ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 23, 2006
I. CALL TO ORDER
James Daley called the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to order at 7:34 P. M. in the Main Meeting Room of Simsbury Town Hall. The following members were present: Lou George, Craig MacCormac, and Joshua Storm. Edward Cosgrove arrived at 7:37 P. M. Also present were Howard Beach, Zoning Enforcement Officer, Lisa Arakelian, Commission Clerk, and other interested parties.
II. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Acting Chairman Daley appointed Craig MacCormac to serve for Thomas Horan and Lou George to serve as Secretary.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE VOTE
A. 06-13 Application of MIJI Avon, LLC, J. L. Fine, Member-Owner, David S. Ziaks, P. E.-Agent, requesting a side yard variance for a building, and a side yard and front yard variance for parking to develop an existing non-conforming lot to new retail use, pursuant to Article 8, Section A, of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations on property located at 5 Albany Turnpike. B-III Zone.
Alan Borghesi, Borghesi Building and Engineering, explained that he is seeking a variance to demolish an existing non-conforming building and construct a new building behind the existing foundation. He further stated that the proposed development would represent an improvement of the entire site.
Dave Ziaks, Hesketh Associates, presented the site plan. There was some discussion as to whether a drive pass-thru could be constructed to either neighboring property. It was determined that that would not be a viable option because of topography and traffic issues.
Mr. Daley opened the hearing to public comment. Hearing none, Mr. Daley closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. George to grant the variance as requested for a 28-foot side yard, 15-foot front yard, and 8-foot side yard, based upon the non-conforming nature and peculiar configuration of the property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Storm. Motin passed.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. June 28, 2006
A motion was made by Mr. Daley to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2006 meeting, with the following revision:
Page 2, second paragraph to read, “The Board recommended selling the property with an easement to use the parking area on the adjoining property.” The motion was seconded by Mr. George, and unanimously carried.
V. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mr. George to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 P. M.
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Lou George, Acting Secretary
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