The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M by Chair Dominic N. Moschella. Members present: Jeffrey Slapikas, Martin Atkins @ 7:08 P.M., Dominic Moschella, Betty Lou Holley and Alternate George Havican.
Chair Moschella seated G. Havican for M. Atkins.
Motion made by B. Holley, 2nd by G. Havican to add 2002-2003 ZBA Budget to the agenda. Motion Unanimous
CORRESPONDENCE: State Treasurer re: Short term investment fund; Letter dated 1/9/2002 re: Archivesone records management service; P&Z Minutes 12/5/2001 & 1/2/2002; Conn. Water Co. re: location of public water supply in town; Letter from Mayor Chatfield re: Budget. Motion made by B. Holley, 2nd by G. Havican to place on file. Motion Unanimous
Motion made J. Slapikas, 2nd by B. Holley to pay the clerical bill. Motion Unanimous
Motion made by J. Slapikas, 2nd by G. Havican to approve minutes of 12/17/2001 Special Meeting. B. Holley abstained. Motion carried
M. Atkins arrived at 7:08 P.M. Chair Moschella seated G. Havican for F. Harkins.
OLD BUSINESS: B. Holley asked for an update on the Sportsdome on Union City Rd. Bill Donovan reviewed. Applicants received Inland Wetland approval, still need Planning & Zoning approval. Applicants have put on hold for now.
NEW BUSINESS:
ZBA Application 1-2002, Manuel & Maria DaSilva, 24 Bronson Road, seeking a 16' front line variance (keeping in line with present house) and a 10' right side line variance. Location of the septic and well were discussed. Applicant gave members permission to drive by/visit. Motion made by M. Atkins, 2nd by G. Havican to accept ZBA Application 1-2002 of Manuel & Maria DaSilva seeking a 16' front line and a 10' right side line variance, property located at 24 Bronson Rd. Public hearing to be held February 26, 2002 @ 7:10 P.M. Motion Unanimous
ZBA Application 2-2002, Christopher & Frances Caporaso, 176 Straitsville Rd. (corner of Porter Hill). Applicant wasn't present. Bill Donovan reviewed request, seeking a 23 foot front line variance on Porter Hill side of property in order to construct a loft over the existing non-conforming garage, loft would have a 2' overhang. Motion made by G. Havican, 2nd by B. Holley to accept ZBA Application 2-2002 of Christopher & Frances Caporaso seeking a 23 foot front line variance, property located at 176 Straitsville Rd. Public hearing to be held February 26, 2002 @ 7:20 P.M. Motion Unanimous
ZBA Application 3-2002, Vincent & Antonella Jacovino, 21 Trotters Way, seeking a 25' variance from the front range line of the house for construction of a detached garage/utility building. Applicant reviewed map and location of wetlands. Motion made by J. Slapikas, 2nd by G. Havican to accept ZBA Application 3-2002 of Vincent and Antonella Jacovino seeking a 25' variance from the front range line of the house, property located at 21 Trotters Way. Public hearing to be held February 26, 2002 @ 7:30 P.M. Motion Unanimous
ZBA Application 4-2002, Glenn S. Noble, 27 Bayberry Dr., seeking a 20' right side line variance for a proposed 2 car unattached garage. Garage would be in line with driveway and presently there are 12-15' hemlock trees along the property line. Hardship location of septic. Motion made by M. Atkins, 2nd by G. Havican to accept ZBA Application 4-2002 of Glenn S. Noble, seeking a 20' right side line variance for construction of a garage, property located at 27 Bayberry Dr. Public hearing to be held February 26, 2002 @ 7:40 P.M. Motion Unanimous
ZBA Application 5-2002, Steven & Kimberly Petracca, agents for John W. and Cynthia C. Kwasinskas, 5 Clark Hill Road, seeking a 19' front line variance for an in-law apartment. Addition would be an extension of the existing structure with the same roofline. Motion made by B. Holley, 2nd by J. Slapikas to accept ZBA Application 5-2002 of John W. & Cynthia C. Kwasinskas, seeking a 19' front line variance for an in-law apartment, property located at 5 Clark Hill Road. Public hearing to be held February 26, 2002 @ 7:50 P.M. Motion Unanimous
Chair D. Moschella excused himself for the next application as the property is located near his home. Vice Chair B. Holley took over the meeting.
ZBA Application 6-2002, Deborah Ciarlo agent for Diane Lendroth, property located at 39 Peach Orchard Road. Seeking a 2' reduction in side yard setback from 25' to 23' for construction of a modular home. Motion made by J. Slapikas, 2nd by G. Havican to accept ZBA Application 6-2002 of Diane Lendroth seeking a 2' reduction in the side yard setback for construction of modular home, property located at 39 Peach Orchard Road. Public Hearing to be held February 26, 2002 @ 8 P.M. Motion Unanimous
Dominic Moschella returned to the meeting. All applicants gave members permission to driveby/view the property. D. Moschella encouraged all members to visit locations.
Motion made by B. Holley, 2nd by M. Atkins to increase clerks salary to $1500 for fiscal year 2002-2003 Total budget equaling $1750. Motion Unanimous
Discussion concerning having an attorney visit sometime in April to review various regulations, etc. with board members.
Motion made by M. Atkins, 2nd by G. Havican to adjourn at 8 P.M. Motion Unanimous