Zoning Board of Appeals Applications

Please click on the document links to view the attached documents. The attached documents may or may not represent the complete file to date. To view the complete file please visit the Department of Planning, Conservation and Development.

Pending Applications:

Application: V2025-1
Address: 733 Washington Street & 35 Boston Road
Applicant: Richard D. Carella, Esq/Updike Kelly & Spellacy, PC
Description: Request for a variance of Section 5.6.13 of the Middletown Zoning Code regarding lot area and Section 4.18.4.6 to allow for a combination of 9 total wall signs, including directional and menu board signs.
Public Hearing: 4/2/2026
Status: Pending
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Recently Decided:

Application: V2025-10
Address: 29 Hubbard Street
Applicant: Luis Bautista
Description: Request for a variance of Section 4.11 of the Middletown Zoning Code to allow for an accessory dwelling unit accessory to a two-family house.
Public Hearing: 2/5/2026
Status: Denied
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: A2025-3
Address: 36 Miles Avenue
Applicant: Richard D. Carella, Esq/Updike Kelly & Spellacy, PC
Description: Appeal of an issuance of a Notice of Violation in regards to a sixth (6th) illegal unit.
Public Hearing: 12/10/2025 - Special Meeting
Status: Denied
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2025-9
Address: 109 Old Road Drive
Applicant: Brian T. Kronenberger
Description: Request for a variance of Section 2.5.3 of the Middletown Zoning Code to waive the 200' minimum frontage requirement for a two-lot subdivision
Public Hearing: 12/10/2025 - Special Meeting
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: A2025-2
Address: 52 North Main Street
Applicant: Richard Sweet/Red Wing Depot
Description: Appeal of an issuance of a Notice of Failure to Pay Fines by the Zoning Enforcement Officer referencing the failure to comply with the City of Middletown's Blight Ordinance.
Public Hearing: 11/6/2025
Status: Withdrawn by Applicant
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2025-8
Address: 315 Main Street
Applicant: Richard D. Carella, Esq/Updike Kelly & Spellacy
Description: Request for a variance of Section4.18.4.6 of the Middletown Zoning Code to allow for two (2) additional building signs.
Public Hearing: 8/7/2025
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2025-7
Address: 291 Main Street
Applicant: Richard D. Carella, Esq/Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC
Description: Request for a variance of Section 4.18.4.6 of the Middletown Zoning Code to allow for two (2) additional, building signs
Public Hearing: 8/7/2025
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2025-6
Address: St, John Square
Applicant: Dimitrios Karouta/PB Projects 18, LLC
Description: Request for a variance of Section 2.12.4.5 regarding Multi-Family Uses in the MXI zone and two (2) variances of Section 2.22.3 regarding side yard setbacks of the Middletown Zoning Code.
Public Hearing: 7/3/2025 Postponed to the 8/7/2025 Meeting
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2025-5
Address: 1250 Silver Street
Applicant: Damon Cooke/Rushford Center Inc.
Description: Request for a variance of Section 2.7.3 of the Middletown Zoning Code to add a canopy to the front entrance which will encroach 10 feet into the front yard setback
Public Hearing: 7/3/2025 Postponed to the 8/7/2025 Meeting
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2025-4
Address: 80 Harbor Drive
Applicant: City of Middletown/Economic and Community Development
Description: Request for variances of Section 4.17.5.1 General Standards items 1-15 and Section 4.17.5.3 Specific Standards items 1-7 of the Middletown Zoning Code for constructed building improvements within a flood hazard area in the RF zone.
Public Hearing: 7/3/2025 Postponed to the 8/7/2025 Meeting
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2025-3
Address: 67 Military Road
Applicant: Donna Gregor
Description: Request for a variance of Section 2.2.3 of the Middletown Zoning Code for the proposed construction of a carport encroaching into the side yard setback
Public Hearing: 7/3/2025
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: A2025-1
Address: 455 Middlefield Street
Applicant: Richard Sweet d/b/a Savage Mill Associates
Description: Appeal of an issuance of a Notice of Violation from the Zoning Enforcement Officer pertaining to Sections 6.2.5 & 4.23 of the Zoning Code and two violations of the Stipulated Agreement
Public Hearing: 4/3/2025 Continued to the 5/1/2025 Meeting; Extension requested by the applicant to the June 5th meeting
Status: Denied
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2025-2
Address: 149 Birchwood Drive
Applicant: Luis Rubino/DPS Builders and Remodelers, LLC
Description: Request for a variance of Section 2.2.3 of the Middletown Zoning Code to allow for a 5 foot encroachment of a new front porch into the 25 foot front yard setback
Public Hearing: 4/3/2025
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2025-1
Address: 175 Industrial Park Road
Applicant: 175 KSR, LLC
Description: Request for a variance of Section 2.21.3 of the Middletown Zoning Code to allow for a 13 foot encroachment of a 2,800 SF warehouse into the 75 foot front yard setback
Public Hearing: 4/3/2025
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2024-9
Address: 192 South Main Street
Applicant: NPC Offices, LLC
Description: Request for a variance of section 4.19.5 to allow for the non-conforming width of the driveway
Public Hearing: 1/2/2025
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2024-7
Address: 184 South Main Street
Applicant: Gregory W. McCracken, Esq./Jacobs, Walker, Rice & Barry, LLC
Description: Request for a variance of section4.19.5 to allow for the non-conforming width of the driveway for access to parking spaces in the rear.
Public Hearing: 1/2/2025
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2024-6
Address: 585 Arbutus Street
Applicant: Trevor Davis
Description: Request for a variance of section 2.3.3 to allow for an encroachment of the front porch into the front yard setback.
Public Hearing: 10/3/2024
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2024-5
Address: 45 Sand Hill Road
Applicant: Anthony Garofalo
Description: Request for a variance of section 2.1.3 to allow for an encroachment of the front porches into front setback to correct a miscalculation in the measurements of the foundation.
Public Hearing: 10/3/2024
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2024-4
Address: 136 Lincoln Street
Applicant: Paige McMullen
Description: Request for a variance of section 2.10.3 to allow for the proposed detached accessory dwelling unit above the 2-car garage within the rear & side yard setbacks.
Public Hearing: 10/3/2024
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: A2024-2
Address: 120 Ridgewood Road
Applicant: William & Carol Roy
Description: Appeal of a decision Zoning Enforcement Officer’s issuance of a Cease and Desist Order for the operation of a home business and use of accessory structures to store materials without approval
Public Hearing: 9/5/2024
Status: Withdrawn by Applicant
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: A2024-1
Address: 465 Middlefield Street
Applicant: Richard Sweet/Saw Mill Associates
Description: Appeal of an Order for Compliance to remove fixtures and appliances from the front building units to not be considered residential in the I-2 zone.
Public Hearing: 5/2/2024
Status: Denied
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2024-3
Address: 85 Union Street
Applicant: Richard D. Carella, Esq./Updike, Kelly & Spellacy
Description: Request for a variance of section 2.11 to allow for the proposed required stairwell exit within the minimum side yard setback and request for a variance of section 4.2 to increase the proposed fence height from 2.5 feet to 4 feet per State law surrounding the child day care playground.
Public Hearing: 4/24/2024
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2024-2
Address: 136 Round Hill Road
Applicant: Robert Van Rhijn
Description: Request for a variance of section 2.4.3 to allow for a 30 ft x36 ft agricultural building within the minimum side yard setback.
Public Hearing: 4/24/2024
Status: Denied
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2024-1
Address: 170 Long Lane
Applicant: Alan Rubacha/Wesleyan University
Description: Request for a variance of section 2.2.3 to allow for 70 ft. high light poles, exceeding the maximum allowable zoning height limits.
Public Hearing: 3/7/2024
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: A2023-1
Address: 2030 South Main Street
Applicant: Zachary Tiezzi/Summit Landscaping, LLC
Description: Appeal of a denied Residential Unit Business Pursuit application to operate a landscaping business
Public Hearing: 1/4/2023
Status: Denied
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2023-12
Address: 465 Middlefield Street
Applicant: Savage Mill Associates/Richard Sweet
Description: Appeal of a Cease & Desist Order for an unlawful use of land and structure by leasing/renting residential units.
Public Hearing: 1/4/2023
Status: Denied
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2023-15
Address: 67 Round Hill Road
Applicant: Robert Neth/Connecticut Signcraft
Description: Install new sign on front lawn.
Public Hearing: 12/7/2023
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2023-14
Address: 6 Round Hill Road
Applicant: Glenn Swanson
Description: Construct a detached two-car garage within the minimum side yard setback
Public Hearing: 12/7/2023
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2023-5
Address: 239 Dripps Road
Applicant: James Klimas
Description: Construct a detached two-car garage within the minimum back yard setback
Public Hearing: 9/7/2023 Postponed until 11/02/2023
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2023-7
Address: 406 Wadsworth Street
Applicant: Rachel and Nicholas DeJohn
Description: Replace and expand the garage within the side yard setback
Public Hearing: 9/7/2023
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2023-6
Address: 25 Dobson Circle
Applicant: Robert Guild
Description: Construct a detached two-car garage replacing a one-car garage within the minimum back yard setback
Public Hearing: 8/3/2023
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2023-4
Address: 164 Birchwood Drive
Applicant: Louis Rubino/DPS Builders and Remodelers, LLC
Description: Construct a screened-in porch on the front of the home within the minimum front yard setback
Public Hearing: 6/1/2023
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2023-3
Address: 311 Westfield Street
Applicant: Carmelo Magnano
Description: Construct a 23'x23' carport within the minimum backyard setback
Public Hearing: 6/1/2023
Status: Denied
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2023-1
Address: 230 Crystal Lake Road
Applicant: Bruce & Suzana Burchsted
Description: Request for a variance of the side lot to add and addition to the existing house.
Public Hearing: 5/4/2023
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: GS 14-54 2023-1
Address:  50 Walnut Street
Applicant: Hafiz Mahmood & Krystyna Kecki
Description: General Car Repair
Public Hearing:   5/4/2023
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2022-10
Address: Industrial Park Road (Map-Lot: 05-0007)
Applicant: Mark Greenberg/Roscommon Infinity, LLC
Description: Request for a variance for proposed smaller minimum lot width.  
Public Hearing: 1/5/2023
Status: Approved with Conditions
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2022-9
Address: 238 East Main St
Applicant: Andrew Nichols/Fishin' Factory III
Description: Request for a variance for the proposed building expansion
Public Hearing: 10/6/2022
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2022-8
Address:  Woodward Ave
Applicant: Matthew Pegolo/PegArch Architecture
Description: Request for a variance for the proposed construction of a new two family dwelling in the RPZ.
Public Hearing:   9/1/2022
Status: Denied
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2022-7
Address:  Livingston Road
Applicant: Joseph M. Carta
Description: Request for a variance to allow a lot without frontage on an existing parcel.
Public Hearing:   8/4/2022
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2022-6
Address:  1 Wilderman's Way
Applicant: Michael Scott/TSKP Studio
Description: Request for a variance for the proposed installation of two electronic institutional signs to be displayed at 1 Wilderman's Way.
Public Hearing:   8/4/2022
Status: Approved with conditions
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2022-5
Address:  54 Dorothy Drive
Applicant: Kristen Rzasa
Description: Request for a variance of Section 21.02 for the proposed addition of a covered front porch to existing dwelling.
Public Hearing:   8/4/2022
Status: Denied
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2022-4
Address:  169-171 Liberty Street
Applicant: David Ferrigno/Gilead Community Services, Inc.
Description: Request for a variance of Section 23.02A for the proposed installation of a generator in the Mixed Use (MX) Zone to support group home in case of power loss.
Public Hearing:   8/4/2022
Status: Approved
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: GS 14-54 2022-2
Address:  455 Middlefield Street
Applicant: Manuel Sebastian Castro Largo
Description: Cars for Sale (Used Cars)
Public Hearing:   7/7/2022
Status: Denied
Documents: Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2022-3
Address: 665 Ridgewood Rd
Applicant: Antonio Cuomo/Hubbard Properties, LLC
Description: Request frontage variance on Lot 5 of proposed subdivision
Public Hearing:   5/5/2022
Status: Approved
Documents:    Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2022-2
Address:  218 Smith Street
Applicant:  Zumra Cucunjanin
Description:  Construct additions to existing building
Public Hearing:   4/7/2022
Status: Withdrawn
Documents:    Download All Application Materials Here

Application: GS 14-54 2022-1
Address:  15 Walnut Street
Applicant: Timothy Potvin, Lincoln Auto World
Description: Used Car Dealership
Public Hearing:   4/7/2022
Status: Approved
Documents:    Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2022-1
Address: 35 Fairview Avenue
Applicant: Ann Burke
Description: Variance front yards
Public Hearing:   3/3/2022
Status: Approved
Documents:   Download All Application Materials Here

Application: GS 14-54 2021-1
Address: 512-516 Washington Street
Applicant: John Klaja
Description: Location approval for a general repairs and used car sales
Public Hearing:   1/6/2022
Status: Approved
Documents:   Download All Application Materials Here 

Application: V2021-11
Address: Military Road
Applicant: David Rosenberg
Description: Variance of frontage and front yards
Public Hearing:   1/6/2022
Status: Approved
Documents:   Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2021-10
Address: 181 West Street
Applicant: Troy Hightower
Owner: Troy Hightower
Description: Variance Sec 21.02 (side yards) for a new shed
Submitted: 11/4/2021
Received: 12/2/2021
Public Hearing:   12/2/2021
Status: Denied

Application: V2021-9
Address: 13 Wall Street
Applicant: Willam Owens
Owner: Prayer Mission Church of God in Christ 
Description: Variance Sec 21.02 (front and side yards) for the installation of a handicap ramp and walkway
Submitted: 10/6/2021
Received: 10/7/2021
Public Hearing:   11/4/2021
Action By: 
Status: Approved
Documents:   Download All Application Materials Here

Application: V2021-8
Address: 1200 Washington Street
Applicant: Herbert Camp
Owner: Herbert Camp
Description: Variance Sec 12.04 to allow for a tiny home containing a housekeeping unit
Submitted: 8/25/2021
Received: 9/2/2021
Public Hearing:   10/7/2021
Action By: 
Status: Approved
Documents:   Download All Application Materials Here

Application: ZBA2021-7
Address: 46 Dorothy Drive
Applicant: Kristen Rzasa
Owner: Linda Rzasa
Description: Variance of rear yard
Submitted: 4/16/2021
Received: 5/6/2021
Public Hearing: 5/6/2021
Action By:
Status: Approved
Documents: Application Materials   Public Hearing Notices   Survey

Application: ZBA2021-6
Address: 29 Gordon Place
Applicant: Margaret Carey & Jonathan W. Best
Owner: Margaret Carey & Jonathan W. Best 
Description: Variance of required yards, coverage and parking
Submitted: 4/16/2021
Received: 5/6/2021
Public Hearing:   5/6/2021
Action By: 
Status: Approved
Documents: Application Materials   Public Hearing Notices   Neighbor Letters

Application: ZBA2021-5
Address: 142 Tavern Circle
Applicant: Lorrie Tine
Owner: Lorrie Tine 
Description: Variance of setbacks for an above ground pool
Submitted: 4/9/2021
Received: 5/6/2021
Public Hearing:   5/6/2021
Action By: 
Status: Withdrawn
Documents: Application Materials   Plan  Public Hearing Notices  Neighbor Letter

Application: ZBA2021-4
Address: 42 Military Road
Applicant: David E. Rosenberg, Esq.
Owner: The Middletown Housing Partnership Trust, Inc. 
Description: Variance of lot size, coverage and parking
Submitted: 3/29/2021
Received: 4/1/2021
Public Hearing:   5/6/2021
Action By: 
Status: Approved
Documents: Application Materials   Public Hearing Notices

Application: ZBA2021-3
Address: 80 & 90 Industrial Park Road
Applicant: Airline Avenue Realty, LLC / Mr. Gerald Antonacci
Owner: Airline Avenue Realty, LLC 
Description: Variance of maximum height of fence in required yard
Submitted: 3/10/2021
Received: 4/1/2021
Public Hearing: 4/1/2021  5/6/2021
Action By: 
Status: Approved
Documents: Application Materials     Public Hearing Notices     Survey    Site Plan

Application: ZBA2021-2
Address: 562 South Main Street
Applicant: John DeSena
Owner: John DeSena
Description: Variance of minimum lot area and width for a drive-though business
Submitted: 2/5/2021
Received: 3/4/2021
Public Hearing: 3/4/2021
Action By:
Status: Pending
Documents: Application Materials  Map  

Application: ZBA2021-1
Address: 124 South Plumb Road
Applicant: Bysiewicz et al/ PCD Staff
Owner: Bysiewicz et al
Description: Variance of minimum frontage
Submitted: 1/14/2021
Received: 2/4/2021
Public Hearing: 2/4/2021
Action By:
Status: Approved
Documents: Application Materials  Map   Narrative

Application: GS 14-54 2020-3
Address: 169 Main Street Extension
Applicant: D&L, LLC
Owner: D&L, LLC
Description: Location approval for general repairs license. 
Submitted: 6/12/2020
Received: 7/1/2020
Status: Approved
Documents:

Application: GS 14-54 2020-4
Address: 90 North Main Street
Applicant: Middlesex Auto Service & Sales LLC
Owner: George Piel
Description: Location approval for general repairs license. 
Submitted: 10/21/2020
Received: 11/5/2020
Public Hearing: 11/5/2020
Action By: Close by 1/9/2021
Status: Approved
Documents: Application Materials


Application: ZBA2020-7
Address: 69 High Street
Applicant: Tanja Ashlin
Owner: Tanja Ashlin
Description: Side yard setback variance for accessory structure
Submitted: 10/13/2020
Received: 11/5/2020
Public Hearing: 11/5/2020
Action By: Close by 1/9/2021
Status: Approved
Documents: Application Materials


Application: GS 14-54 2020-2
Address: 373 East Main Street
Applicant: John Sheil
Owner: Saybrook Corners LLC
Description: Variance and location approval for general repairs and sales of used cars. 
Submitted: 7/16/2020
Received: 8/6/2020
Public Hearing: 8/6/2020 9/3/2020
Status: Withdawn
Documents: Application Materials  Notices


Application: ZBA2020-3
Address: 1006 Ridgewood Road
Applicant: Joseph Passanisi
Owner:  Joseph Passanisi
Description: Side yard variance for detached garage
Submitted: 6/9/2020
Received: 7/2/2020
Public Hearing: 7/2/2020 8/6/2020 9/3/2020
Status: Denied
Documents: Application Materials  Notices


Application: ZBA2020-4
Address: Lot 5 Bysiewicz Drive
Applicant: Arconn Realty
Owner: Arconn Realty, LLC
Description: Variance of front yard for a new industrial building
Submitted: 7/8/2020
Received: 8/5/2020
Public Hearing: 9/3/2020
Action By: Hold public hearing by 10/9/2020
Status: Withdrawn
Documents: Application Materials  Plans