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Mountainside Treatment Center seeks special permit amendment for 24-by-44-foot yoga room; public hearing set for April 13

Town of North Canaan Planning and Zoning Commission · March 9, 2026
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Summary

Mountainside Treatment Center asked the Planning and Zoning Commission for an amendment to its special permit to add a 24-by-44-foot yoga room on the south side of its activities building. The commission scheduled a public hearing for April 13 and was told the proposal has Torrington Health Department review and will need Fire Marshal sign-off.

Dan Smith, representing Mountainside Treatment Center, asked the North Canaan Planning and Zoning Commission for an amendment to the facility's special permit to add a 24-by-44-foot yoga room on the south side of the activities building. The commission was told there are no wetlands or setback issues identified in the application.

Zoning Enforcement Officer George Martin said the applicant has already gone through review with the Torrington Health Department and will need sign-off from the Fire Marshal before final approvals. Martin recommended moving forward with a public hearing; Commissioner Dalton Jacquier moved to hold the hearing on April 13 and Commissioner Cooper Brown seconded. The motion carried. The commission will consider public input and required agency sign-offs at the hearing.