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From:
Michaels, Karen
To:
Mark Wujtewicz
Cc:
Hart, Marybeth
Subject:
Review letter for ZTA - Proposed Building Height Increase
Date:
Monday, April 20, 2026 9:12:03 AM
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Letter_ZTA_Max Bldg Height Increase_April 2026.pdf
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Hi Mark,
 
Attached is DEEP’s review letter for the proposed ZTA regarding increased height for
FEMA and local floodplain management requirements.  If you have any questions,
please let me know.
 
Sincerely,
 
Karen
 
Karen A. Michaels
Environmental Analyst III
Planning Section
Land and Water Resources Division/WPLR
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127
P: 860.424.3779 | Karen.Michaels@ct.gov
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April 20, 2026 
 
Waterford Planning and Zoning Commission 
c/o Mark Wujtewicz, Director of Planning 
Waterford Town Hall 
Fifteen Rope Ferry Road 
Waterford, CT 06385 
 
RE: Review of Proposed Zoning Text Amendment for Sections 6.A.5 – Proposed Increase in 
Maximum Height from 20 Feet to 25 Feet in VR – 15/10/7 Districts 
 
Dear Commissioners: 
 
Thank you for referring the above-referenced proposed set of zoning text amendments for our 
review and comment.  The set of zoning text amendments received on March 31, 2026, propose 
an increase of the maximum height of structures within VR – 15/10/7 Districts.  Acting as the 
Commissioner’s staff, our office has reviewed the proposed set of zoning text amendments for 
consistency with the policies and standards of the Connecticut Coastal Management Act 
(CCMA), and we find them to be consistent.  
 
Please be advised that this consistency determination is based on coastal management 
considerations only and does not necessarily reflect other municipal planning and zoning 
considerations that may apply.  These comments are made in response to the review requirement 
contained in Section 22a-104(e) of the Connecticut General Statutes, which requires that 
notification be sent to the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection at least 35 
days prior to the commencement of the public hearing. Once notified, our office is responsible 
for reviewing the proposal’s consistency with the policies of Section 22a-92 and the criteria of 
Section 22a-102(b) of the CCMA.  
 
Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at (860) 424-
3779 or by email at karen.michaels@ct.gov. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Karen Michaels, EA III 
DEEP Land and Water Resources Division 
 
KAM/kam 
 
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Waterford Coastal File – Proposed Zoning Text Amendment: Increased Max Bldg Height