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Torrington ZBA denies variance to allow carport at 6 Andrews Street
Summary
The Torrington Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb. 10 denied Helen S. Decker’s request for a variance to allow a proposed detached carport to sit 0 feet from the principal dwelling, concluding the application did not meet the hardship standard required by zoning regulations.
The Torrington Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb. 10 denied a request by Helen S. Decker for a variance to allow 0 feet of setback between a proposed detached carport and the principal dwelling at 6 Andrews Street.
Board members and staff reviewed survey measurements and zoning rules before voting. Land use staff explained the relevant rule: accessory (detached) structures require a 5-foot side-yard setback but also must be 10 feet from the principal building under Section 5.2.1.E of the zoning regulations; Decker…
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