Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 04/23/2014 ADOPTED

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

REGULAR MEETING - ADOPTED MINUTES

April 23, 2014

I.          CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Tegan Blackburn called the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to order at 7:04 P. M. in the Main Meeting Room at Simsbury Town Hall.  The following members were also present:  Jacqueline Battos, Carol Bingham, Paul Cocchi, Dennis Fallon, Thomas Horan, Craig MacCormac, and Greg Piecuch.  Also present were Howard Beach, Planning Analyst; Lisa Gray, Commission Clerk; and other interested parties. 

II.        APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES

Chairman Blackburn appointed Jacqueline Battos to serve for Katie Martin, and Thomas Horan to serve as Secretary.

III.       PUBLIC HEARING

14-04 – Application of Brian Paterson, Owner, for a Side Yard Variance, pursuant to Article Eight, Section A, of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations, to accommodate a shed on property located at 9 Hallview Drive (Map I09, Block 106, Lot 056).  Zone R-40.

Brian Paterson explained that he is seeking a side yard variance to place a garden shed on his property.  He further stated that the topography and shape of the lot create a hardship and the only flat section of the lot is on top of the septic system, which is not recommended for placement.  Mr. Paterson also distributed photos of his property and the proposed site of the shed.

Chairman Blackburn noted that a letter has been received from Gert Hilhorst, 11 Hallview Drive, stating that he has no concerns with the application.

Chairman Blackburn opened the hearing to public comment.

A motion was made by Mr. Piecuch to close the public hearing.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Horan, and unanimously carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Piecuch to approve a side yard variance, as requested, based on the shape and topography of the lot and location of the septic system on the property.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Horan, and unanimously carried.

IV.       OTHER BUSINESS

A motion was made by Mr. MacCormac to add Election of Officers to the May meeting agenda.  The motion was seconded by Ms. Battos, and unanimously carried.

V.        MINUTES

March 26, 2014

Chairman Blackburn requested an amendment to the minutes of the March 26, 2014 meeting.

A motion was made by Mr. Horan to approve the minutes of the March 26, 2014 meeting, as amended.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Piecuch, and unanimously carried.

VI.       ADJOURNMENT

            A motion was made by Mr. Piecuch to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P. M.

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Thomas Horan, Acting Secretary