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RECORD OF VOTE
OLD LYME ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014
MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, 52 LYME STREET
OLD LYME, CT - 7:30 P.M.
Present and voting were Judy McQuade, Chairman, Mary Stone, Secretary, Art Sibley, Vice Chairman, Karen Conniff, regular member and Laurie O’Brien, alternate
Present: Harry Plaut, alternate (seated for 11 Kinner Avenue) and Kim Barrows, Clerk
Absent: Kip Kotzan, regular member
Case 14-05 A – Appeal of a Cease & Desist Order, 2 Moss Point Trail, Patrick & Diane Looney, applicants
Pursuant to a letter from the Appellant’s attorney, Paul Geraghty dated April 15, 2014 the public hearing has been continued to May 20, 2014.
A Motion was made by K. Conniff, seconded by A. Sibley to continue the public hearing to the next Regular Meeting on May 20, 2014 for Case 14-05 A – Appeal of a Cease & Desist Order, 2 Moss Point Trail, Patrick & Diane Looney, applicants. No discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: J. McQuade, M. Stone, A. Sibley, K. Conniff, L. O’Brien In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Case 14-07 – Old Lyme Country Club, 40 McCurdy Road
A Motion was made by M. Stone, seconded by A. Sibley to GRANT Variance application 14-07 – 40 McCurdy Road, per the plans submitted in order to change the roof line to the existing maintenance shed, since sufficient hardship has been shown. The building must be restored to a much better condition, along with the roof. No discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: J. McQuade, M. Stone, A. Sibley, K. Conniff, L.
O’Brien In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Case 14-08 – Robert K. Janes & Jenelle E. Janes, 60 Grassy Hill Road
A Motion was made by K. Conniff, seconded by M. Stone to continue the public hearing to the next Regular Meeting on May 20, 2014 for Case 14-08 – Robert K. Janes & Jenelle E. Janes, 60 Grassy Hill Road. No discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: J. McQuade, M. Stone, A. Sibley, K. Conniff, L. O’Brien In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Case 14-09 – Frank J. and Susan W. Cummiskey, 11 Kinner Avenue
Judy McQuade recused herself, Harry Plaut was seated
A Motion was made by K. Conniff, seconded by M. Stone to GRANT Variance application 14-09 – 11 Kinner Avenue, per the plans submitted to permit construction of an attached 2-story garage and construction of a 70 s.f. one-story infill addition in the front yard setback. The site plan entitled “Site Plan prepared for Frank J III & Susan W. Cummiskey, 11 Kinner Avenue Old Lyme, Connecticut dated February 20, 2014, sheet 1 of 1 prepared by Hendriks Associates” and Modified Site Plan, Sheet 1 of 3 dated March 7, 2014, Existing & Proposed Floor Plans, Sheet 2 of 3 dated March 7, 2014 and Existing & Proposed Exterior Elevations, Sheet 3 of 3 dated March 7, 2014 prepared by J.W. Huber Architect, LLC. Sufficient hardship has been shown. The following
conditions are added:
1. The Connecticut River Gateway Commission in its letter dated April 8, 2014 stated that “it was determined that the Gateway Commission would likely not oppose the granting of the requested variances because the resulting construction will not be significant in visual impact when compared to existing development and will be visually buffered by the existing structure to a great degree.”
2. The Connecticut River Gateway Commission requests that if granted, a condition be placed to require the retention of the single, large pine tree located off the northwest corner of the structure, if at all possible since it will provide additional visual buffering of the site, especially in the view line of the proposed two-story garage.
3. The proposal is consistent with the neighborhood. Several neighbors have written in support of the project.
No discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: M. Stone, A. Sibley, K. Conniff, L. O’Brien, H. Plaut In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Judy McQuade reseated
Case 14-10 – Adam Pietrowicz, 27 Hillside Road
A Motion was made by M. Stone, seconded by A. Sibley to GRANT Variance application 14-10 – 27 Hillside Road, per the plans submitted in order to change the roof pitch to the garage and add dormers to create a second floor in the garage, there will be no change in the footprint. Sufficient hardship has been shown. The garage shall be rebuilt according to the Building Code. No discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: J. McQuade, M. Stone, A. Sibley, K. Conniff, L. O’Brien In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Minutes
A Motion was made by M. Stone, seconded by A. Sibley to approve the Minutes of the February 24, 2014 Regular Meeting, as submitted. No discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: J. McQuade, M. Stone, A. Sibley, K. Conniff, L. O’Brien In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Adjournment
A Motion was made by A Sibley, seconded by M. Stone to adjourn the April 15, 2014 Regular Meeting; no discussion and a vote was taken. The motion to adjourn passed unanimously. 5-0-0 The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
Judy McQuade, Chairman
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014
at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall
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