Zoning Board of Appeals - 1303 (07/01/2026)

Variance Application to the
Zoning Board of Appeals
Property Address: 20 Laurel Street
Town of Waterford
Department of Planning and Development
www.waterfordct.org
RECEIVED
MAY 29 2026
Office Use Only
Date Submitted: 212919
Processed By: 
ASK
App. No.: 26a “db
Total Fee: $ 200
Planning & Development
Town of Waterford, CT
1. 
‘Type of Variance Application(s) (Check all that apply)
Residential
Other Residential
Non-Residential
CAM Residential
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lcam Non-Residential
Location of Approval DMV
|} Other:
ee Owner(s) of Record (As listed on deed)
Name: Donna Combs
Telephone#: tL
Address:
Cell Phone#:
City/State:
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3. 
Applicant Information 
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Name: Clint and Donna Combs
Telephone#: (860) 922 - 9726
Address:
Cell Phone#:
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Email:
4. 
Agent Information
Name: Reagan Construction Group
Telephone#: (860) 625 - 5870
Address:
Cell Phone#:
City/Stat
Email:
| 5. 
- Application Request Type
I/We hereby apply for:
Variance from the Zoning Regulations Y
Repairer’s/Dealer’s License
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6.- 2 Parcel Information — a
Map/Block/Lot:
Approximate Size SF/AC: 3725 
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Deed recorded in Waterford Land Records Volume Number:
Located on the side 
of Laurel Street
East
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North
Street No. & Name: 20 Laurel Street
|) .08 Date acquired: 07/08/2020
Zone(s): VR-75
Page(s): 146-148
125 
feet
(N,S, E, W)
(N, S, E,W)
The variance relates to (please check one):
(STREET)
from the intersection of 
_Ridgewood Drive
and 
Laurel Street
(STREET)
(STREET)
Use: 
Area: | 
Frontage: 
Yards/Setbacks: |W 
Signs: 
DeclevReniier! |
71... Zone District _ 
ee 
:
REQUIRED 
EXISTING 
PROPOSED
MINIMUM LOT SIZE 
7500 sa.ft 
3725 sa. ft 
3725 sa. ft
MINIMUM FRONTAGE 
50 ft 
AO ft 
40 ft
MINIMUM FRONT YARD 
10.05 ft 
12.0 ft 
11.0 ft
MINIMUM SIDE 
15 ft 
2.9 ft 
1.9 ft
MINIMUM REAR YARD 
30 ft 
35.2 ft 
31 ft
MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE 
|20% 
274% 
35.6 %
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
MINIMUM PARKING SPACES
Attach additional sheet if necessary
VR-75
: - Specifically state amour of variance or action Board is requested to take:
Attach additional sheet if necessary
Seeking: 13.1' west side setback / 27.4% to increase to 35.6% lot coverage / 4' east setback
10. wi at is the hardship claimed? See Sections 27.4 and 27.5 of the Zoning Regulations roe
See attached page.
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If yes, 
and
Appeal Number(s)
Is the property within the Coastal Area Management Boundary? 
Yes|W 
No
Is a CAM report required? 
Yes|W 
No [
If yes, is the report attached? 
Yes 
No
If No, note the exempt section(s) of Zoning Regulations
By signing below, the Owner and Applicant hereby grant the Waterford Zoning Board of Appeals and its authorized agents,
including the Zoning Enforcement Officer, and Town Public Works Staff, the right to enter the premises, subject of the
application, to inspect and verify the information contained in the variance application.
I/We hereby depose and say that all the above statements and the statements contained in any papers submitted herewith are
true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
joan 
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Signature of Owner 
” Signature of. Appticant/Agent
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Date
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Side Yard Setback and Lot Coverage Variance for 20 Laurel Street
The subject property is a legally existing lot of record that predates the adoption of the current
Zoning regulations. The property is located within the VR-75 district and contains approximately
3725 square feet. The lot is currently improved with an existing single-family residence
constructed prior to the enactment of the current zoning requirements.
The hardship associated with this application arises from the unique physical characteristics of
the property itself. Specifically, the lot's limited dimensions, area, and configuration, together
with the location of the existing dwelling, create circumstances that prevent the property from
reasonably conforming to current zoning requirements. The existing residence was constructed
prior to the adoption of the current regulations and occupies a location on the lot that does not
conform to present-day setback requirements. As a result, strict application of the zoning
regulations significantly limits the ability to make reasonable improvements to the property.
The hardship is not self-created and does not result from any action of the current owner.
Rather, it is a direct consequence of the property's pre-existing nonconforming status and the
physical constraints inherent to the lot. These conditions are not generally shared by conforming
properties within the zoning district.
We appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to the meeting.
Thank you.

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