Robert Canto
Regular Member — Farmington Town Plan and Zoning Commission
Roles
- Government Official — Farmington Planning & Zoning
Coverage (20 articles)
🍞 A Rise in the Zone: Farmington Approves Sourdough Stand in the R20
Farmington’s TPZ approves a home-based sourdough bakery and farm stand at 19 Ridgeview Drive, with no objections, no traffic, and lots of hungry commissioners.
Camp Current’s Fate on Hold, Farmington Approves Food Trucks, Church Signage & More 🏛️
Farmington’s zoning commission approves new church signs, delays a Camp Current decision, and greenlights food trucks. Packed meeting, packed agenda, packed opinions. 🏙️🚚🎤
Farmington TPZ Greenlights New Gas Station Signage, Historic Expansions & More 🛏️✨
Farmington TPZ approves new gas station signage, historic district expansion & upcoming food truck rules. Details on zoning shifts, school playgrounds & more. 🌟 #FarmingtonCT
Farmington Plan and Zoning Approves 62-Unit Scott Swamp Redevelopment, Continues Farmington Motorsports
A marathon Plan and Zoning meeting approved a 62-unit Scott Swamp housing project, multiple residential permits, and set the stage for February hearings.
Inside the Farmington GOP: Leadership and Community Engagement
Meet the dedicated officials of the Farmington GOP! Discover their backgrounds, roles, and contributions to enhancing local governance and community life. 🌟📊👥 #FarmingtonGOP #CommunityLeadership
Farmington TPZ Approves Spy Farm Program, Contractor Building, and Construction-Hour Changes After Lengthy Review
Farmington’s TPZ Commission advanced education, housing, and contractor-use proposals on Dec. 8, approving Spy Farm, Barnes Landscaping’s contractor building, and limited Saturday work at 402 Farmington Ave.
Farmington TPZ Approves Reservation Road Staircase 6-1, With Davidson Dissenting
The Farmington Town Plan and Zoning Commission voted 6-1 Monday to approve an exterior staircase at 6 Reservation Road, with Commissioner Josh Davidson casting the only audible no vote in a sustained argument that the application is "an end run around our ADU regulations." Earlier in the meeting, Commissioner Bobby Canto had asked Davidson to recuse himself over social-media moderator work, then withdrew the request after staff confirmed the documents Davidson had referenced were publicly posted.
Farmington TPZ Approves Spy Farm Program, Contractor Housing, and More
Town Plan & Zoning Commission approvals for innovative agricultural and housing projects.
Farmington , CT TPZ OKs C‑1 Zoning Change for 22‑Unit Contractor Park on New Britain Avenue
TPZ grants CR→C‑1, special permit, and dual waivers for 22‑unit contractor park; cites Article 4 §2 standards and 1988 buffer rule precedent.
Farmington TPZ Approves Land Trust Boardwalk, Red Oak Hill Home Expansion
Farmington TPZ approved removal of an eroding fishing platform to build an accessible boardwalk, widening the driveway, and a blasting permit for a 3,600 sq ft home on Red Oak Hill Road.
Farmington TPZ Debates Crown Equities’ 65‑Acre Midway District Plan
Farmington’s TPZ weighs a 65‑acre Crown Equities proposal mixing townhomes, apartments, and river‑view houses while traffic, schools, and a 100‑foot river buffer dominate the debate.
Farmington’s 2025 Ballot, Deconstructed: Every Office, Every Candidate, Every Deadline
Farmington’s Nov. 4 ballot, race by race: every office, candidate, and voting detail—plus how district seats work and where to vote early—sourced to official state and party materials.
Farmington Elects Its First Democratic Council Chair in 70 Years
Brian FX Connolly defeats Joe Capodiferro in a rare shift for Farmington, marking the town’s first Democratic leadership since the 1950s.
Farmington’s Urban Makeover: Carwashes, Solar Panels, and Coffee Galore!
Farmington’s latest planning meeting: carwash upgrades, solar panel installs, land swaps, and coffee shop expansions. Get the scoop on all the town’s happenings! 😂🌆 #FarmingtonUpdate
Farmington Zoning Committee Approves New Gas Station and Large Garage in Key Meeting
🚧 Farmington’s zoning committee approves a new gas station and a large residential garage, addressing community concerns and setting new development standards. 🚗🏠 #FarmingtonCT #ZoningNews
Farmington’s Solar Dilemma: Neighbors & Zoning Clash Over 62-Foot Front Yard Array at 115 Town Farm Road
Solar energy stirs debate at 115 Town Farm Road as neighbors and officials weigh sustainability vs. aesthetics in Farmington’s latest zoning battle ⚡🏠. #WeAreFarmington #ReadLocal #ShopLocal #Alpha #LastToFirst
Parking, Pastries, and Property Lines: Farmington TPZ Gets Busy
Farmington TPZ greenlights a café expansion, approves a major home addition, resolves blasting concerns, and debates a dense housing text change in a packed April 28 meeting.
Two New Signs, One Preschool, and a Garage in the Floodplain
Signatures, Schools, and a Side Order of Zoning 🤓 FARMINGTON — May 28, 2025. The Town Plan & Zoning Commission (TPZ) settled into Council Chambers at 7 p.m. for what Chair Scott Halstead jokingly called “May—uh—28th… that’s not a good start, is it?” Roll call confirmed a quorum, and Town Planner Shannon Rutherford reminded the…
Zoning Showdown: Farmington’s Meeting Madness – From Signs and Storage to Historic Surprises!
Farmington Planning & Zoning Commission meeting dives into signs, home expansions, history, and battery storage. Plus, a funny thank you to Farmington Storage! 😂 #FarmingtonCT
Farmington Town Planning: New Home Approvals and Ferrari Event Review
Farmington’s Town Plan and Zoning Commission greenlights new homes, addresses ridgeline violations, and reviews the Ferrari event at polo grounds. 🏡🚗✨