TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Minutes 1 September 5, 2013
MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Berstene,Teri Dickey-Gaignat, Joseph Etter, Joseph Kennedy
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Steven Carty, sitting for James Kupchunos
Wayne Kilburn
Edwina Futtner
STAFF PRESENT: Pam Oliva, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Donna Thompson, Recording Secretary
The following are motions made during the September 5, 2013 Public Hearing/Regular Meeting.
Chairperson Berstene called the public hearing to order at 7:33 pm in the Madden Room.
The Recording Secretary read the legal notice as published in the Journal Inquirer into the record.
Public Hearing
Appl. 2771-13 – Cheryl LeBlanc - request for variances to Section 2.5 and Table 3.1.2A to allow: 1) the expansion of a non-conforming structure for the construction of a garage addition resulting in a 34’ front yard setback (50’ required); 2) an 8’ variance to allow a 12’ side yard setback (20’ required) for property located at 96 Ident Road, A-40 zone.
Ms. LeBlanc presented some background information for the application and answer questions from the Commissioners. Ms. LeBlanc stated that due to the constraints of the lot and position of the septic system in the rear of the property a hardship is created for any other location.
The Commissioners determined they had enough information from the applicant.
Motion to: close public hearing at 7:57 pm
Was made by Commissioner Etter
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
Vote: unanimous
Deliberative Session
Appl. 2771-13 – Cheryl LeBlanc - request for variances to Section 2.5 and Table 3.1.2A to allow: 1) the expansion of a non-conforming structure for the construction of a garage addition resulting in a 34’ front yard setback (50’ required); 2) an 8’ variance to allow a 12’ side yard setback (20’ required) for property located at 96 Ident Road, A-40 zone.
There was a short discussion regarding the hardship and non-conformity of the property due to changes in regulations.
Motion to: approve Appl. 2771-13 – Cheryl LeBlanc - request for variances to Section 2.5 and Table 3.1.2A to allow: 1) the expansion of a non-conforming structure for the construction of a garage addition resulting in a 34’ front yard setback (50’ required); 2) an 8’ variance to allow an 12’side yard setback (20’ required) for property located at 96 Ident Road, A-40 zone, with the following condition: as represented on Zoning Location Survey #213027, dated 8-19-13, prepared by Gary B. LeClair, LLC.
The Board concluded the hardships to be: the structure is existing as non-conforming due to subsequent regulation changes; and the location of the septic system in the rear of the property.
Was made by Commissioner Etter
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
Vote: unanimous
Approval of Minutes: Minutes from 5/2/2013, 5/30/2013, 6/6/2013
Motion to: approve minutes of 5/2/2013
Was made by Commissioner Etter
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
Vote: unanimous
Motion to: approve minutes of 5/30/2013
Was made by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
Seconded by Commissioner Carty
The motion: carried
Vote: unanimous
Motion to: approve minutes of 6/6/2013
Was made by Commissioner Etter
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
Vote: unanimous
Old Business:
Review of fees will be added to the agenda for the next meeting.
Review of the by-laws will be added to the agenda once the requested recommendations are received and compiled by the Recording Secretary. Another copy of the by-laws will be sent electronically to the Commissioners.
Adjournment:
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 8:07 pm
Was made by Commissioner Kilburn
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
Vote: unanimous
Respectfully submitted:
Donna Thompson
Recording Secretary
Approved: February 6, 2014
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