Hartford’s Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-2 Tuesday night to give an unfavorable recommendation to the city council on the proposed baseball stadium development in Downtown North, according to WNPR.
Members voting against the ballpark felt it did not align with the city’s prior stated goals for Downtown North, WNPR said.
Councilors, however, can vote whichever way they choose, regardless of the P&Z action.
Mayor Pedro E. Segarra released a statement after the vote saying he hopes councilors feel differently.
“While I’m pleased with Planning and Zoning’s unanimous decision to include the ballpark as a permitted use in Downtown North, I’m disappointed they don’t recognize the importance of redeveloping this long neglected area now,” Segarra said.
