Zoning Board of Appeals

CITY OF NORWICH ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS November 9, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes The regular meeting of the City of Norwich Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:07 p.m. Roll call was taken. PRESENT: Marc Benjamin, Chairman Peter Cuprak Dorothy Travers Gregory Schlough ABSENT: David Martin and Robert Phoenix OTHERS: Richard Shuck, Zoning Enforcement Officer, and Katherine Rose, Recording Secretary Marc Benjamin called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Marc Benjamin stated all seated members would be voting. A. COMMUNICATIONS: None. B. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Gregory Schlough made a motion to accept the September 14, 2021 minutes. Peter Cuprak seconded. Marc Benjamin, Peter Cuprak, Dorothy Travers and Gregory Schlough voted in favor. The motion passed. C. OLD BUSINESS: None. D. NEW BUSINESS: 1. V# 21-11: 68 Canterbury Tpke; Request for Variance to ZR Sec. 1.1 Residential Bulk Requirements to reduce the side yard setback from the minimum of 30 ft. to 18 ft. for the construction of a 20 x 30 car port. Property of: James L. Temple & Hinako Temple, Application of James L. Temple, Assessors Map # 60, Block # 1 Lot # 68, R-40 Zone Richard Shuck read exhibits A - G into the record. Marc Benjamin notified the applicant that only four members were seated which was the minimum requirement for a favorable vote. The applicant wished to proceed. James Temple of 68 Canterbury Turnpike in Norwich and Chris Temple of 29 Podurgiel Lane in Uncasville introduced themselves. James Temple stated they are looking to build a carport across their driveway to the edge of their shed to provide coverage for three vehicles. James Temple stated in his older age removing snow from the vehicles was becoming  increasingly more difficult. James Temple stated his shed was previously approved which is the same location where he is looking to put the carport. Richard Shuck explained that the shed had not required a variance because of its distance from the home. Chris Temple stated that due to the topography of the property and the location of the septic system there was not another area to put the carport. Discussio Gregory Schlough made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:21PM Peter Cuprak seconded. All members voted in favor. The motion passed unanimously. E. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISIONS: 1. V# 21-11: 68 Canterbury Tpke; Request for Variance to ZR Sec. 1.1 Residential Bulk Requirements to reduce the side yard setback from the minimum of 30 ft. to 18 ft. for the construction of a 20 x 30 car port. Property of: James L. Temple & Hinako Temple, Application of James L. Temple, Assessors Map # 60, Block # 1 Lot # 68, R-40 Zone Dorothy Travers made a motion to approve due to the hardship caused by the location of the septic system and the topography of the property. Peter Cuprak seconded. All voted in favor. The motion passed unanimously. F. STAFF UPDATES: None. G. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Dorothy Travers to adjourn at 7:24 PM. Gregory Schlough seconded. Marc Benjamin, Gregory Schlough, Peter Cuprak and Dorothy Travers voted in favor. The motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Rose Recording Secretary