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Staff reported the town has about 10 applications in the pipeline that were filed before the moratorium. Examples discussed included a mixed-use proposal for the Circle Inn site at 441 Post Road and a 40-unit mixed-use project at 2179 Post Road; in several cases developers filed alternate plans—an 8-30g-compliant residential option alongside a mixed-use option—to preserve flexibility. Staff said some projects approved under 8-30g have not been built, and approvals can be used to re-sell sites or preserve options while the developer re-evaluates economics.

The presenter explained that the moratorium currently in effect is four years and described a goal of accumulating enough projects under construction or approved to qualify for a second moratorium extension (an additional five years) so the town could extend protections for zoning while updating plans. Staff said Planning & Zoning has been meeting frequently to handle backlog and hopes to use the moratorium window to refine the Plan of Conservation and Development and zoning regulation amendments.

Staff reiterated the statutory standard that 8-30g reviews must focus on public health or safety evidence and that commissioners have limited grounds to deny projects absent such a showing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fairfield 05/01/25 Economic Development Commission","oneSentenceSummary","Commission staff said about 10 development applications filed under Connecticut’s 8-30g statute are pending, including mixed-use and residential options, and described a four-year moratorium in place with plans to pursue a second moratorium extension; staff urged using the pause to finalize housing and zoning plans.","taxTitle","Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut","taxId",57943,"location","Connecticut","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6054209,"Town readies $25M East Trunk Sewer replacement; contractor onboard, easements pending",60,1491000,1551000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338756-4c59d310e5ad960138c5701476ba463d&start=1491&end=1551","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338756-4c59d310e5ad960138c5701476ba463d/thumbnail_1491000.jpg","/articles/6054209/Connecticut/Town-readies-25M-East-Trunk-Sewer-replacement-contractor-onboard-easements-pending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054209-7ed8eba0c74f1ae6e804bb893545b524/orig.mp4?Expires=1770500475&Signature=HuqkHPx~kQWsTk3QWEpz8lmQYSMt0qnnpL3M7zNQe-WY5FUmDJlgHVJg~sA1pi5DC9I7GccUmpuik06IhH6iVpJ0TpJZyZvN12KFpt9rlK7j6L~hlhIvK7QrdDgrRFZaLedhTKJ9LmIr~R~7KBzXh3dzxXX-lfcsPjdGP9NIhGHWq29dJ70TCZMNd3UJxBH-6gENCVUWHkTHt836LVgeUfZcDJbHH7MWbdVRtY8vnMv4N-p0c8oxOOAd9YPI0-XcMZxkQRN2Jke5cXqBcfkV9j5VUx-3g2yTqZ451d2KPJ-tKj53U-tT2E3Xe7tzni3uNeJCOQQm0wO9Zcz5G-okYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Economic Development Commission heard an update on the East Trunk Sewer replacement project on May 1 and was told the town has a contractor and funding in place to begin construction shortly.

The presenter said Kelowna Contracting is the selected contractor and described the project as a “25 plus million dollar project,” with about $4,000,000 coming from state grant sources. Staff said they are still working with attorneys to secure temporary construction easements and permanent sanitary sewer easements required for the work. The presenter described the expected project timeline as roughly 18 months.

Commissioners asked about timing and staff said the project could begin as soon as the immediate schedule allows; staff committed to keep the commission posted as easement work and final scheduling are resolved.","Fairfield announced an anticipated start for an 18-month East Trunk Sewer replacement project valued at more than $25 million, with Kelowna Contracting selected and roughly $4 million in state grants committed; attorneys are finalizing construction and permanent easements.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6054214,"Commission flags Mill Plain Road site but says traffic and underpass constrain near-term development",441,770000,1211000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338756-4c59d310e5ad960138c5701476ba463d&start=770&end=1211","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338756-4c59d310e5ad960138c5701476ba463d/thumbnail_770000.jpg","/articles/6054214/Connecticut/Commission-flags-Mill-Plain-Road-site-but-says-traffic-and-underpass-constrain-near-term-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054214-62c274bd67c41055de8b121f8d05c514/orig.mp4?Expires=1770500888&Signature=nsVJO3AsCTab6YmB8SeYY7iYGq8qqVf0ECBsX8q3zJtvJAMfRnfuUtcYM9vuHwRn3pGzrDk0eUDN3ZA4s8nFrgt2mnDMbEOq14xrvPRgwUSrPjcVJZ6Bymy7XRtOlzMWwo5KY660dIkuhCa1Fv1Qg4UkEK7JlGY6NnRiRmbiM-h0IQG-qO872VSfurNnvZoHSliguBSP14Y60JTArp01XEMejVUjQGftZi8Fsson0cIGP8MCXIHuu~TgFHPHZlp8qHCGWWPgTgRYKCqVzjJDJGsLWH~bW4Lg16yzJzGgJzH2DAARsDGNuOUjBYoq~NmN1Amdmj-kGkJ4XUXn3oE3fQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Economic Development Commission on May 1 discussed the Mill Plain Road property and concluded the site has development potential but is constrained by traffic and rail underpass issues that will require significant transportation work before full redevelopment.

The presenter said the intersection near the site is the town’s worst-performing intersection and described it as a five-leg intersection with limited stacking capacity because of a Metro-North underpass. “There is a choke point, obviously, with the underpass,” the presenter said, noting the intersection has produced accidents and poor queuing. The commission discussed options including reconfiguring intersection approaches and working with the Connecticut Department of Transportation to study long-term fixes.

Commission members and a resident described local traffic and pedestrian problems, including a knocked-down pedestrian crossing near the Sportsplex and frequent congestion that pushes drivers to use local back roads. Commissioners said potential fixes could require widening the underpass or costly pumping or raising of road and rail profiles, and that such infrastructure work would likely be multimillion-dollar projects that would not occur overnight.

The commission said staff will prepare further analysis: a market-analysis white paper evaluating the site’s potential, demographic context and the infrastructure changes that would be needed to unlock development, and will share that with the first selectman and other decision-makers for next steps.","The commission discussed market analysis and transportation constraints at the Mill Plain Road property, describing a five-leg intersection with an underpass that causes queuing and safety concerns and noting any redevelopment would likely require multimillion-dollar DOT interventions and long-term planning.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6054219,"Fairfield to hold public hearing on micro-enterprise grant as CDBG funding outlook holds steady",188,68000,256000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338756-4c59d310e5ad960138c5701476ba463d&start=68&end=256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338756-4c59d310e5ad960138c5701476ba463d/thumbnail_68000.jpg","/articles/6054219/Connecticut/Fairfield-to-hold-public-hearing-on-micro-enterprise-grant-as-CDBG-funding-outlook-holds-steady","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054219-2a0c3a33ffa3e7c5fc414eb967575b8d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770500888&Signature=iW8OAwse9FmCcWZdWtEjWcEQCs6JlgUGIiF-e-q74icJEavOKvRql7jehA-Laz7BVTfGcP6BTzERQ91q02pZG6LDUlv4QTu~FuWsOaGjlqAWYKqujHxsaKygIvNC8juzYxXXpCVXZBficrrJAnKcmArVyjAEgj20m03HtcUD6lm0YTJ-CiQjsk6ECYjWuTEeMvobAhMz0CKkbbYgpA9Vs3~Ml0nmd-Af3N934tUbo9XboowGqwl6nJg~wHRqo8Cb4LZ~E8WuiHZt1QxEeMzjuTgv90Ci4aOWyEMZLGxgQjawCTUG9ghH0MSfFjXxuxi8EbxR-pwtInfgjDTvXWzQEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Economic Development Commission on May 1 announced a May 7 public hearing on a draft update to the town’s consolidated plan and said it plans to hold a $20,000 placeholder for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) micro-enterprise program.

The program would provide income-qualified entrepreneurs or businesses that employ low- to moderate-income persons matching federal funds up to $5,000 for tenant fit-up and other capital costs. “We’re planning to allocate similar to what we did last year $20,000 for the micro enterprise program,” the commission’s presenter said, adding the town will accept re-applications and may allocate additional dollars later if some projects fall through.

The commission’s presenter said the town is using the current year’s federal allocation as a planning baseline. “We’ve received about $480,000 from the federal government, at least in the current year,” the presenter said, adding there has been a modest downward trend in recent years but no indication the program will be eliminated. The presenter also noted uncertainty in Washington about HUD restructuring and staffing but said there had been no program-level notice to the town affecting CDBG.

Commissioners discussed outreach and marketing challenges. The presenter and Chamber of Commerce contact said many eligible businesses and entrepreneurs are unaware of the program. The commission said it coordinates outreach with the Chamber, the Connecticut Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The commission said the draft consolidated plan update and related public outreach will proceed, with town boards scheduled to take final action in June.","The Economic Development Commission said it will hold a May 7 public hearing on a proposed micro-enterprise grant program and is planning a $20,000 placeholder allocation while federal CDBG funding remains uncertain but stable at recent levels.","actionData","errors"]

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