MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairperson Stephen Wagner, Teri Dickey-Gaignat, Sandy Jeski
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Philip Koboski (sitting for Thomas Berstene), James Kupchunos (sitting for N’Marie Crumbie)
STAFF PRESENT: Donna Thompson, Recording Secretary
Michele Lipe, Assistant Director of Planning
The following are motions made during the April 2, 2009 Public Hearing/Regular Meeting.
Public Hearing
Vice Chairperson Wagner called the public hearing to order at 7:35 PM
The recording secretary read the legal notice into the record as it was published in the Journal Inquirer on Saturday March 21, 2009 and Saturday, March 28, 2009.
Appl. 2733-09 – Andrew T. Knight, 180 Diane Drive, South Windsor, CT on behalf of Constitution Baptist Church - request for variance to Section 6.5.10 to allow a 64 sf sign to be placed in excess of 8’ above the grade of I-291 (max. 8’ above grade allowed), on property known as 100 Long Hill Road, RR-O zone.
Applicant received approval from PZC and has withdrawn his ZBA application.
Appl. 2733-09 – Andrew T. Knight, 180 Diane Drive, South Windsor, CT on behalf of Constitution Baptist Church - request for variance to Section 6.5.10 to allow a 64 sf sign to be placed in excess of 8’ above the grade of I-291 (max. 8’ above grade allowed), on property known as 100 Long Hill Road, RR-O zone.
Mr. Knight presented letters of support, photos from various locations and view points, sample of text for sign and explained why he is seeking a variance. There was public participation in support of Mr. Knight’s application.
After questions and comments by Commissioners, Vice Chairperson Wagner closed the public hearing at 8:25 pm.
ITEM: Deliberative Session
Appl. 2733-09 – Andrew T. Knight, 180 Diane Drive, South Windsor, CT on behalf of Constitution Baptist Church - request for variance to Section 6.5.10 to allow a 64 sf sign to be placed in excess of 8’ above the grade of I-291 (max. 8’ above grade allowed), on property known as 100 Long Hill Road, RR-O zone.
Commissioners discussed application.
Motion to: deny the application
Was made by: Commissioner Jeski
Seconded by: Commissioner Dickie-Gaignat
The vote was as follows: 4-1 Wagner, Jeski, Dickie-Gaignat, Kupchunos in favor of the denial;
Koboski against
The motion: carried
Appl. 2730-08 - John C. Carmon, 807 Bloomfield Ave, Windsor, Ct- request for a variance to Table 4.1.1A to allow a second efficiency apartment (one unit allowed), on property located at 419 Buckland Road (Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home), RC zone.
Motion to: accept withdrawal of application
Was made by: Commissioner Jeski.
Seconded by: Commissioner Dickie-Gaignat
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous.
Regular Meeting
ITEM: Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes of March 5, 2009 with minor changes -
Was made by: Commissioner Dickie-Gaignat
Was seconded by: Commissioner Jeski
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
ITEM: Election of Officers
Motion to: nominate Thomas Berstene as Chairperson,
nominate Stephen Wagner as Vice Chairperson,
nominate Teri Dickie-Gaignat as Secretary.
Was made by Commissioner Jeski
Vice Chairperson Wagner closed nominations.
Vote was unanimous.
ITEM: Review of By-Laws
Commissioners concurred that meeting time for ZBA would remain at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted on Agenda.
ITEM: Adjournment
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Jeski
Seconded by Commissioner Dickey-Gaignat
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
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Donna Thompson
Recording Secretary
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