Town of
Zoning Board of Appeals
September 22, 2005
Present:
Bruce Clark, Mary Lou Doulin, George Ianson, Tina King, Bill Pittman
Absent: Martin Fitzgerald, Jr.
Also present: Cathy Clark, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Nancy Young, Recording Secretary
Public Hearing
Rose, 43.13-1-56,
No one in attendance spoke for or against the project.
Cathy Clark stated that she has not received any comments concerning the project.
The Nottingham Hill Homeowners Association have no objections to this retroactive variance request according to George Ianson.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:05 pm. on a motion heard from Bruce Clark and seconded by Tina King.
Vote: Approved, 6-0
Regular Meeting
The regular meeting was immediately called to order by
The minutes from August 25, 2005 were approved on a motion made by Bruce Clark and seconded by George Ianson.
Vote: Approved, 6-0
Hague Volunteer Fire Department, (25.5-1-16)
Tabled until October 20th at the request of the applicants.
Rose, 43.13-1-56,
Zoning Board members reviewed the circumstances
concerning the construction of the deck. Although Mr. Rose repeatedly reapplied
to
The Planning Board visited the site on 9/9/05 and recommended approval.
Cathy Clark read a letter from former ZEO Graham Bailey, dated 7/26/05, notifying Mr. Rose of the violation.
Tina King moved to approve the retroactive variance request based on the following:
The Planning Board recommends it
The deck is consistent with the neighborhood
No letters against the variance request have been received from the neighbors
It appears the applicant was unaware of the laws that were required at the time
In addition she noted:
The change will not have an undesirable effect on the neighborhood.
The benefit sought could be achieved if the applicant removed the deck.
The request is not substantial.
The variance will not have an adverse effect on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood.
The difficulty was self created but unintentionally.
Bill Pittman seconded the motion.
Vote: Approved 4-1-1 Ayes: Doulin, Ianson, King, Pittman
No:
Abstention: Goetsch
George Ianson moved to close the meeting at 7:25 pm. Tina King seconded.
Vote: Approved, 6-0