Zoning Board of Appeals

DRAFT CITY OF NORWICH ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS October 13, 2009 Meeting Minutes The regular meeting of the City of Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken and it was determined that a quorum was present. PRESENT: Joseph Jacaruso, Co-Chairman Dorothy Travers Henry Olender Paul Kramarewicz Santo Rizzuto-Alternate ABSENT: Marc Benjamin, Chairman Raymond Dussault, Alternate ALSO PRESENT: Nancy Bram- Mereen, Zoning Enforcement Officer Darlene Fedus- Papineau, Recording Secretary ~~~~~ E. COMMUNICATIONS: NONE ~~~~~ F. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES On a motion by Kramarewicz/Rizzuto, it was voted unanimously to accept the September 8, 2009 meeting minutes as presented. ~~~~~ G. OLD BUSINESS #V-09-18 Appeal of Christopher Barile for property located at 181 Plain Hill Rd., located in an R-40 zone district. In accordance with Sec.4.1.1, Strengthening and Restoration; Sec 12.1, front yard reduction from 50’to 32’ in order to access and egress existing structure after existing building was considered unsafe. Seated were Joseph Jacaruso, Dorothy Travers, Henry Olender, Paul Kramarewicz, and Santo Rizzuto. 1 of 5  . ~~~~~ Ms. Bram-Mereen entered into the record as Exhibit “A”, the application, as “B”, public notices of 08/26/09 & 09/02/09; as “C”, abutters’ notices; as “D”, Assessor’s street card; as “E”, GIS map; as “F”, applicant’s site plan; as “G”, Memo to Building Department and photos; and as “H”, Photos of elevation. Speaking in favor was the applicant, Christopher Barile. He told the Board during construction of the addition, unforeseen rot and termite infestation were discovered. The structure was deemed unsafe and therefore demolished. The applicant then needed to revise the original zoning permit to include reconstruction of the original structure on the existing foundation walls. The front porch would not meet current setbacks so a variance is needed to reduce the front from 50’ to 32’. There being no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. H. NEW BUSINESS #V-09-22Appeal of Diane Decker for property located at 396 Wawecus Hill Rd., located in a R-80 zone district. In accordance with Sec. 12.1, Reduction from front line setback 60’ to 42’; Sec. 12.1-reduction of rear lot line setback 60’ to 3’ to construct addition between two pre-existing non-conforming structures. Seated were Joseph Jacaruso, Dorothy Travers, Henry Olender, Paul Kramarewicz, and Santo Rizzuto. Ms. Bram-Mereen entered into the record as Exhibit “A”, the application, as “B”, public notices of 09/30/09 & 10/7/09; as “C”, abutters’ notices; as “D”, Assessor’s street card; as “E”, GIS map; as “F”, applicant’s site plan; as “G”, Memo to Building Department and photos; and as “H”, Uncas Health report. Speaking in favor was the applicants’ daughter, Lorraine McKenney of 396 Wawecus Hill Road. She told the Board that the current house is very small and is on a narrow and sloping property. The applicant would like to connect the house to the garage by breezeway and have additional living space. There being no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. ~~~~~ Page 2 of 5  #V-09-23Appeal of Laura Huren for property located at 9 Tyler Ave. located in an R-20 zone district. In accordance with Sec. 12.1,Reduction of side line setback from 15’ to 8’; Sec.12.1, Reduction of front yard setback from 30’ to 13’ for a 7’ x7’ addition. Seated were Joseph Jacaruso, Dorothy Travers, Henry Olender, Paul Kramarewicz, and Santo Rizzuto. Ms. Bram-Mereen entered into the record as Exhibit “A”, the application, as “B”, public notices of 09/30/09 & 10/7/09; as “C”, abutters’ notices; as “D”, Assessor’s street card; and as “E”, GIS map and sketch. Speaking in favor of the application was Beau Lucas, contractor for MCM Restoration and homeowner Laura Huren. Ms. Huren stated she would like to add a first floor 7’ x7’ bathroom where the current porch exists. It was noted the hardship is on a corner lot. All of the homes in this area are similar in size and placement on abutting lots. There being no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. ~~~~ I. DISCUSSION/DECISION ON APPLICATIONS #V-09-18A Appeal of Christopher Barile for property located at 181 Plain Hill Rd., located in an R-40 zone district. In accordance with Sec.4.1.1, Strengthening and Restoration; Sec 12.1, front yard reduction from 50’to 32’ in order to access and egress existing structure after existing building was considered unsafe. Seated were Joseph Jacaruso, Dorothy Travers, Henry Olender, Paul Kramarewicz, and Santo Rizzuto. . The Board discussed the hardship as the termite and rotted wood as structurally unsafe and the fact that the homeowners would have to rebuild to Page 3 of 5  have reasonable use of their property. On a motion by Travers/Rizzuto, it was voted unanimously to approve the variance. #V-09-18A Appeal of Christopher Barile for property located at 181 Plain Hill Rd., located in an R-40 zone district. In accordance with Sec.4.1.1, Strengthening and Restoration; Sec 12.1, front yard reduction from 50’to 32’ in order to access and egress existing structure after existing building was considered unsafe.APPROVED ~~~~~ #V-09-22Appeal of Diane Decker for property located at 396 Wawecus Hill Rd., located in a R-80 zone district. In accordance with Sec. 12.1, Reduction from front line setback 60’ to 42’; Sec. 12.1-reduction of rear lot line setback 60’ to 3’ to construct addition between two pre-existing non- conforming structures. Seated were Joseph Jacaruso, Dorothy Travers, Henry Olender, Paul Kramarewicz, and Santo Rizzuto. The Board discussed in detail the hardship as the owner not having reasonable use of her property due to the size and location of the house. They also noted the reason the applicant is before them is because part of the property is in Bozrah. On a motion by Travers/Kramarewicz it was voted unanimously to approve the variance. #V-09-22Appeal of Diane Decker for property located at 396 Wawecus Hill Rd., located in a R-80 zone district. In accordance with Sec. 12.1, Reduction from front line setback 60’ to 42’; Sec. 12.1-reduction of rear lot line setback 60’ to 3’ to construct addition between two pre-existing non- conforming structures.APPROVED ~~~~~ V-09-23Appeal of Laura Huren for property located at 9 Tyler Ave. located in Page 4 of 5  an R-20 zone district. In accordance with Sec. 12.1,Reduction of side line setback from 15’ to 8’; Sec.12.1, Reduction of front yard setback from 30’ to 13’ for a 7’ x7’ addition. Seated were Joseph Jacaruso, Dorothy Travers, Henry Olender, Paul Kramarewicz, and Santo Rizzuto. The Board noted the hardship as the homeowner not having reasonable use of the property and ADA requirements. V-09-23Appeal of Laura Huren for property located at 9 Tyler Ave. located in an R-20 zone district. In accordance with Sec. 12.1,Reduction of side line setback from 15’ to 8’; Sec.12.1, Reduction of front yard setback from 30’ to 13’ for a 7’ x7’ addition.APPROVED ~~~~~ K. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Travers/Kramarewicz, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Bram-Mereen Zoning Enforcement Officer Page 5 of 5