Zoning Board of Appeals
Minutes
June 1, 2011
Landuse Meeting Room
Members present: Chair Ethan Berg, (EB); Cliff Snyder, (CS); Robert Fuster (RF); Shawn Leary Considine, SLC; Ned Douglas, ND
Staff present: Land Use Clerk Peggy Ammendola, (PA)
Carolyn and Eli Newberger, 132 Lime Kiln Road (Map 27, Parcel 34). Special Permit~ Sections 3.3.3 and 3.3.5 to build a one-story addition to an existing house. This was rescheduled to June 1, 2011 from May 18, 2011.
Representing the Newbergers were Attorney Roscoe Sandlin and Mark Smith of Mark Smith Design. Also present were Carolyn and Eli Newberger and resident Midge Sandlin.
ND advised those present that if this hearing is continued he may be out of town and if a site visit is required he would be unable to attend later than June 14, 2011.
Mr. Smith reviewed with the Board the site plan, survey and photographs of the project. He said that the house is non-conforming as it is already within the front setback.
The back plane of the house is interrupted approximately mid-way with an inset space which is used as an existing open terrace. The project involves filling in that space with the one story addition and further extending that addition out 6 feet beyond the existing structure. The addition will be approximately 16 feet by 16 feet and increases the non-conformity by six feet.
Mr. Sandlin pointed out that the nearest house is approximately ¼ mile away.
RF disclosed that in the past he has represented abutters Edward Merritt and Ellen Merritt, but feels that he can be impartial in making his decision.
Midge Sandlin, a friend of the Newbergers, is familiar with the house and said that the addition would be an improvement.
CS made a mo to close the public hearing. RF seconded the motion to close. The Board voted to agree 5-0.
SLC made a motion to grant the petition for a Special Permit from Sections 3.3.3 and 3.3.5 to build an addition to an existing house. RF seconded the motion and the Board voted to approve 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Ammendola
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