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Zoning Board of Appeals Action Minutes 04-02-2009
MEMBERS PRESENT:        Vice Chairperson Stephen Wagner, Teri Dickey-Gaignat, Sandy Jeski

ALTERNATES PRESENT:               Philip Koboski (sitting for Thomas Berstene), James Kupchunos (sitting for N’Marie Crumbie)

STAFF PRESENT:  Donna Thompson, Recording Secretary
        Michele Lipe, Assistant Director of Planning

The following are motions made during the April 2, 2009 Public Hearing/Regular Meeting.

Public Hearing

Vice Chairperson Wagner called the public hearing to order at 7:35 PM

The recording secretary read the legal notice into the record as it was published in the Journal Inquirer on Saturday March 21, 2009 and Saturday, March 28, 2009.

Appl. 2733-09 – Andrew T. Knight, 180 Diane Drive, South Windsor, CT on behalf of Constitution Baptist Church - request for variance to Section 6.5.10 to allow a 64 sf sign to be placed in excess of 8’ above the grade of I-291 (max. 8’ above grade allowed), on property known as 100 Long Hill Road, RR-O zone.

Applicant received approval from PZC and has withdrawn his ZBA application.

Appl. 2733-09 – Andrew T. Knight, 180 Diane Drive, South Windsor, CT on behalf of Constitution Baptist Church - request for variance to Section 6.5.10 to allow a 64 sf sign to be placed in excess of 8’ above the grade of I-291 (max. 8’ above grade allowed), on property known as 100 Long Hill Road, RR-O zone.

Mr. Knight presented letters of support, photos from various locations and view points, sample of text for sign and explained why he is seeking a variance.  There was public participation in support of Mr. Knight’s application.

After questions and comments by Commissioners, Vice Chairperson Wagner closed the public hearing at 8:25 pm.

ITEM:  Deliberative Session

Appl. 2733-09 – Andrew T. Knight, 180 Diane Drive, South Windsor, CT on behalf of Constitution Baptist Church - request for variance to Section 6.5.10 to allow a 64 sf sign to be placed in excess of 8’ above the grade of I-291 (max. 8’ above grade allowed), on property known as 100 Long Hill Road, RR-O zone.

Commissioners discussed application.

Motion to:  deny the application
Was made by:  Commissioner Jeski
Seconded by:   Commissioner Dickie-Gaignat

The vote was as follows: 4-1 Wagner, Jeski, Dickie-Gaignat, Kupchunos in favor of the denial;
Koboski against

The motion:  carried

Appl. 2730-08 - John C. Carmon, 807 Bloomfield Ave, Windsor, Ct- request for a variance to Table 4.1.1A to allow a second efficiency apartment (one unit allowed), on property located at 419 Buckland Road (Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home), RC zone.

Motion to:  accept withdrawal of application
Was made by: Commissioner Jeski.
Seconded by: Commissioner Dickie-Gaignat
The motion:  carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous.

Regular Meeting

ITEM:  Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes of March 5, 2009 with minor changes -
Was made by: Commissioner Dickie-Gaignat
Was seconded by: Commissioner Jeski
The motion:  carried
The vote was as follows:  unanimous

ITEM: Election of Officers

Motion to:      nominate Thomas Berstene as Chairperson,
        nominate Stephen Wagner as Vice Chairperson,
        nominate Teri Dickie-Gaignat as Secretary.

Was made by Commissioner Jeski
Vice Chairperson Wagner closed nominations.
Vote was unanimous.

ITEM:  Review of By-Laws

Commissioners concurred that meeting time for ZBA would remain at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted on Agenda.

ITEM:  Adjournment

Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Jeski
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion:  carried
The vote was as follows:  unanimous



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Donna Thompson
Recording Secretary