The athletic complex behind Nathan Hale Middle School. (File photo)
NORWALK, Conn. Who gets access to city-owned fields in Norwalk? How are they being used? What impact do the COVID-related scheduling concerns have on field usage?
These are some of the questions that came up at the Feb. 10 meeting of the Common Council’s Recreation and Parks committee. For a long time, access to the fields has been run by “an old boys’ group,” Council member John Kydes (D, District C) said, stating that many agreements were made verbally or through “handshake” arrangements.
“A lot of these leagues have gotten comfortable with the ‘old boys league,’” he said. “And now we’ve grown to the size where I think we need to just reign them in, and just kind of streamline this process.”
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NORWALK, Conn. – No new contractor yards or expansions of existing ones will be approved in Norwalk during the next 12 months, due to a moratorium unanimously approved by the Zoning Commission after several hours of deliberation and public comment in the Zoners’ May 11 and May 20th meetings.
An extensive study of Norwalk’s industrial zones will be conducted throughout the year-long period that the moratorium is in effect. No contractor yard applications will be accepted during that time.
Norwalk Planning and Zoning Director Steve Kleppin advocated for the measure. “Many contractors operate well within the bounds of what’s permitted by the City,” Kleppin said. “Unfortunately, there are also many illegal contractor yards that are a constant source of work for the Planning and Zoning Department. The City is looking at its industrial zones and is about to start a study of them within the next month or so. How do we maximize ind
NORWALK, Conn. Ever taken a survey where you submit the questions? Well, you can now.
The City is seeking its residents’ opinions on its industrial zoning.
The survey, posted by the consulting firm Utile, had less than 50 statements up for a vote but the total is up to 185 Wednesday evening.
The idea is, participants add their own statements. Then others agree, disagree or pass.
“The intent of the survey is to get feedback on peoples’ thoughts and concerns related to industrial zones, the uses allowed and the types of businesses that should be targeted,” Planning and Zoning Director Steven Kleppin said in an email. “It is not your typical survey which asks questions and total the results. It is meant to be an interactive discussion where the response changes based on responses. In addition, people can track and view the conversation as it unfolds. The survey runs through the end of the year.”