OLD LYME ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
The Old Lyme Zoning Commission held a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of Memorial Town Hall. Those present and voting were Tom Risom, Chairman, Jane Marsh, Secretary, Jane Cable, Vice Chairman, John Johnson, Patrick Looney, Beth Sullivan (alternate), and Ted Kiritsis (alternate). Also present were Ann Brown, Zoning Enforcement Officer, John Radshaw, Counsel, and Eric Knapp and Mark Branse, Commission Counsel.
Chairman Risom called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. He explained that the Fire Marshall is present this evening to be sure that the room capacity is not exceeded and explained that everyone in the room must be seated; he noted that if there are not enough seats the remainder of the people will have to listen from the hallway. Chairman Risom immediately recessed the Regular Meeting to conduct the Public Hearing. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 11:25 p.m.
1. Special Permit/Coastal Site Plan Review to permit demolition of existing house and construction of a new house (total footprint 4,512 s.f.) in approximately the same location on property located at 31 Smith Neck Road, Peter A. and Katherine R. Griswold, applicants. Receive and set Public Hearing.
Noting the number and complexity of items carried over to the November meeting, Chairman Risom suggested scheduling this Public Hearing for December.
A motion was made by Jane Marsh, seconded by Jane Cable and voted unanimously to receive and set a Public Hearing for the Special Permit/Coastal Site Plan Application to permit demolition of existing house and construction of a new house (total footprint 4,512 s.f.) in approximately the same location on property located at 31 Smith Neck Road, Peter A. and Katherine R. Griswold, for the December 14, 2009 Regular Meeting.
2. Special Permit Application to permit conversion of unoccupied warehouse space into medical office space in a partially occupied commercial building located at 8 Vista Drive, Eastport, LLC, applicant. Receive and set Public Hearing.
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Ms. Brown noted that the applicant does not propose any site improvements. She indicated that the applicant would like to be heard as soon as possible. Chairman Risom agreed that it sounds like it might be a quick action.
A Motion was made by Jane Marsh, seconded by Jane Cable to receive and voted unanimously to set the Public Hearing the Special Permit Application to allow conversion of unoccupied warehouse space into medical office space in a partially occupied commercial building located at 8 Vista Drive, Eastport, LLC, applicant, for the November 9, 2009 Regular Meeting.
3. Special Permit Application to convert to year round use and install 172 seats within the existing Church structure on property located at 287 Shore Road, Shoreline Church, Inc., applicant.
The Public Hearing for this item is continued to the November 9, 2009 Regular Meeting.
4. Petition to amend Old Lyme Zoning Regulations, Section 3, Definitions, to include “Seasonal Dwelling,” “Seasonal Use,” “Year-Round Use” and “Year Round Dwelling” and a new Section 11.19A, shall replace the existing 11.19 which shall set up a new system for the regulation of seasonal uses, including a registry of which properties contain seasonal dwellings and which contain year-round dwellings. As proposed, the registry will include all properties within the R-10 Zoning Districts of the Town of Old Lyme; Old Lyme Zoning Commission, applicant.
No action taken. Mr. Looney asked Ms. Brown to research the minutes from a previous meeting, he believes that the meeting was held at Christ the King Church, where it was stated that there would be no fee for the people to be on the registry. Chairman Risom indicated that there was always a fee proposed; he noted that that is not new language. Mr. Looney stated that he does not believe people with CO’s should have to pay to register their homes. He explained that the settlement was a settlement that the Town entered into and the entire Town should pay, not just the people in the R-10 Zone. Ms. Brown indicated that she would review minutes to find the discussion Mr. Looney is referring to.
5. Special Permit Application/Coastal Site Plan Review to permit renovations and expansion at Lyme-Old Lyme High School – 69 Lyme Street – Regional School District No. 18, applicant.
Public Hearing for this item has been continued to the November 9, 2009, Regular Meeting.
6. Special Permit Application/Coastal Site Plan Application to permit a garage at 23 Binney Road, William Bansavage, applicant.
Mr. Looney questioned whether it would be appropriate for him to visit the site now that the Public Hearing has been closed. The Commission agreed that it would be appropriate for Mr. Looney to visit the site. No action taken.
7. Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 24, 2009 and the Minutes of Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of September 14, 2009.
A Motion was made by Jane Cable, seconded by J. Johnson and voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the August 24, 2009 Special Meeting and the September 14, 2009 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing.
The Commission discussed scheduling another Special Meeting regarding Energy Efficient Conservation Developments. It was decided to not schedule a meeting and Ms. Brown agreed to contact people and determine if people have completed the projects they were assigned.
8. Any new or old business
None.
9. Correspondence
None.
10. Zoning Enforcement
a. Zoning Enforcement Report
No report.
b. Site Inspection Report
No report.
11. Miscellaneous/Adjourn
The Meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m. on a motion by John Johnson; seconded by Jane Cable and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan J. Bartlett
Recording Secretary
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