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Danbury Zoners put off decision about allowing OTB in restaurants

A decision about whether to allowing off track betting as an accessory use in a restaurant has been put off for now. 

 

The Danbury Zoning Commission met again Tuesday after approving the text amendment in May.  A downtown business owner filed a lawsuit alleging noncompliance with notification requirements.  Commission chairman Rob Melillo and Sportech Venues attorney Bill Sweeny talked about having only seven members present, even though a simple majority of five members was needed.

 

Sweeny said he wants things done correct procedurally, so he wanted a formal resolution drafted by counsel to be decided at the next meeting.

 

The Danbury Zoning Commission closed the new public hearing into allowing off track betting as an accessory use in a restaurant.  The group did not take further action on the issue at their meeting.

Sportech has exclusive licensing rights in Connecticut and would provide 1.6 percent of gross revenue to City Center. 

 

Sportech plans to renovate Two Steps into a sports bar and restaurant on the first floor, with OTB gaming on the 2nd floor.  The Zoning Commission is not deciding on a site specific proposal, but a city wide change.  The specific location would be subject to City Council approval.

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