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Commission approves special permit to restore historic barn, expand garage at 12 Nursery Road
Summary
The commission unanimously approved a special permit July 29 for a restoration and modest expansion of a historic timber‑frame barn and attached garage at 12 Nursery Road; the proposal keeps the barn’s historic character, slightly reduces net coverage by removing a shed, and has an inland‑wetlands permit.
The New Canaan Planning and Zoning Commission on July 29 approved a special permit for work to restore a historic timber‑frame barn and to slightly expand an attached garage at 12 Nursery Road, allowing the accessory structure to exceed 1,000 square feet under section 3.4(c.0.7) of the zoning regulations.
Christopher Fagan of Christopher Fagan Studio Architecture presented the application on behalf of owner Daniel Pollock. Fagan described the barn as likely original to the property (circa 1760), and said the work will stabilize and rehabilitate the timber framing, create family recreation space inside the historic portion, and rebuild the…
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