West Haven P&Z Holding Public Hearings Online, Starting July 14

From the City of West Haven:

July 8, 2020

The Planning and Zoning Commission will resume its public hearing schedule remotely, using videoconference software by Cisco Webex, Chairwoman Kathleen Hendricks announced.

The commission will hold its first virtual meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14.

Hendricks said the commission has been unable to meet since March 16, when City Hall was closed until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Based on executive orders issued by Gov. Ned Lamont, and with assistance from City Hall resources, she said the commission can now hold meetings online, with people participating by logging in by computer or calling in by phone.

“The commission has been concerned that applications have been submitted months ago and we have been unable to review them,” Hendricks said. “By moving forward now, we are hopeful we can keep businesses going in West Haven.”

Mayor Nancy R. Rossi agreed, saying, “It is time for us to move forward with this aspect of the city’s business.”

The July 14 agenda contains two main items: the continuation of a February hearing for an application to continue a used car dealership at 456 Derby Ave., and the hearing of a proposed text change application by the commission to define the approval process for applications within the Center’s newly established Village District.

People can participate in the meeting at https://cityofwesthaven.webex.com/cityofwesthaven/j.php?MTID=md5ed10f7428119df0d11be0aee8577b9. Click on “Join Meeting,” making sure the microphone is muted. The meeting host will instruct participants to unmute themselves when public comments are requested.

Anyone without computer access can use the meeting’s call-in number, 1-408-418-9388. At the prompt, enter the following meeting number, or access code: 129 739 7754.

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