RECORD OF VOTE
OLD LYME ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013
MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, 52 LYME STREET
OLD LYME, CT - 7:30 P.M.
Present and voting were Susanne Stutts, Chairman, Arthur Sibley, regular member, Kip Kotzan, Secretary, Richard Smith, alternate (seated for Joseph St. Germain) and Martha Rumskas, alternate (seated for Judy McQuade)
Present: Mary Stone, alternate and Kim Barrows, Clerk
Absent: Judy McQuade, Vice Chairman and Joseph St. Germain, regular member
Case 13-01 – Anthony Kornacki & LeeAnn Molenaar, 30 Lyme Street
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by A. Sibley to GRANT the necessary variances to construct the structures as per the plans submitted and to keep the necessary separation distance between the propane tanks and air condensers. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, A. Sibley, K. Kotzan, R. Smith, M. Rumskas In opposition: None Opposed: None The Motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Reasons to grant: Applicant has received Historic District Approval for the structures which will be screened; within the intent of zoning.
Case 13-02 C – Linda S. and Greg E. McKenna, 58 & 60 Seaview Road
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by A. Sibley to GRANT the necessary variances to build as per the plans submitted with the condition that the walkway connecting from the relocated garage shall not be covered unless it can be shown that the deck area in the rear was miscalculated and not included in coverage, i.e. less than 6 feet in height. The proposal is consistent with the neighborhood and is also consistent with all applicable coastal policies and makes all reasonable measures to avoid adverse impacts and the CAM is approved. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, A. Sibley, K. Kotzan, R. Smith, M. Rumskas In opposition: None Abstaining: None The Motion passed unanimously.
5-0-0
Reason to grant: It was discussed that no further variances be granted for this property. Reducing a nonconformity with the garage location.
Case 13-03 C – Warren E. Hannas, 9-1 Halls Road
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by R. Smith to GRANT the necessary variances as per the plans submitted. No discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: None In opposition: S. Stutts, A. Sibley, K. Kotzan, R. Smith, M. Rumskas Abstaining: None The Motion failed to pass. 0-5-0 Four affirmative votes are needed to grant variances.
The motion failed because there wasn’t sufficient clarity to the application and the information presented was insufficient. Propane tanks can be relocated in a conforming location.
Case 13-04 C – William Chamberlain, 83 Connecticut Road
A Motion was made by A. Sibley, seconded by R. Smith to GRANT the necessary variances to accomplish the project as submitted. The proposal is consistent with the neighborhood and is also consistent with all applicable coastal policies and makes all reasonable measures to avoid adverse impacts and the CAM is approved. No discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: None In opposition: S. Stutts, A. Sibley, K. Kotzan, R. Smith, M. Rumskas Abstaining: None The Motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Reasons to grant: The house is being raised an additional 3.1’ to meet the FEMA flood standards. No further encroachment into the setbacks and no change to the footprint. Proposal is within the intent of zoning.
Minutes of the November 20, 2012 Regular Meeting
A Motion was made S. Stutts, seconded A. Sibley and voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2012 Regular Meeting with the following correction: page 3 under Open Voting Session for 28 Shore Road, it references Ms. Smith, it should be “Ms. Stone”. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, A. Sibley, R. Smith, M. Stone, M. Rumskas In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Adjournment
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by R. Smith to adjourn the January 15, 2013 Regular Meeting; no discussion and a vote was taken. The motion to adjourn passed unanimously. 5-0-0 The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Susanne Stutts, Chairman
The next meeting will be February 19, 2013
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