TOWN OF EAST WINDSOR – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
The East Windsor Zoning Board of Appeals held a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 10, 2007 at the East Windsor Town Hall, 11 Rye Street, Broad Brook, Connecticut. The following members were present: Regular Members Michael Ceppetelli, Mary Buckley, Cliff Nelson and Stan Paleski; and Alternate Member Kathy Bilodeau.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Michael Ceppetelli. A quorum was established as 4 regular members and 1 alternate were present. Mr. Nelson read the Legal Notice as it appeared in publication.
NEW HEARING:
ZBA #2007-07 – Application of Mark and Devon Fulton, for property located at 28 Highland Avenue, for a variance of Section 18 Residential Bulk and Area Requirements (side yard) to allow a proposed wooden platform within the side setback. [R-2 zone]
Mr. Mark Fulton came forward. He referred to plans and explained that he wants to locate the deck at the corner of the sunroom, on the left side of the house. He noted that this will be a free-standing deck that will fall within 3’ 6” from the side property line at its closest point. At its furthest point it will be 4’ 6”. The deck will be approximately 8 inches off the ground and will not be mounted to the house. Mr. Ceppetelli indicated that this is a nonconforming lot.
Mr. Ceppetelli opened up the hearing to the public. No one came forward to speak.
MOTION: To close the hearing on ZBA #2007-07. Nelson / Paleski / Unanimous
Discussion and Vote:
Mr. Nelson felt that the applicant had proven his hardship. This is a pre-existing nonconforming lot. He had no problem with this. Mr. Paleski agreed. He said this will not be attached to the house and could be taken down if there were any problems.
MOTION: To approve ZBA #2007-07. Bilodeau / Nelson / Unanimous
OTHER BUSINESS:
Code of Ethics
Mr. Ceppetelli noted that the Code of Ethics has been read and signed by all the Board members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION: To approve the minutes of July 2, 2007.
Nelson / Bilodeau / Unanimous
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: To adjourn. Nelson / Paleski / Unanimous
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Bauer
Recording Secretary
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