OLD LYME ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 14, 2011
The Old Lyme Zoning Commission held a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 14, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of Memorial Town Hall. Those present and voting were: Jane Cable, Chairman, Tom Risom, John Johnson, Jane Marsh, Secretary, Pat Looney, Ted Kiritsis (Alternate) and Joan Bozek (Alternate). Also present was Ann Brown, Zoning Enforcement Officer and Eric Knapp, Commission Counsel.
Chairman Cable called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. She immediately recessed the Regular Meeting to hold the Public Hearings.
1. Special Permit Application to permit 2 small “bump-out” additions to the existing dwelling which exceeds 4,000 square feet in the Gateway Conservation Zone on property located at 14 Johnnycake Hill Road, Peter Gerster, applicant. Receive application and applicant to request a waiver of Section 4.10.12 of the Zoning Regulations.
He indicated that Mr. Gershner would like an exception for a special permit because the house is existing and is 3,400 square feet. He noted that they plan to remove an existing bay window in the kitchen and replace it with a little bump out to get a little more room. He noted that the back bump out is 7’ x 1’6” and is intended to give the dining room a little more light. He presented photographs of the existing house. He noted that the changes are very small.
Chairman Cable stated that the waiver would be granted under Section 4.10.12.1 for the reason that the structure won’t be visible from the Connecticut River.
A motion was made by Jane Marsh, seconded by Pat Looney and voted unanimously to grant a waiver of Section 4.10.12 of the Zoning Regulations for the Special Permit Application to permit 2 small “bump-out” additions to the existing dwelling which exceeds 4,000 square feet in the Gateway Conservation Zone on property located at 14 Johnnycake Hill Road, Peter Gerster, applicant.
2. South Lyme Property Owners Association petition to amend the text of the Zoning Regulations, Section 11.19A.3 (list of South Lyme Property Owners Association, applicant.
Chairman Cable questioned where the list is located in the Zoning Regulations. Ms. Brown stated that the list is in Section 11.19A.3. Chairman Cable stated that Attorney Knapp has reviewed the list and feels that property changes are a small part of it. Mr. Kiritsis stated that he doesn’t feel it is right to add any properties, although he is fine with the clarifications. Mr. Risom agreed.
Chairman Cable suggested accepting the list with certain exceptions. Mr. Risom stated that he would have to be prepared to identify those exceptions. Ms. Brown explained the changes as she knows them. Ms. Brown stated that the Attorney was asked multiple times over the years for a proper list.
A motion was made by John Johnson and seconded by Pat Looney to exchange the existing list of the text in the Zoning Regulations, Section 11.19A.3 and replace it with the new list of the 399 people listed dated August 19, 2010.
A Motion was made by John Johnson, seconded by Pat Looney and voted unanimously to move the question.
Ms. Brown explained that the only letters sent out were those that granted year round status. Ms. Cable noted that every application has been processed. Ms. Marsh stated that she is not worried about those that have not received a determination, only those that have. She indicated that the Commission can accept the list.
Motion carried 4:1:0 with Mr. Risom voting against.
3. Special Permit/Municipal Coastal Site Plan Application to permit construction of a new 4 bedroom residence in the Gateway Zone in excess of 4,000 square feet; and a Special Permit Application for the existing house to be converted and used as a one bedroom accessory apartment on property located at 62 Buttonball Road, Alex and Patrice Romeo.
No action taken. The Public Hearing for this application was continued to the April 11, 2011 Regular Meeting.
4. Town of Old Lyme Petition to Amend the Zoning Regulations: Definition Section 3.71 Floor Area, plus other miscellaneous changes as shown in the text on file which correct omissions and typographical errors.
No action taken. The Public Hearing for this application was continued to the April 11, 2011 Regular Meeting.
5. Approval of Minutes – Minutes of Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of January 10, 2011; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 14, 2011
A motion was made by Tom Risom, seconded by Pat Looney and voted to approve the Public Hearing minutes and the Regular Meeting minutes for the January 10, 2011 Meeting, as submitted, with John Johnson obstaining. Motion carried 4:0:1.
A Motion was made by John Johnson, seconded by Pat Looney and voted unanimously to approve the Regular Meeting minutes for the February 14, 2011 Meeting (no public hearings) with the following correction: on page 7 and throughout the paragraph correct spelling from Mr. “Bresnekoff to Mr. “Resnikof”.
6. Any new or old business
Ms. Brown stated that she will send the new Flood Zone Regulations which need to be approved before July.
Mr. Risom stated that he received a call from Dr. Miller over the weekend and he asked to go on record as objecting to the multi-family housing application. He noted that Dr. Miller could not make it this evening and ask him to relay this to the Commission.
Mr. Kiritsis expressed surprise because the application was presented informally at the February Meeting and Mr. Resnikof made it sounds as though Dr. Miller was in favor of the project. Mr. Johnson stated that his recollection was that they tried to contact Dr. Miller and did not hear back from them.
Mr. Risom stated that Dr. Miller knew all about the project and he did not attend the meeting. Ms. Brown stated that the application has also been before the Wetlands Commission and the Planning Commission. Ms. Cable stated read the February minutes where Mr. Resnikof states that Dr. Miller is in favor of the application, although he had a couple of concerns.
7. Correspondence
None.
8. Zoning Enforcement
a. Zoning Enforcement Report
None.
b. Site Inspection Report
None.
9. Miscellaneous/Adjourn
The Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. on a motion by John Johnson; seconded by Pat Looney and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan J. Bartlett
Recording Secretary
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