POWERS v. COMMON COUNCIL


154 Conn. 156 (1966)

SEYMOUR R. POWERS v. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANBURY

Supreme Court of Connecticut.

Decided July 26, 1966.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Abram W. Spiro, for the appellant (plaintiff).

George S. Sakellares, for the appellee (defendant).

KING, C. J., MURPHY, ALCORN, HOUSE and THIM, JS.


THIM, J.

The plaintiff executed a contract to purchase property known as 134-136 Deer Hill Avenue in the city of Danbury for the purpose of erecting a high-rise apartment building on it. The property is in a professional office and apartment district, as defined in the zoning regulations of the city. Danbury Zoning Ordinance § 5 (1964). Section 3.17 of the Danbury zoning ordinance provides that any area in this district, "upon the recommendation of the City Planning...

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