The commission unanimously approved a 40-unit multifamily development at 612 and 620 West Thames Street, along with permits for an auto repair facility and a mixed-use building with a grocery store and one apartment. The multifamily project will include two buildings and 55 parking spaces.
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The approved projects allow new commercial, residential, and mixed-use development, subject to revised plans and city staff review. The 40-unit project also received approval under coastal-area requirements, with conditions addressing site plans, construction compliance, and stormwater-related concerns. A proposed seasonal overnight shelter and related community uses was postponed to June 16 because additional information is needed.
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Approved unanimously a special permit for an auto repair facility at 401 and 409 West Main Street and 128 Maple Street. The approval supersedes Special Permit SP#23-09 and expires May 19, 2031, unless extended.
Approved unanimously a special permit to convert the existing two-family home at 324 Norwich Avenue into a mixed-use property with a first-floor grocery store and one second-floor apartment. The approval expires May 19, 2031, unless extended.
Approved unanimously the coastal-area application and special permit for a 40-unit multifamily development at 612 and 620 West Thames Street. The project consists of two buildings, 36 one-bedroom units, four two-bedroom units, and 55 parking spaces, subject to revised plans and city staff conditions.
Postponed the public hearing for a proposed seasonal overnight shelter and related philanthropic, religious, office, and community uses at 248 Broadway and 26 Broad Street to June 16, pending additional information.
Approved a 90-day extension for the applicant associated with SUB#443 at 89 Canterbury Turnpike to file mylars on the land records.
Approved release of the remaining $2,000 bond for SDP#938 at 41 Palmer Street.
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