Hello Residents of the Great Neighborhood of Harborview,
Though I am waiting on a few more pieces of information to come in so we can send out a comprehensive message to the community regarding the timeline of the Clubhouse renovation, sadly, we have learned in the last weeks , that our clubhouse not only has to go through the city’s regular Planning and Zoning stages to get building approval, but we have to go though an additional zoning process with the city. This additional process is with the Norwalk Zoning Commission.
A little background on the Norwalk Zoning Commission: They are responsible for:
Acting upon applications for motor vehicle licenses
Preparing, adopting, and amending the Building Zone Regulations and the Building Zone Map so as to control and direct the use and development of property
Regulating the use of land within the city
Reviewing special permits, site plans, and coastal site plan applications
The Harborview Clubhouse falls into the last category: ‘Reviewing coastal site plan applications’. Because the Clubhouse is zoned as a ‘Clubhouse’ (as opposed to a ‘Single Familiy Residence’ as the rest of us in Harborview are) the Zoning Commission deemed it would also need to to be involved with our project. This week, in meeting with a member of the Zoning Commission, I learned the earliest we can possibly get on their docket for review is January, with a possible hearing following in February. Obviously, I report this with a heavy heart, because as of this point in time, I’m estimating their involvement pushes back our ground breaking until March. I wanted to alert you that I am exploring the finer points of going through this process, but wanted to give everyone the heads up.
We are currently pulling together information for the community so we can offer, as realistic as possible, a time-map of the Clubhouse project from now until completion. Additionally, we’ll have a current status of drawings of clubhouse itself. I know its important to keep everyone in the loop. Please know I am here and happy to elaborate if you have any additional questions.
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend All,
Jenny