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Zoning hearing roundup: sheds moved, driveways remain open; several cases continued or closed
Summary
At the Dec. 3 zoning‑citation hearing, the officer closed a Reservoir Avenue file with no fine, continued multiple cases (driveway/permit work, 47 Woodward, 206 Richards) for inspections or corrected plans, and set follow‑up dates including Feb. (driveway) and Jan. 28, 2026 (several continuances).
The Dec. 3 Norwalk zoning‑citation hearing included a series of short matters in which staff reported progress, outstanding permitting work, and administrative continuances.
27 Reservoir: Staff said the front‑setback parking issue had been resolved and recommended closing the file. Hearing Officer Robert Maslin accepted the recommendation and closed the matter with no fine.
Shed and driveway matter (continued to February): Parties reported the shed had been moved (resolving that violation) but the driveway built beyond the DPW‑approved scope remains an open permit. DPW sign‑off and a building‑inspector check are required; Maslin continued the matter to February to allow inspections and coordination with the contractor.
47 Woodward: Architects submitted revised plans addressing nonconforming elements (bay/dormer windows), and staff expects permit work and an updated plan within about a month; the matter was continued for final review and inspection.
206 Richards: Staff documented two unapproved curb cuts and storage of commercial vehicles and materials; because certified service was recently completed and no hearing request was returned, staff proposed further outreach and planned a continuance to January for inspection.
Other docket items were handled administratively (time estimates, scheduling) and the hearing officer set the next docket for Jan. 28, 2026 and noted that unresolved matters may return for fines if noncompliance persists.
What happens next: staff will finish inspections, confirm DPW and building sign‑offs, and report back at the continued hearings; where staff recommended fines those were imposed or will be reconsidered on return.
