Planning commission approves two‑lot resubdivision at 433 Torrington West Street

The Torrington Planning and Zoning Commission voted Nov. 17 to approve a two‑lot resubdivision (SUB‑25‑2) for property at 433 Torrington West Street, the commission announced after a continued public hearing. The proposal, filed by Christopher A. Hall, would split the 0.46‑acre parcel into two lots of 0.235 acres (10,239 square feet) and 0.234 acres (10,236 square feet).

City planner Jeremy Leifert reviewed staff findings and recommended approval with several waivers under section 3.5 of the subdivision regulations while requiring full development plans, sediment and erosion control plans, and stormwater management plans prior to issuance of any zoning permits. Leifert also recommended that existing and proposed survey pins be noted on final plans and set as a condition of approval, with bonding allowed until pins are set.

Other conditions approved by the commission include: approval of the final driveway location by the city engineer before permits are issued; compliance with minimum lot sizes and setbacks affirmed by staff; and filing of required plan copies and mylar with engineer stamps and the chairman’s signature box within 90 days of approval. No public speakers opposed the application during the hearing.

The motion to approve included the staff‑recommended conditions and passed by voice vote. Next steps for the applicant include completing the final plan edits, providing pin‑setting or bond documentation, and filing the mylar sheet with the city clerk within the 90‑day timeframe to enable subsequent permitting.