Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes - 08/04/2021

MINUTES
Zoning Board of Appeals August 4, 2021
Remote Access 6:30 PM
Members Present: Catherine Newlin; Acting Chair; Michele Kripps, Anne Darling,
Secretary; Warren Mackenzie
Members Absent: Joshua. Friedman, Chair a, S rm
Alternates Present: Jason Maryeski She = =o
Alternates Absent: Danielle McCarty, Darcy Van Ness 2 : vi oe
Staff Present: Abby Piersall, Planning Director; Anna Scanlon, Reco org ng 1g Secretary.
Staff Absent: Jill Pisechko, Zoning Official > "7-2
1. CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES \
Acting Chair Newlin called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM and appointed Jason Maryeski to sit for
Joshua. Friedman.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Motion made by M. Kripps seconded by A. Darling to approve the minutes of the
June 2, 2021 meeting as written.
VOTE: 5-0
MOTION: Motion made by M. Kripps seconded by A. Darling, to approve the minutes of the
June 16, 2021 Special meeting as written.
VOTE: 5-0
3. RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
Application #ZBA-21-5 - 42 Myrock Avenue, Matthew Scott McNeil, Owner
4. PUBLIC HEARING
Application #ZBA-21-5 - Appeal of Matthew Scott McNeil, owner and applicant; and James
Bernardo, LS, agent at 42 Myrock Avenue, R-20 zone.
Variances are requested from zoning regulations sections 4.4.1 — Front yard setback variance
of 13 feet to allow a front yard setback of 37 feet and 4.4.3 — Rear yard setback variance of 11
feet to allow a rear yard setback of 39 feet. Variances are requested to construct an addition to
the existing non-conforming house as shown on the plan entitled: “Zoning Location Survey
Property of Matthew Scott McNeil, for property located at 42 Myrock Avenue, Waterford,
Connecticut” revised through July 15, 2021.
James Bernardo, LS, agent addressed the board. Mr. Bernardo stated that a variance is needed to
address the front and rear setback as the lot size is 100’X100’ leaving no buildable area without a
variance. There is no side setback variance needed. The home was built in 1920 prior to the Zoning
Regulations.
Mr. Bernardo asked if the mailing certificates were received and whether or not he had to read
Exhibit 5 in. Ms. Piersall stated the exhibit items were received and distributed to the board and
posted online for public review, before the meeting.
Mr. Bernardo then spoke to each of the criteria for decision listed in Section 27.5 of the Waterford
Zoning Regulations.

Mr. Bernardo asked the Board to take action on this application this evening and then introduced
Mitch Margolis, a family member of the owner, who requested the Board take action this evening.
Acting Chair Newlin asked how property 42 R gained access to their property.
Mr. Bernardo answered from the apartments next door.
Acting Chair Newlin asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of the
application.
None spoke
Acting Chair Newlin asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak against the
application.
None spoke.
Mr. Mackenzie asked for clarification on the impact of the front and rear yard setback request.
Mr. Bernardo clarified that the proposed addition would not encroach farther than the existing
structure in the required front yard setback but that a greater encroachment was requested into
the rear yard setback.
Mr. Mackenzie asked who owns the property at 42 R Myrock Avenue.
Mr. Bernardo responded Steven Marien & Leonard Montesi.
Acting Chair Newlin noted the homes were shown on the submitted plan in Exhibit 3.
Acting Chair Newlin stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals’ policy is not to act on public hearing
matters until the next meeting.
There being no further comments or questions, the public hearing was closed at 6:44 PM.
5. OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business to discuss.
6. NEW BUSINESS
No New Business to discuss.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
No Correspondence.
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion made by Michele Kripps seconded by Anne Darling to adjourn the meeting
at 6:50 PM
VOTE: 5-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Anna Scanlon
Recording Secretary
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES| August 4, 2021