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RECORD OF VOTE
OLD LYME ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011
MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, 52 LYME STREET
OLD LYME, CT - 7:30 P.M.
Present and voting were Susanne Stutts, Chairman, Judy McQuade, Vice Chairman, Joseph St. Germain, Fran Sadowski, alternate (seated for Kip Kotzan) and Richard Smith, alternate (seated for Richard Moll)
Present: Kim Barrows, Clerk
Absent: Kip Kotzan, Secretary, Richard Moll and Marilynn Ossmann, alternate
Case 11-19 Stanley Ehrlich, 69 Gorton Avenue
A Motion was made by J. St. Germain, seconded by F. Sadowski to GRANT the requested variances for the 2.5’ variance for the rear property line since the applicants have cooperated with the Board in doing the absolute minimum to accomplish what they need, and they do have a definite need. Discussion: this is the third time the applicant has been before the Board and they have complied to what the Board has asked. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, J. McQuade, J. St. Germain, F. Sadowski, R. Smith In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Granted: For the reasons stated in the motion
Case 11-20 – Stephen and Valerie Newhouse, 4 Carrington Road
A Motion was made by J. McQuade, seconded by J. St. Germain to GRANT the variance needed, it is strictly a setback from the side property line of 6.5’, it is a minimal request to enhance the property, it is a small house on a large lot, there are no other issues like coverage or maximum floor area, it is a very reasonable request to finally get a washer and dryer space now that there is a full septic and water, and they are going to be able to extend the back bedroom since it is very small, so it is a very reasonable request. Discussion: S. Stutts stated that the property was given year-round status and was not part of the class action lawsuit; J. McQuade stated it is well within the intent of zoning; J. St. Germain stated that the bedrooms are very small and this allows a reasonable use of
the space; S. Stutts stated that it will remain two bedrooms. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, J. McQuade, J. St. Germain, F. Sadowski, R. Smith In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Granted: For the reasons stated in the motion
Case 11-21 – Daniel Peck, 38 Saltaire Drive
A Motion was made by J. St. Germain, seconded by R. Smith to GRANT, very reluctantly, the necessary variances. The reason is the fact that it is in existence and the economic hardship. It probably was an honest mistake, but the applicant benefits from an honest mistake. Discussion: J. McQuade stated that obviously the Board wouldn’t have granted the variances the first time around but the roof has been raised and the house is entirely sided. There is no opposition from the neighbors for whatever that accounts for. J. St. Germain stated that everyone would be coming in like this in the future. S. Stutts stated the reason she is opposed is that, to be consistent, the Board would never have voted this way on properties with the
percentage of maximum floor area with percentage of lot, it is just too much to give to a 4,000 square foot property and we never would have done it if the building hadn’t been done, there is not a hardship that distinguishes this property from the others in the area that would make it a viable option. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: J. McQuade, J. St. Germain, R. Smith
In opposition: S. Stutts, F. Sadowski Abstaining: None The vote was 3-2-0. The Motion to grant failed to pass, the variances were DENIED, the applicant needed four affirmative votes to grant the variances.
Approval of Minutes of the May 17, 2011 Regular Meeting
A Motion was made by J. St. Germain, seconded by R. Smith to approve the May 17, 2011 Regular Meeting minutes as submitted. No discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, J. McQuade, J. St. Germain, F. Sadowski, R. Smith In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Adjournment
A Motion was made by J. St. Germain, seconded by F. Sadowski to adjourn the June 21, 2011 Regular Meeting; no discussion and a vote was taken. The motion to adjourn passed unanimously. 5-0-0 The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Susanne Stutts, Chairman
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