ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
March 27, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Larry Ordway, Chairman; Julie Matthews, Vice Chairman; Robert Loeffler Peter Bealo; Clifford Clark; and Daniel Lloyd, Alternate.
Minutes of January 31, 2008
C. Clark moved, second by J. Matthews, to approve the minutes of the January 31, 2008, meeting. The vote was 4-0-1 (Loeffler abstaining).
#08-02: A request from Barlo Signs, for Baron’s, for a variance from Article IX, §220-61F, to permit the installation of an electronic changeable copy sign. The property is located at 12 Plaistow Road, Tax Map 24, Lot 31 in the CI district. The owner of record is Raymond N. Baron.
An e-mail from Jennifer Robichaud, Barlo Sign, requesting a continuance of this application, to the April meeting, was read into the record.
R. Loeffler asked if there should be representation present at the meeting to make the request.
It was noted that many continuances had previously been granted for written requests.
P. Bealo asked if there was any proof that Barlo Sign had the authority to act on behalf of Baron’s and make the request.
It was confirmed that there was a signed letter from Baron’s in the application packet authorizing Barlo Sign to act on their behalf.
L. Ordway reminded that it had been customary for the Board to grant up to as many as three (3) continuances upon request, including those submitted in writing.
L. Ordway moved, second by P. Bealo to grant the request for continuance in the matter of the Baron’s sign variance application (Case #08-02). There was no discussion on the motion. The vote was 5-0-0 U/A.
Election of Officers
P. Bealo moved, second by R. Loeffler, to retain the same slate of officers, those being L. Ordway as chairman and J. Matthews as vice-chairman, for the upcoming year. There was no discussion on the motion. The vote was 5-0-0 U/A.
Other Business
The Board was noticed of a number of handouts in their folders, particularly those dealing with recent court land use decisions.
The chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dee Voss
Administrative Assistant
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