The developer of a controversial Burger King abutting the historic Norwichtown colonial burial ground announced a settlement Wednesday with the Norwich Historical Society that calls for the developer to enhance the buffer zone between the properties and to donate additional plantings to create buffers behind other commercial properties on Town Street. The Burger King project […]
Tag Archives: Planning and Zoning
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Oct
Oct
The planning commission Tuesday approved a controversial plan for a Burger King restaurant with a drive-thru on Town Street, the rear property line abutting the historic Colonial Era burial ground. While planning commission members said they were sympathetic with concerns by the many opponents who attended two public hearing rounds to voice objections to the […]
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Sep
Sep
The Planning and Zoning Commission has loosened some restrictions on creation of new housing, restrictions that some developers viewed as an obstacle to redevelopment in the city. The changes will make renovations and adaptive reuse of historic buildings more economically feasible and open up more areas for development, said local attorney Bill Sweeney, who successfully […]