OLD LYME ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, January 14, 2013
The Old Lyme Zoning Commission held a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 14, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of Memorial Town Hall. Those present and voting were Jane Cable, Chairman, Jane Marsh, Secretary, John Johnson, Vice Chairman, Tom Risom (Regular Member), Ted Kiritsis (Alternate, seated) and Harland Frazier (Alternate).
Also present: Ann Brown, Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Chairman Cable called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. She noted that Mr. Kiritsis, Alternate, would be seated in Mr. Looney’s absence. She immediately recessed the Regular Meeting to conduct the Public Hearing. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
1. Special Permit Application to allow installation of a 100 sq. ft. wood floating dock with hinged ramp spanning from the path head stone of the float in accordance with Section 4.3.2.a of the Zoning Regulations on property located at 258 Whippoorwill Road, Paul Carroll, applicant.
A motion was made by Tom Risom, seconded by John Johnson and voted unanimously to receive the Special Permit Application for 258 Whippoorwill Road, Paul Carroll, applicant and set a Public Hearing for Monday, February 11, 2013.
2. Special Permit Application to allow renovation and modification of an existing convenience store building and minor reconfiguration of the existing parking lot, expand the existing retail convenience store space into the area currently occupied by (3) automobile repair bays, walk in cooler will replace the existing shed at the rear of the building and a new 227 s.f. addition will be built at the west side of the building; there will also be a food take out use, in accordance with Sections 9.4 and 5.10.3 of the Zoning Regulations, on property located at 85 Halls Road, CPD Energy Corp., applicant.
The Public Hearing for this item has been continued to the February 11, 2013 Public Hearing.
3. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by John Johnson, seconded by Tom Risom and voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of December 10, 2012 as submitted.
4. Any new or old business
Ms. Brown noted that the Commission has received an application in the SVVD. Mr. Risom stated that he thought the idea was to have an independent review of the architecture. Chairman Cable stated that Ms. Brown is qualified. Ms. Brown stated that she is a Certified Planner so qualified to do the review under State Statute.
A motion was made by Tom Risom, seconded by John Johnson and voted unanimously to refer to Ann Brown for architectural review the Site Development Plan Application for 35 Hartford Avenue and to have the Zoning Commission review the Site Plan for 35 Hartford Avenue at its meeting on Monday, February 11, 2013.
The Commission agreed to further discuss proposed regulation changes concerning non-conformity and coastal resources submitted at the December, 2012, by Ms. Brown, at the February 11, 2013 Meeting
5. Correspondence
None.
6. Zoning Enforcement
a. Zoning Enforcement Report
Lenny’s – Ms. Brown stated that they have come to an agreement before the Court and were to be going back at the end of January to sign it. She noted that the agreement would be that there would only be solo acoustic music, Lenny’s would remove the food cart and the structure they built without a permit. She indicated that the money received from Lenny’s would reimburse the money the Town spent on legal fees. She noted that apparently Lenny’s is no longer in agreement so they will see what happens in Court on January 30th.
b. Site Inspection Report
Finkledey’s – Mr. Kiritsis stated that there are now three piles on the site. Ms. Brown stated that there is currently a woman living there. She explained that furniture has been moved back in. Ms. Brown stated that it has been very busy and they have not been back out to inspect.
7. Miscellaneous/Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. on a motion by John Johnson; seconded by Tom Risom and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan J. Bartlett
Recording Secretary
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