East Hartford Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, East Hartford held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 6 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 37% compared to August (101 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Acceptance of Open Space Donation at 215 and 231 Brewer Street

Approved.

Council accepted donation of approximately 6.25 acres of open space (Open Space Area A and Open Space Area B) from Brewer Development LLC (BL Companies on the subdivision map) as part of the Brewer Street Subdivision at 215 and 231 Brewer Street. The property will be subdivided into 19 lots for single-family homes with a new public roadway called Eastwood Circle. One parcel is approximately six acres of natural woodlands with a pedestrian walkway to Handel Road; the other is a narrow pedestrian pathway to Brewer Street. Recommended by the Real Estate Acquisition and Disposition Subcommittee at their September 10, 2026 meeting.

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Zone change and PDD 4 master plan at 47 Church Street

Approved.

Zone change application under Section 9.5, 9.6 and 5.7 and regulation amendment to establish the PDD4 master plan and zoning district, rezoning ~1-acre parcel from R3 residential to planned development district (PDD 4) at 47 Church Street for an 11-unit townhome development. Applicant Munir Ahmed G. Dalal, agent Gregory W. Pietsu, Esq. Assessors Map Lot 47-60. B and C combined into one motion. Consistent with POCD medium-high density residential (9-12 units/acre).

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Site plan modification at 199 Robert Street (truck repair/sales facility addition)

Deferred.

Site plan modification application under section 4.2.7.0 9.3 for construction of a plus or minus 55,000 square foot building addition associated with an existing truck repair and sales facility at 199 Robert Street. Applicant, Borghese Building and Engineering, Rob Blanchett. Assessor's Map Lot 35-24. Staff recommended tabling due to extent of comments from the town engineer; applicant not present. Tabled until October 14th on a voice vote.

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Site plan modification at 695 East Hartford Boulevard North (Walmart distribution facility)

Approved.

Approval of a minor site plan modification under sections 7.9.3 and 5.3 for construction of a guardhouse, fire protection pump house, circulation improvements, and associated pedestrian and site improvements at the existing distribution/warehousing facility (former Wayfair building purchased by Walmart) at 695 East Hartford Boulevard North. Changes include two-way truck circulation with one secured entrance, modified trailer parking, generator pads, an outdoor pavilion, larger associate drop-off, an additional water storage tank, snow removal system, and a hydrogen fueling pad for yard trucks. Applicant Bowler, LLC, care of Charles Evans. Assessor's Map 33-7. Motion passed on voice vote.

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Outdoor Amusement Permit - Valley Collector Car Club Car Show

Approved.

Approved outdoor amusement permit for Valley Collector Car Club 25th Annual Charity Benefit Car Show, submitted by Matt Hawkins, Chief of Police, scheduled Sunday September 20 from 9 to 2 PM at the Goodwin University Manufacturing Building, 3 Pent Road and surrounding parking lot. Charitable event benefiting homeless, feeding hungry, children with autism, and mentally impaired.

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Personal service establishment text amendment (Type 3 category)

Approved.

Regulation text amendment under Section 9.5 to amend zoning regulation Section 11 glossary definitions of personal service establishment Type 1 and Type 2. Applicant Mohammed Khan, town-wide. Continued from August 12th hearing. Approved with revisions creating a new Type 3 category (beauty salons, nail salons, barber shops, health spas) permitted by site plan when not within 1,000 feet of another Type 3 use, and by special permit when within 1,000 feet, with an exception for shopping centers/malls.

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Zoning Changes

• R3, just over an acre at 47 Church Street, East Hartford (Munir Ahmed G. Dalal)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 39 instances
• density: 12 instances
• residential: 11 instances
• commercial: 5 instances
• subdivision: 4 instances

What to Watch

• Density is new this month with 12 mentions, not present in August.
• Residential came up 83% more often than August.

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