The Westport Planning and Zoning Commission will analyze next steps towards residential structure regulation changes during a work session on Thursday night.
The commission held a public workshop with its consultant from Avon-based Planimetrics last week (See WestportNow March 15), and residents expressed concerns about the proposed changes. The changes include revisions to the coverage and setback allowances in each residential zone.
P&Z Co-Chairwoman Eleanor Lowenstein said the commission will discuss the ideas and comments the public gave during Thursday’s session, which starts at 7 p.m. in Town Hall, and determine the next steps.
Modifications may need to be made to the proposal from Planimetrics, which also is overseeing the update to the Town Plan of Conservation and Development, she said, but there also may need to be more research.
The commission had originally held a goal to hold public hearings on proposed regulations in May, she said, but that may change based on Thursday’s discussions.
In years past, the P&Z has examined potential regulation changes to address concerns over teardowns and the size of homes. No regulations ever were approved, however, and residents were typically split on proposals in their support and opposition.
Lowenstein said she remains hopeful the commission will move forward with the most recent proposal and there will be some changes to the regulations.
