22-Unit Development Proposal Filed In Branford

BRANFORD, CT — The town's Planning and Zoning Department is proceeding with several applications, including a significant housing development proposal and various property modifications. A public hearing has been set for a special exception and coastal site plan application regarding a 22-unit housing development on Beacon Hill Road.

The application, PZ 25-10, was submitted by Paul Santa Barbara, representing Beacon Hill Property LLC, for properties at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 15, and 17 Beacon Hill Road. The application was received on November 20, 2025, with the public hearing scheduled for January 8, 2026.

Among the new business items, Gregory Bozz submitted application PZ 25-16 for a special exception at 42 Silver Street. This application proposes the construction of a two-family home in the rear of the parcel and a second-floor addition above the existing garage for a dwelling unit. This application is awaiting official receipt and public hearing scheduling.

Al Secondino, applicant and owner for 21 Acorn Road, filed application PZ 25-17. This request is for a site plan modification to enclose an existing canopy and add additional storage space. This application is also awaiting official receipt. (Update: this application was approved with conditions).

Steven Goldpaper submitted application PZ 25-11 for a coastal site plan to construct a single-family home at 6 Second Avenue. This application was received on December 18, 2025, and is awaiting comments from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).

Additionally, Alessandro DiPalma submitted application PZ 26-1 for a special exception modification for an inground pool at 195 Cherry Hill Extension, Lot 11. This application is awaiting official receipt and public hearing scheduling.

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