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. 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.
Applicant received approval from PZC and has withdrawn his ZBA application.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 sq ft 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 sq ft 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 the application. It was determined that this request was not in keeping with the intent of the sign regulation as written. The Board suggested that Planning and Zoning be approached in regard to amending the zoning regulations to accommodate this request.
Motion to: deny the application
Was made by: Commissioner Jeski
Seconded by: Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The vote was as follows: 4-1: Wagner, Jeski, Dickey-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 Dickey-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 Dickey-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 Dickey-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
Approved: 07/02/2009
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