Danbury public meetings in 2022

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will hold a special meeting to discuss bids for a rock wall project. The meeting will include an executive session.

• Discuss rock wall bids

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards approved several procurement requests, including a water system filter treatment contract and a replacement generator for the War Memorial Emergency Shelter. The board also authorized a purchase for the Fire Department and a contract amendment for high school roof repairs.

• Approved $16,561.20 purchase of LUCAS Chest Compression System for Fire Dept. (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,570.00 amendment for Danbury High School roof flashing repairs by Greenwood Industries (Unanimous)
• Awarded mason materials and drainage repair bid to O&G Industries (Unanimous)
• Awarded $127,890.00 water system filter treatment bid to Calgon Carbon Corp. (Unanimous)
• Awarded $41,322.00 replacement generator for War Memorial Emergency Shelter to Cummins (Unanimous)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will hold its monthly meeting to discuss reports from the Arts Association, musicals, the Richter House project, and the Finance Committee, including budget approval. The meeting also includes updates on golf operations, grounds, and finances, followed by old and new business.

• Budget approval by Finance Committee
• Richter House update under Old Business
• Reports from Arts Association and Musicals at Richter

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved the Innovate! City of Danbury 2023 Plan of Conservation and Development. The plan includes minor language modifications regarding the Cultural Commission and will become effective January 1, 2023.

• Closed public hearing on 2023 Plan of Conservation and Development (5-0)
• Adopted Innovate! City of Danbury 2023 Plan of Conservation and Development as amended (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission approved the qualification of applicants for Certified Police Officer and Truck Driver positions. It also removed three individuals from the Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List and adopted the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Approved removal of Max Bagnuolo from Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Approved removal of Joseph Grippo from Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Approved removal of Robert Killackey III from Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Accepted 15 applicants for Truck Driver position (unanimous)
• Accepted 10 applicants for Certified Police Officer position (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Civil Service Commission meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Accepted meeting minutes from November 9 and November 17, 2022 (unanimous)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Finance Committee will meet on December 14, 2022, to review the 2023 budget proposal. The meeting will be held at the Richter Park Authority Office and includes an executive session.

• Review of the 2023 Budget proposal
• Executive Session

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards approved three contracts for the Fire, Public Buildings, and Finance departments. These include a new software system, generator installation supplies, and arbitrage rebate computation services.

• Awarded First Due Fire & EMS Operations Software System to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for $42,785.63 (Unanimous)
• Awarded additional electrical equipment and supplies for generator installations to Northeast Electrical Distributors not to exceed $20,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Arbitrage Rebate Computation Services to AMTEC as a sole source for $120,950.00 (Unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Danbury Zoning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 13, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled for December 13, 2022
• Next regular meeting scheduled for January 10, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board approved four applications for residential setbacks and usage changes. One application for 24 Hillandale Rd. was suspended pending further environmental data, and two other applications were withdrawn.

• Approved Application No. 22-24 (31 Moody La.) for front/side yard setbacks and retaining wall
• Suspended voting on Application No. 22-25 (24 Hillandale Rd.) until Jan. 12, 2023, to obtain EIC data
• Approved Application No. 22-26 (16-18 Griffing Ave.) to return use to 2-family and reduce side yard setback
• Approved Application No. 22-27 (47 Hunter Rd.) to reduce side yard setback for a garage
• Approved Application No. 22-17 (7 & 9 Thorpe St.) for front yard setback, parking, and residence expansion
• Application No. 22-16 (1 Ives St.) withdrawn
• Application No. 22-23 (212 White Street) withdrawn

Planning Commission

The Commission closed public hearings for a cannabis retailer at 108 Federal Road and a building materials storage site at 2 Ye Olde Road. Hearings for a hybrid cannabis retailer at 105 Mill Plain Road and a Panera Bread drive-thru at 5 Sugar Hollow Road were continued. The board also approved revised meeting minutes from May and November 2022.

• Approved November 2, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for hybrid cannabis retailer at 105 Mill Plain Road (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for Panera Bread drive-thru at 5 Sugar Hollow Road (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for building materials storage at 2 Ye Olde Road (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for cannabis retailer at 108 Federal Road (5-0)
• Approved revised May 18, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Savannah Hills Resubdivision extension request (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission accepted 10 applicants for the Certified Police Officer position. It also approved the removal of several candidates from both the Entry Level and Certified Police Officer eligibility lists.

• Accepted 10 applicants for Certified Police Officer (Unanimous)
• Removed candidates 87011, 232614, 150611, 169514, and 167820 from Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List (Unanimous)
• Removed candidates 576240 and 579588 from Certified Police Officer Eligibility List (Unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards approved the purchase of two Ford F-350 trucks and a replacement roll-up door for the salt shed. The board also approved a project change request to increase funding for IT database and management services.

• Approved $18,296.00 sole source contract to Salt Structure Doors for salt shed roll-up door (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2022 Ford F-350 trucks from Gengras Ford for $47,373.20 and $46,029.00 per State of CT contract (Unanimous)
• Approved $42,250.00 project change request for Computer Integrated Services (CIS) for Telestaff and SQL Database services (Unanimous)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 6:00 PM at 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CT. The agenda includes an executive session to review the 2023 budget proposal.

• Review of the 2023 Budget proposal

Tarrywile Park Authority

The Authority approved the minutes from the November 16, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed a draft FY2023/2024 operating budget to be submitted to the City. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission approved several new and revised job descriptions and certified eligibility lists for police and zoning officers. It also qualified applicants for Legal Secretary and Accountant/Payroll Supervisor positions and extended the Police Detective eligibility list.

• Approved revised job description for Chief Examiner/HR Specialist (Unanimous)
• Approved new position and job description for Technical Program Assistant (Unanimous)
• Approved new position and job description for Health Program Coordinator (Unanimous)
• Approved new position and job description for Deputy Assessor (Unanimous)
• Extended Police Detective Eligibility list to December 15, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Certified Assistant Zoning Enforcement Officer Eligibility list to November 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Certified Certified Police Officer Eligibility list to November 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Removed candidates 53830, 238739, 201305, 239837, and 229049 from Police Officer list (Unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards awarded a contract to Sustainable Engineering Solutions, LLC for the Danbury Career Academy. The Board also approved a sole source agreement with the Association of Religious Communities (ARC) to operate a homeless shelter at 41 New Street for the winter months.

• Awarded bid for Commissioning Agent for Danbury Career Academy to Sustainable Engineering Solutions, LLC for $109,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved sole source award to Association of Religious Communities (ARC) to operate homeless shelter at 41 New Street (Unanimous)

Cultural Commission

The Danbury Cultural Commission will vote on authorizing at least $350 in funding for Make Music Day 2023 and discuss grant awards, including a $5,000 CT Arts Council grant and pending CT Cultural Fund notification. The meeting also covers updates on ADA compliance, a new newsletter, and the 2023/2024 budget process. There will be no December meeting.

• Vote to authorize Make Music Day 2023 funding at least $350
• CT Arts Council grant award of $5,000
• CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant award notification expected December 19, 2022
• Coordinator working on ADA Section 504 compliance, awaiting HR info
• No December meeting of the Cultural Commission

The Commission approved a minimum of $350 for the Make Music Day festival. Members also reached a consensus to change the copyright rules for the Designs for Danbury project to avoid a $10,000 consultant fee.

• Approved at least $350 for Make Music Day 2023 (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted October meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Consensus to remove Creative Commons license from Designs for Danbury rules and assign winning copyrights to the City
• Agreed to destroy non-winning submissions for Designs for Danbury

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards approved a contract amendment for architectural services at Richter House and a sole source agreement with Honeywell for school building equipment. The Board also ratified an emergency purchase for sewer main repairs on Taylor Street.

• Approved contract amendment with Friar Architecture for $135,897.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded elevator maintenance to Kone for $24,719.69 (unanimous)
• Awarded sole source requisition to Honeywell for $245,195.00 (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency purchase of $2,453.25 from Superior Products for Taylor Street sewer repair (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Danbury Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 22, 2022, via Zoom. The only substantive item is a petition to change the zoning of 40 Apple Ridge Road from IL-40 to RA-40. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Petition by City of Danbury to rezone 40 Apple Ridge Road from IL-40 (Light Industrial) to RA-40 (Residential A-40)
• Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom; public participation instructions provided

The Commission approved a petition to change the zoning of 40 Apple Ridge Road from IL-40 to RA-40. This change allows for uses including a public school to support the Danbury Public School System.

• Approved rezoning of 40 Apple Ridge Road from IL-40 to RA-40 (8-0)
• Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission voted to dismiss all applications for a Full-time Truck Driver position due to errors in the job description. For the Director of Finance position, the Commission accepted one applicant and approved an interview in place of testing.

• Dismissed Truck Driver applications posted 10/17/22 to 11/17/22 (Unanimous)
• Approved re-posting of Truck Driver position with corrected description on 11/17/22 (Unanimous)
• Accepted applicant ending 0171 for Director of Finance (Unanimous)
• Approved interview in lieu of testing for Director of Finance (Unanimous)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards approved several contract amendments for the Danbury Career Academy and IT services. The board also authorized the purchase of three vehicles for the Highway Department and electrical supplies for Public Buildings.

• Approved $19,107.40 amendment for hazardous materials abatement at Danbury Career Academy (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 2023 Ford Cargo Van ($35,963.40) and two 2023 Ford Escapes ($31,598.30 each) from Gengras Ford (Unanimous)
• Approved electrical equipment purchases from Northeast Electrical Distributors (up to $23,000) and Graybar (up to $20,000) (Unanimous)
• Approved $42,185.00 amendment for TEK Systems Applications Support Integrator Services (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,450.00 amendment for TEK Systems Data Entry Applications Configuration & Administrative Services (Unanimous)
• Approved $37,200.00 sole source contract to HR Best Practices for ACA Reporting 2017-2022 (Unanimous)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority is holding its monthly meeting to discuss routine business including approval of previous minutes, correspondence, and reports from the business manager, golf professional, and grounds staff. Key items under old business include pro shop renovations and salary increases related to inflation. The meeting also includes a finance committee report and discussion of a holiday gathering.

• Pro shop renovations
• Salary increases/inflation
• Finance Committee Report
• Holiday gathering
• Correspondence from Arts Association, Musicals at Richter, MPC - Richter House, FORe

The Authority approved a bid for Pro Shop renovations and fixtures. The board also approved the October meeting minutes and the date for the annual holiday gathering.

• Approved $54,000 renovation bid and $30,000 for fixtures for Pro Shop (5-3)
• Approved October RPA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 10/25/22 Facilities/Finance Committee meeting minutes
• Placed financial report on file (unanimous)
• Approved holiday party for 12/16 at 6pm at Barbarie's

Tarrywile Park Authority

The Authority approved the October 2022 financial reports and the minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting. The board also coordinated the opening of dams on Tarrywile Lake and Parks Pond for November 28.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved October 2022 financial reports (Unanimous)
• Requested dams on Tarrywile Lake and Parks Pond be opened November 28

Zoning Commission

The Danbury Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting on November 10, 2022, to conduct public hearings on three applications: a special permit for a restaurant liquor license at 215-219 Main Street, a zone change from IL-40 to RA-40 at 40 Apple Ridge Road, and a certificate of location approval for a motor vehicle repair shop at 60 Shelter Rock Road. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Special permit for Tiesto's Restaurant liquor license at 215-219 Main Street in C-CBD zone
• Zone change from IL-40 to RA-40 for 40 Apple Ridge Road by Delaware MMP Realty LLC/City of Danbury
• Certificate of location approval for Vintage & Classic LLC motor vehicle repair at 60 Shelter Rock Road in IL-40 zone
• Two withdrawn petitions: Fairway Asset Management II LLC's master plan amendment for The Reserve Phase 10 and zone change from PND to IL-40 at Reserve Road

The Commission approved a special permit for a restaurant liquor license and a location approval for a classic vehicle repair business. A proposed zone change for a city-led school project was tabled until the City of Danbury closes on the property.

• Approved Special Permit for Restaurant Liquor License at 215-219 Main Street (8-0)
• Approved Certificate of Location for Motor Vehicle General Repairer’s License at 60 Shelter Rock Road with no outside storage stipulation (8-0)
• Closed public hearing for zone change from IL-40 to RA-40 at 40 Apple Ridge Road; vote tabled until November 22
• Accepted September 27, 2022 minutes (9-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission certified eligibility lists for Municipal Agents, Entry Level Police Officers, and Certified Police Officers. It also approved the qualification of applicants for several positions and authorized interviews for 25 additional entry-level police candidates.

• Approved removal of three candidates from Certified Police Officer Eligibility List (Unanimous)
• Accepted applicants for Entry Level Police Officer (IDs 166653, 53830, 168268) (Unanimous)
• Accepted applicants for Assistant Zoning Enforcement Officer (IDs ending 1905, 9398, 7103) (Unanimous)
• Accepted all applicants for Police Sergeant (Unanimous)
• Accepted applicants for Certified Police Officer (IDs ending 3695, 3124, 9588) (Unanimous)
• Certified Municipal Agent Eligibility List through Nov 9, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Certified Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List through Nov 9, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to interview 25 additional Entry Level Police Officer candidates (Unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The commission approved a summary ruling with nine conditions for a home rehab project. Two other applications for a deck expansion and a new single-family home were tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved summary ruling with nine conditions for rehab home construction at 18 Carol Street (5-0)
• Tabled deck expansion application for 21 Marion St. until December 14, 2022
• Tabled single-family home application for 26-40 East Starrs Plain Road until December 14, 2022
• Accepted minutes of October 26, 2022

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards approved emergency renovations to the 41 New Street Shelter using CARES Act funds. The board also approved a purchase of landscaping supplies for the Parks Maintenance Department.

• Approved $18,745.69 for fertilizer, herbicide, and grass seed from Tom Irwin, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved emergency building improvements at 41 New Street Shelter to BMP Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 (Unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission's regular meeting for November 8, 2022, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2022.

• Regular meeting of November 8, 2022, cancelled
• Special meeting scheduled for November 10, 2022

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission approved the minutes from September 9, 2022. Members discussed the city website's accessibility, the status of on-demand transportation, and concerns regarding handicap parking and staffing at Danbury Hospital.

• Approved September 9, 2022 minutes (All-Yes)

Planning Commission

The Commission voted to continue public hearings for two separate site plan applications to allow for further revisions and departmental reports. No final decisions were made on the proposed developments. The October 19, 2022 minutes were approved.

• Approved October 19, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for cannabis retailer at 108 Federal Road (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for building materials storage at 2 Ye Olde Road (5-0)

Boards of Awards

The Board of Awards approved several procurement requests, including COVID-19 test kits, police equipment, and utility infrastructure repairs. The board also extended heavy equipment rental bids and rejected a single bid for water system filter treatment to initiate a rebid.

• Awarded COVID-19 antigen rapid tests to Intrivo Diagnostics not to exceed $46,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $38,418.45 change order for Reliable Excavating Co., Inc. for Memorial Drive sidewalks (Unanimous)
• Awarded street sign and traffic safety equipment bid to Garden State Highway Products, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Extended heavy equipment rental bids through June 30, 2023, for vendors agreeing to hold pricing (Unanimous)
• Approved trial of Kronos UKG software for Police and Fire departments at no cost through May 2023 (Unanimous)
• Awarded $35,239.96 for traffic message boards to All Traffic Solutions, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $41,864.63 security appliance software upgrade from Computer Integrated Services (Unanimous)
• Rejected bid for Water System Filter Treatment at Margerie Treatment Plant and ordered rebid (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for October 27, 2022, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Civil Service Commission

The Commission certified eligibility lists for Police Officers, Pipe Installers I, Librarians I (I&S), and Auto Equipment Operators. The board also voted on the qualification of candidates for police positions and the removal of candidates from the Truck Driver and Certified Police Officer lists.

• Certified Police Officer Eligibility List approved (unanimous)
• Certified Pipe Installer I Eligibility List approved (unanimous)
• Certified Librarian I (I&S) Eligibility List approved (unanimous)
• Certified Auto Equipment Operator Eligibility List approved (unanimous)
• Accepted two candidates for Certified Police Officer (unanimous)
• Disqualified five candidates and accepted 68 candidates for Entry Level Police Officer (unanimous)
• Removed three candidates from Truck Driver Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Removed three candidates from Certified Police Officer Eligibility List (unanimous)

Environmental Impact Commission

The Environmental Impact Commission approved administrative requests for a Target site and a pool construction project. Applications for blasting at 18 Carol Street and a violation on Barnum Road were tabled.

• Granted Administrative Approval for Target Corporation site improvements at 7 Backus Avenue
• Approved pool construction at 7 Blackstone Court with three conditions of approval
• Tabled blasting application for 18 Carol Street until November 9, 2022
• Tabled Barnum Road Cease & Desist/Notice of Violation until November 9, 2022
• Accepted minutes from September 28, 2022
• Accepted minutes from October 12, 2022

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Facilities and Finance Committees are meeting to discuss proposed renovations for the pro shop. The agenda also includes an executive session.

• Pro Shop renovations

Zoning Commission

The Danbury Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special permit for a café liquor license at Tiesto's Restaurant, 215-219 Main Street. New business includes a certificate of location approval for a vehicle repair shop at 60 Shelter Rock Road, with a public hearing scheduled for November 8. Several items are listed for reference only, including a zone change at 40 Apple Ridge Road and amendments to the Reserve master plan, with future public hearings.

• Public hearing: Special Permit for Café Liquor License for Tiesto's Restaurant at 215-219 Main Street
• New Business: Certificate of Location Approval for Vintage, LLC at 60 Shelter Rock Road (public hearing Nov 8)
• Reference: Change of Zone from IL-40 to RA-40 at 40 Apple Ridge Road (public hearing Nov 8)
• Reference: Amendment to Master Plan for The Reserve to Remove Phase 10 (public hearing Nov 22)
• Reference: Change of Zone from PND to IL-40 at Reserve Road (public hearing Nov 22)

Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Danbury Zoning Commission scheduled for October 25, 2022 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 8, 2022 at 7:30 PM.

• Meeting cancelled; no items discussed or decided

Cultural Commission

The Danbury Cultural Commission will vote on approving award amounts for a literary contest and consider whether to continue electronic meetings. They will also take action on a $25,000 grant request from the Danbury Music Centre for the Nutcracker and Young People's Concert projects. The meeting includes reports on sponsored events and updates on commission projects like a sidewalk chalk art event and city walking tours.

• Vote to approve literary contest awards: $500 per contest, $100 per judge, total $1,200
• Action on grant request: Danbury Music Centre $25,000 for Nutcracker and Young People's Concert
• Discussion on continuing electronic meetings
• Update on Designs for Danbury and Mosaic committee
• Coordinator working on ADA Section 504 self-evaluation workbook

The Danbury Cultural Commission approved a $6,000 grant to the Danbury Music Centre for the Nutcracker and Young People's Concert, and approved $1,200 for a literary contest. The commission also voted to continue offering electronic meeting options and approved $44 for mailing invitations for the Designs for Danbury project.

• Approved $6,000 grant to Danbury Music Centre for Nutcracker and Young People's Concert (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $1,200 for literary contest awards (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $44 for mailing Designs for Danbury invitations (unanimous voice vote)
• Decided to continue offering electronic meeting option
• Accepted September meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of previous minutes, reports from the business manager, golf professional, grounds, and finance committee. Notable items include a discussion of salary increases and inflation under new business, and an update on the Richter House.

• Discussion of salary increases and inflation
• Richter House update
• Reports from Business Manager, Head Golf Professional, and Grounds and Greens
• Financial Report and Finance Committee Report
• Committee assignments

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority Contract Committee met to discuss and vote on the Golf Pro's contract. They unanimously approved making Jonathan Pinto the Director of Golf with a two-year contract, $85,000 annual salary, a 50/50 split of pro shop net revenues, and a reduced golf camp fee from 12% to 10%, effective January 1, 2023.

• Jonathan Pinto appointed Director of Golf with supervision of all employees
• Two-year contract with one-year option by Mr. Pinto
• Salary of $85,000 per year
• Pro shop net revenues split 50/50 between Mr. Pinto and Richter Park
• Golf camp percentage due to Richter Park reduced from 12% to 10%

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is conducting a public hearing regarding a petition to change distance measurement rules for cannabis retailers. The body is also reviewing petitions related to The Reserve development on Reserve Road.

• Public hearing: Petition by D & B Wellness LLC (The Botanist) to amend Section 3.C.4.e.(6)(d) regarding distance measurements for cannabis retailers from residential zone boundaries
• Petition by Fairway Asset Management II LLC to remove Phase 10 from The Reserve Master Plan
• Petition by Fairway Asset Management II LLC for a zone change from PND to IL-40 on Reserve Road

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will meet to discuss reports from the business manager, head golf professional, and finance committee. The body will also review updates regarding the Richter House and employee evaluations.

• Arts Association discussion
• Musicals at Richter discussion
• MPC - Richter House discussion
• Employee Evaluation/Contract Committee update
• Richter House/grounds City Hall update

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is meeting to review grant requests and report on local arts events. The body will discuss funding for the 2023 Performance and Artistic Season and address ADA requirements.

• Grant request: $10,000 for Stanley L. Richter Association for the Arts 2023 Performance and Artistic Season
• Proposed $25 reimbursement to Gregory Wencek for Park(ing) Day decorations
• Coordinator's report on ADA requirements and Connecticut Funding Opportunities
• Discussion of Commission podcast outreach
• Reports on events including Danbury Concert Association and Park(ing) Day

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding zone changes for two properties. The body will also consider a proposal to reduce the required distance between package stores.

• Public hearing for 55 Triangle Street (IL-40 to RMF-4) and 19 Sheridan Street (RMF-4 to IL-40)
• Proposed amendment to reduce distance between package stores from 2,000 ft. to 1,000 ft.
• Special Permit application for Café Liquor License at Tiesto Restaurant, 215-219 Main Street

Richter Park Authority

The Authority approved the renewal of the Oxford Healthcare employee health insurance plan. The board also elected a new slate of officers for the September 2022 to September 2023 term.

• Approved Oxford Healthcare as the employee health insurance provider
• Elected Pete Siecienski as Chairman
• Elected George Radachowsky as Vice Chair
• Elected John Priola as Treasurer
• Elected Al Mead as Secretary

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is reviewing a location approval for a new car dealership. The body is also considering a petition to reduce the required distance between package stores. One zoning change petition for Pembroke Road has been withdrawn.

• Public hearing for Mercedes Benz of Danbury (1 & 15 Miry Brook Road) for a Motor Vehicle New Car Dealer’s License
• Petition to reduce distance requirement between package stores from 2,000 ft. to 1,000 ft.
• Withdrawn petition for zone change from RA-40 to RMF-10 at 1, 3, & unnumbered lot Pembroke Road
• New petition from The Botanist to change distance measurement from residential zones for cannabis retailers

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is reviewing various correspondence including grant applications and event feasibility studies. The body will take action on a $500 grant request from the Danbury Brass Band.

• Grant request: Danbury Brass Band, $500
• Donation request: Derek Piotr for The Fieldwork Archive, $300
• Correspondence: Connecticut Supporting Arts Grant Program application
• Correspondence: Space Grants offered by Grace Farms Foundation

Richter Park Authority

The Authority will review reports from the Business Manager, Head Golf Professional, and Finance Committee. New business includes employee health insurance renewal and the assignment of a nominating committee.

• Richter House grant status discussion
• Employee health insurance renewal
• Assignment of nominating committee
• Status of City Hall discussions

Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a petition to reduce distance requirements between package stores and a request for a zone change on Pembroke Road. Other items include a special permit for a café liquor license at 40 Mill Plain Road and discussion of cannabis establishment regulations.

• Petition to reduce distance requirement between package stores from 2,000 ft. to 1,000 ft.
• Zone change petition for 1, 3, & unnumbered lot on Pembroke Road from RA-40 to RMF-10
• Special permit for café liquor license for 'Revolution' at 40 Mill Plain Road
• Discussion of amendments regarding cannabis establishment definitions and regulations

Richter Park Authority

The committee reviewed funding updates for the Richter House renovation and discussed preparations for the park's 50th anniversary celebration on September 17, 2022. The meeting also covered upcoming ceremonies for the Felix Bonacci Walk and various park activities.

• $1.2 million remaining from CG state grant for Richter House
• $500,000 additional funding from City of Danbury for Richter House
• $200,000 available from State Historical Society if matched by City of Danbury
• $650,000 award from State of CT bonding commission for ADA compliance
• September 17, 2022: Richter Park 50th Anniversary Celebration

Zoning Commission

The Commission is continuing a discussion on amending zoning regulations regarding cannabis establishments. New business includes petitions for zone changes at Triangle Street and Miry Brook Road.

• Continuation of petition to amend zoning regulations regarding cannabis establishments
• Petition for change of zone at 55 Triangle Street and 19 Sheridan Street
• Application for Certificate of Location Approval for a motor vehicle dealer at 1 & 15 Miry Brook Road

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission discussed its $25,000 budget and upcoming arts grants. The body decided on a partial grant for a youth orchestra concert and discussed a new podcast series for commission outreach.

• Granted $1,500 to Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra for the Charles Ives Music Festival
• Reported available funding for the fiscal year is $25,000
• Proposed a podcast series to showcase Commissioners and supported organizations
• Discussed a Supporting Arts Grant Program application requiring City Council approval on 8/2
• Tabled action on Coordinator evaluation and remuneration

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will conduct a regular meeting including reports from the Business Manager, Head Golf Professional, and Finance Committee. The agenda includes updates on Richter House grants and a discussion regarding a donation for Felix Bonacci.

• Richter House grant updates
• Donation for Felix Bonacci
• Executive Session: Former RPA Member Discussion

Richter Park Authority

The Grounds & Greens Committee met to discuss specific course conditions and updates. Members identified drainage issues and areas requiring fill. The Superintendent provided an update on a tee leveling project warranty.

• Drainage repairs needed on hole #4
• Filling of holes needed on hole #16
• Drainage discussion regarding hole #11
• Tee leveling project warranty valid through 3/26/23
• Review of less than 500 square feet across holes 1, 7, 9, and 15

Zoning Commission

The Commission is considering petitions to amend zoning regulations regarding cannabis establishments, including a temporary moratorium. Other items include requests for special permits and zone changes for various properties in Danbury.

• Petition to extend temporary moratorium on cannabis establishment applications and approvals
• Petition to amend zoning regulations to regulate adult use cannabis establishments
• Special Permit for Café Liquor License for 'Revolution' at 40 Mill Plain Road
• Change of Zone from IL-40 to RA-40 for 40 Apple Ridge Road
• Petition to reduce distance requirement between package stores from 2,000 ft. to 1,000 ft.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several special exception and site plan applications. The body will consider requests for business expansions, automotive sales, and floodplain permits.

• Self-service storage application at 95 Mill Plain Road
• Daycare center expansion at 190 White St.
• Automobile and truck sales application at 1 & 15 Miry Brook Road
• Floodplain permit for Superior Products Distributors Inc. at 42 Kenosia Avenue
• Floodplain permit for fast food and medical office at 1 Sugar Hollow Road

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss a referral regarding a use variance for a property on Rose Street. The body will also review minutes from previous June 2022 meetings.

• Application #22-14: Use variance for 23-27 Rose Street to allow an automobile dealership and repair service

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is reviewing a grant request from the Danbury Museum and Historical Society for community history exhibits. The body is also discussing the revival of the Ethnic Cultural Festival and a potential inter-city writing workshop with WCSU.

• Grant request: $14,000 for Danbury Museum and Historical Society indoor and outdoor exhibits
• Authorization for website renewal: $200.00
• Proposed inter-city writing workshop with WCSU (estimated costs: $850 per transportation/ $500 per instructor)
• Discussion of Ethnic Cultural Festival revival
• Application for State of Connecticut Supporting Arts Grant Program

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission ZBA Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and provide a recommendation for a Zoning Board of Appeals application. The request concerns the use of a property for an automobile dealership and repair service.

• ZBA Application #22-14: Use variance for 23-27 Rose Street (25 Rose Street, LLC) to allow automobile dealership and repair service in the C-CBD Zone

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will meet to receive reports from the business manager, golf professional, and finance committee. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Arts Association and Musicals at Richter.

• Arts Association discussion
• Musicals at Richter discussion
• MPC - Richter House discussion
• FORe discussion
• Executive session regarding a former RPA member

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is reviewing petitions to change distance requirements for package stores and rezone property on Pembroke Road. The body is also referencing upcoming petitions regarding cannabis establishment regulations and moratoriums.

• Petition to reduce distance requirement between package stores from 2,000 ft. to 1,000 ft.
• Petition for change of zone from RA-40 to RMF-10 at 1, 3, & unnumbered lot Pembroke Road
• Proposed one-year extension of temporary moratorium on cannabis establishment applications
• Proposed amendments to regulate adult use cannabis establishments and parking requirements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting public hearings for several site plan approvals and special exceptions. The body is also reviewing a water main extension referral and discussing a self-storage application.

• Public hearing for self-service storage at 95 Mill Plain Road
• Revised site plan approval for Brookview Commons Phase II at 333 Main Street
• Continued hearing for Curry Automotive at 1 & 15 Miry Brook Road
• Discussion on Modern Self Storage at 12 Great Pasture Road
• Referral for water main extension at 22 Michaud Road

Zoning Commission

The Planning Director has submitted two petitions to amend the city's zoning regulations. These actions involve extending a moratorium on cannabis-related approvals and establishing new regulations for adult-use cannabis establishments.

• Petition to extend temporary moratorium on cannabis establishment applications and approvals for one year or until future action
• Petition to amend multiple sections of the Zoning Regulations regarding cannabis definitions, specific zoning districts, parking requirements, and variance prohibitions
• Public hearing scheduled for July 12, 2022

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will review grant appeals from the Danbury Concert Association and Salt and Light Ministries. The body is also discussing the revival of the Ethnic Cultural Festival and the commissioning of a Marian Anderson sculpture.

• Grant appeal: Danbury Concert Association $7,500
• Grant appeal: Salt and Light Ministries Juneteenth Celebration $1,000
• Proposed revival of the Ethnic Cultural Festival
• Discussion on commissioning a Marian Anderson sculpture
• Planning for Make Music Day on June 21, 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting a public hearing regarding the City of Danbury 2022 Draft Affordable Housing Plan. The body will also review a license agreement for the use of city property on Old Sherman Turnpike.

• Public hearing for the City Of Danbury 2022 Draft Affordable Housing Plan
• 8-24 Referral: License Agreement for Use of City Property – Old Sherman Turnpike

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will review various departmental reports and business updates. The agenda includes a discussion regarding golf course coverage and hours.

• Review of the Richter annual audit by Glenn Nanavaty
• Discussion of golf course coverage/hours
• Government entity review update

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority approved a proposal for a musicals stage and construction project by Blansfield Builders. Approval is contingent on Musicals providing a contract including cost and maintaining a separate financial account for the project. The board also discussed a draft sign design submitted by FORe.

• Approval of musical stage construction by Jim Blansfield/Blansfield Builders
• Requirement for Musicals to establish a dedicated financial account for donations and expenditures
• Review of sign design submitted by FORe

Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Zoning Commission scheduled for May 10, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 24, 2022.

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing for an automotive sale and rental use at 1 & 15 Miry Brook Road. The meeting also includes a continuation of a hearing for self-storage at 12 Great Pasture Road and discussion regarding medical office conversions.

• Public Hearing: Pioneer Realty LLC - Automotive sale/rental at 1 & 15 Miry Brook Road
• Continuation of Public Hearing: Laurel Draper - Self storage at 12 Great Pasture Road
• Old Business: 100 Mill Plain Investors LLC - Medical office conversion at 100 Mill Plain Road
• New Business: 190 White St. LLC/Mars Electric LLC - Day care expansion at 190 White St.
• New Business: BRT Brookview Commons LLC - Site plan approval for 333 Main Street

Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Zoning Commission scheduled for April 26, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 10, 2022.

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission is meeting to discuss the Mayor's announced budget and review grant requests from community groups. The body will also coordinate upcoming events including Make Music Day and Connecticut Open House Day.

• Grant request from LVA School for $850
• Grant request from Musicals at Richter for $10,050
• Grant request from Mad Hatters Chorus for $2,000
• Discussion on commissioning a Marian Anderson sculpture
• Planning for Connecticut Open House Day on June 11, 2022

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for a medical office conversion at 100 Mill Plain Road and a self-storage facility at 12 Great Pasture Road. The agenda also includes discussion of a grocery store site plan at 33 Crosby Street and a sewer extension referral.

• Public hearing: Conversion of professional office to medical office at 100 Mill Plain Road
• Public hearing: Self-storage application for 12 Great Pasture Road
• Old business: Grocery store site plan approval for 33 Crosby St
• Referral: Sewer extension request for 43, 45A, 45B, 47, & 49 Miry Brook Road
• New business: Self-service storage application for 95 Mill Plain Road

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will meet to review reports from the Business Manager, Head Golf Professional, and Finance Committee. The body will discuss the Richter House and a governmental entity review by the City Council.

• Governmental entity review by City Council
• Update on Richter House
• Arts Association discussion
• Musicals at Richter discussion
• FORe discussion

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding a grocery store site plan at 33 Crosby Street. Other items include a referral for city property sales and an application for automotive sales and service.

• Public hearing for a grocery store special exception/site plan at 33 Crosby St
• Referral regarding the sale of city property at 33 East Franklin Street & 72-80 Maple Avenue
• Application for automotive sales and service at 1 & 15 Miry Brook Road
• Reference item for medical office conversion at 100 Mill Plain Road
• Reference item for self storage at 12 Great Pasture Road

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission will review reports on sponsored events and discuss the status of a literary contest. The body is scheduled to vote on a specific funding allocation for organization dues.

• Vote on $99.00 allocation for Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut dues
• Discussion of enamel pins as prizes for Literary contests
• Update on commissioning a Marian Anderson sculpture
• Review of WCSU Digital Media student internship
• Response to Government Review Committee City Council meeting from March 16, 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review a referral regarding a bond issuance for the Danbury Career Academy. The body is also processing several new applications for special exceptions and site plan approvals, with hearings scheduled for April 6.

• Referral for Amended Bond Issuance/Ordinance for Danbury Career Academy
• Special Exception application for Indian Food Market at 33 Crosby St
• Application to convert professional office to medical office at 100 Mill Plain Road
• Special Exception and Floodplain Permit applications for Modern Self Storage at 12 Great Pasture Road
• Extension request for Pondview Estates subdivision at 97 King Street

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss a petition to amend Section 10.C.4.(a)(2) of the Zoning Regulations. This proposed change relates to the use of the word “character” in requirements for special exceptions and special permits. The commission will also hold a workshop on its procedures and statutory requirements.

• Petition to amend Section 10.C.4.(a)(2) of the Zoning Regulations regarding special exceptions and special permits
• Workshop session on Zoning Commission procedures and statutory requirements

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for March 16, 2022, has been cancelled. A special meeting will be scheduled for the following week.

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will meet to receive reports from the Business Manager, Head Golf Professional, and Finance Committee. The body will also discuss updates regarding the Richter House.

• Update on Richter House
• Arts Association discussion
• Musicals at Richter discussion
• Financial and Finance Committee reports
• Grounds and Greens report

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on amending zoning regulations and a business location approval. The body is also discussing a revision to the Official Zoning Map.

• Petition to amend Section 3.C. to opt out of the requirement for accessory apartments as of right on single-family dwelling lots
• Application for Nissan of Danbury LLC at 13 Sugar Hollow Road for a Motor Vehicle New Car Dealer’s License Certificate of Location Approval
• Discussion of petition to amend Section 10.C.4.(a)(2) regarding the use of the word 'character' in Special Exceptions and Special Permits
• Revision to Official Zoning Map

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will continue public hearings for self-storage and mixed-use developments. The body will also consider possible action on applications for medical office conversion and construction equipment storage.

• Public hearing continuation: Modern Self Storage at 12 Great Pasture Road
• Public hearing continuation: Mixed Use Development (West Conn Park) at 3-13 Mill Plain Road & Amity Lane
• Possible action: Conversion of professional office to medical office at 34 Mill Plain Road
• Possible action: Storage, sale, rental, and repair of construction equipment at 42 Kenosia Avenue

Cultural Commission

The Cultural Commission voted to increase its scholarship fund for art, music, and theater students. The Commission also discussed potential new members, upcoming literary contest prizes, and a proposed Marian Anderson sculpture.

• Increased ACE scholarship budget to $5,000 total
• Five individual scholarships of $1,000 each for art, music, and theater/dance
• Discussion regarding the commissioning of a Marian Anderson sculpture
• Review of upcoming literary contest prizes involving enamel pins

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding public hearings for several site plan and special exception applications. Items include a medical office conversion at 34 Mill Plain Road, equipment storage at 42 Kenosia Avenue, and self-storage at 12 Great Pasture Road.

• Alpha Professional Building LLC: Conversion of professional office to medical office at 34 Mill Plain Road
• JAR Associates LLC: Storage, sale, rental, and repair of construction equipment at 42 Kenosia Avenue
• TDRAP, LLC: Self storage application at 12 Great Pasture Road
• 46 Mill Plain LLC: Mixed use development (WestConn Park) at 3-13 Mill Plain Road & Amity Lane
• 8-24 Referral: Sewer line easement for Danbury Municipal Airport

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority will meet to receive reports from the Business Manager, Head Golf Professional, and Finance Committee. The body will also discuss updates regarding the Richter House.

• Arts Association discussion
• Musicals at Richter discussion
• MPC - Richter House discussion
• FORe discussion
• Update on Richter House

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2022/23 through 2027/28. The commission will also review a referral to amend Section 3.C. of the Zoning Regulations regarding accessory apartments.

• Proposed Capital Improvement Plan FY 22/23 – FY 27/28
• Amendment to Section 3.C. of the Zoning Regulations regarding accessory apartment requirements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a special exception and site plan for a mixed-use project at 3-13 Mill Plain Road and Amity Lane. The body will also consider a revised site plan for medical offices at 20 and 30 Germantown Road.

• Public hearing for 46 Mill Plain LLC mixed-use development (Westconn Park) at 3-13 Mill Plain Road and Amity Lane
• Possible action on revised site plan for medical offices at 20 and 30 Germantown Road
• Continued public hearing for Modern Self Storage at 12 Great Pasture Road (no testimony scheduled)
• Application for storage and sale of building materials at 42 Kenosia Avenue
• Petition to amend Zoning Regulations Section 3.C to opt out of accessory apartment requirements

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing for a used car dealer's license and continuing a hearing on a Master Plan amendment. The body will also discuss potential changes to zoning regulations regarding parking requirements and permit fees.

• Application for Motor Vehicle Used Car Dealer’s License at 16 Walnut Street
• Petition by SC Ridge Owner LLC to amend the Master Plan for the Summit
• Proposed amendment to opt out of parking requirements per Public Act 21-29
• Proposed amendment to Zoning Permit Fee Schedule to allow fees for expert consultants
• Petition to opt out of state mandated accessory apartments

Cultural Commission

The Commission is reviewing reports on local cultural events and the status of the 2022/23 city budget submission. Members are discussing the process for commissioning a Marian Anderson sculpture and coordinating upcoming literary contests and scholarships.

• Discussion of a proposed Marian Anderson sculpture in Elmwood Park
• Submission of the 2022/23 city budget on December 20, 2021
• Literary Contest short story submission deadline of January 25
• Coordination of Make Music Day with coordinator John Fazio Jr
• Review of scholarship eligibility for Alternative Center for Excellence (ACE) students

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting for the purpose of conducting a site inspection. The meeting will take place at The Summit, located at 100 Reserve Road.

• Site inspection at The Summit, 100 Reserve Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a revised site plan and special exception for medical offices. Other listed items are for reference only or have been continued to future dates.

• Public hearing: Germantown Plaza Associates LLC application for medical offices at 20 & 30 Germantown Road
• Continued hearing: TDRAP, LLC application for 'Modern Self Storage' at 12 Great Pasture Road (no discussion at this meeting)

Richter Park Authority

The Richter Park Authority is meeting to review reports from the business manager, golf professional, and finance committee. The body will discuss the status of a Richter grant and the clubhouse renovation project.

• Status of Richter grant
• Clubhouse renovation project
• Memorial Gift for Moe Skandera
• Touching Towns discussion

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is holding public hearings on proposed amendments to zoning regulations and specific property petitions. The body will also conduct organizational business, including the election of a Vice-Chairman.

• Proposed amendments to opt out of parking requirements and update the Zoning Permit Fee Schedule
• Petition by SC Ridge Owner LLC to amend the Master Plan for the Summit
• Special Permit petition for a Café Liquor License for Downtown Eleven Café & Bar at 11 Ives Street
• Election of Vice-Chairman and appointment of three ZBA Subcommittee members

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception and revised site plan for a self-storage facility. The body will also consider a floodplain permit for properties on Walnut Street and Oakland Avenue and elect its leadership.

• Public hearing for TDRAP, LLC regarding 'Modern Self Storage' at 12 Great Pasture Road
• Floodplain permit application for 'Blasius of Danbury' at 14-16, 16, and 22 Walnut Street and 27 Oakland Avenue
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman