RECORD OF VOTE
OLD LYME ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 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, Secretary, Joseph St. Germain and Richard Moll
Present: Richard Smith, alternate, Fran Sadowski, alternate, Marilyn Ossmann, alternate and Kim Barrows, Clerk
Case 10-15 Stanley Ehrlich, 69 Gorton Avenue
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded J. McQuade to DENY w/out prejudice the granting of the necessary variances to build as per plans submitted. Discussion: the Board discussed the addition of the “bulk” and internal renovations. J. St. Germain stated that if they could come in with less bulk, it might be something the Board could consider. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, J. McQuade, K. Kotzan, J. St. Germain, R. Moll In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Reason to deny: The lot is less than half the required size in the zone. The existing house is already over the percentage of the lot area, the porch expansion in the front would shade out the house on the left. It is also not within the intent of zoning.
Case 10-16 Beverly Pikna, 85 Shore Drive
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded J. McQuade to DENY the granting of the necessary variances to build as per plans submitted. Discussion: R. Moll stated that the objections of the two adjacent neighbors should be taken into consideration. J. McQuade mentioned that the presenter stated that there was a property line dispute. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, J. McQuade, K. Kotzan, J. St. Germain, R. Moll In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Reason to deny: This lot has already exceeded its building capacity, it is built into the lake setback, the front setback and the side setbacks, it exceeds maximum lot coverage, building and structure coverage, and exceeds maximum allowed floor area by 16%. It is not within the intent of zoning.
Case 10-17 Raymond W. and Donna DelGobbo, 38 Hough Road
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by J. St. Germain to GRANT the necessary variances to build as per plans submitted. No discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, J. McQuade, K. Kotzan, J. St. Germain, R. Moll In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Reason for Granting: The hardship is the unique positioning of the house on sloping property, granting the variance will improve the safety in accessing house, it is the smallest house in the area and enclosing the porch will not impact the neighborhood. The proposal is within the intent of zoning.
Case 10-18C Cheryl Forgione Patafio, 3 Sea Lane
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by R. Moll to GRANT the necessary variances to build as per plans submitted and to approve the Coastal Site Plan Review Application since it is consistent with all applicable coastal policies and includes all reasonable measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Discussion: R. Moll asked about the assessed value of the property. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: S. Stutts, J. McQuade, K. Kotzan, J. St. Germain, R. Moll In opposition: None Abstaining: None The motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0
Reason for Granting: The applicant is reducing five of the existing nonconformities on a narrow, small lot. Building to CAM regulations, the proposal will enhance the neighborhood and it is within the intent of zoning.
Approval of the 2011 Regular Meeting Schedule
A Motion was made by S. Stutts, seconded by J. McQuade to approve the 2011 Regular Meeting Schedule as presented. No discussion and a vote was taken. The motion passed unanimously.
Approval of Minutes of the October 19, 2010 Regular Meeting
A Motion was made by K. Kotzan, seconded by J. McQuade to approve the October 19, 2010 minutes as presented. No discussion and a vote was taken. The motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment
A Motion was made by S. Stutts, seconded by J. McQuade to adjourn the November 16, 2010 Regular Meeting; no discussion and a vote was taken. The motion to adjourn passed unanimously. 5-0-0 The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
Susanne Stutts, Chairman
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