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Planning commission gives favorable 8‑24 recommendation for city acquisition of Torringford Volunteer Fire Department property
Summary
Under Connecticut General Statutes §8‑24 the commission voted to recommend the city council proceed with acquisition of the Torringford Volunteer Fire Department property at 1738 East Main Street, finding the purchase generally consistent with the city Plan of Conservation and Development.
The Torrington Planning and Zoning Commission voted Sept. 10, 2025 to issue a favorable report to the City Council under Connecticut General Statutes §8‑24 regarding the proposed acquisition of the Torringford Volunteer Fire Department property at 1738 East Main Street.
City Planner Jeremy Leifer presented the referral sent by the council, describing the parcel as roughly one acre with a concrete block fire station constructed in 1950 and in continuous use by the volunteer fire department since 1963. Leifer told commissioners the property includes a small communications compound (a 20‑by‑40 foot inholding) owned by Crown Castle Fiber LLC and that continued fire department use would be an as‑of‑right use in the LB zone under zoning regulation section 3.1, subsection 18.
Leifer recommended the commission make a favorable report under CGS 8‑24 and stated the acquisition would be consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development, which includes community‑facilities goals to evaluate and improve fire protection and acquire land for future stations. Commissioner Donna Greco moved the motion and the commission voted in favor by voice vote.
The favorable report will be transmitted to the City Council for its decision on acquisition. The commission noted any future changes to the site would be subject to site‑plan review.
