Town of Willington
Zoning Board of Appeals
40 Old Farms Road Lower Level
Willington, CT. 06279
July 14, 2016 at 7:30
Minutes
Present:
Mark Masinda ~~Chairman
John Prusak seat for Richard Maloney
Jack Rup
Annemarie Poole
Excused:
Jerry Lopes
William Bland
Richard Maloney
Chairman Mark Masinda called the Public Hearing to order at 7:30 PM.
~~PUBLIC HEARING:
ZBA2016-5 Application for variance from section 4.05 building in front yard at 10 Fisher Hill Road (Map 24 Lot 31 Zone R80) Owner/Applicant: Michael S Findlay (Received July 14, 2016 Public Hearing July 14, 2016 decision within 65 days after close of P.H.)
Michael Findley was present to speak about his application. He stated that he would like to build a house at 10 Fisher Hill Road. The property has a barn that was built in the 1800 that has been restored. The barn is located in the front of the proposed building site. He is asking for a variance from Regulation 4.05 building in front yard.
The Board Members review the map showing the location of the barn and the proposed house.
The location of the existing barn that was built in the 1800 before zoning regulation has created a hardship. Because of the location of the barn on the property the house will be in the front yard.
Mark Masinda asked if anyone wanted to speak either for or against the application.
Robert Wiecenski an abutting property owner spoke in favor of the applicant.
Tom Buccino said that he had seen the property and spoke in favor of the applicant.
M. Masinda closed the Public Hearing.
ZBA2016-6 Application for Special Exception for the selling of repurposed & decorative painted furniture and the making and selling of crafts and classes in decorative painting and other craft at 148 River Road (Map 15 Lot 27 Zone R80) Owner: Kosowicz Family Living Trust Applicant: Sharon Taylor (Received July 14, 2016 Public Hearing July 14, 2016 decision within 65 days after close of P.H.)
Sharon Taylor was present to speak about her application. She stated that she would like use the space at148 River Road to sell her craft and have classes in decorative painting. She had spoken with Eastern High Health District and was aware of the conditions. She said she will have one employee, in the future hopes to have 5 classes per week with no more than 8 students per class. The parking is on the side of the building and also in front.
Tom Buccino was present to spoke in favor of the application. He also has question about the parking and number of parking spaces available.
M. Masinda closed the Public Hearing.
Regular Meeting:
M. Masinda opened the regular meeting.
- Call to Order
- Roll call
- Seat Alternates
- Old Business:
ZBA2016-5 Application for variance from section 4.05 building in front yard at 10 Fisher Hill Road (Map 24 Lot 31 Zone R80) Owner/Applicant: Michael S Findlay (Received July 14, 2016 Public Hearing July 14, 2016 decision within 65 days after close of P.H.)
Jack Rup motion to approve ZBA2016-5 application for a variance from Willington Zoning Regulation 4.05 building in front yard. John Prusak seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
ZBA2016-6 Application for Special Exception for the selling of repurposed & decorative painted furniture and the making and selling of crafts and classes in decorative painting and other craft at 148 River Road (Map 15 Lot 27 Zone R80) Owner: Kosowicz Family Living Trust Applicant: Sharon Taylor (Received July 14, 2016 Public Hearing July 14, 2016 decision within 65 days after close of P.H.)
John Prusak motion to approve ZBA2016-6 for a Special Exception with the conditions from EHHD. To sell repurposed & decorative painting furniture and the making & selling of crafts and classes in decorative painting and other crafts.
Jack Rup seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
E. New Business:
Minutes
A. Poole motion to approve Minutes from the May 12, 2016 and June 12, 2016. John Prusak seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
~Meeting was adjourned at 8:15. ~~
Respectfully Submitted
M. DuPilka Recording Clerk
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