ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 14th, 2006
1. Call to Order:
Chairman
Torres called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
11. Members Present: John Torres, Robert Minch, Barbara Flebotte, Daniel
Scully.
Absent:
Edward Mack
Public Hearing was called to order
by Chairman Torres at 7:36 P.M.
111. Public Hearing
1.
Ernie Gralia
Secretary, Mr. Scully read
the legal notice. Ernie Gralia of 200 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA.
Is seeking a variance from Somers Code Section 214-98A requirement of 175 feet
for frontage of the Somers Zoning Regulations.
This variance request is for a proposed single family building lot of 15
acres in the A-1 Zoning District with frontage of 122.71 feet at 17 Bald
Mountain Road, Somers, CT.
No abutters were present.
After all discussion, motion made by Commissioner
Flebotte; seconded by Commissioner Scully to adjourn the public hearing. Motion approved unanimously.
Public Hearing closed at 8:05
p.m.
IV. Regular Meeting
The regular meeting continued
at 8:06 P.M.
V. Minutes Approval – October
10, 2006
Correction to be made:
Page
4: word correction – “approved” to be replaced with approve.
Motion made by Commissioner Minch, seconded by
Commissioner Scully to approve the ZBA October 10, 2006 minutes with above
noted correction. Motion approved
unanimously.
VI. Public Hearing
Discussion
1.
Ernie Gralia
VII. Old Business:
None
VIII. New Business:
Commissioner Flebotte
expressed that she felt many applicants come before the Zoning Board of Appeals
with no real understanding of what they are seeking. They get some direction from individuals (maybe within the town
hall), but have no real grasp of what they need. This makes it both frustrating and difficult as a Commission
member.
Secondly, it is her belief
that more abutters need to be made aware of sub-divisions and other changes
that directly affect their home/property.
She feels as if it is vital that they be made aware of these changes and
have the opportunity to express their disapproval or approval in the appropriate
setting.
Thirdly, Commissioner
Flebotte noted that it should be clarified as to how a home is measured for the
maximum height requirement. Someone
needs to specify so that situations such as Mr. Matsuk’s does not happen time
and time again. Mr. Mack mentioned again
that he recalled something in regards to utilizing the top of the homes
foundation to do such, but would need to investigate further to get the
specifics.
IX. Correspondence:
None
X. Bills:
Motion made by Commissioner Mack; seconded by
Commissioner Scully to pay all ZBA bills including the Journal Inquirer in the
sum of $267.58. Motion approved
unanimously.
XI. Adjournment:
Motion made by Commissioner Mack to adjourn the
meeting; second by Commissioner Scully. Motion
approved unanimously. The meeting stood
adjourned at 9:26 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer D. Boudreau
Recording Secretary
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