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Planning board approves ZBA referral for 18 Gurley Road variance
Summary
The board reviewed ZBA application DBA 21-25 for 18 Gurley Road and approved the requested setbacks and front-yard parking relief unanimously after the applicant explained the proposal to connect a detached garage to the main house.
At its Sept. 22 special meeting the Stamford Planning Board considered a Zoning Board of Appeals referral, DBA 21-25, for 18 Gurley Road and voted to approve the requested variances.
The chair introduced the case and noted that the application listed Ryan Salvatore representing property owner Sarah Christiansen. The presenting architect identified themself as Bridal Salvatore and explained the request: connect an existing detached garage to the primary dwelling via a short breezeway, converting the garage to part of the principal dwelling, and therefore seeking relief from rear-yard setback requirements (garage at 23.5 feet in lieu of 30 feet; stairs at 27 feet in lieu of 30) and permission for parking/loading in a front yard where not permitted.
Bridal Salvatore said the existing house dates from at least 1922 and the garage was constructed later; the work is primarily a connection between existing structures and does not increase the intensity of use. After brief board discussion, Jeremy moved for approval, a second was recorded in the chat, and the board approved the variance unanimously.
The applicant thanked the board and the planning board chair closed the hearing portion of this agenda item.
