Zoning Board of Appeals
Minutes
March 5, 2014
These minutes are not verbatim – they are the secretary’s interpretation of what took place at the meeting – Open Meeting Law – Section III.
Members present: Peter Conner, David Peck, William Keohan, Edward Conroy, James Simpson, and Mike Leary
Members absent: Michael Main
Recording Secretary: Tracey McCarthy
Mr. Conner called the meeting to order and explained the procedures for the evening.
Public Hearing: Indianhead Realty, Inc. – Case # 3734
1929 State Road
2 Special Permits in order to construct a maintenance barn, recreational/athletic
fields & supporting equipment shed to enhance existing recreational
campground activities.
(Continued from February 12, 2014)
Sitting: No one
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
- February 18, 2014 Continuance letter from Churchill Engineering
Richard Churchill, Applicant, asked for another continuance in order to have time to respond to the reviews from the Planning Dept, Engineering, and Beals and Thomas.
Mr. Peck motioned to continue Special Permit for Case No. 3734 to May 7, 2014 @ 7:45p.m. Mr. Simpson seconded.
Granted unanimously (5-0)
Public Hearing: McDe Realty LLC – Case # 3737
2240 State Road
Special Permit per Section 205-19 and Table 205-19-1 to exceed size in order to
construct and install a permanent identification pylon sign.
Mr. Keohan, the Clerk, read the February 19, 2014 letter from Atty. Edward Angley in to the record.
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
- February 19, 2014 Letter from Atty. Angley
Mr. Peck motioned to Withdraw Without Prejudice the Special Permit for Case No. 3737. Mr. Simpson seconded.
Granted unanimously (6-0)
Other Business: Twin Pines Farm - Case #3329
335 Carver Road
Determination as to substantial/non-substantial modification of the
Comprehensive Plan relative to a change in ownership
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Peck, Mr. Keohan, Mr. Conroy, and Mr. Simpson
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
- Comprehensive Permit - Case No. 3329
- Modification of Comprehensive Permit - Case No. 3329
- April 17, 2013 Letter from Lee Hartmann
- March 25, 2013 Letter from Twin Pines Farm LLC
- March 4, 2014 Letter from Kopelman and Paige, P.C.
- February 18, 2014 Letter from Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
- Company Background Information on Freeman Realty Associates, Inc. and Miller Starbuck Construction Services (Handout received at meeting)
Jim Freeman, Freeman Realty Associates, explained that he currently does not own the property; however, he has the property under a Purchase & Sale Agreement and that he hopes to take title by the end of the month. He noted that they will be acquiring the property as is. He provided a brief history of his professional experience. Mr. Freeman then reviewed some existing conditions and proposed conditions. He closed by discussing the partnership between Freeman Realty Associates and Miller Starbuck.
Mr. Conroy motioned that the proposed transfer of ownership of Comprehensive Permit for Case No. 3329 to a future owner is an insubstantial modification. Mr. Peck seconded.
Granted unanimously (5-0)
Informal: Anderson – Case #3735
5 Theatre Colony Way
Condition No. 1 – Informal to show a site plan that reveals adequate parking for
two vehicles.
Sitting: Mr. Conner, Mr. Peck, Mr. Keohan, and Mr. Conroy
The Board received the following documentation* for review of this case:
- Plan dated February 26, 2014
Robert Wollner, Wollner Construction, representing Applicant, was present.
Mr. Peck motioned to approve the plan as presented thereby satisfying Condition No. 1 for Case No. 3735. Mr. Conroy seconded.
Agreed unanimously (4-0)
Approval of February 12, 2014 ZBA Meeting Minutes
Mr. Peck motioned for the Board to approve the February 12, 2014 Meeting Minutes as presented. Mr. Keohan seconded.
Agreed unanimously (6-0)
Approval of February 19, 2014 ZBA Meeting Minutes
Mr. Keohan motioned for the Board to approve the February 19, 2014 Meeting Minutes as presented. Mr. Conroy seconded.
Agreed unanimously (5-0) – Abstention: Mr. Leary
Mr. Conroy motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Peck seconded. Agreed unanimously (6-0)
*On file with the Zoning Board of Appeals in project case files.
Respectfully Submitted
Tracey McCarthy
Administrative Secretary
Approved: March 19, 2014
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