Zoning Board of Appeals - June 2, 2026

The Town of Stratford Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on June 2, 2026, primarily to consider zoning variances related to two property projects. The first and most significant discussion involved a petition from the Town of Stratford to expand the parking lot at Eli Whitney Elementary School, including requests for variances on impervious surface coverage and landscaping island requirements. The project aims to improve student safety, traffic flow, and stormwater management, with the town council having approved and funded the project. The board discussed concerns from neighbors about lighting, parking necessity, and security, with the contractor G Pic Construction identified as the low bidder. The board approved the impervious surface variance but denied the landscaping island waiver. The second petition involved a homeowner seeking a variance to increase impervious coverage for a garage addition due to a uniquely shaped, undersized lot; this variance was approved unanimously. The meeting included detailed deliberations on safety, environmental impact, and community concerns, with motions and votes taken on the variances requested.