TOWN OF EAST WINDSOR - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 6, 2008
The East Windsor Zoning Board of Appeals held a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 6, 2008 at the East Windsor Town Hall, 11 Rye Street, Broad Brook, Connecticut. The following members were present: Regular Members Michael Ceppetelli, Tom Arcari and Stan Paleski; and Alternate Member Tom Gudzunas.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Michael Ceppetelli. A quorum was established as three regular members and one alternate were present. Mr. Paleski read the Legal Notice as it appeared in publication.
NEW HEARING:
ZBA #2008-06 – Application of KGS Realty, Inc. for property located at 20 Newberry Road for Location Approval under Sec. 14-54 and 14-55 of the CGS for a used car dealer license. [M-1 zone]
Representing the applicant was Jay Ussery of J.R. Russo & Associates. Sam Karagiannis of KGS Realty, Inc. was also present. Mr. Ceppetelli explained that a simple majority would suffice to approve this type of application. He informed the Board members that they are acting as an agent of the State on this application.
Mr. Ussery referred to the plans and explained that this parcel is located west of the intersection of Newberry and Thompson Roads. He noted that they are asking for an approval of this site for a license to sell motor vehicles. They are proposing to construct a two-story building with 10,400 sq. ft on the first floor and 6,400 sq. ft on the second floor. He said they have a potential tenant that would like to occupy a portion of this space to do mostly Internet car sales. There will be bay doors that allow access into the building. He said that they will do some detailing but no major repairs. There will be some sales that might take place on the site but most of it would be Internet sales, so there won’t be a lot of vehicles on site.
Mr. Ussery said they expect the detailing business to occupy about 3,166 sq. ft of the first floor space. That requires 10 spaces that will be at the rear of the building. Another portion, which is the Internet sales office, will occupy 2,667 sq. ft. and requires another 14 spaces, which will be at the rear and the side.
Mr. Ussery noted that this Board has approved at least two other applications of this type on Newberry Road. He indicated that they have sent the notices out to the neighboring properties as required. Mr. Ussery presented a signed affidavit stating that they have posted a sign on the property.
Mr. Ceppetelli explained to the Board members that for this type of application, they need to consider the proximity to schools, churches and municipal buildings. He said he knew of none in the area.
At this time Mr. Ceppetelli opened up the hearing to the public.
Sue Agan, of 222 Adams Hill Way, questioned where on the site the cars for sale will be located. Mr. Ussery said that in order to get a motor vehicle license you have to have an address and location. He said there would not be a lot of used cars, maybe 5 or 6 cars at any given time. Mr. Ceppetelli pointed out that they have met or exceeded the recommended parking and said that those are zoning issues; this still has to go to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Ms. Agan said she would be concerned about any increased traffic as there is already a lot of traffic due to Baran. Mr. Ceppetelli reiterated that this would be addressed by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Hayes Ford of 167 Green Woods Lane asked if part of this building would be used as a mechanics garage. Mr. Ussery responded that there could be some minor repairs done. Mr. Ford asked about office hours. Mr. Karagiannis said he anticipated that the hours would be 9 to 4, or something along those lines.
MOTION: To close the hearing on ZBA #2008-06.
Arcari / Paleski / Unanimous
Discussion and Vote:
Mr. Ceppetelli said this is pretty straightforward. There are no schools, churches or municipal buildings in the vicinity. Mr. Paleski pointed out that if another car dealership comes in, they would have to come before the Board.
MOTION: To approve ZBA #2008-06.
Arcari / Gudzunas / Unanimous
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Arcari noted one change for the minutes of May 5, 2008. In the second paragraph the name should be Dan Noble, rather than Ray Noble.
MOTION: To approve the minutes of May 5, 2008, as corrected.
Arcari / Paleski / Unanimous
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: To adjourn. Paleski / Arcari / Unanimous
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Bauer
Recording Secretary
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