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ZBA denies beer-sales variance for Shell station at 1923 Boston Ave
Summary
The Bridgeport Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request to allow beer sales at an existing Shell gas station at 1923 Boston Ave, finding the applicant’s claimed economic hardship did not meet statutory criteria and citing protected uses within 750 feet.
The Bridgeport Zoning Board of Appeals voted to deny a variance and special-permit request that would have allowed beer sales at the Shell station at 1923 Boston Avenue.
Applicant representatives, who identified themselves in the hearing as Sarah and Alkar U, said the site is already developed as a gas station and convenience store and argued that keeping beer sales is necessary for existing customers. "Our hardship is the property…
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