Public Hearings and Town Council Meeting of December 13, 2022
Public Hearings:
27-43 & 53-65 LaSalle Road, 8 & 12 Arapahoe Road and 1001 Farmington
Avenue - Application of The Arapahoe Group, LLC for Change of Zone from RP, RO &
RM-O to ...BC with Special Development District Designation for a mixed use
redevelopment along Arapahoe Road, LaSalle Road and Farmington Avenue
Ordinance Permitting Certain Indoor Venues in the CBDH District to Stay Open until
1:00 AM and Operate under a Café Liquor Permit with an Age Restriction
Town Council:
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
A. Proclamations
3. Public Forum
A. Any resident or taxpayer of the town may address the Council regarding any item on
the agenda which is not otherwise subject to public hearing.
4. Consent Calendar
A. Consent Calendar
5. Approval of Minutes
A. Town Council Meeting Minutes November 30, 2022
B. Public Hearing Minutes 11-30-2022 - 433 South Main Street, Amendment to
SDD#15 - An application filed on behalf of Corporate Center West Associates, LLC,
owner of 433 South Main Street, located within Special Development District (SDD)
#15. The application seeks permission to amend the existing SDD to create a new
mixed-use development, which contemplates a new development parcel and the
construction of an approximately 2,417 s.f. new Starbucks building along South Main
Street. In addition, associated improvements including the reconfiguration of the
parking layout, installation of new landscaping, lighting and pedestrian amenities are
proposed.
6. Unfinished Business
A. Application of The Arapahoe Group, LLC for Change of Zone from RP, RO & RM-O
to BC with Special Development District Designation for a mixed use redevelopment
along Arapahoe Road, LaSalle Road and Farmington Avenue
B. Ordinance Permitting Certain Indoor Venues in the CBDH District to Stay Open until
1:00 AM and Operate under a Café Liquor Permit with an Age Restriction
7. New Business
A. Application filed on behalf of Blue Back Capital Partners and Charter Realty
Development Corp. owners and managing partners of Special Development District
#113, also known as Blue Back Square. The application requests an amendment to
the existing Special Development District Design Guidelines to create a new standard
for "Freestanding Shade Structures"
B. Ordinance Appropriating an Amount not to Exceed $1,500,000 into the Capital
Improvement Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the Purchase of and Improvements to
Properties Located at 12 Brixton Street and 705 Oakwood Avenue in West Hartford and
Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds of the Town in an Amount not to Exceed $1,500,000
to Finance the Appropriation and Pending the Issuance thereof the Making of
Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose
C. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Properties Located at 12 Brixton Street and
705 Oakwood Avenue
D. Resolution Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act Grant Funds to Support
Affordable Housing
E. Resolution Appropriating Grant Funds Awarded under the Department of
Transportation’s Click-It or Ticket Enforcement Campaign
F. Appointment of Jenna McClure to the Design Review Advisory Committee effective
January 1, 2023 for a term to expire December 31, 2025
G. Appointment of Elizabeth Pang to the Design Review Advisory Committee effective
February 1, 2023 for a term to expire December 31, 2025
H. Appointment of Joshua Kaplan to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission for a term
to expire December 31, 2027
I. Appointment of Donald Neville to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission as an
alternate member for a term to expire December 31, 2026
J. Appointment of Deepak Khatiwada as a Town Council Zoning Alternate for a term to
expire December 31, 2025
K. Reappointment of Robert Haber as a Constable for a term to expire December 31,
2026
L. Reappointment of Angelo DiMatteo, Michael Johnson, Todd Douglas Doyle, and
Carolyn Boorman (Alternate Member) to the Zoning Board of Appeals for terms to
expire December 31, 2027 (Revised term date)
8. Reports of Town Manager
A. Town Manager's Report
9. Reports of Corporation Counsel
A. Corporation Counsel's Report
10. Communications
11. Announcements
A. Announcements
12. Adjournment
A. Adjourn[+] Show More
27-43 & 53-65 LaSalle Road, 8 & 12 Arapahoe Road and 1001 Farmington
Avenue - Application of The Arapahoe Group, LLC for Change of Zone from RP, RO &
RM-O to ...BC with Special Development District Designation for a mixed use
redevelopment along Arapahoe Road, LaSalle Road and Farmington Avenue
Ordinance Permitting Certain Indoor Venues in the CBDH District to Stay Open until
1:00 AM and Operate under a Café Liquor Permit with an Age Restriction
Town Council:
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
A. Proclamations
3. Public Forum
A. Any resident or taxpayer of the town may address the Council regarding any item on
the agenda which is not otherwise subject to public hearing.
4. Consent Calendar
A. Consent Calendar
5. Approval of Minutes
A. Town Council Meeting Minutes November 30, 2022
B. Public Hearing Minutes 11-30-2022 - 433 South Main Street, Amendment to
SDD#15 - An application filed on behalf of Corporate Center West Associates, LLC,
owner of 433 South Main Street, located within Special Development District (SDD)
#15. The application seeks permission to amend the existing SDD to create a new
mixed-use development, which contemplates a new development parcel and the
construction of an approximately 2,417 s.f. new Starbucks building along South Main
Street. In addition, associated improvements including the reconfiguration of the
parking layout, installation of new landscaping, lighting and pedestrian amenities are
proposed.
6. Unfinished Business
A. Application of The Arapahoe Group, LLC for Change of Zone from RP, RO & RM-O
to BC with Special Development District Designation for a mixed use redevelopment
along Arapahoe Road, LaSalle Road and Farmington Avenue
B. Ordinance Permitting Certain Indoor Venues in the CBDH District to Stay Open until
1:00 AM and Operate under a Café Liquor Permit with an Age Restriction
7. New Business
A. Application filed on behalf of Blue Back Capital Partners and Charter Realty
Development Corp. owners and managing partners of Special Development District
#113, also known as Blue Back Square. The application requests an amendment to
the existing Special Development District Design Guidelines to create a new standard
for "Freestanding Shade Structures"
B. Ordinance Appropriating an Amount not to Exceed $1,500,000 into the Capital
Improvement Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the Purchase of and Improvements to
Properties Located at 12 Brixton Street and 705 Oakwood Avenue in West Hartford and
Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds of the Town in an Amount not to Exceed $1,500,000
to Finance the Appropriation and Pending the Issuance thereof the Making of
Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose
C. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Properties Located at 12 Brixton Street and
705 Oakwood Avenue
D. Resolution Appropriating American Rescue Plan Act Grant Funds to Support
Affordable Housing
E. Resolution Appropriating Grant Funds Awarded under the Department of
Transportation’s Click-It or Ticket Enforcement Campaign
F. Appointment of Jenna McClure to the Design Review Advisory Committee effective
January 1, 2023 for a term to expire December 31, 2025
G. Appointment of Elizabeth Pang to the Design Review Advisory Committee effective
February 1, 2023 for a term to expire December 31, 2025
H. Appointment of Joshua Kaplan to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission for a term
to expire December 31, 2027
I. Appointment of Donald Neville to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission as an
alternate member for a term to expire December 31, 2026
J. Appointment of Deepak Khatiwada as a Town Council Zoning Alternate for a term to
expire December 31, 2025
K. Reappointment of Robert Haber as a Constable for a term to expire December 31,
2026
L. Reappointment of Angelo DiMatteo, Michael Johnson, Todd Douglas Doyle, and
Carolyn Boorman (Alternate Member) to the Zoning Board of Appeals for terms to
expire December 31, 2027 (Revised term date)
8. Reports of Town Manager
A. Town Manager's Report
9. Reports of Corporation Counsel
A. Corporation Counsel's Report
10. Communications
11. Announcements
A. Announcements
12. Adjournment
A. Adjourn[+] Show More