ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 25, 2007
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Peter Stempien called the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to order at 7:35 P. M. in the Main Meeting Room of Simsbury Town Hall. The following members were present: James Daley, Thomas Horan, Katie Martin, and Andrew Rose. Also present were Howard Beach, Zoning Enforcement Officer, Lisa Arakelian, Commission Clerk, and other interested parties.
II. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Chairman Stempien appointed Andrew Rose to serve for Lou George.
III. PUBLIC HEARING – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE VOTE
A. 07-05 Application of Michael Anderson and Beverly Sonen, Owners, requesting a side yard variance to replace an existing garage, pursuant to Article 8, Section A of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations on property located at 25 Pilfershire Lane. R-160 Zone.
Beverly Sonen explained that she is seeking a five-foot side yard variance to replace and expand an existing garage. She defined her hardships to be the steep topography of the land and the existence of a 40-foot wide conservation easement.
Chairman Stempien read a letter in favor of the application from William and Carol Moyer, 23 Pilfershire.
Chairman Stempien opened the hearing to public comment; hearing none, Chairman Stempien closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Daley to grant the variance, as requested, based on the topography of the land and the lack of suitable alternatives. The motion was seconded by Mr. Horan. Motion passed.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. March 28, 2007
Mr. Horan made the following amendment to the February 28, 2007 meeting minutes:
First page, third paragraph under the “Public Hearing” heading, should read, “Acting Chairman Horan opened…”
Zoning Board of Appeals
Regular Meeting
Minutes
4/25/07
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A motion was made by Ms. Martin to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2007 meeting, as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Daley, and unanimously carried.
V. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mr. Horan to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 P. M.
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Peter Stempien, Chairman
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