Marilyn Ozols, Chairman
Donna Sicuranza
Phillip Bassett, Secretary
Carole Ketelsen
William Neale
Marie Farrell, Alternate
Robert G. Furno, Alternate
Vacancy, Alternate
The Planning Commission generally meets the second Monday of the month at
7:00 p.m. in the Multi-Media Room of the Mulvey Municipal Center. See
Planning Commission Meeting Schedule . All Planning Commission Agendas and
Planning Commission Minutes are posted on the website.
One of the main
functions of the Planning Commission is the compilation of the Plan of
Conservation and Development. Last updated in 1990, the Plan provides the
framework for guiding growth to maintain and improve Westbrook in ways its
citizens find most desirable. All proposed municipal improvements, special
permit applications and proposed amendments to the Zoning Regulations are
reviewed for consistency with the Plan. While the recommendations in the
Plan of Conservation and Development are advisory, basing decisions for the
Town’s future on a comprehensive plan increases the likelihood of retaining
qualities that make the town special and attaining desired goals. A state
statute passed this year requires that the Town update its plan by 2010 in
order to be eligible for state discretionary funding.
The Planning Commission has regulatory jurisdiction over the subdivision of
land. Subdivision is defined as the division of a tract or parcel of land
into three (3) or more lots. The Subdivision Regulations are intended to
ensure that land, when subdivided can be used for building purposes without
danger to health and safety or degradation of the environment. An important
component of subdivision plans is the laying out of new town roads and
designation of Open Space within new residential developments.
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