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Torrington Approves Four Zoning Changes

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Gas Station Hearing Continued After Plan Changes

The commission unanimously extended and continued the public hearing for a proposed gas station, retail store with a drive-through, and related site work at 472, 478, and 486 East Main Street and part of 19 Hillside Avenue to July 15, 2026. The revised plan removes the car wash, reduces fuel dispensers from six to five, increases parking from 10 to 12 spaces, and relocates the pickup window to provide more vehicle queuing space.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

East Main development approved with conditions

The commission unanimously approved a proposed gas station, retail store with a drive-thru, and drive-thru car wash at 472, 478, and 486 East Main Street and part of 19 Hillside Avenue, subject to conditions and two zoning waivers.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Site Plans Approved, Hearings Continued

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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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Zone Change Approved for Parking Lot

The commission unanimously approved changing the zoning for 30 Cook Street and Map 116 Block 020 Lot 008 from R6 to DD to support development of a parking lot. Approval requires an A2 survey and takes effect after the approval is published in the newspaper.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Commission Approves Zone Change, Kennel Plan

The commission unanimously approved a zone change affecting 2,208 square feet at 19 Hillside Avenue, conditioned on filing a lot-line revision, and approved a kennel use and site plan at 151 Field Street with conditions. The proposed gas station at East Main Street and Hillside Avenue was not decided; its hearing continued to May 20 for additional drainage, traffic, lighting, architectural, and engineering review.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Commission Approves Highland Avenue Resubdivision

The commission unanimously approved a two-lot resubdivision at 1118 Highland Avenue after confirming that the Wetlands Commission had issued a permit. Approval includes a waiver of the open-space set-aside requirement and conditions requiring any needed utility easements, new property pins, updated lot identification, and final plan filings within 90 days.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Heavy-equipment storage plan approved

The commission unanimously approved a change of use at 2215 Winsted Road for heavy-equipment parking and storage, including a 12-by-20-foot portable shelter, with conditions protecting the front setback and barring junk storage. The commission also recommended that City Council consider multiple future uses, lease options, and historic-preservation protections before selling 71 East Albert Street.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Outdoor Dining Site Plan Approved

The commission unanimously approved the modified site plan for 367 Winsted Road, allowing site work and an outdoor dining area subject to seven conditions. Parking, guardrail, shed relocation, and related improvements must be completed by July 1, 2026, to resolve existing zoning violations.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Torrington Approves Four Zoning Changes

The commission unanimously approved four zoning amendments covering interior auto-repair garages, lighting and environmental standards, self-storage and warehouses, and electric-vehicle charging stations. It also approved a modification to the Red Mountain Trail site plan, while tabling work at 367 Winsted Road and scheduling the 1118 Highland Avenue resubdivision hearing for February 25, 2026.

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