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, January 11, 2012 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, Brian Dooley, Adam Stillman and Philip Broadhurst
Present: Kim Barrows, Clerk
Absent: Carl Garbe (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.
11/12-16C Bettyann & Bradley Lemire seek a variance of Par. 10.8.1 and 10.8.2 (nonconformity expansion/enlargement/change), Par. 24.5.1 as modified by 68.1.2(B)4 (narrow street setback/35’ required/5.9' (Meadow St.) 19.4' (Saye St.) existing), Par. 24.5.3 (sideline setback/15' required/9.5' existing), Par. 68.1.2B9 (distance to tidal wetlands/50' required/5.4' rear deck stairs) and Par. 24.6.2 (maximum coverage/20% required/31.7% existing) of the Zoning Regulations to permit raising of existing dwelling to meet FEMA
flood elevation 10-NAVD and roof modified to increase pitch and to accommodate a small second floor living area on property located at 9 Saye Street (Chalker Beach), Map No. 12, Lot No. 12.
Discussion with respect to the public hearing that closed this evening. It is a plus to center the house on the lot and lessen the nonconformities. The Board did not feel that the second floor deck should be allowed since it adds to the ground cover calculation which is already over the 20% allowed. B. Dooley stated that the front porch will be incorporated into the living space with the new design. Discussion of moving the stairs so that they do not encroach into the side setback.
A Motion was made by R. McCall, seconded by A. Stillman to GRANT Application 11/12-16C Bettyann & Bradley Lemire. The variances for raising and repositioning the house on the lot, construction of the second floor and adding the two stairwells with the appropriate State Code minimum landings. The variances for the second floor deck on the west side of the house are not granted and is not allowed. The CAM is approved No discussion. A vote was taken: In favor: R. McCall, D. Alexander, B. Dooley, A. Stillman,
P. Broadhurst In Opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion unanimously passed. 5-0-0
11/12-17 Cameron, LLC seeks a Certificate of Location for Automotive Use in a B-4 Zone in accordance with Conn. General Statutes to permit the sale of dump trailers on property located at 5 Center Road West, Map No. 26, Lot No. 6-14.
Discussion with respect to the public hearing that closed this evening. There will be no outside storage of the trailers. This activity is allowed in this zone. The trailers are fully assembled, there will be no painting or other modifications made to them on site.
A Motion was made by A. Stillman, seconded by R. McCall to GRANT the Certificate of Location for Automotive Use in a B-4 zone for Application 11/12-17 Cameron, LLC. No discussion. A vote was taken: In favor: R. McCall, D. Alexander, B. Dooley, A. Stillman, P. Broadhurst In Opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion unanimously passed. 5-0-0
New Business:
- Municipal Coastal Site Plan Review Application dated December 28, 2011 for applicant Thomas Botts for property located at 130 Plum Bank Road, Old Saybrook in order to raise the dwelling to reinforce footings.
A Motion was made by R. McCall, seconded by B. Dooley to APPROVE the Coastal Area Management application since it is consistent with all applicable coastal policies and makes all reasonable measures to avoid adverse impacts. Discussion: the Board discussed further steps the applicant will need to take with the DEEP. No further discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: R. McCall, D. Alexander, B. Dooley, A. Stillman, P. Broadhurst Opposed: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
- Letter from Attorney Royston dated November 23, 2011 requesting a one year extension with respect to Appeal No. 10/11-10C, Mrs. Leone for the vacant lot on South Cove Road.
A Motion was made by A. Stillman, seconded by B. Dooley to GRANT an extension for Appeal No. 10/11C - Leone to December 20, 2012. No discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: R. McCall, D. Alexander, B. Dooley, A. Stillman, P. Broadhurst Opposed: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
- Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Scott Sayer dated December 16, 2011 requesting a one year extension for the variance granted in December, 2010 for the addition over the garage at 17 Third Avenue, Floral Park.
A Motion was made by B. Dooley, seconded by D. Alexander to DENY the extension for Scott and Ann Marie Sayer for lack of information in giving a reason for an extension for their approved variance to build an expansion over a garage at 17 Third Avenue, Floral Park. No discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: R. McCall, D. Alexander, B. Dooley, P. Broadhurst Opposed: A. Stillman Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 4-1-0
- Election of Officers
Chairman: D. Alexander nominated R. McCall to serve as Chairman, B. Dooley seconded the nomination. D. Alexander moved to close nominations for Chairman, B. Dooley seconded the motion. A vote was taken: In favor: D. Alexander, B. Dooley, A. Stillman, P. Broadhurst Opposed: None Abstaining: R. McCall The motion passed. 4-0-1 Rexford McCall was elected Chairman.
Vice Chairman: R. McCall nominated D. Alexander to serve as Vice Chairman, D. Alexander then resigned from her position as Vice Chairman.
D. Alexander then nominated B. Dooley to serve as Vice Chairman, A. Stillman seconded the nomination. R. McCall moved to close nominations for Vice Chairman, A. Stillman seconded the motion. A vote was taken: In favor: R. McCall, D. Alexander, A. Stillman, P. Broadhurst Opposed: None Abstaining: B. Dooley The motion passed. 4-0-1 Brian Dooley was elected Vice Chairman.
Secretary: R. McCall nominated A. Stillman to serve as Secretary, D. Alexander seconded the nomination. R. McCall moved to close nominations for Secretary, D. Alexander seconded the motion. A vote was taken: In favor: D. Alexander, R. McCall, B. Dooley, P. Broadhurst Opposed: None Abstaining: A. Stillman The motion passed. 4-0-1 Adam Stillman was elected Secretary.
Minutes: A Motion was made by R. McCall, seconded by D. Alexander to approve the Minutes of the November 9, 2011 Regular Meeting as submitted. No discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: R. McCall, D. Alexander, B. Dooley, A. Stillman, P. Broadhurst Opposed: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Adjournment: A Motion was made by R. McCall, seconded by B. Dooley to adjourn the January 11, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals. No discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: R. McCall, D. Alexander, B. Dooley, A. Stillman, P. Broadhurst Opposed: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0 The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Rexford McCall, Chairman
Zoning Board of Appeals
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
The next Regular Meeting of the ZBA will be on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the TOWN HALL, First Floor Conference Room, 302 Main Street.
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