TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009
SENIOR CENTER
HOLLY GREEN PLAZA
391 NORWICH-WESTERLY ROAD
NORTH STONINGTON, CT 06359
MINUTES APPROVED ~ APRIL 21, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Burger called the Regular Meeting of the North Stonington Zoning Board of Appeals to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Sr. Center, Holly Green Plaza.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Charlie Burger, Chairman, Candy Palmer, Vice-Chairman, Robin Hall, Secretary and Alternate Members Wayne Wilkinson and Peter Bogoian
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Allana York, James Lord and Alternate Member Rick Bennardo
STAFF PRESENT: Administrative Assistant Cheryl Konsavitch and Sr. Planner/ZEO Juliet Leeming
Chairman Burger read the Rules of Procedures into the record.
2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
The Commission will receive 2 new applications under Item 5.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. ZBA Application #09-002, of Gary J. & Mary Ann W. Martinelli, for property known as 4 Forest Drive, North Stonington, CT 06359, located on the east side of Forest Drive, approximately 80 feet south from the intersection of Cedar Drive with Forest Drive in an R-40 Zone. Applicant is requesting a variance to Section 1305.1 & 1305.5, Setback Dimensions. The variance is necessary to place a storage shed 2’ from the side-yard setback. Tax Map #121, Parcel #7572
Chairman Burger read the application into the record.
Seated: C. Burger, C. Palmer, R. Hall, W. Wilkinson, P. Bogoian
Mr. & Mrs. Martinelli were present for the application.
Mr. Martinelli went over his application request for the variance.
ZEO Leeming went over her review of the application.
The Board asked general questions pertaining to the application.
Chairman Burger asked if there was anyone from the public speaking in favor of the application. There were none.
Chairman Burger asked if there was anyone from the public speaking against the application. There were none.
Chairman Burger asked if there was anyone from the public making general remarks. There were none.
Chairman Burger asked if the applicant would like to make a rebuttal or summarization.
Mr. Martinelli thanked the Board for reviewing his application and would like them to consider his request.
MOTION by C. Palmer, SECOND by W. Wilkinson to close the Public Hearing on ZBA application #09-002. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. ZBA Application #09-003, of Tim & Jonna Chokas for property known as 6 Rocky Hollow Road, North Stonington, CT 06359, located on the west side of Rocky Hollow Road, approximately 30 feet south from the intersection of Main Street in an R-40 Zone. Applicant is requesting a variance to Section 1305.1, Setback Dimensions. The variance is necessary to construct an addition. Tax Map #109, Parcel #2023A
Chairman Burger read the application into the record.
Seated: C. Burger, C. Palmer, R. Hall, W. Wilkinson, P. Bogoian
Mr. & Mrs. Chokas were present for the application.
Mr. Chokas went over his application request for the variance which involved 2 different options pertaining to the addition.
ZEO Leeming went over her review of the application and stated that the applicant would also need to apply for a variance to Section 1403.1.
The Board determined that the applicant would have to re-notify the abutters with the additional variance request and the legal notice would have to be re-run.
MOTION by C. Palmer, SECOND by R. Hall to continue ZBA application #09-003 to the April 21, 2009 meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. PENDING APPLICATIONS:
A. ZBA Application #09-002, of Gary J. & Mary Ann W. Martinelli, for property known as 4 Forest Drive, North Stonington, CT 06359, located on the east side of Forest Drive, approximately 80 feet south from the intersection of Cedar Drive with Forest Drive in an R-40 Zone. Applicant is requesting a variance to Section 1305.1 & 1305.5, Setback Dimensions. The variance is necessary to place a storage shed 2’ from the side-yard setback. Tax Map #121, Parcel #7572
Seated: C. Burger, C. Palmer, R. Hall, W. Wilkinson, P. Bogoian
MOTION by R. Hall, SECOND by W. Wilkinson to approve application #09-002 for the variance requested to Section 1305 of the Zoning Regulations to allow a structure to be placed within the required 15’ for the side yard setback at 4 Forest Drive located in an R-40 Zone. The applicant is specifically approved for a 13’ variance, allowing the structure to be 2’ from the property line for the following reasons:
1. A strict application of the Regulations unreasonably restricts the use of the applicant’s property for permitted uses allowed in the zone, and causes an unusual hardship unnecessary to carrying out the general purposes of the zoning plan.
2. The variance requested is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Regulations.
3. Approval of the variance would not adversely affect the public health, safety, welfare and value of the surrounding properties.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. ZBA Application #09-003, of Tim & Jonna Chokas for property known as 6 Rocky Hollow Road, North Stonington, CT 06359, located on the west side of Rocky Hollow Road, approximately 30 feet south from the intersection of Main Street in an R-40 Zone. Applicant is requesting a variance to Section 1305.1, Setback Dimensions. The variance is necessary to construct an addition. Tax Map #109, Parcel #2023A
5. NEW APPLICATIONS:
A. ZBA Application #09-004, of The Nature Conservancy, for property known as 351 Cossaduck Hill Road, North Stonington, CT 06359, located on the easterly side of Patricia Avenue, in an R-80 Zone. Applicant is requesting a variance to Sections 1304.1 & 1304.5, Minimum Street Frontage. The variance is being requested to build a single-family residence. Tax Map #45, Parcel #4823
B. ZBA Application #09-005, of Adam Spees for property known as 94 Main Street, North Stonington, CT 06359, located on the left side of Main Street, approximately 1584 feet east from the intersection of Route 2 with Main Street in an R-40 Zone. Applicant is requesting a variance to Section 1502, Accessory Apartments. The variance is necessary to have a detached accessory apartment. Tax Map #109, Parcel #3713
The Public Hearings on these applications will be heard at the Board’s April 21, 2009 meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Election of Officer’s
B. Review ZBA By-Laws
The Commission will review items A & B at their April 21, 2009 where they hope to have a full board present.
7. OLD BUSINESS: None
8. CORRESPONDENCE:
The Board went over correspondence in their packets.
9. REVIEW MINUTES:
Review minutes of February 17, 2009 meeting.
MOTION by C. Palmer, SECOND by W. Wilkinson to approve the minutes of February 17, 2009 with the necessary corrections. MOTION CARRIED.
Abstained: P. Bogoian
10. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by C. Palmer, SECOND by W. Wilkinson to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Konsavitch
Cheryl Konsavitch, Administrative Assistant
Zoning Board of Appeals
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