MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.

 

TOWN OF SOMERS

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Regular Meeting Minutes

February 14, 2006

 

 

Call To Order:  Chairman Torres called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.

 

Members Present:  John Torres, Ed Mack Sr., James Beaulieu, Barbara Flebotte and Robert Minch.  Absent:  Dan Scully.  Chairman Torres appointed alternate, Barbara Flebotte, as a permanent member to replace James Meagher.  Chairman Torres seated alternate, Robert Minch.

 

The public hearing was called to order at 7:37 P.M.

 

Public Hearing

 

  1. Rick Frasca

Acting secretary, Ed Mack, read the legal notice.  Mr. Frasca of 16 Grist Mill Terrace approached the Board to discuss his request for a variance to locate a proposed three-car garage and family room.  Three abutters submitted letters in favor of the variance (424 Spfld. Rd., 24 Grist Mill Terr. And 8 Grist Mill Terr.).  No abutters opposed.

 

  1. Susan C. Bevan

The acting secretary read the legal notice.  Mr. Ronald Bevan and Susan Bevan of 194 Hall Hill Road approached the Board to discuss their request for a variance to allow an existing shed.  No abutters were present.

 

  1. Anthony and Tina Troiano

The acting secretary read the legal notice.  Mr. and Mrs. Troiano of 686 Main Street approached the Board to discuss their request for a variance to allow a use change for an outbuilding to house a horse.  A letter was submitted by an abutter at 666 Main St. who was opposed to the application.

 

  1. James Benedict

The acting secretary read the legal notice.  Mr. Benedict of 115 Bobolink Lane approached the Board to discuss his request for a variance to allow a proposed shed/pool house.

 

Motion made by Commissioner Mack to close the public hearings of Rick Frasca, Susan C. Bevan and Anthony and Tina Troiano and to continue the public hearing of James Benedict; second by Commissioner Beaulieu.  Motion approved unanimously.

 

The public hearing ended at 8:30 P.M.

 

Minutes Approval – Sept. 13, Oct. 25 and Dec. 20, 2005

Motion made by Commissioner Minch to accept the ZBA September 13, 2005 minutes as presented; second by Commissioner Beaulieu.  Motion approved unanimously.

 

 

MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.

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Motion made by Commissioner Beaulieu to accept the ZBA October 25, 2005 minutes as presented; second by Commissioner Mack.  Motion approved unanimously.

 

Motion made by Commissioner Beaulieu to accept the ZBA December 20, 2005 minutes as presented; second by Commissioner Flebotte.  Motion approved unanimously.

 

Public Hearing Discussion/Decision

 

  1. Rick Frasca

Motion made by Commissioner Mack to cease discussion and vote; second by Commissioner Beaulieu.  The Board unanimously voted to deny Mr. Frasca’s request for a variance at 16 Grist Mill Terrace.  No hardship was evident.

 

  1. Susan C. Bevan

Motion made by Commissioner Mack to cease discussion and vote; second by Commissioner Beaulieu.  The Board unanimously voted to deny Mrs. Bevan’s request for a variance at 194 Hall Hill Road.  No hardship was evident.

 

  1. Anthony and Tina Troiano

Motion made by Commissioner Minch to cease discussion and vote; second by Commissioner Mack.  The Board unanimously voted to deny Mr. and Mrs. Troiano’s request for a variance at 686 Main Street.  No hardship was evident.

 

  1. James Benedict

Mr. Benedict’s hearing for a variance has been continued to the next meeting.

 

Old Business:  None.

 

New Business:  Chairman Torres presented the ZBA 2006/2007 budget.  Motion made by Commissioner Beaulieu to accept the 2006/2007 ZBA budget; second by Commissioner Flebotte.  Motion approved unanimously.

 

Correspondence:  Chairman Torres read a letter from Commissioner Meagher who has resigned from his post on the Board for medical reasons.

 

Bills:  Motion made by Commissioner Mack to accept all ZBA bills including the Journal Inquirer in the amount of $299.06; second by Commissioner Beaulieu.  Motion approved unanimously.

 

Adjournment:  Motion made by Commissioner Beaulieu to adjourn; second by Commissioner Mack.  Motion approved unanimously.  The meeting ended at 9:10 P.M.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Candida M. Daigle, ZBA Clerk