RECORD OF VOTE
OLD LYME ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012
MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, 52 LYME STREET
OLD LYME, CT - 7:30 P.M.
Present and voting were Susanne Stutts, Chairman, Judy McQuade, Vice Chairman, Kip Kotzan, Secretary, Arthur Sibley, regular member and Mary Stone, alternate (seated for Joseph St. Germain)
Present: Kim Barrows, Clerk
Absent: Joseph St. Germain, regular member, Richard Smith, alternate and Martha Rumskas, alternate
Case 12-14 – Daniel Small, 56 Shore Drive
A Motion was made by A. Sibley, seconded by J. McQuade to GRANT the necessary variances to allow the shed to be placed in the corner where proposed. The shed is a movable, 8’ x 12’ x 10’, structure on a concrete pad that is a typical self contained shed for the storage of garden tools and lawn mower. No discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, K. Kotzan, J. McQuade, A. Sibley, M. Stone In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Reasons for granting: A unique street situation by having two street setbacks; proposal will clean up the yard and it is within the intent of zoning
Case 12-16 – Jon & Judith Green, 28 Katherine Road
A Motion was made by A. Sibley, seconded by J. McQuade to GRANT the necessary variances for the proposed improvements to the house structure, but to deny the variances for the garage and the workshop above the garage. Discussion: parking needed, garage not an unreasonable use. No further discussion. NO VOTE WAS TAKEN, the MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN
A Motion was made by A. Sibley, seconded by K. Kotzan to GRANT the necessary variances for the application as submitted. Discussion: this is a reasonable use of the property, no other place to construct the garage on the site; M. Stone felt additional parking on the site was good since there is a public boat launch right-of-way adjacent to the property and by keeping cars off the narrow street will make it safer and protect public access; S. Stutts felt the garage would look like it was dropped from the sky. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: K. Kotzan, J. McQuade, A. Sibley, M. Stone In opposition: S. Stutts Abstaining: None The motion passed. 4-1-0
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by J. McQuade, to approve the Coastal Site Plan Review Application for this appeal because it is consistent with all applicable coastal policies and includes all reasonable measures to mitigate adverse impacts. No discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, K. Kotzan, J. McQuade, A. Sibley, M. Stone In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Reasons to grant: The parking area improvement is remedying a safety issue, residents can pull out onto street versus backing on to it; a two car garage is a reasonable and modern use of the property; no other location on the lot to place the structure due to the wetlands.
Case 12-17 – Linda S. & Greg E. McKenna, 58 & 60 Sea View Road
A Motion was made by M. Stone, seconded by A. Sibley to GRANT the necessary variances to allow construction according to the plans submitted. Discussion: K. Kotzan looks favorable on reduction in nonconformities; two properties being combined; total floor area percentage has been reduced although over on lot coverage; J. McQuade felt there was a lot of bulk; S. Stutts felt that a 3,000 s.f. house was large for the area, it was not in keeping with the cottage feel; A. Sibley stated that there is water and sewer there. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, K. Kotzan, J. McQuade, A. Sibley, M. Stone In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by J. McQuade, to approve the Coastal Site Plan Review Application for this appeal because it is consistent with all applicable coastal policies and includes all reasonable measures to mitigate adverse impacts. No discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, K. Kotzan, J. McQuade, A. Sibley, M. Stone In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Reasons to grant: There is a reduction in floor area; combining of lots; decrease in nonconformities; lessens potential future impact to the town by combing two dwellings and make one.
Case 12-18 – 26 Sea View Trust, LLC, 26 Sea View Road
A Motion was made by A. Sibley, seconded by J. McQuade to GRANT the variances required for this very well done plan. Applicant has agreed specifically to include and comply with all of the conditions listed in the June 18, 2012 letter from Tom Metcalf, Engineer. Discussion: very modest structure; better use of the property. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts K. Kotzan, J. McQuade, A. Sibley, M. Stone In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by J. McQuade, to approve the Coastal Site Plan Review Application for this appeal because it is consistent with all applicable coastal policies and includes all reasonable measures to mitigate adverse impacts. No discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, K. Kotzan, J. McQuade, A. Sibley, M. Stone In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Reasons to Grant: Better use of property; modest structure built into slope to minimize impact to the streetscape; lessens impact on the neighborhood; excellent plan
Minutes of the March 20, 2012 and the April 17, 2012 Regular Meeting
A Motion was made by M. Stone, seconded by K. Kotzan and voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2012 Regular Meeting as submitted. No discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, K. Kotzan, J. McQuade, A. Sibley, M. Stone In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by M. Stone and voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2012 Regular Meeting as submitted. No discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, K. Kotzan, J. McQuade, A. Sibley, M. Stone In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Adjournment
A Motion was made by S. Stutts, seconded by K. Kotzan to adjourn the June 19, 2012 Regular Meeting; no discussion and a vote was taken. The motion to adjourn passed unanimously. 5-0-0 The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Susanne Stutts, Chairman
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