Branford PZC Votes on Costco's Development Plans

Round 1 to Costco, but two more rounds are upcoming.

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3 to 2 Thursday evening to approve Costco’s master plan, but the retailer still needs approval from the Inland Wetlands Agency, and a return trip and vote by the zoning commission, reports Steven Mazzacane of the Branford Seven.

In his article, Mazzacane details why Costco officials may have a tough time with the current make-up of the wetlands panel.

Costco is seeking approval to construct a 160,000-square-foot facility on the majority of a 44-acre parcel off of Exit 56.

Costco’s application was submitted back in February and created a lot of conversation amongst the town at public hearings, but the overall consensus is mostly in favor of the plan, Shore Publishing has previously reported.

Read the full Branford Seven story here.