At its Tuesday night meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled three public hearings for November 12.
A hearing on a proposed ground-mounted solar array at 400 North Street originally slated for 6:45 p.m. was rescheduled because one member of the commission recused himself and the commission did not have a quorum without him. The property is listed as belonging to Bonnie Pritzker and Steve Landes.
With the recused member available to consider the next matter, P&Z members accepted a special permit application from Terry Anstett, 542 Greenwoods Road East, for construction of an accessory structure larger than the primary building.
Anstett was present and said he needs more space to modernize his maple syrup operation. His plans have not been completed but he said the building will be no taller than 16 feet and probably 20 by 60 feet.
Asked if sewer or water would be connected to the building, Anstett said they would not. He reported that he had consulted the Torrington Area Health District and anticipates no problem with getting approval for the use.
Anstett makes about 300 gallons of syrup a year and sells out all his product. Member Edward Barron asked if a special permit is needed for production of syrup and P&Z Chairman Tom Fahsbender said there would be no change of an established use.
A public hearing was scheduled for November 12.
The last issue on the agenda for action was a special permit application to change a non-conforming use for 16 Maple Avenue. If the application were to be approved it would not change exterior uses of the building but would alter the interior to provide an art studio, office and woodshop. The question before the commission is whether this would make the use more non-conforming.
Zoning Enforcement Officer Kelsey Sefcik requested a floor plan and the commission added that it wants business and site plans.
The application will go to a public hearing November 12.