TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011
REGULAR MEETING
SENIOR CENTER
HOLLY GREEN PLAZA
391 NORWICH-WESTERLY ROAD
NORTH STONINGTON, CT 06359
DRAFT MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Charlie 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, James Lord, Vice-Chair, Robin Hall-Secretary, Candy Palmer and Alternate Members Vilma Gregoropoulos and Edmond McGowan, IV
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Heather Chrissos and Alternate Member Hilaire Cote
STAFF PRESENT: Sr. Planner/ZEO Juliet Leeming and Administrative Assistant Cheryl Konsavitch
2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
2012 Schedule of Meetings under New Business
Chairman Burger read the Rules of Procedures into the record.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ZBA Application #11-003, of Martha D. Bradshaw for property known as 59 Denison Hill Road, North Stonington, CT 06359, located on the west side of Denison Hill Road approximately 31,700 feet north from the intersection of E. Clarks Falls Rd. (aka. Rt. 216) with Denison Hill Rd. in an R-80 Zone. Applicant is requesting a variance to Section 1305.1 (Setback Dimensions) from the required front yard setback of 50 ft. to 41 ft. in the vicinity of the house only and Section 1505.2A to allow an increase in cubical content of a non-conforming structure to allow for a 10’x13’ addition to the front of the building. Tax Map # 90, Parcel #1309
Section 1505.2A to allow an increase in cubical content of a non-conforming structure to allow for a 10’x13’ addition to the front of the building.
Chairman Burger recused himself from this application.
Seated: J. Lord, R. Hall, C. Palmer, E. McGowan, V. Gregoropoulos
Mr. John Bradshaw was present representing the applicant.
Due to an error in the legal ad which did not properly notice both variances being requested, the ad will have to run again. The abutting property owners will also be notified.
The Board decided to open the Public Hearing and allow Mr. Bradshaw to present his application and then continue the Public Hearing to January 17th.
Mr. Bradshaw went over his variance request stating he would like to build a 10 x 13 addition to an existing porch for the purpose a converting the space into a family room.
ZEO Leeming went over her memo pertaining to the application.
Vice-Chairman Lord asked if there was anyone from the public speaking against this application. There were none.
Vice-Chairman Lord asked if there was anyone from the public speaking in favor of this application. There were none.
Vice-Chairman Lord asked if there was anyone from the public wishing to make general remarks pertaining to this application. There were none.
MOTION by R. Hall, SECOND by C. Palmer to continue the Public Hearing on ZBA Application #11-003 to January, 17, 2012. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. PENDING APPLICATIONS:
ZBA Application #11-003, of Martha D. Bradshaw for property known as 59 Denison Hill Road, North Stonington, CT 06359, located on the west side of Denison Hill Road approximately 31,700 feet north from the intersection of E. Clarks Falls Rd. (aka. Rt. 216) with Denison Hill Rd. in an R-80 Zone. Applicant is requesting a variance to Section 1305.1 (Setback Dimensions) from the required front yard setback of 50 ft. to 41 ft. in the vicinity of the house only and Section 1505.2A to allow an increase in cubical content of a non-conforming structure to allow for a 10’x13’ addition to the front of the building. Tax Map # 90, Parcel #1309
5. NEW APPLICATIONS:
ZBA Application #11-004, of Albert DeLima for property known as Lakeside Drive, North Stonington, CT 06359, located on the north side of Lakeside Drive approximately 100 feet southwest from the intersection of Polly Avenue with Lakeside Drive in an R80/SU Zone. Applicant is requesting a variance to Section 1305.1 (Setback Dimensions) to reduce the side yard setback from the required 20 ft. to 10 ft. in the vicinity of the house only and Section 1505.2A to allow an increase in cubical content of a non-conforming structure. Tax Map #45, Parcel #2659
The Public Hearing on ZBA Application #11-004 is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
2012 Schedule of Meetings
The Board accepted the 2012 Schedule of Meetings.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
ZEO Leeming updated the Commission on the appeal of ZBA application #11-001 of Mr. Costello and stated the Town nor will Mr. Costello fight the appeal.
7. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
MOTION by J. Lord, SECOND by R. Hall to nominate C. Burger for Chairman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Charlie Burger is Chairman
MOTION by C. Burger, SECOND by C. Palmer to nominate J. Lord for Vice-Chair. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
James Lord is Vice-Chair
MOTION by J. Lord, SECOND by C. Palmer to nominate R. Hall for Secretary. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Robin Hall is Secretary
8. CORRESPONDENCE: None
9. REVIEW MINUTES:
Review minutes of October 18, 2011 meeting
MOTION by J. Lord, SECOND by R. Hall to approve the minutes of October 18, 2011 with the necessary corrections. MOTION CARRIED.
C. Palmer Abstained
10. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by R. Hall, SECOND by J. Lord to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Konsavitch
Cheryl Konsavitch, Administrative Assistant
Zoning Board of Appeals
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