TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MAY 5, 2011
ACTION MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT: Stephen Wagner, Thomas Berstene, Teri Dickey-Gaignat, Sandy Jeski, James Kupchunos
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Steve Lewis
STAFF PRESENT: Donna Thompson, Recording Secretary
Michele Lipe, Town Planner
Pamela Oliva, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Kari Olson, Town Attorney
The following are motions made during the May 5, 2011 Public Hearing/Regular Meeting.
Public Hearing
Chairperson Wagner called the public hearing to order at 7:30 PM
The recording secretary read the legal notice into the record as it was published in the Journal Inquirer on Saturday, April 23, 2011 and Saturday, April 30, 2011.
Appl. 2749-11 – Osprey Associates, LLC, appeal of the Zoning Enforcement Officer’s issuance of an enforcement order dated 10/29/2010 alleging: 1. Outdoor commercial and industrial storage of equipment in violation of Section 2.11.A of the zoning regulations; and 2. Changes in the use of the site without approvals in violation of Section 8.5.D.2, on property located at 310 Nutmeg Road, I zone.
Motion: moved that based on State Statute Section 8.7, Board does not have jurisdiction to hear the appeal due to notice to appeal not being filed with ZBA within 30 days from date of issuance of Enforcement Order dated 10/29/2010.
Was made by: Commissioner Berstene
Seconded by: Commissioner Jeski
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous.
Appl. 2750-11 – John & Sheryl O’Connor – request for a 1 foot variance to section 3.1.2 to allow an addition 19 feet from the side property line (20’ required) on property located at 3 Oakwood Drive, AA-30 zone.
Chairperson Wagner closed the public hearing at 8:43 pm.
ITEM: Deliberative Session
Appl. 2750-11 – John & Sheryl O’Connor – request for a 1 foot variance to section 3.1.2 to allow an addition 19 feet from the side property line (20’ required) on property located at 3 Oakwood Drive, AA-30 zone.
Motion to: approve Appl. 2750-11 – John & Sheryl O’Connor – request for a 1 foot variance to section 3.1.2 to allow an addition 19 feet from the side property line (20’ required) on property located at 3 Oakwood Drive, AA-30 zone, as shown on the plans submitted.
Hardship: Placement of house on property, placement of septic system on property with no town sewers available, corner lot.
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 April 7, 2011.
Was made by: Commissioner Berstene
Was seconded by: Commissioner Jeski
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
ITEM: Old Business
Proposed by-laws revision: Add section c. to IV. Applications: Applications shall be officially received by the Board on the day of the next regularly scheduled meeting immediately following the day of submission or thirty-five days after such submission, whichever is sooner.
Motion to approve amendment to bylaws as stated:
Was made by Commissioner Jeski
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
ITEM: Adjournment
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Jeski
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Respectfully submitted:
Donna Thompson
Recording Secretary
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