Planning board grants side‑yard setback variance for Glenbrook Road addition
April 14, 2026 | Stamford City, Fairfield, Connecticut
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The Stamford Planning Board on April 14 approved a side‑yard setback variance for 243 Glenbrook Road (CVA application 024‑26), allowing construction of a second story over an existing finished garage.
Applicant Ben Allender said the house was built in 1941 and predates local zoning, so the structure is already nonconforming. He sought a 3.9‑foot side‑yard setback in lieu of the 6 feet required so the addition can align with the existing garage footprint and keep a clean building line.
Board members asked questions and, finding the work would not worsen the existing nonconformity, moved to approve the variance. Jeremy Linder moved to approve; the second was recorded from chat and the motion passed.
Why it matters: The vote allows a modest home addition that the applicant said preserves the existing footprint and avoids creating a new nonconformity; building permits and any inspections would follow the board’s action.
Applicant Ben Allender said the house was built in 1941 and predates local zoning, so the structure is already nonconforming. He sought a 3.9‑foot side‑yard setback in lieu of the 6 feet required so the addition can align with the existing garage footprint and keep a clean building line.
Board members asked questions and, finding the work would not worsen the existing nonconformity, moved to approve the variance. Jeremy Linder moved to approve; the second was recorded from chat and the motion passed.
Why it matters: The vote allows a modest home addition that the applicant said preserves the existing footprint and avoids creating a new nonconformity; building permits and any inspections would follow the board’s action.
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