Zoning Board of Appeals, March 19, 2026
Votes on Continuance for Retaining Wall Variance at 34 Charles Street, unanimous
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.
- Jurisdiction
- Norwalk, CT
- Date
- March 19, 2026
- Decisions
- 2 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Deferred, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (2)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsContinuance for Retaining Wall
Awaiting final voteContinuance for Rear Setback
Awaiting final voteFree 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.
The other decision is listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
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.
Key Decisions (2)
Continuance for Retaining Wall Variance at 34 Charles Street
Continuance for Rear Setback Variance at 10 Winthrop Avenue
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…
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded vote34 Charles St variance
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