ZBA approves self storage for Meriden plaza once home to Stop & Shop, despite public outcry ZBA approves self storage for Meriden plaza once home to Stop & Shop, despite public outcry The former Stop & Shop grocery store is seen here in the Centennial Plaza in Meriden on Nov. 9, 2020. January 12, 2021 09:40PM By Mary Ellen Godinâs , Record-Journal staff MERIDEN â The cityâs Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously Tuesday night to allow the owners of Centennial Plaza to build a climate-controlled self-storage facility, despite the overwhelming objection of local residents. During the nearly three-hour meeting, city staff read more than 70 comments opposed to DealPoint Merrillâs request to build the self-storage facility in the former Stop & Shop and vacant Railroad Salvage buildings.