TOWN OF SUNAPEE
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2008
7:00 PM
SUNAPEE TOWN HALL
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Present: Peter Urbach, Chairman
James Lyons
Harry Gazelle
Bennie Cooper
Charles Balyeat
Edward Frothingham
Absent: Rober Henry
Alex Kish, Vice-Chairman
Roger Landry, Zoning Administrator
ADMINISTRATIVE SESSION:
Bennie Cooper was appointed to serve in the absence of Robert Henry and Edward Frothingham was appointed to serve in the absence of Alex Kish.
Peter advised the members there are some courses coming up in October and November at the Municipal Lecture Center if anyone would like to attend. Interested members will check with Roger for a brochure.
The minutes of the August 14, 2008 meeting were reviewed. The following correction was noted: Line 63 – change less that to less than. A motion was made by Harry Gazelle to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion was seconded by James Lyons and approved unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
7:05PM
Case # 08-16- Kenneth & Lois Foscaldo, Map 128 Lot 80-seeking an area variance of Article III Section 3.40-J to replace a decaying retaining wall with a 6’ high Redi-rock wall 1’ behind existing wall footprint and less than 50’ from center of road at 94 Lake Avenue.
Matthew McClay of Pleasant Acres, representing the applicant, was present. He explained that they will be replacing a wall that is falling down and leaning out. They will be going back about 1 foot and going higher. The walkway and stairs will be shifted to the other side. The terrace will be 6 feet deep. He has filed for a Shoreland Protection permit. Peter Urbach read from a letter from DES acknowledging receipt of the application and stating that they will act within 30 days. Mr. McClay stated that the square footage of impervious surface will not change and they are doing drainage behind the wall.
Peter advised the Board that all abutters received their notices and there have been no comments in opposition.
A motion was made by Jim Lyons to grant an area variance for Case #08-16, under Article III Section 3.40J, to replace a decaying retaining wall with a 6’ high Redi-rock wall 1’ behind the existing wall footprint and less than 50’ from the center of the road at 94 Lake Ave. subject to approval by DES. The motion was seconded by Harry Gazelle and approved unanimously.
7:18PM – The hearing closed.
7:18 PM – The meeting adjourned.
Submitted by Joan Bleau, Recording Secretary Date approved
Peter Urbach, Chairman Alex Kish, Vice-Chairman
Robert Henry Harry Gazelle
James Lyons Charles Balyeat, Alternate
Ed Frothingham, Alternate
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