Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes - 10/02/2024

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MINUTES RECEIVE
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Members Present: Anne Darling, Michelle Kripps, John Morgart Willian: Hot
Members Absent: Cathy Gonyo q
Alternates Present: Greg Gallup
Alternates Absent: Jason Kohl
Staff Present: Jonathan Mullen, Planning Director; Wayne Scott, Zoning
Official; Dawn Choisy, Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Acting Chairwoman Darling called the meeting to order at 5:35. G. Gallup was appointed to sit
for Chairwoman Gonyo.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Motion made by J. Morgan, seconded by M. Kripps, to approve the minutes of the
September 4, 2024 meeting as written.
VOTE: 3-0-2, G. Gallup and W. Herzfeld abstaining.
3. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
Application #ZBA-24-4 - Appeal of A Beautiful Real Estate LLC, owner and applicant for
property located at 14 Bella Vista Street, R-20 zone. Variances are requested from zoning
regulations: Section 4.4.1 - front yard setback, 4.4.2 - side yard setback and 4.4.3 - rear yard
setback as shown on plans titled “Zoning Location Survey” dated July 15, 2024.
A. Darling read the following exhibits into the record:
EXHIBIT 1 - Application and support material
EXHIBIT 2 - Plan titled “Zoning Location Survey, Property of A Beautiful Real Estate
LLC” dated July 15, 2024
EXHIBIT 3 - Legal Notice of Public Hearing published in the Day newspaper on
August 21, 2024 and August 28, 2024
EXHIBIT 4 - Hearing notification letter sent to applicant dated August 14, 2024
along with certificates of mailing
EXHIBIT 5 - Benham Avenue Lots
EXHIBIT 6 - Plan titled “Plan of Building Lots of Harrison’s” dated June 1932
EXHIBIT 7 - List of house areas (acreage, living area & gross area)
Surveyor J. Bernardo presented this application to the Board. He reviewed the site plan
submitted (Exhibit 6), noting that the property is not in the flood hazard area. He submitted into
the record as Exhibit 8 a GIS map of the area. The applicant is proposing to construct a 1200
square foot house which will be placed in the middle of the lot. The length of the house has been
reduced from what was proposed in the previous application (ZBA-24-3). It has also been
moved further away from the front of the property.
J. Bernardo reviewed Exhibit 7, noting that the applicant has the smallest parcel in the area. The
proposed house is in character with the rest of the neighborhood. He noted that the zoning

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regulations require 2 parking spaces. He reviewed the requested variances, as well as Section
27.5 of the Zoning Regulations.
Acting Chairwoman Darling asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak
in favor of the application. No members of the public came forward.
Acting Chairwoman Darling asked if there were any members of the public who wished to speak
against this application.
Craig Hart of 69 Benham Avenue stated that he doesn’t feel that the lot is a building lot, and the
house will be in his back yard.
Brian Taylor of 67 Benham Avenue stated concerns with the size of the proposed building and
feels that it will affect his property value.
Corlyn Webster of 18 Bella Vista Street stated concerns with the size of the lot & the percentage
of coverage.
Steve Logan of 73 Benham Avenue stated that the applicant knew that the lot is not a building
lot, and he doesn’t know what the hardship is.
JoAnn Records of 15 Bella Vista Street stated concerns with parking and the narrowness of the
roads.
Craig Sechiaroli of 17 Bella Vista Street asked for clarification of the square footage. He also
stated that the applicant knew the lot was not buildable.
Erin Saylor of 57 Benham Avenue stated concerns with the amount of coverage and stated that
the house will impact her views.
J. Bernardo responded to some of the issues that were brought up. He noted that the applicant is
not asking for a variance for lot coverage, and he can’t fix the parking issues in the area, He
noted that the perimeter of the building is the 1200 square feet, and the living area is 1600 square
feet because it is a two story structure. He noted that the lot is an approved lot of record.
There being no further comments or questions, the public hearing was closed at 6:10.
4, NEW BUSINESS
Appeal #ZBA-24-5 — Appeal of the Zoning Official’s Order to Discontinue dated September 12,
2024 issued for the placement of an unauthorized Recreational Camping Vehicle and other
unauthorized uses being conducted in violation of the Town of Waterford Zoning Regulations on
property located at 10 Shore Drive, Waterford. Appeal is taken by Alex Mironovas.
This public hearing will be opened at the November 6, 2024 meeting.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence was received.

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6. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made by W. Herzfeld, seconded by M. Kripps, to adjourn the meeting at
6:11.
VOTE: 5-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Dawn Choisy
Recording Secretary