RECORD OF VOTE
OLD LYME ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012
MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, 52 LYME STREET
OLD LYME, CT - 7:30 P.M.
Present and voting were Susanne Stutts, Chairman, Richard Moll, Kip Kotzan, Richard Smith, alternate (seated for Joseph St. Germain) and Mary Stone, alternate (seated for Judy McQuade)
Present: Martha Rumskas, alternate and Kim Barrows, Clerk
Absent: Joseph St. Germain, regular member and Judy McQuade, Vice Chairman
Case 11-26 Patricia P. Kenefick, 10 Ridgewood Road
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by R. Moll to GRANT the necessary variances to build as per plans submitted. Discussion: the plans should reference the new ceiling joists, what parts will be open and what parts are to be attic space. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, K. Kotzan, R. Moll, R. Smith, M. Stone In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Reason to Grant: A reasonable use of the property, is not against the intent of the Zoning Regulations which are to be varied.
Case 12-01 – Margaret B. Farrelly, 1 Sea Lane
A Motion was made by S. Stutts, seconded by K. Kotzan to CONTINUE the Public Hearing until the February 21, 2012 Regular Meeting in order to receive clarification of Section 8.8.11 (maximum lot coverage by buildings and structures as percent of lot coverage). No discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, K. Kotzan, R. Moll, R. Smith, M. Stone In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Case 12-02 – Jason Wilcox, 9 Jadon Drive - WITHDRAWN
Case 12-03C – Joyce A. Nasin, 26 Champion Road - WITHDRAWN
Case 12-04 – Louis & Elizabeth Alfonso, 12 Kinner Avenue
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by R. Moll to GRANT the necessary variances to build as per plans submitted. No discussion and a vote was taken. In
favor: S. Stutts, K. Kotzan, R. Moll, R. Smith, M. Stone In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Reason to Grant: This is an improvement to an older home in a unique area; small change to make older home more livable.
Old Business
- Discussion of “Abutters List”
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by R. Moll to leave the policy as it stands which has been used successfully for many years, continue with the legal notice in the New London Day and to send courtesy notices to neighbors within 100’. No discussion and a vote was taken. . In favor: S. Stutts, K. Kotzan, R. Moll, R. Smith, M. Stone In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
New Business
- Election of Officers tabled to the February 21, 2012 Regular Meeting
- Request made by Doreen Day for a refund of the application fee for 32 Grandview Avenue. The Board discussed the matter and the consensus was that the Zoning Board of Appeals will not refund the application fee on this matter since legal notices had been published and costs had been incurred.
Minutes of the November 15, 2011 Regular Meeting
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by R. Smith and voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the November Regular Meeting as submitted. No discussion and a vote was taken. . In favor: S. Stutts, K. Kotzan, R. Moll, R. Smith, M. Stone In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Adjournment
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by M. Stone to adjourn the January 17, 2012 Regular Meeting; no discussion and a vote was taken. The motion to adjourn passed unanimously. 5-0-0 The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Susanne Stutts, Chairman
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