I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Friedmann called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Robert Friedmann, Chairman Carl Garbe, Regular Member
Madeleine Fish, Vice Chairman Geraldine Lewis, Regular Member
Walter Harris, Secretary Charles Sohl, Alternate Member David Shearer, Alternate Member
John Talbott, Alternate Member
Attendant Staff
Christina Costa, Zoning Enforcement Officer
III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Madeleine Fish nominated Robert Friedmann as Chairman, Madeleine Fish as Vice Chairman and Walter Harris as Secretary. Robert Friedmann closed nominations. Regular members were seated to vote on the matter.
IV. REGULAR BUSINESS
MOTION to approve the minutes of the January 4, 2009 meeting as submitted; MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by D. Shearer; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, W. Harris, D. Shearer, J. Talbott; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
MOTION to pay Branse, Willis and Knapp invoices # 24270, 24271, 24274 & 24276, totaling the amount of $1,812.50 for pending litigation and general representation. MADE: by R. Friedmann; SECONDED: by M. Fish; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, W. Harris, D. Shearer, J. Talbott; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
Christina Costa, ZEO reviewed three months of invoices from Nathan L. Jacobson and Associates mostly related to flood review and flood permit inspections. The Commission and ZEO discussed the importance of a fee increase so that the Zoning Commission could cover its costs to reflect the actual costs of the review approximately $1,000 per application. Current fees collected range between $200 and $300 per application. The Commission discussed the importance of supporting the fee adjustments when the matter goes to Town meeting.
The Zoning Enforcement Officer reviewed the purpose of flood permitting and the importance of compliance with the Town Flood Plain Management Ordinance and FEMA policies.
MOTION to pay Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates for invoice # ‘s 71635, 71636, 71637, 71638, 71639, 71640, 71605, 71590,71284, 71297, 71285, 71286,71287, 71553,71554,71555 & 71556 for three months of flood plain management reviews and invoice #71291 for services related to the HOPE Partnership Ferry Road Application for a total amount of $6012.17. MADE: by M. Fish; SECONDED: by D. Shearer; no discussion on the motion; VOTING IN FAVOR: R. Friedmann, M. Fish, W. Harris, D. Shearer, J. Talbott; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
V. WORKSHOP: ZONING REGULATIONS
The Zoning Enforcement Officer and Zoning Commission reviewed all new sections of the Zoning Regulations adopted in 2009 page by page. The Commission took this opportunity to review discuss and ask questions.
VI. COMMITTEE, REPRESENTATIVE & STAFF REPORTS
- Edward Sousa, 11 Red Bird Trail. ZEO Costa informed the Commission that Mr. Sousa removed the boat and that the litigation letter was no longer necessary.
- The ZEO reminded the Commission to sign up for the Land Use Academy Educational Seminar in Storrs Connecticut. John Talbott confirmed that he would attend.
- The ZEO discussed complaints of two bed and breakfasts in Town that are not owner occupied and advised that she would review this matter and report back to the Commission.
- The ZEO discussed a landlord/ tenant situation on 5 Gilbert Road.
- The ZEO briefly summarized the January 13, 2010 ZBA meeting and advised that the appeal of her decision in the matter of Channelside Subdivision was continued to the February 10, 2010 ZBA meeting.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Friedmann adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m. until the next regular meeting of Monday, February 1, 2010 at the Old Saybrook Town Hall, First Floor Conference Room, 302 Main at 7:30 p.m.
Respectively submitted,
Christina M. Costa
Zoning Enforcement Officer
Acting Clerk
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