Variance approved for Baldwin Hill Road addition
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The board approved a 21.5-foot setback variance for RVE Properties so it can rebuild and expand a commercial building at 1363 Baldwin Hill Road after a fire. Members said the project is smaller than the previous structure and would reduce nonconformity while better protecting wetlands.
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What this means
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request that lets RVE Properties build closer to the front property line than the zoning rules normally allow. The board said the hardship was tied to the site’s existing constraints, the fire loss, and the location of the remaining building. For residents, this means the commercial property can move forward with an addition and related office space, rather than remaining in its current reduced state.
Key decisions
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- Approved ZBA#968, granting a 21.5-foot variance from the required 35-foot front yard setback at 1363 Baldwin Hill Road.
- Found the hardship was unique to the property and tied to the fire loss, site constraints, and wetlands.
- Approved the November 19, 2025 regular and annual meeting minutes.
- Set a future meeting discussion to review current regulations and training materials.
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Regular Meeting
Agenda
- REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION
- Join Zoom Meeting https://ledyardct.zoom.us/j/82266254934?pwd=xPTFysdQezcudC1y8aAocj0bskvjR8.1 Meeting ID: 822 6625 4934 Passcode: 658514 One tap mobile +13052241968,,82266254934#,,,,*658514# US
- CALL TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- ROLL CALL AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
- PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPLICATIONS
- Public Hearing: ZBA#968 - 1363 Baldwin Hill Road (MAP ID: 121-140-1363), Gales Ferry, CT - Applicant/Property Owner, RVE Properties - Agent, Michael Ott, P.E, L.S, for request for a 21.5’variance of the required minimum CIP zone 35’ front yard setback to construct an addition to an existing commercial building a distance of 13.5’to the front property line (Submitted 7/1/26, Date of Receipt 7/15/26, PH must open by 9/18/26)
- Discussion & Decision: ZBA#968 - 1363 Baldwin Hill Road (MAP ID: 121-140-1363), Gales Ferry, CT - Applicant/Property Owner, RVE Properties - Agent, Michael Ott, P.E, L.S, for request for a 21.5’variance of the required minimum CIP zone 35’ front yard setback to construct an addition to an existing commercial building a distance of 13.5’to the front property line (Submitted 7/1/26, Date of Receipt 7/15/26, PH must open by 9/18/26)
- OLD BUSINESS
- None.
- NEW BUSINESS
- None.
- APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
- ZBA Regular & Annual Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2025
- CORRESPONDENCE
- REPORTS
- ADJOURNMENT
- DISCLAIMER: Although we try to be timely and accurate these are not official records of the Town.
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