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Zoning Board of Appeals - 2026-04-16

Denies Appeal of Kitchen Permit Denial at 7 Shorehaven Rd., unanimous (5-0)

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What happened

The Norwalk Zoning Board of Appeals denied an appeal by David and Ashley Gold at 7 Shorehaven Rd. seeking to overturn staff's denial of a permit for a 2nd kitchen in their single-family home.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Norwalk, CT
Governing body
Final authority
Date
April 16, 2026
Decisions
5 zoning decisions
Outcome
Denied, unanimous (5-0)

Projects in this meeting (1)

10 Winthrop Ave

Approved 4-1
1 condition of approval
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Meeting Summary

The Norwalk Zoning Board of Appeals denied an appeal by David and Ashley Gold at 7 Shorehaven Rd. seeking to overturn staff's denial of a permit for a 2nd kitchen in their single-family home.

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Key Decisions (5)

Denied

Appeal of Kitchen Permit Denial at 7 Shorehaven Rd.

Vote: unanimous (5-0)Conditions attached
Approved

Rear Setback Variance at 10 Winthrop Ave.

Vote: 4-1 (Anthony opposed)Conditions attached
Deferred

Continuance for 34 Charles St.

Vote: No formal vote required; no objections from board
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Development Activity (2)

Garage Addition and Connection at 10 Winthrop Ave.

Residential

New Single-Family Dwelling at 1 Westmere Ave.

Residential

Market Signals (3)

Housing Demand

Staff noted that allowing multiple kitchens in single-family dwellings could…

Infrastructure

City planning staff facing budget reductions, which may impact permit…

Sentiment

Board expressed concern about fee increases potentially discouraging legitimate applications,…

Agenda scorecard

10 Winthrop Ave variance

District District 5Case 26-0219
Approved 4-1 (Anthony opposed)Not forecast
freeApproved 4-1 (Anthony opposed)1 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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26-0416-02 – Kathryn Giusti - Variance of Table 4.3.1-C for Building Height…

Case 26-0416
No vote recorded

Fee Schedule Revisions - Variances/Appeals (proposed $560 for Residential One & Two… conditional use permit

No vote recorded

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