Shopland v. Town of Enfield

The defendant, Town of Enfield (town), appeals an order of the Superior Court {Smith, J.) vacating the decision of the zoning board of adjustment (ZBA) denying a variance to the plaintiffs, Russell and Lindsay Shopland. We reverse and remand.

The following facts were found by the trial court or are evident from the record. The Shoplands own á seasonal cottage along the shores of Crystal Lake in the town of Enfield. The cottage consists of one room and a bathroom for a total of approximately 378 square feet of living space. The Shoplands wished to expand the cottage by building a two-bedroom,…