Zoning Board of Appeals

DRAFT CITY OF NORWICH ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS June 8, 2010 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: Marc Benjamin, Chairman Dorothy Travers Henry Olender Paul Kramarewicz Santo Rizzuto-Alternate Raymond Dussault-Alternate ABSENT: Joseph Jacaruso ALSO PRESENT: Tianne Phoenix Curtis, Zoning Enforcement Officer Darlene Fedus- Papineau, Recording Secretary E. COMMUNICATIONS: Code of Ethics F. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES On a motion by Rizzuto/Travers, it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2010 regular meeting. G. OLD BUSINESS - NONE H. NEW BUSINESS 1. V#10-09 – Appeal of Celia Hochman for property located at 1 Beech Drive located in a Residential R-40 zoning district. In accordance with Sec.12.1 required Lot size; 13,068 existing, request to reduce to 10,964 in order to convey a 64.75’ x 32.5’ portion in a lot line adjustment. Seated were, Marc Benjamin, Dorothy Travers, Henry Olender, Paul Kramarewicz, Santo Rizzuto and Raymond Dussault. Ms. Curtis entered into the record as Exhibit “A”, public notices of 05/26/10 & 06/04/10, as “B”, ZBA application/Grounds for Appeal; as “C” notice of 1 of 4  variance application; as “D”, Abutters Certification of Notice; as “E”, Parking Easement; as “F”, plot plan showing proposed area to be conveyed; as “G”, Assessor’s streetcard; as “H”, Certified mailing of agenda to applicant; as “I”, 3 photos; and as “J”, 3 letters of support. Speaking in favor was Heather Johnston Nichols of 257 Washington Street. Ms. Nichols told the Board that her lot size is small and she currently parks her vehicle in the area that she would like to purchase from the applicant. The applicant, Celia Hochman spoke in favor briefly and stated that the property has no value to her and would benefit Ms. Nichols as a parking area. The Board noted the fact that they were just granting permission for the conveyance of the property to increase an already non- conforming lot. The Board also noted the area as heavily congested and a well traveled narrow street. A letter from Chief Scandariato was read to give support to the application. There being no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. 2. V#10-10 – Appeal of Cheryl Raymond for property located at 74 Flyers Drive located in a Residential R-40 zoning district. In accordance with Sec.12.1 10% Lot coverage required, request to increase to 19% and 50’ Rear yard required request to reduce to 5’ to construct 8’x8’ shed; 50’ Rear yard required request to reduce to 13’ to construct 22’ above-ground pool with attached 4’x4’ deck. Seated were, Marc Benjamin, Dorothy Travers, Henry Olender, Paul Kramarewicz, Santo Rizzuto and Raymond Dussault. Ms. Curtis informed the Board that the legal notice was not properly published and the applicant put a request in writing to continue the public hearing until the next regular scheduled meeting of July 13, 2010. On a motion by Travers/Rizzuto, it was unanimously voted to continue the public hearing until July 13, 2010. 3. V#10-11 – Appeal of Jason Huntley for property located at 45 Rogers Avenue located in a Residential R-20 zoning district. In accordance with Sec.12.1 15’ Side Yard required, request to reduce to 0; 30’ Front Yard required, request to reduce to 3.5’; 30’ Rear Yard required, request to reduce to 18’; 20% Lot coverage required, request to increase to 28% to construct a 30’x26’ garage with 8’ deck and exterior staircase. Sec.8.2 Permitted Use in a Residential R-20 zoning district to allow construction of an apartment above proposed garage. Seated were, Marc Benjamin, Dorothy Travers, Henry Olender, Paul Page 2 of 4  Kramarewicz, Santo Rizzuto and Raymond Dussault. Ms. Curtis told the Board that the application would be going before the CCP Tuesday, June 15, 2010 for a recommendation on the permitted use portion of the application. On a motion by Travers/Dussault, it was unanimously voted to continue the public hearing until the regular meeting of July 13, 2010. I. DISCUSSION/DECISION ON APPLICATIONS V#10-09 – Appeal of Celia Hochman for property located at 1 Beech Drive located in a Residential R-40 zoning district. In accordance with Sec.12.1 required Lot size; 13,068 existing, request to reduce to 10,964 in order to convey a 64.75’ x 32.5’ portion in a lot line adjustment. Seated were, Marc Benjamin, Dorothy Travers, Henry Olender, Paul Kramarewicz, Santo Rizzuto and Raymond Dussault. The Board briefly discussed the Public Safety issues and the fact that Ms. Nichols would use the property as open land to pave and park her vehicle on. On a motion by Kramarewicz and second by Travers, it was unanimously voted to approve the variance with the condition that the deed for 257 Washington Street will reflect the new lot line adjustment. V#10-09 – Appeal of Celia Hochman for property located at 1 Beech Drive located in a Residential R-40 zoning district. In accordance with Sec.12.1 required Lot size; 13,068 existing, request to reduce to 10,964 in order to convey a 64.75’ x 32.5’ portion in a lot line adjustment.APPROVED WITH CONDITION THAT THE DEED FOR 257 WASHINGTON STREET WILL REFLECT THE NEW LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT. J. OTHER MATTERS K. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 4  On a motion by Benjamin/Travers, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Fedus-Papineau Recording Secretary Page 4 of 4