MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.

TOWN OF SOMERS

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES/PUBLIC HEARING

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2002

Call To Order

The meeting was called to order by Chairman John Torres at 7:33 p.m.

Members Present

Present were: Chairman John Torres and regular members Edward Mack, Pamela Lloyd, and James Beaulieu. Alternate member James Meagher, Jr., was also present. Member Daniel Scully and Alternate member Kenneth Young were absent.

Public Hearing

Brian & Jill Decker

The public hearing portion of the meeting was opened at 7:34 p.m. Secretary Pamela Lloyd read the Legal Notice.

Mr. Brian Decker explained his request for a variance of 7' from the 25' side yard setback for installation of an in-ground pool on his property at 105 Rosehaven Road.

Mr. Decker explained that because of the location of the leach field for his septic and a recent addition of living space to his home, as well as the topography of the land, the proposed site is the only area on his 1 ½ acre parcel that the pool can logically be located.

Mr. Torres opened the hearing to public comment. No one in the audience came forward to speak for or against the request for variance.

After review of photographs provided by Mr. James Meagher, Jr., who visited the site, and photographs and plans provided by Mr. Decker, a motion was made by Mr. Mack and seconded by Mrs. Lloyd to close the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. Vote was unanimously in favor.

REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman John Torres at 7:45 p.m.

Minutes Approval - November 14, 2002

After brief review by members, a motion was made by Mr. Beaulieu and seconded by Mr. Meagher, Jr., to accept the minutes of the meeting of November 14, 2002 as presented. Vote was unanimously in favor.

Public Hearing Discussion/Decision

Brian & Jill Decker

Members reviewed the drawings and photographs provided by the applicant. A motion was then made by Mr. Mack, seconded by Mr. Beaulieu, and unanimously voted to table further discussion

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and vote on the variance request. Vote was unanimously in favor of the request of a 7' variance from the 25' side yard requirement.

Old Business

1. Review Status of Video Camera Addition for ZBA Use

Mr. Torres reported that he spoke with Mrs. Carson, Town Planner, regarding the purchase of a video camera for use by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Mrs. Carson stated that the First Selectman, Richard Jackson, III and the Town Sanitarian, Steve Jacobs both have Town owned cameras, but she was unsure if they are video or still type.

Mr. Young has spoken with Mrs. Carson regarding the technical aspects and video needs of the Land Use offices so that the cost and use of a camera could shared between the Zoning Board of Appeals and Land Use offices. Mr. Young hopes to provide a presentation at the January, 2003 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

During further discussion, members agreed that a video camera/camcorder would give a better view of the applicant’s site with less confusion than numerous still/digital photographs.

2. Review Status of Identification Badges for ZBA Use

Mr. Torres reported that Town Hall staff have badges. Mr. Jackson’s camera can be used for creating badges.

Mr. Torres will speak with Mr. Jackson regarding a schedule for members to have photos taken for badges.

New Business

There was no new business brought up for discussion.

Correspondence

There was no correspondence brought up for discussion.

Bills

A motion was made by Mr. Mack, seconded by Mrs. Lloyd, and unanimously voted to pay all outstanding bills, including the Journal Inquirer in the amount of $440.72 for legal advertising.

Adjournment

Mr. Beaulieu made a motion which was seconded by Mrs. Lloyd and unanimously voted in favor to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.

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Respectfully Submitted,

Pamela Lloyd

Secretary

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