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Owner of 10 Albert Road granted front‑yard setback reduction to allow larger rooms
Summary
The Zoning Board approved a reduction of the front‑yard setback from 40 to 26 feet for 10 Albert Road, with commissioners noting lot undersize and ledge constraints and requiring the applicant to pursue building‑department and environmental approvals before construction.
The Danbury Zoning Board of Appeal on Nov. 13 approved a front‑yard setback variance for 10 Albert Road to allow an addition that enlarges existing bedrooms and reconfigures the kitchen. Owner Marissa Bevilacqua told the board her lot is about 15,000 square feet in an RA‑40 zone (which requires 40,000 sq ft) and that wetlands and a large ledge limit the usable buildable area.
Bevilacqua said the current house is about 660 square feet and that her plan would increase bedroom and living space while keeping the home a two‑bedroom, now with two full bathrooms. Commissioners pressed for architectural and foundation plans given the ledge; Bevilacqua said she would work with an architect and follow building‑department guidance and building permits.
Board members and staff noted Environmental Impact Commission review will be required because of flagged wetlands on the survey. Commissioner Rivas and others emphasized that variances remain with the land and future owners could seek different uses; staff advised that if the proposed plan proved unbuildable the owner would need to reapply or modify the proposal.
After closing the public hearing, the board voted to reduce the front‑yard setback from 40 feet to 26 feet (Section 4.A.3) for construction of the addition, finding a hardship due to the undersized lot and wetlands. The motion was seconded and adopted by voice vote; no opposition was recorded. The applicant acknowledged required follow‑up with environmental and building authorities before work could proceed.
