The AssessorThe lot will readily support a house.
The lot will stay in character with the neighboring lots.
There is no available land to purchase.
The present owner did not cause this situation.
The lot, other than what is being requested, fully conforms to zoning.
Mr. DeMallie explained that there is no apparent remedy available to the owner other than seeking a variance and without a variance, this lot could not be a building lot. The circumstances on this property are unique to this parcel and would not be setting any precedent.
Chairperson Warren read a letter in favor of this application into the record (Attachment A).
Mrs. Kathleen Faragosa of 19 Long Hill Road came before the Board to voice her concerns with this application. She explained that the lot is not an approved size. There is a lot of traffic on Burnham Street and if the trees are cut down on this lot, the privacy of the area presently will be destroyed and the traffic will be heard. Mrs. Faragosa also expressed her concern about the marketability of her property if this is an approved building lot and the trees are cut down.
Mr. DeMallie suggested that a natural screening be kept up as an approval condition. This would give the neighbor privacy and screening from Burnham Street.
With no further questions, the public participation portion of this appeal closed at 8:08 p.m.
DELIBERATIVE SESSION
ITEM: Appl. #2555-02
Motion to: Approve appl. #2555-02
Was made by Commissioner Wagner
Seconded by Commissioner Oates
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Hardship:
The existing garage is outside of the 50The State of Connecticut took possession of the current house, which made it necessary for the present owner to construct a new house on the property.
ITEM: Appl. #2556-02
Commissioner Wagner felt that the granting of this variance would not substantially hurt the neighbor.
After a lengthy discussion, it was the general consensus of the Commission to leave vegetative screening on the northerly property line. This would give the adjacent property owner the screening for privacy and noise control.
Motion to: Approve with conditions appl. #2556-02
Was made by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
Seconded by Commissioner Oates
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Hardship:
This situation is beyond the control of the present owner.
The odd shape of the property creates difficulty to construct a building without acquiring more property or having a variance granted.
Conditions:
Approval is subject to subdivision approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
A vegetative buffer to remain on the north side of the property.
ITEM: Adjournment
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Wagner
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows
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Deborah W. Reid, Recording Secretary
Zoning Board of Appeals