RECORD OF VOTE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018
MEZZANINE CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, 52 LYME STREET
OLD LYME, CT - 7:00 P.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
Present: Nancy Hutchinson, Kip Kotzan, Marissa Hartmann, Stephanie Mickle, alternate, Stephen Dix, alternate and Tom Schellens, alternate
Absent: D. Montano
III. Election of Officers
A Motion was made by T. Schellens, seconded by K. Kotzan, to elect the following officers:
Chairman – Nancy Hutchinson
Vice-chairman – Kip Kotzan
Secretary – Marissa Hartmann
Voting in favor: N. Hutchinson, K. Kotzan, M. Hartmann, S. Dix, T. Schellens Opposed: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
IV. Continued Public Hearing:
Case 18-01 – Frances O’Connell, 12 Lee Drive, requests variances to allow an 18’ x 22’ detached one car garage on the right side of the residence where existing driveway and curb cut are located – WITHDRAWN
V. Public Hearings:
Case 18-03C – Christopher Calvanese, 6-1 Pond Road, requests variances to allow reconstruction of the dwelling above base flood elevation in the Flood Hazard Area which requires variances for exceeding the height by 8’ (from required 24’ to proposed 32’), an increase in maximum lot coverage (from required 25% to proposed 29%) and minimum setback from other property line (12’ required/5.1’ existing).
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by T. Schellens to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Case 18-03C – Christopher Calvanese, 6-1 Pond Road to the April 17, 2018 Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Mezzanine Conference Room. No discussion and a vote was taken. Voting in favor: N. Hutchinson, K. Kotzan, M. Hartmann, S. Dix, T. Schellens Opposed: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Case 18-04 – Carol Mitchell, 64 Columbus Avenue, requests variances to allow renovation of the existing year round home with a reduction in bedrooms from 3 to 2, a slight increase in height of 6” +/- over the allowed 24’ in height to meet FEMA and a slight increase in the coverage percentage (required 25% which is existing to 27%).
A Motion was made by T. Schellens, seconded by S. Mickle to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Case 18-04 – Carol Mitchell, 64 Columbus Avenue. No discussion and a vote was taken. Voting in favor: N. Hutchinson, K. Kotzan, M. Hartmann, S. Mickle, T. Schellens Opposed: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
VI. Open Voting Session:
Case 18-03C – Christopher Calvanese, 6-1 Pond Road, requests variances to allow reconstruction of the dwelling above base flood elevation in the Flood Hazard Area which requires variances for exceeding the height by 8’ (from required 24’ to proposed 32’), an increase in maximum lot coverage (from required 25% to proposed 29%) and minimum setback from other property line (12’ required/5.1’ existing). CONTINUED TO NEXT MONTH
Case 18-04 – Carol Mitchell, 64 Columbus Avenue, requests variances to allow renovation of the existing year round home with a reduction in bedrooms from 3 to 2, a slight increase in
height of 6” +/- over the allowed 24’ in height to meet FEMA and a slight increase in the coverage percentage (required 25% which is existing to 27%).
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by T. Schellens to GRANT w/condition the following variances to Sections 8.8.7, 8.8.9, 8.8.1, 8.8.10 and 8.8.11 to allow the applicant to lift the building as per plans submitted July 11, 2017 and revised August 24, 2017 and stamped/signed by the ZBA Chair at the meeting. The condition is that the side terrace be made of permeable materials. No further discussion and a vote was taken. Voting in favor: N. Hutchinson, K. Kotzan, M. Hartmann, S. Mickle, T. Schellens Opposed: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Reasons for granting: 1) FEMA compliant with minimal nonconformities; 2) increases compliance with life safety regulations and upholds the intent of the Zoning Regulations and 3) Proposal is consistent with the neighborhood and supported by neighbors.
VII. Regular Meeting
a) New Business – None
b) Old Business – None
c) Correspondence and Announcements – None
d) Minutes – ZBA Regular Meeting January 16, 2018 – Tabled to next month
VIII. Adjournment
A Motion was made by T. Schellens, seconded by K. Kotzan to adjourn the March 20, 2018 Regular Meeting. Voting in favor: N. Hutchinson, K. Kotzan, M. Hartmann, S. Mickle, T. Schellens Opposed: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0 The meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED ZBA MEETING WILL BE
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE MEZZANINE CONFERENCE ROOM
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