Board denies variance request for expanded garage at 3 George Road

The Windsor Locks Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request that would have allowed property owners Jeffrey and Heidi Green to replace an existing breezeway and attached garage at 3 George Road with a larger two‑car garage.

The denial came after the applicant said the larger garage — increasing the structure from 22 feet to 28 feet wide — was needed to accommodate multiple family vehicles. The board heard from the applicant that the driveway already measures about 28 feet and that the family owns several large vehicles, including “a Chevy Silverado” and “a Suburban.”

The board discussed setback and front‑yard measurements and whether the property met the zoning board's hardship standard. The chair noted the existing structure was preexisting nonconforming and asked whether alternate locations on the lot could accommodate a compliant garage. The applicant said he did not know where else he could build the garage on the property.

After questions about lot configuration and measurements, the chair announced, “Application is denied.” The record shows the board closed the public hearing on this item with no motion to approve. No formal permit was granted, and the denial stands as the board's final action on the application.

The denial leaves the Greens with the option to reapply with a revised plan or to pursue other remedies outside the variance process. The board did not vote on any alternative approvals for this application during the meeting.