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Local zoning board approves 3-foot setback reduction at 297 Central Avenue
Summary
A local zoning board in Norwich unanimously approved a variance to reduce a side-yard setback from 10 feet to 7 feet at 297 Central Avenue to allow replacement of a deteriorating exterior stair and enlarged landing; staff said a 15-day appeal period applies.
A local zoning board in Norwich (board name not specified in the transcript) unanimously approved a variance Dec. 28 to reduce a side-yard setback from 10 feet to 7 feet at 297 Central Avenue, allowing replacement of a noncompliant exterior stair and a wider second-floor landing.
The applicant, representing the owner listed in the record as Reggie Lofan LLC, told the board the existing stairwell is ‘‘50 years old’’ and ‘‘falling down’’ and needs to be replaced to meet current code. Staff and the applicant described the proposal as increasing the second-floor landing by about 21 inches, not the stair treads, and said the work would remain on…
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