TOWN OF TOLLAND
MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD
Meeting of 04/24/2006
Present: Steve McAlister
James Deming
Jason Smith
James Joyce
Gertrude McKay
Meeting opened by Chairman Steve McAlister at 7:07 p.m.
Public Hearing on application of Jack & Karen Rabuse of 81 North Trail, for Special Permit to add a 8’ x 10’ extension onto an existing boat shed, on the lake side of their property (Map 109, lot 21), which is a pre-existing, non-conforming lot. The existing shed is 15 feet from the lake, but its view from the lake is shielded by trees and shrubs.
The addition will not add to the non-conformity. No one appeared to object and a representative from the Tunxis Board appeared to state that the Board had approved the addition.
Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to approve the Special Permit. The applicant must register the Special Permit at the Registry of Deeds.
Public Hearing was closed.
New Business:
1. Applicant: Pat and Margaret Storey
Location: 100 Lakeview Lane
Map 102, Lot 16
Description: Three years ago, a variance was granted to build a garage within the back line setback. The applicant now wishes to build an addition to the house which will join the garage to the house. The addition will not increase the non-conformity of the lot.
Action Taken: A Public Hearing will be held May 15th at 7:00 p.m. to collect information from adjacent property owners.
2. Applicant: Jeff LaCasse
Location: 1064 Colebrook River Road
Description: Information Meeting to discuss requirements for starting a Landscape business on his residential property.
Action Taken: Applicant was informed that under the new Zoning Bylaw recently put into effect, he must obtain a Special Permit before beginning operations.
3. Applicant: James Deming
Location: 84 East Otis Road
Map 403, Lot 362
Description: James recused himself from the Planning Board before presenting this application. The application is for a garage and breezeway to be attached to an existing rental house. The garage will be 24 feet by 24 feet yielding an area of 576 square feet. The breezeway will be 270 square feet, one section being 18’x12’, another section being 18’x18’.
Action Taken: Application approved by the four remaining members.
Old Business:
1. Minutes of the February 27th , 2006 meeting were approved as written.
2. Minutes of the March 20th, 2006 meeting were corrected and approved, as corrected.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gertrude T. McKay
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