the Director of Information Technology title and placement of the Information Technology Specialist in Pay Grade 6 (9-0-0). - Approved the August 4, 2025 Town Council minutes (9-0-0). - Referred Flock/ALPR camera concerns and Wilson parking/traffic enforcement issues to the Health and Safety Committee for further review. - Entered executive session for real estate and Teamsters collective bargaining discussions (9-0-0).

The Town Planning and Zoning Commission held a hybrid special meeting on August 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers, Town Hall, 275 Broad Street, Windsor, CT. The meeting addressed the six-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP), the Day Hill Road Corridor Study, a text amendment for adaptive reuse of vacant industrial facilities, and acceptance of new applications. The commission approved the CIP, opened a public hearing on the adaptive reuse text amendment (continued to September 9, 2025), and received presentations from staff and the applicant. Consent Calendar - None. Public Comments & Testimony - Darlene Clace (318 Hitching Post Lane) expressed concern about proposed operating hours for a central bar in the adaptive reuse regulation, stating that neighbors preferred restaurants and retail not extend beyond 10 PM (or 9 PM), and requested the provision allowing hours past 12 AM be stricken. Discussion Items - Capital Improvements Program (CIP) FY 2026-2031: Staff presented the six-year CIP totaling approximately $126 million, including $10.2 million for street resurfacing, $32.4 million for major street reconstruction/rehabilitation, and $40–$41 million for school-related projects. Commissioner questioned the commission's role under CGS §8-24 since the CIP is primarily a financial instrument. Staff explained the review ensures consistency with the Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). - Application Acceptance: Staff noted five new applications to be scheduled for September 2025, adding to a previously heavy agenda of 12–13 applications. - Day Hill Road Corridor Study Presentation: Staff presented a high-level recap of the Day Hill Corridor planning study (conducted October 2024–March 2025), highlighting a 60% office vacancy rate (up from 34% in 2019) and a 1.7 million square feet surplus. The study identified three focus areas: Waterside Crossing, Goodwin Drive/Baker Hollow, and Voya Village. Staff proposed two new regulations: an adaptive reuse regulation (Section 8.6L) for converting vacant office buildings to residential with limited commercial, and a Day Hill Corridor Design Development District (D3) with two transects (T1 residential, T2 mixed-use). Discussion included concerns about noise regulations, unit sizes, density, affordable housing mandates, and the need to clearly limit adaptive reuse to the Day Hill area. Commissioners expressed frustration that the study presentation came after the public hearing on the adaptive reuse text amendment. - Adaptive Reuse Text Amendment (Section 8.6L): Attorney Carl Landolina (representing Brady Sullivan Properties) presented the proposed regulation, which would allow adaptive reuse of vacant/underutilized office buildings within designated focus areas. Key elements: minimum 50% vacancy for at least one year, density calculated by dividing gross floor area by 1,000, minimum unit sizes (700 sq ft studio, 1,000 sq ft two-bedroom), affordability bonuses, and limited commercial uses (up to 20% of floor area). A letter from Christian Alford (C.C.P. Investment) was read into the record suggesting modifications, including reducing minimum unit sizes to 650/950 sq ft and adding drive-through permissions. Commissioner Jepson raised process concerns about hearing the applicant before the study presentation. Key Outcomes - Motion: The commission unanimously approved (5-0) the FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Program, pursuant to CGS §8-24, recommending approval. - Motion: The public hearing on the adaptive reuse text amendment (Section 8.6L) was continued to the commission's next regular meeting on September 9, 2025. - Presentation: The Day Hill Corridor Study presentation was delivered; no action was taken. Staff will refine the adaptive reuse regulation and the Day Hill Corridor Design Development District proposal for future meetings (adaptive reuse continued in September, D3 targeted for October).

The Windsor Town Council held its regular meeting on August 4, 2025. The council honored a longtime community volunteer, heard public comment on the Broad Street traffic-calming project and property taxes, received reports from boards and town staff, and acted on the FY2026-FY2031 Capital Improvement Program, multiple grants, personnel classifications, and a ladder-truck bond ordinance. Opening and Proclamation - The meeting opened with a prayer/reflection and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilor Armstrong. The mayor noted it was the council's last summer meeting before September, hence the tropical shirts. - The mayor read a proclamation honoring Richard Hazleton for 36 years at Trinity College and 41 years of community service in Windsor, including 29 years on the Public Building Commission, eight years on the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission, and four years on the Historical Society board. Hazleton said he is moving to Seabury in Bloomfield but will remain connected to Windsor. Public Comments & Testimony - Paul Panels (48 Brookview Road) opposed the downtown Broad Street traffic-calming/road-diet project. He argued Windsor Center lacks parallel bypass streets, the downtown would become a bottleneck, drivers would divert onto side streets, and emergency vehicles would be constrained. He also said the cited 36% speeding statistic is meaningless without comparable data from other Windsor roads and called the project frivolous. - Judy Cook (16 Sage Park Road) supported traffic calming. She said enforcement cameras and police act only after someone has already sped, described cars flying by in the center and a passing incident on a one-lane road, and noted the Wilson area has seen fewer accidents and less speeding after similar work. - A resident affiliated with the Wilson-Deerfield Advisory Council asked the council to review outdated parking and traffic regulations, citing sections 16-30 and 16-32, the town's reliance on an engineer as traffic authority, and House Bill 5353 (file 397), which allows smaller towns to form a local traffic authority. They also raised the issue of unregistered vehicles. - In the second public comment period, Marjorie Captain (210 Bryan Lane), a newer Windsor resident and retired state employee on a fixed income, said an unexpected property revaluation and higher property taxes have strained her budget. She said she voted against the downtown plan because of cost and urged fairness for seniors, disabled residents, and others on fixed incomes. - Aaron Keeney (603 Barclayer Road), a town intern, thanked the council for supporting young people in local government and said the internship increased his appreciation for Windsor. Reports from Boards, Commissions, and Town Staff - Board of Education: Secretary Lockhart reported that Dr. Noha Abdel Haiti was appointed acting superintendent at the July 22 special meeting while Dr. Terrell Hill is out of district on leave. The first day of school is August 25, 2025. The Back-to-School Block Party is August 21, 4-7 p.m. at 25 Sage Park Road. The summer food service program ends August 13. The first regular Board of Education meeting is September 16. - Public Building Commission: Richard Hazleton reported on multiple projects, including Wilson Fire Station interior renovations at 95% completion, LP Wilson HVAC projects in progress, Clover Street School ADA restroom work at 80% completion, and design work awarded for Windsor High School and town hall roof replacements with design completion expected January 2026. - Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission: Steve Fraser presented the annual report: 23 applications reviewed in FY2025, including six commercial/industrial approvals and 17 residential approvals; three regulatory violations reconciled through restoration; and notable approvals including a pickleball facility on Day Hill Road and a Travelers solar array on Lamberton Road. - Town Manager's Report: Peter Sousa listed upcoming events, including National Night Out on August 5, Gateway Park programs, and the senior picnic on August 8. He noted a Rainbow Reservoir algae bloom advisory, Pleasant Street closure through August 18, and the Mack Town railroad crossing closure August 21-September 9. He also described the bicycle-friendly community survey and an East Coast Greenway gap study with a preferred route through Keeney Park. - Finance Committee: Councilor King said finance committee planning will resume in the fall for FY2026 and clarified that most of the last two years' tax increases came from revaluation rather than double-digit town spending growth. She asked residents and council members to bring forward specific spending-reduction recommendations. Discussion Items - FY2026-FY2031 Capital Improvement Program: The town manager presented the six-year CIP, which includes over $10 million for street resurfacing, $32 million for major street reconstruction, about $11 million in state/federal funding, roughly $29 million in cash-funded projects, and about $81 million in new bonding authorizations over six years. The Broad Street traffic-calming project, revised to remove roundabouts and to assume DOT signal modifications rather than full replacement, remains in the plan at an estimated $3.23 million, with roughly $2.98 million from federal/state grants and a town share of about $250,000. - Councilor Walker opposed the project's inclusion, questioned the safety benefit, and said it should be removed to respect voters and limit taxpayer burden. Councilor Pelkey moved to amend the motion to approve the CIP without the Broad Street project, arguing that voters rejected the project by an overall 58-42 margin after 25 years of discussion and that it was too soon to revive it. He also said a special town meeting is less democratic than a referendum. - Councilor King and Councilor Naeem supported keeping the project in the CIP for continued planning and safety improvements, noting future public comment and a separate town meeting vote would still be required before construction. Councilor Ellaveld said she would support revisiting it in a few years but not immediately after the referendum. Councilor Glauck Hoffman expressed concern about setting a precedent that a referendum vote can be disregarded. - The amendment to remove the Broad Street project failed 4-5-0. The council then approved the original motion to adopt the CIP as presented by a 5-4-0 vote. Action Items - CCK Automation LLC exemption: The council granted a manufacturing machinery and equipment exemption under CGS section 12-94E for CCK Automation LLC (Accutron) for the October 2024 grand list; the company remains liable for the late-filing penalty. The town manager said the company missed the filing deadline during an ownership and accounting transition and had held such an exemption in prior years. Passed 8-1-0. - Senior Center scholarship grant: Approved acceptance and expenditure of a $5,000 Hartford Foundation for Public Giving grant for the Windsor Senior Center Health and Wellness Scholarship Fund, providing up to 50% of registration fees for eligible residents 55 and older based on federal poverty guidelines. Passed 9-0. - Active transportation microgrant: Approved a $4,996.17 Connecticut DOT/CRCOG grant for pedestrian and bicycle safety equipment and educational materials, including bike lights, vests, reflectors, and armbands. Some items will be sold at nominal cost, with revenue used for future safety equipment. Passed 9-0. - Energize CT grant: Approved a $45,680 Energize CT Community Partnership Initiative grant to promote energy-efficiency and heat-pump programs, with $12,000 for administration and collaborations with community organizations. Passed 9-0. - New facilities project manager position: Approved the Project Manager Facilities job description and placed it in pay grade 6, with a pay range of $72,000-$100,800, funded by existing vacancies rather than new funding. Passed 9-0. - Asset management technician position: Approved the Public Works Asset Management Technician job description in pay grade 4, with a pay range of $58,564-$79,061, replacing the retired traffic engineer function with a technician-level asset-management role. Passed 9-0. - Ladder truck bond ordinance: Waived the reading and introduced an ordinance appropriating $2,100,000 for a 107-foot ladder truck for the Pequonic Firehouse, financed by $1 million in bonds/notes, $500,000 from the FY2026 general fund capital budget, and $600,000 from the public safety equipment capital fund. The existing truck is 28 years old against a 20-year life expectancy. Waiver and introduction each passed 9-0. - Public hearing set: Set a public hearing for September 2, 2025, at 7:20 p.m. on the ladder truck bond ordinance. Passed 9-0. Key Outcomes - Adopted the FY2026-FY2031 Capital Improvement Program as presented (5-4-0); a motion to remove the Broad Street traffic-calming project failed (4-5-0). - Granted the CCK Automation manufacturing exemption with the late-filing penalty (8-1-0). - Approved three grants: $5,000 senior wellness scholarship grant, $4,996.17 active transportation microgrant, and $45,680 Energize CT grant (all 9-0). - Approved two new public works job classifications: Project Manager Facilities (pay grade 6) and Asset Management Technician (pay grade 4) (both 9-0). - Moved the $2.1 million ladder truck bond ordinance forward: reading waived, ordinance introduced, and public hearing set for September 2, 2025 at 7:20 p.m. (all 9-0). - Approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned (9-0).

The Windsor Board of Education held a special meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, beginning with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence. The board entered executive session at approximately 6:05 p.m., returned to open session at 7:03 p.m., and unanimously appointed Dr. Noah Abdelhadi as acting superintendent. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m. Agenda and minutes were not available; this summary is based on the raw transcript. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made. The board secretary read the public participation rules, including that no comments could be made against school district employees or children outside of one's own, and that board members would not respond during public comment. Discussion Items - The board moved into executive session to discuss the appointment of an acting superintendent, with Dr. Noah Abdelhadi invited. The motion passed 9-0. - Upon returning to open session, the board considered a motion, citing Connecticut General Statute Section 10-157, to appoint Dr. Noah Abdelhadi as acting superintendent of Windsor Public Schools effective July 22, 2025. Dr. Abdelhadi was currently assistant superintendent for instructional services. The appointment would run until Dr. Terrell Hill returns from leave or a successor superintendent begins employment. - The motion also set acting superintendent pay at $227,245 annual salary, pro-rated for the period of service, with continued accrual of vacation, sick, and personal leave and all current fringe benefits. - Board members spoke in support of the appointment, congratulated Dr. Abdelhadi, praised her preparation and the district's leadership team, and publicly wished Dr. Hill well in his recovery. Dr. Abdelhadi thanked the board and staff, said she had a clear vision for Windsor, and stated the district was already showing strong academic and student results, with a goal of becoming nationally and internationally known for academic excellence and innovation. Key Outcomes - Motion to enter executive session: approved 9-0. - Motion to appoint Dr. Noah Abdelhadi as acting superintendent with $227,245 annual pro-rated salary and continued fringe benefits: approved 8-0 by roll call vote. - The board adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

The Windsor Town Planning and Zoning Commission held its hybrid regular meeting on 2025-07-08 12:00:00+00:00 (agenda time 7:00 p.m.) in Council Chambers, 275 Broad Street, Windsor, CT. Four commissioners were present; with a quorum of three, all votes were 4-0. The meeting included an 8-24 referral, two 3.9 site plan revisions, minutes approval, a planner’s report, application acceptances, and public hearings on the continued Targeting Centre/Bloomfield Avenue mixed-use concept plan, several special uses, and a zoning text amendment. Consent Calendar - Approved a C.G.S. §8-24 referral recommending the Town Council accept Addison Road public improvements, rights-of-way, and easements as shown on the F.A. Hesketh & Associates subdivision/right-of-way plans (sheets SUB-1 and SUB-2, dated May 2, 2023, revised July 1, 2025). Passed 4-0. - Acknowledged a 3.9 Site Plan Revision for 92 Deerfield Road (19.76 acres, I Zone, IRG/Realty) for site modifications. - Acknowledged a 3.9 Site Plan Revision for 550 Marshall Phelps Road (I Zone, Bodum USA, Inc.) to add an outdoor patio and freestanding sign. - Approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes as corrected (strike of ‘in’ in page six paragraph five; correction to Commissioner Mipps’ question on page seven). Passed 4-0. Public Comments & Testimony - Donna Chapman (50 Somerset Drive) presented a petition with 440 Windsor residents, including 94% of the abutters, opposing the commercial/retail components and preferring senior living, assisted living, or condominiums. She argued the traffic study understated impacts because the site is currently vacant: combined proposed traffic is 318 AM peak trips and 300 PM peak trips, not the 92/105 net increases stated in the report; she cited the Starbucks alone generating 206 AM trips and a Dunfey Lane level-of-service D-to-E concern. She also said approved apartment complexes represent a 36% increase and this project would make it 54%. - A Mountain Road-area resident reported observing 243 red-light cycles and 82 red-light violations (33.7%), including 11 by tractor trailers, and urged rejection of the commercial plan in favor of lower-traffic residential use. - Mark Greenberg, owner/contract vendee, supported the plan, cited a recent burglary with about $1.5 million damage at 10 Targeting Centre, and advocated for condominiums as an ownership opportunity. - Marie Benzans (343 Dunfey Lane), Karen Monty (14 Brookview Road), Alan Ferry (570 Bloomfield Avenue), Mark Bloomquist (85 Sheffield Drive), Jim McGuire (10 Oxford Lane), and Paul Penos (48 Brookview Road) expressed opposition or serious concern about traffic, safety, trucks, red-light running, and the cumulative impact of additional apartments and retail. Several favored senior housing or other uses with lower peak-hour traffic. - Blaine East (City Corps Development Group), representing the applicant, said retail would be a sustainable neighborhood-scale use and not a major traffic generator, and pledged to work with neighbors. - Staff read written comments from Beverly Coker, Pam Garzone, and a long-time resident opposing more apartments and requesting senior/elderly housing options. - In rebuttal, Donna Chapman disputed the claim that Starbucks afternoon traffic would be minimal, noting the study shows 94 coffee-shop trips in the PM peak and afternoon retail traffic equal to 71% of the morning peak. Design Development Concept Plan – 1 & 10 Targeting Centre and 465 Bloomfield Avenue - Applicant Skip Alford Jr. (professional engineer) and Scott Hesketh (traffic engineer) presented the continued application, with Mark Greenberg and Blaine East. The proposal would convert two existing three-story office buildings to residential, add a new residential building, build a Starbucks and a separate retail building, and add drive-through windows and shared/reduced parking. - The applicant stated traffic at the Mountain Road/Bloomfield Avenue intersection would increase about 2% in the AM peak and 1.5% in the PM peak; the site would provide 345 parking spaces versus 371 required under zoning, with an ITE-based shared-parking requirement of about 310 spaces. - Hesketh said the traffic study was reviewed by town staff and BL Companies, a third-party reviewer; a previously noted D-to-E approach was revised and remained at D in the updated report. He characterized Starbucks as a ‘trip accommodator,’ with about 70% pass-by traffic, and said red-light running is an enforcement issue rather than a capacity deficiency. - Town Planner Todd Seely explained the two-step design development process, noted the property was on Windsor’s priority redevelopment list since November 2024, and said Day Hill Corridor study recommendations support adaptive reuse and mixed-use. Staff recommended approval with minor remaining comments. - Commissioner discussion included concerns about congestion at the retail entrance, the number of retail buildings, buffering for Mountain Road neighbors, and a possible right-turn exit lane to I-91. The applicant said a privacy fence with landscaping could be provided, with abutter permission needed in some areas because of slope conditions, and said they would study the exit-lane suggestion. Other Public Hearings - 144 (150) Broad Street – Moneta Moments, LLC: Co-owners Veronica Martins and Diane Smith requested a limited-service restaurant special use. No public speakers; staff recommended approval. Approved 4-0. - 27 Sinclair Street – Myers: The applicant did not appear. The commission continued the group home special use to the September meeting, within the 65-day timeline. - 200 Rainbow Road – Enders: Lisa Trung Enders requested an accessory building size increase (88 square feet over the allowed amount) for a detached two-car garage. Approved 4-0 pending final staff sign-off and health department septic review. - 63 Lighthouse Hill Road – Bramucci: Angela Bramucci requested an accessory building size increase for a detached 24-by-24-foot garage after converting the attached garage to a first-floor bedroom suite for medical necessity. Approved 4-0 pending final staff sign-off. - Text Amendment – Section 8.6E, I Zone: Bill Donegan (Pinball Valley) requested adding commercial recreational and cultural buildings/facilities as a special use in the I Zone to allow a retro pinball/classic arcade at 1001 Day Hill Road. The CRCOG referral under CGS §8-3b was read. Approved 4-0 pending resolution of staff issues, including a fire marshal comment. Planner’s Report and New Business - Planner Todd Seely announced a special meeting on August 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to workshop an adaptive reuse text amendment and Day Hill Corridor draft regulations. - He also announced the Wilson Gateway Park ribbon cutting on the upcoming Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - The commission accepted three new applications: Special Use for 494 (578) Windsor Avenue; Special Use re-approval for 6 Spring Street; and Site Plan for 60 Ezra Silva Lane (a new 100-foot by 330-foot warehouse in the I Zone). Scheduling was noted for August/September meetings. Key Outcomes - Approved the Addison Road 8-24 referral (4-0). - Approved the June 10, 2025 minutes as corrected (4-0). - Approved the Design Development Concept Plan for 1 & 10 Targeting Centre and 465 Bloomfield Avenue (4-0) with conditions: (1) consider reducing the size of the larger retail building; (2) develop a privacy/noise buffer with Mountain Road neighbors; (3) research the possibility of a right-turn exit lane from the complex; and (4) resolve all outstanding staff memorandum issues. - Approved the related special uses (4-0) for the 465 Bloomfield Avenue drive-through, the 1 Targeting Centre drive-through, and shared/reduced parking at 1 & 10 Targeting Centre and 465 Bloomfield Avenue. - Approved special uses for Moneta Moments at 144 (150) Broad Street, Enders at 200 Rainbow Road, and Bramucci at 63 Lighthouse Hill Road (all 4-0, the latter two pending staff sign-off). - Approved the Section 8.6E text amendment for commercial recreational/cultural uses in the I Zone (4-0), pending staff issue resolution. - Continued the 27 Sinclair Street special use to September because the applicant was absent. - Adjourned.