TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010
SENIOR CENTER
HOLLY GREEN PLAZA
391 NORWICH-WESTERLY ROAD
NORTH STONINGTON, CT 06359
DRAFT MINUTES
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-Chair, Robin Hall-Secretary and Alternate Members George Brown and Heather Chrissos
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Jim Lord, Allana York and Alternate Member Hilaire Cote
STAFF PRESENT: Sr. Planner/ZEO Juliet Leeming and Administrative Assistant Cheryl Konsavitch
Chairman Burger read the Rules of Procedures into the record.
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Chairman Burger did not hold the Election of Officers as there were only three regular members present.
3. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
ZBA application #10-006 added under New Applications
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Chairman Burger read the application into the record.
ZBA Application #10-005, of North Stonington Properties, L.L.C. for property known as 183 Providence-New London Turnpike, North Stonington, CT 06359, located on the northwest corner from the intersection of Routes 2 & 184 in an OR Zone. Applicant is requesting a variance to Section 2004.1 (Freestanding-Street Signs S1) to allow for a 2nd freestanding sign and Section 2009.6 (Illuminated Sign) to allow for internal illumination. Tax Map #117, Parcel #4737
Seated: C. Burger, C. Palmer, R. Hall, G. Brown, H. Chrissos
Mr. Richard Munson, Director of Facilities and Jeanne LaChance, Vice-President of Finance were present for this application.
North Stonington Properties represented by Janet Fiore submitted the proof of mailings to the abutting property owner.
Mr. Munson went over the variance request and stated they were looking to have a 2nd free standing sign and to allow for internal illumination.
The Board asked questions pertaining to the location and size of the signs and discussed external illumination which is allowed under the current regulations.
ZEO Leeming went over her review of this application.
Chairman Burger asked if there was anyone from the public speaking in favor of this application. There were none.
Chairman Burger asked if there was anyone from the public speaking against this application. There were none.
Chairman Burger asked if there was anyone from the public wishing to make general remarks pertaining to this application. There were none.
MOTION by G. Brown, SECOND by C. Palmer to close the Public Hearing on ZBA application #10-005. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. PENDING APPLICATIONS:
ZBA Application #10-005, of North Stonington Properties, L.L.C. for property known as 183 Providence-New London Turnpike, North Stonington, CT 06359, located on the northwest corner from the intersection of Routes 2 & 184 in an OR Zone. Applicant is requesting a variance to Section 2004.1 (Freestanding-Street Signs S1) to allow for a 2nd freestanding sign and Section 2009.6 (Illuminated Sign) to allow for internal illumination. Tax Map #117, Parcel #4737
The Commission deliberated and discussed Planning & Zoning doing a regulation change to address signage for hospitals/medical facilities.
MOTION by C. Palmer, SECOND by G. Brown to continue the deliberations on ZBA Application #10-005 until December 21, 2010. MOTION CARRIED.
Against: H. Chrissos
6. NEW APPLICATIONS:
ZBA Application #10-006, of Stephen & Karen Colgan for property known as Indian Trail, North Stonington, CT 06359, located on the north side of Mountain Avenue, east from the intersection of Mountain Avenue with Indian Trail in an R-80 Zone. Applicant is requesting a variance to Section 1401A (c) (Accessory Apartments) and Section 1403.8 (d) (Design of In-Law Apartment) to allow for a detached garage/accessory apartment. Tax Map #45, Parcel #2481
The Public Hearing on ZBA Application #10-006 will be held on December 21, 2010.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
2011 Schedule of Meetings
The consensus of the Board agreed to the 2011 Schedule of Meetings
8. OLD BUSINESS: None
9. CORRESPONDENCE: None
10. REVIEW MINUTES:
Review minutes of August 17, 2010 meeting
MOTION by G. Brown, SECOND by R. Hall to approve the minutes of August 17, 2010 with the necessary corrections. MOTION CARRIED.
Abstained: C. Palmer
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by G. Brown, SECOND by C. Palmer to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Konsavitch, Administrative Assistant
Zoning Board of Appeals
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