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0 active membersNext meeting Aug 26, 2026Last meeting Jul 22, 202613 summaries in 30d

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Aug 21, 2026

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Hearing Continued for 41-Unit Housing Plan

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2026

Theater Approved at 50 Rockwell Road

The commission unanimously approved a special permit for a theater and performing arts facility at 50 Rockwell Road, with seven votes in favor. The approval requires parking spaces in the southeastern corner to be striped and stored materials removed to maximize parking.

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Commission approves kids gym and alcohol permit

The commission unanimously approved special permits for an indoor kids gym at 1581 Southeast Road and alcohol sales at the existing restaurant at 2551 Berlin Turnpike, with seven votes in favor of each. It also issued a favorable referral for a new two-story firehouse at 84 Fifth Street, approved by five votes.

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Newington Approves Middle Housing Zoning Changes

The commission unanimously approved zoning amendments addressing middle housing and parking requirements, effective July 1, 2026. Seven commissioners voted in favor, and the commission found the changes consistent with Public Act 25-1 and the Plan of Conservation and Development.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Zoning Hearing Continued to June 24

The commission unanimously voted, 7-0, to continue the public hearing on proposed zoning changes addressing middle housing, parking requirements, and related regulations until the June 24, 2026 meeting.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Commission approves three development permits

The commission unanimously approved a site plan and height modification for a 34-foot argon tank at 179 Louis Street, with seven members voting yes. It also approved permits for an indoor kids’ gym at 1581 Southeast Road and alcohol sales at the existing restaurant at 2551 Berlin Turnpike.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Parking lot extension approved with conditions

The commission unanimously approved Petition TPZ-26-5 for a parking lot extension, drainage work, and retaining wall at 2929 Berlin Turnpike. Conditions require addressing town staff comments, using a steel-reinforced guard rail, and adding a six-foot chain-link fence behind the retaining wall.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Restaurant Alcohol Permit Approved

The commission unanimously approved a special permit allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages at the existing restaurant at 196 Kitts Lane, with seven votes in favor.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Commission Reviewed Carr Avenue Zone Change Proposal

The commission reviewed a nonbinding proposal to change 180 Carr Avenue from R-20 residential to industrial zoning, but took no action on the zone change. Staff and commissioners identified unresolved questions about road frontage, extending Carr Avenue, utilities, site layout, and nearby transmission lines.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Commission Supports K-9 Center Purchase

The commission issued a favorable referral for the potential purchase of the Connecticut K-9 Education Center at 239 Maple Hill Avenue (rear), recommending that any acquisition include permanent legal access to the rear property. The vote passed unanimously among five voting members, with other commissioners recused.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Commission Approves 41-Unit Affordable Housing Development

The commission unanimously approved a 41-unit rental apartment development at 103 Louis Street under Connecticut’s affordable-housing statute, with seven votes in favor. Approval requires a final affordability plan, evenly distributed affordable units, water and sewer permits, and site-access improvements.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Hearing Continued for 41-Unit Housing Plan

The commission unanimously voted 7-0 to continue the public hearing on a proposed 41-unit rental development at 103 Louis Street to February 25, 2026. Commissioners also began discussing zoning changes related to the state housing growth legislation, but took no final action on those regulations.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Apartment Development Hearing Continued

The commission unanimously continued the public hearing on a proposed 41-unit rental apartment development at 103 Louis Street to February 11, 2026, so updated plans could address outstanding issues.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Commission Approves Three Land-Use Changes

The commission unanimously approved three applications: live entertainment and changed hours at an existing restaurant on Kelsey Street, a convenience-store-to-liquor-store conversion at 1125 Willard Avenue, and building additions totaling 6,395 square feet at 40 Commerce Court.

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