MOTIONS
Zoning Board of Appeals
Town of Old Saybrook
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Old Saybrook at its Meeting that was held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, First Floor Conference Room, 302 Main Street, heard and decided the following appeals:
Seated for this evenings meeting and voting were the following members: Rexford McCall, Chairman, Dorothy Alexander, Vice Chairman, Joan Strickland, Brian Dooley and Mary Kennedy, alternate
Present: Kim Barrows, Clerk
Absent: Chris Gosselin, Secretary, Allan Fogg (alternate) and Kent (Skip) Johnson (alternate)
The meeting was then called to order at 7:30 p.m.
The following public hearings were conducted, as well as the decision making sessions. The meeting has been recorded on tape and the following actions were taken:
The Chairman introduced the Board members who were seated for this evenings meeting. The Chairman then proceeded to read the Legal Notice into the record.
10/11-20 Brian J. Cronan seeks a variance of Par. 10.7.1 (nonconformity enlargement), Par. 24.5.3 (sideline setback/15' required/0.09' from north side/11.4' from south side) and Par. 24.5.1 as modified by 68.1.2(B)4 (narrow street setback/30’ required/4.75’proposed) of the Zoning Regulations to permit construction of a second story addition over existing dwelling on property located at 3 East Street, Map No. 22, Lot No. 45.
The public hearing closed this evening. B. Dooley stated that this is a vertical expansion of the dwelling. The house placement and the lot size all predated zoning. The applicant took into consideration the 40% gross floor area limit and did not exceed it. R. McCall stated that the dormers are on the side and the architectural design of the house lessens the visual impact of the house on the street side. There are also two other larger houses nearby. D. Alexander stated that the house is too close to the road and will loom over the street. B. Dooley stated the stepped sides will lessen the impact. R. McCall stated that the house can’t be moved farther back from the road without taking it down and rebuilding. The hardship is the odd shaped lot, there is no other
area on the lot to expand and the best course is to go straight up. D. Alexander stated that the lot was the same shape when the applicants purchased it. J. Strickland stated that she liked the design and none of the abutting neighbors objected to the project. M. Kennedy agreed.
A Motion was made by B. Dooley, seconded by J. Strickland to GRANT Application 10/11-20, Brian J. Cronan the reasons were voiced during deliberations. It is a good design, the hardship is the strange shape of the lot, and the location of the house on the lot. The architect has done the best job they can given the visual nature of the design and it is in harmony with the second story
houses in the neighborhood. There is a new septic design for a three bedroom house that the Health District has approved. No discussion. A vote was taken: In favor: R. McCall, J. Strickland, B. Dooley, M. Kennedy In Opposition: D. Alexander Abstaining: None The motion passed. 4-1-0
10/11-21 Eriks and Linda Surmanis seek a variance of Par. 10.7.1 and 10.7.2 (nonconformity enlargement/change) and Par. 24.5.1 as modified by 68.1.2(B)4 (narrow street setback/30’ required/17.39’proposed) of the Zoning Regulations to permit portico over the front door of house covering 26 sq. ft. of existing concrete steps on property located at 33 South Cove Road-1, Map No. 4, Lot No. 269.
The public hearing closed this evening. The Board felt the portico addition was a modest addition to the property. The hardship is the placement of the house on the lot and the narrow street setback. There is also a safety concern due to the top step icing in the winter, there is no cover to stop rain, sleet and snow. The project is in harmony with the neighborhood.
A Motion was made by D. Alexander, seconded by B. Dooley to GRANT Application 10/11-21, Eriks and Linda Surmanis for the modest portico, it isn’t extending building coverage materially, it will be an attractive addition to the front of the house and will solve the safety issue with respect to ice and snow on the open landing. It doesn’t encroach on the front yard any further than the steps there now. No discussion. A vote was taken: In favor: R. McCall, D. Alexander, J. Strickland, B. Dooley, M. Kennedy In Opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
10/11-22 Shelly Ann DeProto seeks a variance of Par. 10.7.1 and 10.7.2 (nonconformity enlargement/change), Par. 24.5.3 (sideline setback/15' required/10' proposed) and Par. 24.5.1 as modified by 68.1.2(B)4 (narrow street setback/30’ required/20’proposed) of the Zoning Regulations to permit a 35 sq. ft. overhang over front steps on property located at 72 Hartford Avenue, Map No. 13, Lot No. 109.
The public hearing closed this evening. The Board felt the portico addition was a modest addition to the property. The hardship is the placement of the house on the lot and the narrow street setback. There is also a safety concern due to the top step icing in the winter, there is no cover to stop rain, sleet and snow. The project is in harmony with the neighborhood.
A Motion was made by J. Strickland, seconded by M. Kennedy to GRANT Application 10/11-22, Shelly Ann DeProto, 72 Hartford Avenue to allow for the construction of a portico, a roof over the front steps, there is a small increase in lot coverage but does not significantly impact the lot coverage since just a roof. This will increase the safety to be able have coverage against the snow, ice and rain during the winter. No discussion. A vote was taken: In favor: R. McCall, D. Alexander, B. Dooley, J. Strickland, M. Kennedy Opposed: None Abstaining: None. The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Minutes: A Motion was made by R. McCall, seconded by D. Alexander to approve the Minutes of the April 13, 2011 Regular Meeting as submitted. No discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: R. McCall, D. Alexander, J. Strickland, B. Dooley, M. Kennedy Opposed: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Adjournment: A Motion was made by R. McCall, seconded by M. Kennedy to adjourn the May 11, 2011 Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals. No discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: R. McCall, D. Alexander, J. Strickland, B. Dooley, M. Kennedy Opposed: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0 The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Rexford McCall, Chairman
Old Saybrook Zoning Board of Appeals
Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475
The next Regular Meeting of the ZBA will be on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the TOWN HALL, First Floor Conference Room, 302 Main Street.
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