TOWN OF GRANBY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Meeting Minutes

August 24, 2010

AGENDA :  Bryerton Public Hearing

                     Tuttle Public Hearing

                      Regular Monthly Meeting

ROLL CALL :  Peter Holmes        present - Chairman

                          Paul Hartle           present

                          Peter LeoGrande  absent                    

                          Linda Fadden       present            

ALSO PRESENT :  Ron & Loretta Bryerton, Earl Hofmann and Joe Cortini.

Chairman Holmes called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and opened the Public Hearing for Bryerton.

PUBLIC HEARING

Ron & Loretta Bryerton   - 98 German-Dale Drive, Fulton

Tax Map # 269.00-01-10.19

The Bryerton's explained that they had received a violation notice from the Codes Department because a shed on the property was placed within the side setback area.  The shed had been purchased as a pre-constructed unit and placed on the property about a year and a half ago.  The lot next to the Bryerton's had been vacant and undeveloped for the 8 years they had lived there and they naturally started mowing the lawn further and further into the property that they were unaware of the location of the original property line.  Recently they had asked Mr. Hoffmann (developer) to stake the property line to install a privacy fence since the vacant lot was now going to be developed.  The layout of the property is such that the current location is the only viable spot for usage and appearance states Loretta Bryerton.  The primary usage of the storage shed is for heating wood pellets for usage within the residence.  To move the shed towards the house and existing driveway and away from the property line is limited to 5 feet although Mr. Hofmann seems to think it can be moved 15' and still be usable.  The applicants also claim that turning the shed and accessing from a different direction is impractical because of the tank and topography of the lot.  The rear yard has a pool and an existing 8'x8' shed with the remainder of the property sloping towards the far side and rear of property.  The Board requests a site plan of the applicant that locates all structures on the property so that they may determine the best solution.  A motion to table the hearing at 7:16 pm to allow the applicants to collect the required information before proceeding with the Board's determination is moved by Chairman Holmes and seconded by Member Linda Fadden, all were in favor with no discussion, motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING

Larry Tuttle - 130 Millard Bassett Road, Fulton

Tax Map # 288.04-01-02.01

Application for request of a use variance is not represented by the applicant this evening.  Chairman Holmes makes a motion to close the Hearing at 7:18 pm, seconded by Member Paul Hartle, all were in favor, motion carried.

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

BRYERTON - The Board instructed clerk to request of the Codes Department any and all permits and site plan drawings in regard to the development of the Bryerton's property.

TUTTLE - The Board discussed the Tuttle application for a use variance and agreed that the applicants had not met the required criteria to prove a hardship and are therefore denied. 

A motion to DENY the Tuttle application is moved by Chairman Holmes and seconded by Member Paul Hartle,  all were in favor by unanimous vote, motion carried.

Vote:

Peter Holmes, Chairman                    Aye

Linda Fadden, Member                      Aye

Paul Hartle, Member                          Aye

3 Ayes and 0 Nays - Motion Approved to DENY Application - Resolution 2010-02

A motion to approve the meeting minutes for July 27, 2010 was moved by Chairman Holmes and seconded by Member Linda Fadden, all were in favor with no discussion, motion carried.

With no other business before the Board a motion to adjourn at 7:37 pm was moved by Chairman Peter Holmes and seconded by Member Linda Fadden, all were in favor, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted by:

Lisa Somers

ZBA secretary