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As small business owners, we are writing to alert the New Canaan community to an urgent Planning and Zoning Commission (“P&Z”) matter with broad implications for New Canaan’s downtown Village District. If approved on October 29th, a proposed mixed-use retail and residential development at 112 Main St. will set a precedent that holds the potential to forever change the beloved and unique village atmosphere of New Canaan.
Before the vote happens, we urge concerned parties to email the Town Planner, Sarah Carey (sarah.carey@newcanaanct.gov), requesting P&Z to allow more time for the public to weigh in on the long-term impact that approval of this development will have on the priceless image, charm and defining character of New Canaan’s Magic Circle, as well as the devastating implications for local businesses and parking throughout downtown. The applicant’s proposal to P&Z is complex and requires a significant change to the regulations of Retail A Zone (i.e., the Village District of Elm & Main known as the “Magic Circle”), designation of the project as an historic preservation, and approval of two Special Permits. Specifically, the applicant seeks:
An increase in the building’s height from two and a half stories to four.