Proposal For Popeye’s In Naugatuck Heads To Public Hearing

NAUGATUCK, CT — The Parikh Network is seeking approval of a special permit application to bring a Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen with drive-thru to 111 Rubber Ave.

The Zoning Commission has set a 6:15 p.m. public hearing on Jan. 20 for the proposal. The Inland Wetland Commission is also required to give a report on the proposal.

Lori Rotella, WEO stated at a meeting earlier this month, that this is a special permit application and with a special permit, it requires a report from wetlands. A brook is about 250 feet away.

A Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen with drive-thru is being proposed to go in on this site. Wayne Zirolli, Borough Engineer, said he spoke with the applicant about drainage and requested if possible to incorporate some of the best management practices such as rain gardens, some
pervious pavement and additional plantings or trees, according to meeting minutes.

It is a small, tight site, but he said he has been working with the applicant. This site is less than a half-acre in size.