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Owner seeks driveway parking variance for 34 Garner Street after converting garage; ZBA continues case to July

5102985 · June 27, 2025
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The owner of 34 Garner Street sought a variance to allow parking within the front setback following an unpermitted conversion of a one‑car garage to living space and related zoning violations; the board continued the hearing to July 17 and asked the applicant to provide plans and meet with staff.

NORWALK — The owner of 34 Garner Street, Daniela Alfaro, requested a variance Wednesday to allow two tandem parking spaces in the front setback after converting a one‑car garage to living space without permits.

Staff said the property, built in 1960, originally complied with prior parking rules requiring a single parking space behind the front setback. Zoning Enforcement Officer Tammy Maldonado told the board the conversion was done without permits and that the property is the subject of a zoning citation proceeding alleging an after‑the‑fact garage conversion and operation of a rooming house because of separate locks and a second kitchen…

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