Zoning Commission Special Meeting - September 30, 2026

The Town of Stratford Zoning Commission held a special meeting on September 30, 2026. The commission considered a proposed settlement for 2803 Broadbridge Avenue involving nine new homes and an existing home. Residents raised concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety, fire access and egress, sewer and water capacity, privacy, and construction impacts. The applicant and town attorney described a reduced proposal and discussed possible settlement conditions, including a 40-year deed restriction on one workforce-housing unit, waiving application fees, allowing 30-foot setbacks instead of 35 feet, and coordinating trees, sidewalks, and underground electrical lines. Stormwater compliance and landscaping were also discussed. The transcript does not clearly capture a final vote on this settlement item.

The commission also heard a proposal for 18 apartments at 86 and 96 Sutton Avenue. Commissioners and residents raised questions about traffic, fire-code review, outdoor space, snow removal, and refuse collection; the hearing was continued, with the announced date subject to rescheduling. The commission separately approved an existing 800-square-foot ADU at 36 Meric Avenue with conditions. An ADU proposal at 421 Oakluff Avenue was also considered and a motion to approve was made, but the recorded vote is incomplete. No procurement activity was identified.