TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Minutes 1 December 6, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Berstene, Joseph Etter, Joseph Kennedy, James Kupchunos, Teri Dickey-Gaignat (arrived at 8:00 pm)
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Wayne Kilburn
STAFF PRESENT: Pamela Oliva, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Donna Thompson, Recording Secretary
The following are motions made during the December 6, 2012 Public Hearing/Regular Meeting.
Public Hearing
Chairperson Berstene called the public hearing to order at 7:36 pm in the Madden Room.
The Recording Secretary read the legal notice into the record.
Appl. 2766-12 – Sign Pro Inc./Kyle Niles - request for a variance to Table 6.5.9A to allow a third sign on the Farmington Bank building on property located at 350 Buckland Road, Buckland Road Gateway Development zone.
Kyle Niles, Sign Pro Inc. and Ken Burns, Farmington Bank, represented the applicant. Mr. Burns reviewed the circumstances regarding the bank’s need for the variance and what the hardship is in their opinion. After questions and discussion, Commissioner Etter determined the need for more in depth information.
At 8:44 pm, Commissioner Etter requested a five minute recess. Chairperson Berstene reconvened the meeting at 8:50 pm.
Motion to: postpone the decision to grant or deny the variance until the January 3, 2013 ZBA meeting
Was made by Commissioner Etter
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
Vote: Yes – Berstene, Etter, Dickey-Gaignat, Kupchunos; no – Kennedy
Approval of Minutes: 11/1/2012
Motion to: approve minutes of 11/1/2012
Was made by Commissioner Kupchunos
Seconded by Commissioner Etter
The motion: carried
Vote: unanimous
New Business:
The Meeting Schedule for 2013 was reviewed and discussed. Commissioner Etter requested the schedule be modified to reflect a start time for the May, June and July meetings of 8:00 pm to accommodate his schedule.
Motion to: approve the amended 2013 Meeting Schedule
Was made by Commissioner Etter
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
Vote: Yes – Berstene, Etter, Dickey-Gaignat, Kupchunos, Kennedy
Other Business:
Chairperson Berstene advised the Commissioners that a review of the application fee is in order and that expenses charged to ZBA accounts are being accumulated in order to determine if an increase in the application fee is warranted. Chairperson Berstene is looking for more information regarding expenses from staff and expects to review this at the January meeting.
Old Business:
Commissioner Etter stated that the by-laws allow only “regular members” to vote in the election of officers. At the November 1, 2012 meeting, alternates, as well as full Commissioners, voted for the nominated candidates for vice chairperson and secretary. Commissioner Etter stated that the election of officers would have to be held again. Commissioner Etter nominated James Kupchunos for Vice-Chairperson, Commissioner Kennedy seconded the nomination, and the vote was unanimous. Vice- Chairperson Kupchunos nominated Teri Dickey-Gaignat for Secretary, Commissioner Etter seconded the nomination, and the vote was unanimous.
Chairperson Berstene asked that the review of by-laws be put on the agenda for the January 3, 2013 meeting.
Correspondence:
Chairperson Berstene read into the record a letter received from Tim Shepard after his application #2764-12 was denied a variance at the November 1, 2012 meeting.
Adjournment:
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 9:30 pm
Was made by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
Seconded by Commissioner Etter
The motion: carried
Vote: unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Thompson
Recording Secretary
Approved as amended: 1/3/2013
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