Chairman Martin Atkins called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

Other Members Present: Carl Graveline, George Havican (alt), Lori Da Silva (alt)

Members Absent: Jeff Slapikas, Marianne Byrne, Matthew Blinstrubas

Also Present: William Donovan, Clerk/Land Use Inspector

Chairman Atkins seated G. Havican for M. Blinstrubas and L. DaSilva for J. Slapikas

Correspondence: a. Letter from Land Use Inspector to Chairman, Democratic Town Committee concerning poor attendance of Matthew Blinstrubas.

Approval of Minutes: Motion by C. Graveline, seconded by G. Havican to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2006 meeting. Three votes in favor with one abstention. Motion carries.

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

New Business: None

Public Hearings:
a. 7:15 p.m. Application 01-2007: Donald Reilly, 110 Waterbury Road for a 15 foot front property line variance on Oak Lane for a detached garage. Chairman Atkins read into the record the "Notice of Public Hearings" as it appeared in the Republican American on January 12 & 19, 2007. Chairman Atkins stated he will recuse himself from taking part in this public hearing due to a business relationship he has with Mr. Reilly. The Chairman noted that without his participation, there are only three members available to discuss and vote on the application. Because a minimum of four votes are required to approve an application, this public hearing will be continued to either the next scheduled meeting or Special Meeting if requested by the applicant. C. Graveline assumed the Chairman's position. Mr. Reilly stated he is requesting a Special Meeting be held as soon as possible to receive a timely decision on his variance. Mr, Reilly presented certified mail receipts to the clerk for the required adjacent property mailings. Mr. Reilly stated he is seeking a 15 foot front property line variance on Oak Lane for a new detached garage thai would replace the existing garage on his property. L. DaSilva asked if the proposed building could be down-sized. Mr. Reilly stated the size is suitable for his tenant and is also cost effective to build. L. DaSilva asked if this is a 4-bay garage. Mr. Reilly stated it is a three bay to replace the smaller three bay garage. G. Havican asked that because the side of the proposed garage falls on the 25 foot setback line, he would want an 'as-built' foundation plan to confirm the structure's location satisfies all setbacks and does not require additional variances. The existing shed will remain. Mr. Reilly stated there are steeper slopes in the rear of the property and that is one reason he is attempting to move the structure closer to Oak Lane. He mentioned there are several neighboring commercial structures that are located well within property line setbacks. He stated where the building is proposed is no closer to Oak Lane than the existing house. B. Donovan asked if the site line coming out of the garage onto Oak Lane is adequate. Mr. Reilly stated there is sufficient site line for vehicles leaving the property. B. Donovan asked if there are restrictions with the property that could be considered a hardship. Mr. Reilly stated there are steepei slopes in the rear of the property and the size of the lot is .66 acres and non-conforming with the minimum one acre requirement. He stated this is a corner lot that places 50 foot setbacks on two streets that further reduces available area to construct the building. He again referenced other commercial properties where buildings are within front line setbacks. He stated his new garage would aesthetically enhance the property by replacing an older, less attractive structure. There were no comments from the public and no further comments from the board. Chairman Graveline queried the board whether a Special Meeting could be scheduled as the applicant had requested. The board concurred and set a date for a Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. to continue the public hearing for Applicatioi 01-2007 of Donald Reilly.

Martin Atkins resumed the chairman's position.

Old Business: a. B. Donovan mentioned a seminar on zoning sponsored by the Naugatuck Council of Governments on Monday January 29th. Chairman Atkins and C. Graveline both indicated they would like to attend, b. 2007/2008 Budget. Chairman Atkins signed a letter to Mayor Chatfield with the board'; proposal for the 2007/2008 fiscal budget as discussed and approved at the December 19, 2006 meeting.

Action on applications: None

Public Participation: None

Adjournment: Motion by L. DaSilva seconded by G. Havican to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Unanimous.

Martin Atkins, Chairman