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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Regular Meeting of June 4, 2014 at 7:30 pm
Meeting Room #3, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown CT
~ MOTIONS ONLY ~
This document is subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals
Minutes are Forthcoming
Members Present: Charles E. Annett (Chair), Alan Clavette (Vice-Chair), Barbara O’Connor (Secretary), Timothy Cronin, and Ross Carley; Alternates Present: Jane Sharpe; Staff Present: Jean St. Jean, Zoning Coordinator/Liaison Official; George Benson, Director of Planning and Land Use; and Tammy Hazen, Clerk
DOCKET 14-02 Application of John Neuhoff for the Correction of an Alleged Error by the Zoning Enforcement Officer for property
located at 48 Algonquin Trail in the Town of Newtown in an R2 Zone.
The board members will refer this to Atty. Paul Pollock for interpretation of Zoning Regulations 9.03.500 (non-conforming lots) and to interpret the definition between a “parcel” and a “lot” under the current Zoning Regulations.
DOCKET 14-03 Application of Christopher Buczek for a Variance of Section 7.02.100 of the Zoning Regulations to permit the placement
of a shed too close to the property line. The property is located at 3 Crestwood Drive in the Town of Newtown, CT in an R-2 zone.
After reviewing all documentation and testimony, Mr. Clavette motioned to approve the variance as presented given that hardship
was demonstrated due to the slope and topography of the property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cronin. Therefore, the Board APPROVED the application of a four (4) foot side yard variance as presented.
Charles E. Annett “Yes”
Alan Clavette “Yes”
Barbara O’Connor “Yes”
Timothy Cronin “Yes”
Ross Carley “Yes”
Jane Sharpe “Yes”
DOCKET 14-04 Application of Paul Lindahl for a Variance of Section 7.02.100 of the Zoning Regulations to permit the placement of a
garage too close to the property line. The property is located at 161 Lakeview Terrace in the Town of Newtown, CT in an R-1 zone.
After reviewing all documentation and testimony, Mr. Clavette motioned to approve the variance as presented given that hardship was demonstrated by the irregular shape of the property and the unusual circumstances of the road easement through the middle of their property. A variance for the existing shed will be included. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carley. Therefore, the Board APPROVED
the application of a garage with a front yard setback variance from 50 to 9 feet; a front yard setback from the center of the road variance from 75 to 27 feet; and a side yard setback variance from 25 to 11 feet. The approval also includes a variance of the existing shed that is only two (2) feet off the property line.
Charles E. Annett “Yes”
Alan Clavette “Yes”
Barbara O’Connor “Yes”
Timothy Cronin “Yes”
Ross Carley “Yes”
Jane Sharpe “Yes”
DOCKET 14-05 Application of Pasquale Rauccio for a variance of Section 7.02.100 of the Zoning Regulations to permit the placement of
an above-ground pool too close to the property line. The property is located at 25 Cedar Hill Road in the Town of Newtown, CT in an R-1 zone.
After reviewing all documentation and testimony, Mr. Clavette motioned to approve the variance as presented given that hardship was demonstrated with the limits of the property, specifically its topography and the fact that it consists primarily of rocks and large boulders. Also, there are no other options on the property to locate a pool. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cronin. Therefore, the Board APPROVED the application of a 21 foot side yard variance as presented.
Charles E. Annett “Yes”
Alan Clavette “Yes”
Barbara O’Connor “Yes”
Timothy Cronin “Yes”
Ross Carley “Yes”
Jane Sharpe “Yes”
Respectfully submitted by Tammy Hazen
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