MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Thomas Berstene, Teri Dickey-Gaignat, Sandi Jeski and Stephen Wagner
ALTERNATES PRESENT: James Kupchunos sitting for vacant seat
Chairperson Berstene called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
ITEM: Deliberative Session
Appl. #2669-06 – Scott R. Kelley, 389 Slater Street
Board members discussed the zoning requirements that were in place when this house was constructed. The front yard setback was 40’ and the property was in compliance at that time. The primary motivation for this request is aesthetics and presently the house is nonconforming. Commission members then discussed expansion of nonconforming structures. It was the unanimous decision of the Board that there was no hardship demonstrated that would allow the Board to approve this application.
Motion to: deny without prejudice appl. #2669-06 – Scott R. Kelley, a 10’ variance to section 10.2 to allow a deck 40’ from the front yard property line at 389 Slater Street, AA-30 zone.
Was made by Commissioner Jeski
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Reason for denial: No hardship was demonstrated on the property.
There was a lengthy discussion about rescheduling the April 6, 2006 meeting in order to accommodate all parties involved.
Motion to: reschedule the Thursday, April 6, 2006 meeting to Tuesday, April 11, 2006.
Was made by Commissioner Wagner
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
ITEM: Other Business
The 58th Annual Conference is being held on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at the Aqua Turf Country Club beginning at 5:00 p.m. The following Board members will be attending this conference, Stephen Wagner, Teri Dickey-Gaignat and Sandi Jeski.
Zoning Regulation Draft
Board members discussed the changes that are being proposed in the zoning regulations. The draft zoning regulations will be sent to all Zoning Board of Appeals members for future discussions.
Board members discussed having an Attorney available at the next Zoning Board of Appeals meeting in order to have a new member orientation and discuss applications that have come before the Board more than once.
Motion to: change the meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in order to hold new member orientation training.
Was made by Commissioner Wagner
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
ITEM: Adjournment
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Jeski
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
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Deborah W. Reid, Recording Secretary
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