Chairman Martin Atkins called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

Other Members Present: Jeff Slapikas, Marianne Byrne, George Havican (alt)

Members Absent: Lori Da Silva (alt), *Carl Graveline attended at 7:30 p.m.

Also Present: William Donovan, Clerk/Land Use Inspector

Chairman Atkins seated G. Havican for the open position.

Correspondence: None

Clerical Bill: Motion by J. Slapikas, seconded by G. Havican to pay the clerical bill. Unanimous.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by J. Slapikas, seconded by M. Byrne to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2007 Special Meeting. Three votes in favor with one abstention. Motion to approve carries. Motion to approve the March 27, 2007 meeting minutes was tabled on later in the meeting.

New Business:
A. Robert Morin, Application for two side line variances to place a proposed storage building 5 feet and 10 feet to abutting side lines. Mr. Morin stated he is requesting two variances to place a detached 35-foot wide storage building within a 50-foot wide strip of his property. The building's size is 35' x 60'. One side would be 5 feet from the north side line; the other side of the building would be 10 feet from the southerly side line. The storage building is needed to be place various inventory currently sotred outdoors in a secure, inside location, and to also improve the outside appearance of the property. The building proposed as a one story structure with an internal loft for additional storage. Motion by J. Slapikas, seconded by M. Byrne to accept Application 04-2007 from Robert Morin as presented. Unanimous. A public eharing was scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 7:10 p.m.

Public Hearings:
7:15 p.m. Application 03-2007: Elmer Oakes, for a 7,859 S.F. area variance to reduce the size of his conforming lot of 41,591 S.F. to a non-conforming lot with 32,141 S.F. Chairman Atkins read into the record the "Notice of Public Hearings" as it appeared in the Republican American on April 12 & 20, 2007. Mr. Oakes stated he desires to sell off a portion of his property to his abutting neighbor, which is on the corner of Union City Road and Carmen Drive. That lot currently has approximately 27,000 S.F. in area and is non-conforming in size with the regulations. The transfer of this strip of land, which has frontage on Carmel Drive, would eliminate the "L" shape of Mr. Oakes parcel and increase theh size and frontage of 11 Union City Road. The 9,450 S.F. land addition to 11 Union City would reduce that parcel's area non-conformity. Mr. Oakes would extend the common property line between the two lots to his rear boundary, thus eliminating that section of his property that borders Carmel Drive. Chairman Atkins asked Mr. Oakes how long he has lived at this location. Mr. Oakes replied 4 years. He stated he received a letter from Chrsprocott Health District saying there is still adequate area for a code-complying septic system on 15 Union City Road after teh lot is reduced in size. G. Havican asked whether reducing this lot to non-conforming status should be on concern. Mr. Oakes stated the abutting lot is now non-conforming in size, and this transfer of land would make the lot less non-conforming. Both lots would be approximately the same size and their geometry would be consistent with surrounding rectangular and square shaped properties. Chairman Atkins asked for comments from the public. Chairman Atkins closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.

Old Business: None

Aciton on applications: Application 03-2007, Elmer Oakes for a 7,859 S.F. area variance ro reduce the size of his conforming lot of 41,591 S.F. to a non-conforming lot with 32,141 S.F. Motion by M. Byrne, seconded by J. Slapikas to approve. Discussion: J. Slapikas stated he has no problem with the variance request as it will give more land to a small lot and eliminate any potential for future traffic using this strip of land to access 15 Union City Road from Carmel Drive. He is concerned, however, that this variance does not set any precedence for other future applications seeking reduction in lot size to non-conformity for one lot in order to add square footage to an abuuting non-conforming vacant lot for building purposes. Chairman Atkins stated he is also in favor of the application as the land transfer provides more area for the septic system at 11 Union City Road and also brings that lot closer into conformity. Chairman Atkins called for a vote. In favor: Unanimous.

Approval of Minutes: (continued) C. Graveline attended to take part in the vote to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2007 meeting. Motion by G. Havican, seconded by C. Graveline to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2007 meeting. In favor:3 with two abstentions. Motion to approve carries.

Public Participation: None

Adjounment: Motion by M. Byrne, seconded by J. Slapikas to adjourn at 7:36 p.m. Unanimous.

Martin Atkins
Chairman