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Enforcement update: Torrington staff pursue further action at 2904 Winstead Road after permit revocation
Summary
Staff reported the commission revoked a permit for 2904 Winstead Road (Veil Paving) after violations; staff issued citations and said zoning enforcement and fines could follow if the property owner does not file site-plan and remediation materials.
Nate Nardi Cyrus, wetlands enforcement officer and assistant city planner, told the commission on Feb. 4 that an earlier permit allowing piping of a watercourse at 2904 Winstead Road had been revoked after a show-cause process and that multiple violations remain on the site.
Background: The item concerns the property commonly referenced as Veil Paving. Nardi Cyrus said the commission revoked the permit in spring 2024 after a show-cause hearing. The owner has not submitted a complete site plan to planning and zoning, and required remediation for filling and other violations has not been provided.
Staff action: The commission previously authorized Nardi Cyrus to issue citations; he said he has done so and that the next enforcement steps include opening a zoning case, seeking a cease-and-desist order via zoning enforcement and initiating daily fines (Nardi Cyrus cited $150 per day) that could be placed as a lien on the property. If those measures do not secure compliance, the city may pursue legal action through corporation counsel.
Why it matters: The site has active violations and lacks the wetlands and planning approvals needed to operate; unresolved violations can carry financial penalties and lead to litigation.
Related items and constraints: Nardi Cyrus said contractor Bill Colby has not provided requested engineering materials for the site, and that the regulated party may need to retain a different engineer to proceed. The commission authorized staff to move forward with enforcement and to coordinate with planning and zoning on next steps.
Agent determinations: Nardi Cyrus also reported one agent determination at 100 Lawton Street (an exterior staircase with a concrete landing within the 75-foot Upland Review Area) that involved no grading or significant disturbance and did not require additional commission action.
Next steps: Staff will continue enforcement coordination with zoning enforcement and corporation counsel if necessary; the commission will be updated as the enforcement process proceeds.
