Town of Putnam
Planning & Zoning Commission
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Planning & Zoning Commission held a hybrid meeting on February 18, 2026, at 7:00 P. M. in Room 201 at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. APPROVAL WAS GRANTED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Docket # 2026-01 Fadai Gumah request for a Special Permit for a wholesale distribution facility for vaping products and related accessories. No retail sales, no onsite customer visits and no consumption of the products on the premises. The facility will be used solely for storage, order fulfillment and business to business distribution Property located at 245 Kennedy Drive, Assessors Map 011, Lot 161, Zoned GC.
Docket # 2026-02 Daniel Garcia de Matos request for a customary home occupation permit for a small, limited home-based window tinting activity from his garage. He currently operates his window tint business from a separate, off-site location which is his primary place of business and main source of income. The proposed use of the residential garage would be secondary in nature and intended primarily for instruction and family purposes. Specifically, to teach his son the trade in a controlled small-scale setting. Any work performed at the residence would be by appointment only, with minimal vehicle traffic, no exterior signage, no outdoor storage, and no change to the residential character of the property. Property is located at 73 East Putnam Road, Town Assessors Map 041, Lot 007, Zoned AG-2.
Patricia Hedenberg, Chairperson
Feb. 26, 2026
Town of Putnam
Zoning Board of Appeals
Legal Notice
The Town of Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals held a hybrid meeting on February 17, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in Room 201 on the second floor at the Putnam Municipal Complex, located at 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. The following action was taken:
Appeal # 2025-006 Derik Gagnon request for a variance from the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations Section 607 Excavation B. Exemptions 2. Provided that less than 1500 cubic yards is disturbed or removed. The applicant is requesting to vary the exemption of 1500 cubic yards to the removal 5000 cubic yards. Property located at 188 Sabin Street, Town Assessors Map 10, Lot 83, Zoned R-10. APPROVED
Public hearing Appeal # 2025-008 Sukpaseuth Phongsa and Khamphanh Phongsa request for variances from Section 601 of the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations to reduce the 33 required parking spaces down to 22 parking spaces and Section 601(c.) setback of parking access from property line: reduced from the required 5 feet down to approximately 2 feet. The applicant is seeking variances for the construction of a restaurant and a grocery store. Property is located at 611 School Street, Town Assessors Map 26, Lot 67, Zoned Highway Commercial. Public hearing continued to March 17,, 2026.
Appeal # 2025-009 Krupa Shah request for a variance for the placement of a Bounce X sign next to the Montana Nights Axe Throwing for better visibility of sign and business. Property is located at 50 Providence Pike Unit # 2, Town Assessors Map 26, Lot 007/003, Zoned Highway Commercial. APPROVED
Appeal # 2025-011 Sixty Providence Street LLC request for a variance from the required rear yard setback of 25’ down to 10’ for the construction of a 600 sq. ft. wash bay building. Property located at 60 Providence Street, Town Assessors Map 11, Lot 80, Zoned General Commercial. APPROVED
Appeal # 2026-001 Scott Wojciechowski request for a variance from the required front yard setback of 50’ down to 30’ for the placement of a Klotter Farm Shed measuring 14’ X 28’ to line up with the existing driveway. Property is located at 14 Liberty Highway, Town Assessors Map 046, Lot 035, Zoned R-40. APPROVED.
Appeal # 2026-002 John and Laura Williams request for a variance from the required side yard setback of 20’ down to 6’ at one corner for the construction of a 600 S.F. garage with lean-to to be located off an existing driveway. Property is located at 155 Thompson Avenue, Town Assessors Map 21, Lot 004, Zoned R-40. APPROVED.
Scott Zadora-Vice Chairman
Feb. 26, 2026
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