Shelton commission backs city purchase of state parcel for Constitution Boulevard West
January 08, 2024 | Shelton City, Fairfield, Connecticut
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The Shelton Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously Jan. 8 to report favorably on an 08/24 referral for the city to acquire a state 'release area' at the intersection of Bridgeport Avenue and Constitution Boulevard that staff said is necessary to complete Constitution Boulevard West.
City staff told commissioners the parcel abuts existing city property and is about 23,800 square feet. “The release area that we're purchasing from the state of Connecticut … is about it's 23,800 square feet,” staff said during the presentation. Commissioners asked whether the commission sets a purchase price and were told the state sets price by appraisal.
Chair Virginia Harger called for a motion; Commissioner Patricia Christiano moved a favorable recommendation and Commissioner Kelly seconded. The commission acted on the referral so the board of aldermen — which sets final terms — could consider the purchase at its next meeting. The roll-call vote was recorded as 6–0 in favor.
Why it matters: The parcel is identified by staff as a necessary right-of-way component to allow Constitution Boulevard West to tie into Bridgeport Avenue. A favorable referral from the Planning & Zoning Commission is an advisory step; the board of aldermen must still approve and negotiate final purchase terms and price.
Next steps: If the aldermen approve acquisition and complete purchase terms, staff said right-of-way work can move forward on the Capital Improvement schedule. The commission did not set a purchase price and noted that the state appraisal process controls the sale price.
City staff told commissioners the parcel abuts existing city property and is about 23,800 square feet. “The release area that we're purchasing from the state of Connecticut … is about it's 23,800 square feet,” staff said during the presentation. Commissioners asked whether the commission sets a purchase price and were told the state sets price by appraisal.
Chair Virginia Harger called for a motion; Commissioner Patricia Christiano moved a favorable recommendation and Commissioner Kelly seconded. The commission acted on the referral so the board of aldermen — which sets final terms — could consider the purchase at its next meeting. The roll-call vote was recorded as 6–0 in favor.
Why it matters: The parcel is identified by staff as a necessary right-of-way component to allow Constitution Boulevard West to tie into Bridgeport Avenue. A favorable referral from the Planning & Zoning Commission is an advisory step; the board of aldermen must still approve and negotiate final purchase terms and price.
Next steps: If the aldermen approve acquisition and complete purchase terms, staff said right-of-way work can move forward on the Capital Improvement schedule. The commission did not set a purchase price and noted that the state appraisal process controls the sale price.
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