RECORD OF VOTE
OLD LYME ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010
MEMORIAL TOWN HALL, 52 LYME STREET
OLD LYME, CT - 7:30 P.M.
Present and voting were Susanne Stutts, Chairman, Judy McQuade, Vice Chairman, Kip Kotzan, Joseph St. Germain and Fran Sadowski, alternate
Present: Richard Moll (arrived at approximately 8:30), Marilyn Ossmann, alternate, Kim Barrows, Clerk
Case 09-25 – Daniel W. O’Connell d/b/a Dan & Bill’s, 96 Shore Road
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by F. Sadowski, to GRANT the necessary variances, to build as per plans submitted, an open structure with a roof that is as close as is manageable to the current garage. The structure dimensions as listed on the plan, 12’ x 31’ x 11’, regarding Case 09-25, 96 Shore Road. No further discussion and a vote was taken and the motion to GRANT passed unanimously 5-0-0.
It is a reasonable use for this property for a garage to have space for a wrecker during a storm with a roof. It is agreed that this location of the structure will have the least impact.
Case 09-26 – Christine Wysocki, 19 Brighton Road
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by J. McQuade, to GRANT the necessary variances to allow for the modification, as per the plans submitted in the new proposal with the reduction of the bridge ending now at the last pylon (labeled D on the drawing) which will pull it back 11’5” from its current location with the condition that they put together a timetable so that the project is completed before Memorial Day, if it can’t be completed by this date, the Chairman can negotiate an extension, regarding Case 09-26, Christine Wysocki, 19 Brighton Road. No further discussion and a vote was taken and the motion to GRANT passed unanimously 5-0-0.
Case 09-27 C– Frank Farrelly, 1 Sea Lane
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by J. McQuade, to DENY the application to grant the variances regarding Case 09-27 C, Frank Farrelly, 1 Sea Lane. No further discussion and a vote was taken and the motion to DENY passed unanimously 5-0-0.
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Reasons for denial: The letter from Marcy Balint of the Office of Long Island Sound Program dated December 21, 2009 played a large part in the decision when it was stated in the letter “OLISP does not recommend approval of the above application as currently designed . . .”. Also there is an alternative opportunity to sit on the west side of the property and there is no hardship.
Case 09-28 – Frank Morelli, 244 Shore Road
A Motion was made by J. St. Germain, seconded by K. Kotzan, to GRANT the shed in the location shown on the plans and the size is to be 12’ x 16’ x 14’8”, regarding Case 09-28, Frank Morelli, 244 Shore Road. No further discussion and a vote was taken and the motion to GRANT passed unanimously 5-0-0.
Case 09-29 – Sandra Y. Rueb, 5 Lieutenant River Lane
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by F. Sadowski, to DENY without prejudice the application to grant the variances, as per plans submitted, regarding Case 09-29, Sandra Y. Rueb, 5 Lieutenant River Lane. No further discussion and a vote was taken and the motion to DENY without prejudice passed unanimously 5-0-0.
Approval of Minutes of the November 10, 2009 Regular Meeting
A Motion was made by S. Stutts, seconded by K. Kotzan, to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2009 Regular Meeting, as amended by adding the word “further” to the motion on page 4 relating to Coty, 8 Spruce to read “No further discussion and a vote was taken”; no further discussion and a vote was taken and the motion to approve passed unanimously 5-0-0.
Election of Officers
A Motion was made by S. Stutts seconded by K. Kotzan to re-nominate the exiting slate as follows: S. Stutts, Chairman, J. McQuade, Vice Chairman and K. Kotzan, Secretary. No further nominations and a vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously.
Fee Schedule
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by J. McQuade to change the Zoning Board of Appeals application fee from $160.00 to $260.00; no further discussion and a vote was taken and the motion to increase the fee passed unanimously 5-0-0.
Adjournment
A Motion was made by S. Stutts, seconded by K. Kotzan to adjourn the January 19, 2010 Regular Meeting; the motion to adjourn passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:45p.m.
Susanne Stutts, Chairman
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