Council accepts DOT parcel and authorizes immediate transfer to allow homeowner electric connection at Peck Lane

The Town Council unanimously approved resolution 042826-2 to accept excess land from the Connecticut Department of Transportation and transfer it immediately to the owners of 645 Peck Lane (Michael and Jillian Zizek) to enable an electric connection.

Councilor Walsh presented the resolution citing DOT project 25-98 and noted Planning & Zoning reviewed the proposed acceptance and transfer under CGS §8-24 and found no conflict. Town manager Sean Kimball explained the situation: the property owner built a home that could not connect to power because a legacy state-owned parcel blocked access for an Eversource easement. "What has to happen is [DOT] will grant it to the town, and then it'll be an instant transfer to the property owner from the town," Kimball said. The transfer was expedited at the council's direction so the homeowner could obtain a certificate of occupancy and electrical service.

The resolution empowers the town manager and proper officers to execute deeds and other instruments necessary to consummate the acceptance and transfer. Councilors thanked planning staff for fast review and the vote passed unanimously.