The Fairfield Zoning Board of Appeals convened on May 1, 2025, to discuss several applications, including requests for variances related to lot sizes and coverage for new residential constructions.

One notable application involved a property owner seeking a variance due to a lot size of only 5,000 square feet, which is below the minimum requirement of 6,000 square feet. The property, located on a corner lot, also faced setback requirements of 60 feet from two street lines. The board confirmed that the proposed structure would not require a building permit, as it was under 200 square feet, but would need a zoning permit.

Another significant discussion centered on a petition from Adele M. Thomas for a variance to increase the total lot coverage from the current 15% to a proposed 18%. The applicant, represented by Len Sabia, plans to demolish an existing ranch-style home and construct a new two-and-a-half-story dwelling. The lot in question is legally nonconforming, with a size of 11,952 square feet, while the minimum requirement for the zone is 20,000 square feet. Sabia emphasized that the new construction would comply with current setback regulations, addressing previous nonconformities.

The meeting concluded without opposition from attendees regarding the applications, and the board moved to close the discussions on these matters. The outcomes of these applications will be significant for the applicants as they seek to navigate the zoning regulations in Fairfield.