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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

March 25, 2026 · Middletown, CT
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-03-25 (PDF, 7 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from middletownct.gov ↗
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Attendees

Thom Pattavina (Commissioner)
Tyler Eckstrom (Commissioner, Secretary)
Nathaniel Spencer (Commissioner)
Elizabeth Emery (Commissioner)
Andrew Reagan (Commissioner)
Vinny Szynkowicz (Commissioner)
Emily McEvoy (Commissioner (seated for Commissioner Spencer until 7:38pm))
Alan Cunningham (Commissioner (remotely and in person, seated for Commissioner Monarca))
Morgan Monarca (Commissioner)
Konrad Lenart (Commissioner)
Marek Kozikowski (Director of Land Use, Staff)
✓ Present: 11/11

Decisions

Agenda Items

#6.1

Petition for a zoning text amendment to create a new Section 4.25 and amend Sections 1.15, 4.18, 5.6, and 6.2 of the Middletown Zoning Code regarding regulation of tobacco specialty retailers, the sales of tobacco related products, and illegal cannabis sales

Director Kozikowski presented the application, explaining the motivation behind the text amendment and the proposed changes to the zoning code

#7.1

Request for a subdivision creating three (3) lots from a 6.3 acre property located at Freeman Road (Map-Lot: 54-0028) in the R-60 zone

Kirk Blomberg and Kyle Blomberg presented the application, and Director Kozikowski added that the applicant has been working with the Health Department to address their comments

#8.1

Request for a site plan approval for the construction of a multi-use trail through city property near Lawrence School located at Kaplan Drive in the R-1 zone

Director Kozikowski introduced the project, and Mike Doherty presented the plan, focusing on the section of trail from Mile Land to Tuttle Road

#8.2

Request for a favorable GS 8-24 report for the construction of a multi-use trail through city property near Lawrence School located at Kaplan Drive in the R-1 zone

Director Kozikowski introduced the project

Public Comments

2 speakers
Laura Baum · Topic: Items 8.1 and 8.2

Spoke in favor of the multi-use trail connection, saying it's a really important part of the Central Connecticut Loop Trail

Erik Costa, Chief of Police · Topic: Text amendment regarding regulation of tobacco specialty retailers

Stated that the 10 busts by the police department are very encumber some, and that this amendment was well written and will greatly help with keeping Middletown safe