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- Meeting Called to Order 7:00 P.M.
II. Roll Call
Present: N. Hutchinson, K. Kotzan M. Hartmann, D. Montano, and alternates: S. Mickle, S. Dix.
Absent: T. Schellens
Seated: N. Hutchinson, K. Kotzan M. Hartmann, D. Montano, and S. Mickle
III. Continued Public Hearing:
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 S. Mickle, seconded by D. Montano, to~CONTINUE~the Public Hearing for~Case 18-03C – Christopher Calvanese, 6-1 Pond Road to the May 15, 2018 Regular ZBA Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Mezzanine Conference Room, Memorial Town Hall, 52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT.
No discussion, and a vote was taken.~Voting in favor: ~K. Kotzan, M. Hartmann, N. Hutchinson, D. Montano, S. Mickle; Opposed: ~None; Abstaining: ~None. The motion passed unanimously. ~5-0-0.
IV. Public Hearings:
Case 18-05C – Gaetano & Judith B. Carbone, 88 Hillcrest Road, requests variances to allow the removal and reconstruction of an existing non-conforming structure for substantial improvements including a code-complying foundation, stair and modified roof form. The new structure to be relocated to reduce non-conformities.
A~Motion~was made by M. Hartmann, seconded by S. Mickle to~CLOSE the Public Hearing for~Case 18-05C – Gaetano & Judith B. Carbone, 88 Hillcrest Road. ~
No discussion, and a vote was taken.~Voting in favor: ~K. Kotzan, M. Hartmann, N. Hutchinson, D. Montano, S. Mickle; Opposed: ~None; Abstaining: ~None. The motion passed unanimously. ~5-0-0.
V. 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 18-05C – Gaetano & Judith B. Carbone, 88 Hillcrest Road, requests variances to allow the removal and reconstruction of an existing non-conforming structure for substantial improvements including a code-complying foundation, stair and modified roof form. The new structure to be relocated to reduce non-conformities.
A~Motion~was made by M. Hartmann, seconded by D. Montano, to~GRANT, with conditions, variances to Sections 8.8.1, 8.8.3, 8.8.5, 8.8.6, 8.8.7, 8.8.8, 8.8.9, 8.8.10, 8.8.11, 8.8.12, 7.6.3, 8.0c, 9.07 to allow the applicant to reconstruct the dwelling as per plans prepared by Deveaux Architects and stamped/signed by the ZBA Chair at the meeting. The condition is to relocate A/C unit to minimize intrusion into side setback. The Coastal Site Plan Review Application is also approved because it is consistent with all applicable coastal policies and includes all reasonable measures to mitigate adverse impacts.
No further discussion, and a vote was taken. ~~Voting in favor: K. Kotzan, M. Hartmann, N. Hutchinson, D. Montano, S. Mickle; Opposed: None; Abstaining: None. The motion passed unanimously. ~5-0-0
Reasons for granting: 1) DEEP supports plan. 2) Unique hardship demonstrated. 3) Plan minimizes variances required. 4) Consistent with the intent of the zoning regulations. 5) Produces a safer building structure. 6) Reduces existing non-conformities.
VI. Regular Meeting
- Land Use Group from UCONN will come to Old Lyme and give course if 15 people to attend.
- All new members should submit a headshot photo to N. Hutchinson to get an Old Lyme ID badge.
- Discussion of ZBA process improvements
- Old Business
- Correspondence and Announcements
- Aquifer Amendments were approved by the Zoning Commission at their Regular Meeting on April 9, 2018 effective June 1, 2018.
d) Minutes –~~ ZBA Regular Meeting January 16, 2018
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by M. Hartman, to Approve the Minutes of the ZBA Regular Meeting January 16, 2018 as submitted.
Voting in favor: N.Hutchinson, D. Montano, M. Hartmann, S. Mickle, K. Kotzan; Opposed: None; Abstaining: None. The motion passed unanimously. ~5-0-0. ~
VII. Adjournment
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by D. Montano, to adjourn the April 17, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Voting in favor: N. Hutchinson, D. Montano, M. Hartmann, S. Mickle, K. Kotzan; Opposed: None; Abstaining: None. The motion passed unanimously. ~5-0-0. ~ The meeting adjourned at 8:39 pm.
THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED ZBA MEETING WILL BE
TUESDAY, May 15, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE MEZZANINE CONFERENCE ROOM,
Memorial Town Hall, 52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT
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