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Zoning Board of Appeals, March 19, 2026

Votes on Continuance for Retaining Wall Variance at 34 Charles Street, unanimous

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What happened

The Norwalk Zoning Board of Appeals continued two variance applications without final votes. JMT Charles 25 LLC's request for an 8.8-foot retaining wall variance at 34 Charles Street was continued to April to allow the applicant to meet with concerned neighbors.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Norwalk, CT
Date
March 19, 2026
Decisions
2 zoning decisions
Outcome
Deferred, unanimous

Projects in this meeting (2)

Continuance for Retaining Wall

Awaiting final vote
1 condition of approval

Continuance for Rear Setback

Awaiting final vote
1 condition of approval

Free sample: decision 1 of 2

Continuance for Retaining Wall Variance at 34 Charles Street

JMT Charles 25 LLC sought variance to construct retaining wall up to 8.8 feet high (4 feet maximum allowed) for site stabilization for proposed duplex at 34 Charles Street in CD-2 zone and coastal area management overlay. Applicant requested continuance to meet with neighbors who submitted concerns.

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Meeting Summary

The Norwalk Zoning Board of Appeals continued two variance applications without final votes. JMT Charles 25 LLC's request for an 8.8-foot retaining wall variance at 34 Charles Street was continued to April to allow the applicant to meet with concerned neighbors.

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Key Decisions (2)

Deferred

Continuance for Retaining Wall Variance at 34 Charles Street

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Deferred

Continuance for Rear Setback Variance at 10 Winthrop Avenue

Vote: unanimousConditions attached

Development Activity (2)

Two-Family Dwelling at 34 Charles Street

Residential

Garage Addition and Connection at 10 Winthrop Avenue

Residential

Market Signals (2)

Housing Demand

Property owners seeking to expand garage capacity and add living…

Sentiment

Board members expressed concern about houses being raised to excessive…

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