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Mihalakos, Zarella and Hennessy, Js. Argued October 18, 2000--officially released March 13, 2001 Counsel

Francis J. Pavetti, for the appellant (plaintiff). Harry B. Heller, for the appellee (defendant Christy's Market, Inc.).
Opinion

MIHALAKOS, J. In this consolidated appeal, the plaintiff, Hendel's Investors Company, appeals from the judgment of the Superior Court dismissing its administrative appeal from the decision of the defendant zoning board of appeals of the town of Montville (board). At issue is the board's decision to grant the defendant Christy's Market, Inc. (Christy's), a certificate of approval for the location of a gasoline station. On appeal, the plaintiff raises the following two part claim: (1) the court improperly concluded that the plaintiff failed to prove aggrievement; and (2) an examination of the record

discloses that the board's decision was not supported by substantial evidence. In response, the defendants1 argue, inter alia, that the plaintiff failed to plead aggrievement properly and that the court, consequently, did not have subject matter jurisdiction to hear the administrative appeal. We affirm the judgment of the trial court on that ground. The record discloses the following facts and procedural history. On April 30, 1997, Christy's, seeking to construct a gasoline station in Montville, filed an application with the board for a certificate of location approval, as required under General Statutes

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