Zoning Board of Appeals

DRAFT CITY OF NORWICH ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS May 10, 2011 Meeting Minutes The regular meeting of the City of Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:08 p.m. Roll call was taken and it was determined that a quorum was present. PRESENT: Marc Benjamin, Chairman Joseph Jacaruso, Co-Chairman Dorothy Travers Santo Rizzuto-Alternate ABSENT: Paul Kramarewicz Henry Olender Raymond Dussault-Alternate ALSO PRESENT: Tianne Phoenix Curtis, Zoning Enforcement Officer Jacquie Barbarossa, Recording Secretary E. COMMUNICATIONS-NONE F. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES On a motion by Rizzuto/Travers, it was voted unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the April 12, 2011 regular meeting. G. OLD BUSINESS 1. V#11-01 – Appeal of F. William Brown, LLC for property located at 591 Laurel Hill Road in a Residential R-20 zoning district. In accordance with Sec.12.1 (Proposed Lot 1) 100’ lot width reduction to 63’; Sec.12.1 15’ southerly side-yard setback reduction to 5’; Sec.12.1 30’ rear-yard setback reduction to 29’ 10”; Sec.12.1 20,000sf lot area reduction to 7,500sf; (Proposed Lot 2) Sec.12.1 100’ lot width reduction to 75’; Sec.12.1 40,000sf reduction to 36,200sf; Sec.3.23.4 25’ minimum frontage/width of drive reduction to 20’ for division of property. Ms. Curtis informed the Board she had received a request from the applicant to table the public hearing until the next regular scheduled meeting of June 14, 2011. On a motion by Santo Rizzuto and second by Dorothy Travers the Board voted unanimously to TABLE the application until the next regular scheduled meeting of June 14, 2011. 1 of 3 H. NEW BUSINESS 1. V#11-05 – Appeal of Bobbie Adams for property located at 113 Oneco Street in a Neighborhood Commercial NC zoning district. In accordance with Sec.12.1 10’ rear yard reduction to 5’& 10’front yard reduction to 3’; Sec.5.6 location of swimming pool in front yard for the construction of a 21’x 36’ 6”deck to existing swimming pool. Seated were, Marc Benjamin, Joseph Jacaruso, Dorothy Travers and Santo Rizzuto. Mr. Benjamin explained to the applicant that since there were only 4 voting members present, the decision from the Board must be unanimous to grant the variance or Mr. Adams could postpone his hearing until the next regular scheduled meeting. Mr. Adams agreed to proceed. Ms. Curtis entered into the record as Exhibit “A”, public notices of 4/28/11 & 05/08/11, as “B”, ZBA application; as “C” Notice of application; as “D”, Certification of Notice to Abutters; as “E”, Assessors card; as “F”, Pool specs; as “G”, Rendering of proposed deck; as “H”, Existing conditions photos; and as “I”, Certified mailing of agenda to applicant. Speaking in favor was the applicant, Bobbie Adams of 113 Oneco St. Mr. Adams told the Board he wants to add a deck to the existing pool he had purchased. Mr. Adams showed pictures of the pool and the yard and stated he would have to cut down a tree to make the deck fit as shown in the photo. He stated cutting down the tree was not an option and that the pool would enhance the neighborhood. Mr. Jacaruso asked if the property was a corner lot and Ms. Curtis explained that he had 2 front yards even though one was technically a side yard. Marc Benjamin asked if the tree could be moved to accommodate the pool and Mr. Adams stated he would not cut down the tree. There being no other speakers, the public hearing was closed. I. DISCUSSION/DECISION ON APPLICATIONS 1. V#11-05 – Appeal of Bobbie Adams for property located at 113 Oneco Street in a Neighborhood Commercial NC zoning district. In accordance with Sec.12.1 10’ rear yard reduction to 5’& 10’front yard reduction to 3’; Sec.5.6 location of swimming pool in front yard for the construction of a 21’x 36’ 6”deck to existing swimming pool. Seated were, Marc Benjamin, Joseph Jacaruso, Dorothy Travers and Santo Rizzuto. Page 2 of 3  The Board discussed the hardships of the corner lot consisting of 2 front yards, and the undersized lot. There was discussion of adding a privacy fence. Ms Curtis stated since it was a corner lot the fence could only by 3 feet high. On motion by Rizzuto and second by Travers, it was unanimously voted to APPROVE the variance amending the request In accordance with Sec.12.1 10’ rear yard reduction to 5’& 10’front yard reduction to 4’; Sec.5.6 location of swimming pool in front yard for the construction of a 21’x 36’ 6”deck to existing swimming pool. J. OTHER MATTERS-NONE K. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Rizzuto/Travers, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacquie Barbarossa Recording Secretary Page 3 of 3