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RECORD OF VOTE
OLD LYME ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014
MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, 52 LYME STREET
OLD LYME, CT - 7:30 P.M.
Present and voting were Judy McQuade, Chairman, Art Sibley, Vice Chairman, Kip Kotzan, regular member, M. Stone, Secretary, Nancy Hutchinson, alternate
Present: Harry Plaut, alternate and Kim Barrows, Clerk
Absent: Karen Conniff, regular member
Case 14-15 – John & Shelley Biancamano, 23 White Sands Beach Road
A Motion was made by A. Sibley, seconded by K.Kotzan to GRANT to grant the necessary variances install the storage shed. Discussion: K. Kotzan stated it is reasonable request. A. Sibley stated that the shed not on a permanent foundation and that it is moveable. N. Hutchinson stated that she felt it was a reasonable as well and the plastic shed will be removed. The original garage on the property was removed in order to enlarge the house; it is a seasonal property; the siding on the shed will match the house; the size of the shed is 8’x12’ and 10’ in height and the shed coverage is 1% over what is allowed. No further discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: A. Sibley, J. McQuade, M. Stone, Kip Kotzan, N. Hutchinson In opposition: Abstaining:
None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Case 14-16 – Paul C. Fiore, 18 Jericho Drive
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by A. Sibley to GRANT to grant the variances to build the garage as per plans submitted. Discussion: N. Hutchinson stated that it is a well thought out plan and that the topography of the lot is the hardship. There is not a visual impact to the street or the neighbors. No further discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: A. Sibley, J. McQuade, M. Stone, Kip Kotzan, N. Hutchinson In opposition: Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Case 14-17 – Town of Old Lyme, 166 Boston Post Road (Hains Park)
A Motion was made by M. Stone, seconded by A. Sibley to GRANT the variances sought on the grounds that this building is the least impactful as it is sited on the property and its dimensions of any design that could fit the needs of the program. Discussion: K. Kotzan stated that consideration was given with respect to the size of the building and its use. N. Hutchinson stated that it is a well thought out plan. J. McQuade stated that even though they are building onto the existing basketball court, a court will be constructed in another location on the site. No further discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: A. Sibley, J. McQuade, M. Stone, Kip Kotzan, N. Hutchinson In opposition: Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously.
5-0-0
Case 14-18 – Betsey P. Grant, Trustee, 9 Lake Drive
A Motion was made by A. Sibley, seconded by K. Kotzan to GRANT w/conditions the necessary variances to build the 22’ x 22’ garage as revised with the condition that the structure never be used for human habitation. Discussion: J. McQuade stated that the existing garage attached to the house, as shown in pictures provided at the meeting, is too small for car, it will store lawn mower and other miscellaneous items. The proposal has been reduced in size from the previous variance that was denied. The street setback has been increased to 10’; position of garage least impactful to the neighbor’s view; the location of the garage is an adequate distance from the septic system. A. Sibley stated that the motion is being made knowing that the location of the dormer on the garage is on the south
side, not the north as depicted on the plans submitted. It was stated that this is a reasonable use for the property and there is not a real possibility of the street being widened. No further discussion and a vote was taken: In favor: A. Sibley, J. McQuade, M. Stone, Kip Kotzan, N. Hutchinson In opposition: Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Adjournment
A Motion was made by A. Sibley, seconded by K. Kotzan to adjourn the July 15, 2014 Regular Meeting; no discussion and a vote was taken. The motion to adjourn passed unanimously. 5-0-0 The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Judy McQuade, Chairman
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2014
at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. The ZBA does not meet in August
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