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ZBA Applications: Recent actions taken by the ZBA:

Town of Darien Pear Tree Point Beach Building Project - WITHDRAWN

• Application Package and 'Item K
•  Survey and Proposed Plans
• Photographs of Model
• Letter from Police Chief Don Anderson dated October 31, 2019
• Withdrawal e-mail dated November 7, 2019
  

This application was WITHDRAWN.

Amendment ZBA Calendar #31-1980, Cirillo, 16 Prospect Avenue

• Staff questions

This matter was discussed at the October 14, 2020 ZBA meeting. It was decided that a public hearing will be held on this matter. The date of the public hearing is to be determined.

ZBA Calendar #2-2020, Morrison, 13 Prospect Avenue

• ZBA Application Materials Package
  
• Zoning Location Survey
  
• Architectural Plans
  
• Additional Report Received March 13, 2020
  
• Additional Plans Received March 13, 2020
  
• Staff Questions
• 13 Prospect Avenue Presentation Slides -- May 20, 2020
  

The public hearing on this application was held on March 18, 2020 and continued on May 20, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on May 20, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on May 28, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #3-2020, Lifton, 180 Middlesex Road

• ZBA Application & Authorization Form
  
• Item K
  
• Survey
  
• Historical Backround
  
• Architectural Report
  
• Engineer's Report-- March 11, 2020
• Letters of Support
  
• List of Abutting Properties
  
• Staff Questions-- February 11, 2020
  
• Staff Questions-- May 8, 2020
• FEBRUARY 12, 2020 PRESENTATION MATERIALS
  
• MAY 20, 2020 PRESENTATION MATERIALS
  

The public hearing on this application was held on March 18, 2020 in room 206. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on May 20, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on May 28, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #4-2020, Gallagher, 241 Noroton Avenue

• ZBA Application & Authorization Form- 241 Noroton Avenue
  
• Item K
  
• Surveys
  
• Proposed Plans
  
• Legal Notice
  
• Neighbor Mailing Documents
• Staff Questions
  

The public hearing on this application was held on June 17, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on June 17, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on June 25, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #5-2020, Bradshaw, 20 DuBois Street.

• ZBA Application Form- 20 Dubois Street
  
• Item K
  
• Zoning Location Survey & Site Plans
  
• Architectural Sketches
  
• Architectural Plans
  
• Legal Notice
  
• Neighbor Mailing Documents
  
• Staff Questions
• Presentation Materials
  

The public hearing on this application was held on June 17, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on June 17, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on June 25, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #6-2020, Lilliquist, 42 Walmsley Road

• ZBA Application Form--42 Walmsley Road
  
• Item K
  
• Letters of Support
  
• Zoning Location Survey
  
• Plans Package
  
• Legal Notice
  
• Neighbor Mailing Documents
• Staff Questions
  

The public hearing on this application was held on June 17, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on June 17, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on June 25, 2020.  

ZBA Calendar #7-2020, Ox Ridge School, 395 Mansfield Avenue

• ZBA Application Form (3 pages) and Item K--Ox Ridge School, 395 Mansfield Avenue
  
• Plans (33 sheets)
• Ox Ridge School Phase 1 Site Plan, dated May 15, 2020
• Ox Ridge School Presentation Slides -- May 20, 2020
• Email & Replacement Site Plan from Amy Samuelson- Alternate Phasing Option
  

This application was WITHDRAWN on May 19, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #8-2020, Iyer/Amin, 11 Shady Acres

• ZBA Application Form, Authorization Letter, List of Abutting Properties, Item K, Survey--11 Shady Acres
  
• Wetlands Assessment by ELS--March 20, 2020--5 pages
• Wetlands Mitigation Plan by ELS--March 20, 2020--Sheet MP.1
  
• Site Engineering Report by DiVesta Civil Engineering, March 2020--9 pages.
  
• On-Site Subsurface Sewage Disposal System--March 2020, Sheet 1 of 3
  
• Notes--March 2020, Sheet 2 of 3.
  
• Details--March 2020, Sheet 3 of 3
• Letter to applicant regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
• Staff Questions
  

The public hearing on this application was held on June 17, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on June 17, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on June 25, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #9-2020, Phelan 19 Old Stone Road

• ZBA Application Form--19 Old Stone Road
  
• Full-sized Survey, 19 Old Stone Road
• Letter to applicant regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
• Staff Questions
  

The public hearing on this application was held on June 17, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on June 17, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on June 25, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #10-2020,  Teschner, 5 Tokeneke Trail

• ZBA Application 5 Tokeneke Trail--32 pages, including ZBA Application Form, Item K, Site Photos, prior ZBA variances, List of Neighbors, Owners Authorization Letter, and plans (32 pages total) submitted on April 22, 2020.
• Letter to applicant regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
• Staff Questions

The public hearing on this application was held on June 17, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on June 17, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on June 25, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #11-2020, Bonanno, 3 Outlook Drive

• Cover Letter
  
• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K
  
• Zoning Location Survey- proposed conditions-- June 16, 2020
  
• Architectural Drawings
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
• Staff Questions
  

The public hearing on this application was held on July 15, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on July 15, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on July  23, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #12-2020, Fuller, 40 Contentment Island Road

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K
  
• Zoning Location Survey
  
• Architectural Drawings
  
• Photographs- existing views
  
• Renderings
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
• Letter dated June 29, 2020 to Diane Ifkovic from Jeremy Ginsberg
• Presentation slides for July 15 public hearing- received 7/8/2020 SUPERSEDED
• Comments from Diane Ifkovic, CT DEEP-- received 7/9/2020
• Staff Questions
  
• Contract value certification, received 8/31/2020
  
• Revised construction value, received 8/31/2020
• Presentation slides for September 10, 2020 public hearing- received 9/10/2020
• Staff questions, revised 9/10/2020
  

The public hearing on this application was held on September 16, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 16, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on September 24, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #13-2020, Barkley, 5 North Road

• ZBA Application Form - SUPERSEDED
  
• Item K- SUPERSEDED
  
• Zoning Location Survey- SUPERSEDED
  
• Architectural Drawings
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Email from applicant requesting postponement of applicant
• Revised Application Form- received 8/19/2020- CURRENT
  
• Revised Item K- received 8/19/2020- CURRENT
  
• Revised Zoning Location Survey with proposed dormer addition- revised 6/23/2020- CURRENT
• Letter regarding required mailings & legal notice enclosure
• Proof of mailings
• Staff questions
• Presentation materials for 9/16 public hearing
  

The public hearing on this application was held on September 16, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 16, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on September 24, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #14-2020, Daniel, 40 Hancock Lane

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K
  
• Zoning Location Survey
• Tank specifications
  
• Photos
  
• 1986 variance and zoning permit
• Referral request
• Letter regarding required mailings & legal notice enclosure
• Comments from Fire Marshal & Health Dept.
• Proof of mailings
  
• Presentation materials for 9/16/2020 public hearing
• Staff questions
  

The public hearing on this application was held on September 16, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 16, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on September 24, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #15-2020, 7-Eleven Inc., 306 Boston Post Road

1. ZBA Application Form and authorization letters
2. Submission letter
   
3. Item K
   
4. Proposed Site Plan- Bohler Engineering, August 10, 2020
   
5. Traffic Impact Study by McMahon Associates, July 2020
6. Traffic Study Appendix by McMahon Associates, July 2020
   
7. Signage and Concept Elevations Site Plan- Cummings Signs, August 11, 2020
8. Letter regarding required mailings & legal notice enclosure
9. Proof of mailings
10. Presentation materials for September 16, 2020 public hearing
11. Staff questions- 9/16/20
    
12. Other service stations in Exit 13 Post Road Area- 9/14/2020
13. FP Clark Associates- Preliminary review of Traffic Study- dated 9/17/2020
14. Staff questions 10/14/20
15. Letter in opposition, Rolf Obin- received 10/13/2020
16. Email from Amy Souchuns, follow up to staff comments and supporting materials- received 10/13/2020
17. Fire Marshal comments
    
18. Traffic Authority comments
19. State gas posting regulations
20. Revised site plans, 10/9/2020
    
21. Amended variance narrative, 10/29/2020
22. Petition submitted by Luisa de Samame-Spear on November 23, 2020 (cover letter and 47 pages)
23. Public comment received Weds., November 18
    
24. Public comment received Thurs., November 19
    
25. Public comment received Fri., November  20
    
26. Public comment received Sat., November  21
    
27. Public comment received Sun., November  22
    
28. Public comment received Mon., November  23
29. Response from Darien Police Dept. regarding traffic accidents and security
30. Revised site layout plan, revised November 4, 2020
    
31. Monument sign plan, submitted December 10, 2020
    
32. McMahon Traffic Report, December 10, 2020
33. Staff question, December 16, 2020 
    
34. Architectural Review Board comments from September 15, 2020 and October 20, 2020 meeting
    
35. Inventory chart of existing Town service station features to use for comparison, December 10, 2020
    
36. Opposition Letter and supporting materials  from Wilder Gleason, December 14, 2020
37. Site photos taken by ZBA staff, Robert Woodside, 12-30-2020
    
38. Signage work plans created by ZBA staff, Robert Woodside, 01-04-2021
39. Additional Item K, 01-08-2021
40. McMahon Updated Traffic Analysis 12.31.20
41. Additional proof of mailing reflecting revisions to application, submitted 01-11-2021
42. Mike Galante, Hardesty & Hanover, LLC- Traffic Analysis- Review of Response to Comments- 3rd Revision- Proposed 7-Eleven, 01-12-2021
43. Staff Questions- January 20, 2021
44. Robert F. Maslan opposition submissions, 01-14-2021
    
45. Robert F. Maslan opposition PowerPoint for January 20, 2021 meeting, 01-14-2021
46. Revised Site Layout Plan, 01-11-2021
    
47. Revised Sign Package, 01-11-2021
    
48. Building Elevations, 01-06-2021
49. Darien Legal Traffic Authority Correspodence-Report on Proposed 7-Eleven Applicatation 01.26.2021
50. Public comment received January 20, 2021
51. 7-Eleven Additional Information for February 10, 2021 Public Hearing
52. September 16, 2020 GoToMeeting Recording
    
53. October 14, 2020 GoToMeeting Recording
    
54. January 20, 2021 GoToMeeting Recording
55. Staff Questions- February 10, 2021
56. Superior Court Appeal
    

The public hearing on this application was held on September 16, 2020 and was continued on October 14, 2020. It was continued further to December 16, 2020 and immediately continued to January 20, 2021. It was  further continued to February 10, 2021. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on  February 10, 2021 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on February 18, 2021.

ZBA Calendar #16-2020, Lucille Story, 11 Raymond Heights

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K
  
• List of abutting properties
  
• Zoning location survey- existing, 10/22/2019
  
• Zoning location survey- proposed addition, 8/12/2020
  
• Existing floor plan, 8/19/2020
  
• Proposed plans, Daniel Conlon Architects, 8/19/2020
• Letter regarding required mailings and enclosed legal notice
• Proof of mailings
• Staff questions
• Presentation materials for 9/23 public hearing
  

The  public hearing on this application was held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 23, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on October 1, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #17-2020, Jeffery Brown, 26 Peach Hill Road 

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K
  
• Site Development Plan
  
• Architectural Plans, Neil Hauck Architects
• Letter regarding required mailings and enclosed legal notice
• Proof of mailings
• Staff questions
• Presentation materials for 9/23 public hearing
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 23, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on October 1, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #18-2020, Anthony Yell, 2 Oak Crest Road

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K
  
• Historical background
  
• Zoning location survey- existing
  
• Zoning location survey- proposed
  
• Architectural Plans
  
• Letters of support
• Letter regarding required mailings and enclosed legal notice
• Proof of mailings
• Letter of support from Chairman or Architectural Review Board, Elizabeth Geiger- dated 9/15/2020
• Letter of support from Town Historian, Marian Castell- dated 9/15/2020
• Staff questions
• Additional staff questions- 9/22/2020
  
• Presentation materials for 9/23 public hearing
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 23, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on October 1, 2020.

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Application Index
  
• Item K
  
• Site Photos
  
• Basement Sketches Depicting Proposed Food Preparation Area
  
• Sketch of Second Floor Office Space
  
• List of Abutting Properties
  
• Owners Authorization Letter
  
• Previously Approved Architectural Drawings Showing Existing Floor Plans
• Letter regarding required mailings and enclosed legal notice
• Proof of mailings
• Staff questions
• Presentation materials for 10/14/2020 public hearing
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on October 14, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision will be published on October 22, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #20-2020, Scott & Lynne Somerville, 21 Miles Road

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K
  
• Abutting properties
  
• Survey depicting existing conditions
  
• Survey depicting proposed conditions
  
• Architectural Site Plans
  
• Photo: existing vs. proposed
  
• 1982 variance resolution
  
• Neighbor letter of support
• Letter regarding required mailings and enclosed legal notice
• Proof of mailings
• Staff questions
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on October 14, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision will be published on October 22, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #21-2020, John Long & Ashley Hinchman, 400 Mansfield Avenue

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K
  
• Zoning location survey
  
• Architectural plans
  
• Letter regarding required mailings and enclosed legal notice
  

This application has been WITHDRAWN at the applicants request.

ZBA Calendar #22-2020, 36 Beach Drive, 36 Beach Drive

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K
  
• EPC prior approval
  
• Zoning location survey- existing
  
• Zoning location survey- proposed
  
• Landscape enhancement drawings
• Letter regarding required mailings and enclosed legal notice
• Proof of mailings
• Staff questions
• Letter of support from neighbor, Gulick/Sullivan- 10/6/2020
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on October 14, 2020 and is here. Notice of this decision will be published on October 22, 2020.

ZBA Calendar #23-2020, Katharine and Sean Bunoski, 57 Edgerton Street

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K- SUPERSEDED
  
• Zoning Location Survey
  
• Site Plan
  
• Architectural Plans
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Staff Questions
• Bunoski Responses to Staff Questions 01-04-2020
• Proof of mailings
• Revised Item K, submitted January 6, 2021
• PowerPoint Presentation for January 20, 2021 meeting
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on January 20, 2021 and is here. Notice of this decision will be published on January 28, 2021.

ZBA Calendar #24-2020, James Peterson & Claudia Quintanilla, 218 Long Neck Point Road

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Application Index
  
• Item K
  
• Minutes and Resolution in Cal. No. 27-2012
  
• Map and List of Abutting Properties
  
• Map Nos. 617, 2653 and 5273
  
• Excerpts from approved plans in Cal. No. 27-2012
  
• Zoning Location Survey
  
• Excerpts of the proposed plans for 218 LNPR depicting tunnel, pool house and pool
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on January 20, 2021 and is here. Notice of this decision will be published on January 28, 2021.

ZBA Calendar #01-2021, Brian & Sarah Williamson, 21 Oak Park Avenue

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Letter of authorization
• Item K and Site Photos
  
• Zoning location survey- proposed
  
• Architectural Plans by ERI Building & Design, LLC, 01-08-21
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
  
• Letter of support, Ruchi Sharma and Neel Mehta
  
• Letter of support, Elyes & William Noonan
• Additional letters of support, received February 3, 2021
• Staff Questions, February 10, 2021
• Photos of adjoining houses, submitted February 9, 2021 by Jeffrey McDougal
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on February 10, 2021. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on  February 10, 2021 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on February 18, 2021.

ZBA Calendar #02-2021, 21 Oak Park Avenue, Brian and Sarah Williamson

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K
  
• Zoning location survey and plans- 5 X 8 option
  
• Zoning location survey and plans- 5 X 16 option
  
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
• Staff Questions, April 7, 2021
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, April 7,  2021. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on April 7, 2021 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on April 15, 2021.

ZBA Calendar #03-2021, 9 East Trail, Caroline Bartlett & Steven Lopiano

• ZBA Application Form and submitted materials
  
• Zoning location survey and plans
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailing
• Staff Questions, April 7, 2021
• Neighbor letter of support
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, April 7,  2021. A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on April 7, 2021 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on April 15, 2021.

ZBA Calendar #04-2021, 158 Holmes Avenue, David Butterworth & Croi McNamara

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K
  
• Zoning location survey, 04.02.2021
  
• Plans including photographs
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
• Staff Questions for May 12, 2021 public hearing
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, May 12,  2021.  A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on  May 12, 2021 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on May 20, 2021 in the Darien Times.

ZBA Calendar #05-2021, 8 Clocks Lane, Matthew & Kerrie Masone 

• ZBA Application Form & all submitted materials
  
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
• Staff Questions for May 12, 2021 public hearing
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, May 12,  2021.  A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on  May 12, 2021 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on May 20, 2021 in the Darien Times.

ZBA Calendar #06-2021, 6 Phillips Lane, Michael & Lindsay Sutter

• ZBA Application Form, Item K and all other submitted materials
  
• Zoning location survey 
  
• Architectural drawings
  
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
• Staff Questions for May 12, 2021 public hearing
• Public comment, letter of support, May 9, 2021
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, May 12,  2021.  A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on  May 12, 2021 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on May 20, 2021 in the Darien Times.

ZBA Calendar #07-2021, 23 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Bruno Campos

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K
  
• Site Photos
  
• Zoning location survey- proposed
  
• Existing and proposed floor plan
  
• Letter regarding required mailings 
• Proof of mailings
• Staff Questions for May 12, 2021 public hearing
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, May 12,  2021.  A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on  May 12, 2021 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on May 20, 2021 in the Darien Times.

ZBA Calendar #08-2021, 42 Mansfield Avenue, Shannon & Jonathan Silsby

• ZBA Application Form
  
• Item K
  
• Zoning Location Survey
  
• Architectural Plans
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
• Staff Questions for July 14, 2021 public hearing
• Letter of support received 7/13/2021
• Presentation materials for 7/14/21
• Letter of support received 7/14/2021
• Update information 10/14/2021
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on July 14, 2021and will was continued on October 20, 2021.  A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on October 20 2021 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on October 28, 2021 in the Darien Times.

ZBA Calendar #09-2021, 1918 Boston Post Road, 1918 LLC

• Complete Application Materials 
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
• Staff Questions for July 14, 2021 public hearing
• Public comment 7-14-2021
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.  A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on July 14, 2021 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on July 22, 2021 in the Darien Times.

ZBA Calendar #10-2021, 410 West Avenue Apt. 201, Westbridge Manor LLC

• ZBA Application Form and Item K
  
• Zoning location survey
  
• Elevations and plans 
• Letter regarding required mailings
• Proof of mailings
• Staff Questions for July 14, 2021 public hearing
  

The public hearing date on this application was held on Wednesday, July 14,  2021.  A decision on this application was made by the Zoning Board of Appeals on July 14, 2021 and is here. Notice of this decision was published on July 22, 2021 in the Darien Times..

This page last updated on July 26, 2021