Deep River Zoning Commission To Review Main Street Apartments, Mixed-Use Rules And Waste Facilities

DEEP RIVER, CT — The Deep River Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a proposal to convert commercial space on Main Street into two apartments and hold public hearings on zoning changes affecting mixed-use buildings, solid waste facilities and temporary outdoor events when it meets Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Commissioners also are scheduled to discuss a proposed citation ordinance and review ongoing zoning regulations.

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.

Two Apartments Proposed For Main Street Building

Philip Schaller has submitted a site plan application to convert existing second-floor commercial space at 83 Main St. into two one-bedroom apartments.

The space was formerly occupied by Face Arts Music, according to the agenda.

The proposal would retain the building's mixed-use designation while changing the second floor from commercial to residential use.

The application is listed under new business.

Mixed-Use Zoning Changes Scheduled For Public Hearing

The commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to zoning use tables governing mixed-use buildings.

The changes are being considered in connection with Connecticut Public Act 25-1.

The proposed amendments would affect six zoning districts: Village Residential, Village Mixed Use, Village Commercial, General Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial and Village Industrial.

The commission is listed as the applicant for the amendments.

The proposal also appears under old business for possible further discussion or action following the public hearing.

The agenda does not provide the specific language of the proposed changes or identify which additional uses would be permitted or restricted.

Solid Waste Facility Regulations Under Review

Commissioners will continue a public hearing on proposed changes to Section 7B.36 of the town's zoning regulations, which governs solid waste facilities.

The Planning and Zoning Commission initiated the proposed amendment.

Temporary Events And Outdoor Entertainment Rules Proposed

A separate public hearing will address proposed zoning regulations concerning vendors, temporary events and outdoor entertainment.

The commission is the applicant for the proposed amendment.

The agenda does not specify whether the proposed rules would establish permit requirements, operating hours, noise restrictions or other conditions for outdoor events.

Citation Ordinance And Enforcement Matters

Commissioners will receive an update on a proposed citation ordinance.

The agenda does not identify the ordinance's proposed penalties or the violations it would cover.

The commission also plans to continue discussing revisions to town zoning regulations.

Scheduled reports include updates from the zoning enforcement officer, town attorney, commission chairman, RiverCOG Housing Committee and Regional Planning Committee, along with a budget report.

An executive session is scheduled for legal review of open enforcement matters.

How To Attend

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Town Hall conference room at 174 Main St..

Residents may attend in person or participate remotely through the Zoom meeting.

The meeting ID is 825 5024 9695, and the password is 990700.

The agenda includes an opportunity for residents to address the commission on matters not listed for discussion.

Public hearings are scheduled for the three proposed zoning amendments. The commission may also consider action on those proposals under old business.