Cheshire Government Roundup: Highland Avenue Plan Approved

CHESHIRE, CT — Cheshire's Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, Oct. 26, unanimously approved revised plans for a restaurant site at 1721 and 1755 Highland Ave., according to the meeting's minutes.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission first closed its continued public hearing on the special permit change for the two Highland Avenue lots, which sit in an industrial zone, then approved it at its regular meeting that night. The plan provides 262 parking spaces where 231 are required, the minutes say. Conditions of the approval include state Department of Transportation permits, an as-built plan, drainage test pits and photos of the exterior materials.

Also on Oct. 26, the commission:

  • Sent proposed site renovations at 1123 Highland Ave. to a public hearing after no one appeared for the applicant.
  • Accepted Stone Bridge Court as a town road and released a bond at 551 W. Johnson Ave.

Energy Commission

The Energy Commission was scheduled to meet Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in Room 210 at Town Hall, 84 South Main St. Its agenda included a proposal for fuel cells at the high school and the wastewater treatment plant and for solar panels on six schools, a heat emergency plan with better cooling centers, and a look at energy savings at two schools. Minutes had not been posted as of Friday, Oct. 30.

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission

The commission was scheduled to meet in executive session by Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 4:30 p.m. to discuss strategy in pending litigation: an appeal involving 869 W. Main St.

Veterans Advisory Committee

The committee was scheduled to hold a special meeting Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. in Room 207/209 at Town Hall. The agenda included an update from the consultant SLR on planning for Bartlem Park, an update on the Town Hall memorial, and recognition bricks and pavers for the Medal of Honor Plaza. Minutes had not been posted as of Oct. 30.

Canceled

The Zoning Board of Appeals and the Historic District Commission meetings set for Monday, Nov. 2, were canceled, according to the town's notices.

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