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Site Plans Approved, Hearings Continued

TorringtonMay 20, 20262 min read

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The commission unanimously approved site plans for 341 Pinewoods Road, 30 Cook Street, and 76 Walnut Street/Hillside Cemetery, subject to conditions. The 341 Pinewoods approval extends the prior site plan for five years, through June 9, 2031.

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What this means

The approved projects may proceed only after meeting conditions involving lighting, signage, parking, landscaping, permits, and final plan revisions. Public hearings for the proposed gas station and drive-thru development on East Main Street and the quarry renewal on Winsted Road were continued to June 10, 2026, so the commission can receive additional information, including drainage and stormwater-related materials. The commission also scheduled hearings for several zoning regulation changes on July 15, 2026.

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Approved Site Plan #1602 for 341 Pinewoods Road, including modified lighting, signage, a drive-thru, a dumpster, and underground propane tanks, with conditions and an expiration date of June 9, 2031.
Approved the Site Plan #1600 parking lot proposal for 30 Cook Street with conditions concerning lighting, signage, parking dimensions, landscaping, and required permits.
Approved Site Plan #1607 for 76 Walnut Street/Hillside Cemetery with conditions addressing ownership of the paper street known as Avenue B, parking setbacks, landscaping, lighting, and final plan changes.
Granted a 35-day extension and continued the public hearing for the proposed gas station, retail store with drive-thru, and drive-thru car wash at 472, 478, and 486 East Main Street and part of 19 Hillside Avenue to June 10, 2026.
Continued the public hearing for the proposed two-year quarry and earth excavation renewal at 2285 Winsted Road to June 10, 2026; stormwater permitting information was still needed.
Set June 10, 2026, as the public hearing date for a proposed amendment allowing recreation, amusement, and entertainment uses in the Industrial Park zone by special exception.
Made a favorable recommendation to City Council on a proposal involving an Industrial Saw lease from the city and a related lot-line revision.
Set July 15, 2026, public hearings for proposed changes involving parking, mixed-use and multifamily housing, mobile homes and recreational vehicles, and flood hazard regulations.
Set a June 24, 2026, public hearing for a proposed two-lot resubdivision at 89 Commercial Boulevard.

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