By a 6-1 vote, the Planning & Zoning Commission defeated text amendment 677 last night.
The controversial proposal would have permitted senior housing to be built on the Baron’s South property, between South Compo Road and Imperial Avenue.
Much of the discussion centered on whether Westport residents would be guaranteed units in the complex; if those on fixed or lower incomes would benefit from it, and whether the text amendment would allow increased housing density on other town-owned properties.
Artist’s rendering of housing at Baron’s South. Last night, the Planning & Zoning Commission defeated the proposal.