Board of Selectmen - 67 (02/03/2022)

TOWN OF WATERFORD
GENERAL FUND
2022-2023 PROPOSED BUDGET
DEPT/AGENCY: 
10115 
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
52010 
|ADVERTISING | 
2,908 
3,700 
1,861 
3,700 
3,700 
0 
0.00%
52020 
POSTAGE 
155 
160 
40 
160 
160 
0 
0.00%

Zoning Board of Appeals
January:5, 2022
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Zoning Board of Appeals 
Janiary 5; 2022"
Remote Access 
6:30 PM" 
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Members Present: 
Catherine Gonyo, Warren Mackenzie, John Morgan
Members Absent: 
Michelle Kripps, Ann Darling.
Alternates Present: 
Greg Gallup, William Herzfeld
Alternates Absent: 
Jason Maryeski.
Staff Present: 
Jill Pisechko, Zoning Official; Dawn Choisy, Recording Secretary
L. 
CALL TO ORDER AND APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Chairwoman Gonyo called the meeting to order at 6:35. G. Gallup & W. Herzfeld were seated
for M. Kripps and A. Darling.
2. 
APPROVAL 
OF MINUTES
MOTION: 
Motion made by W. Herzfield, seconded by W. Mackenzie, to approve the
minutes of the December 1, 2021 meeting as written.
VOTE: 
5-0.
3. 
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
Application #ZBA-21-9 - Appeal of Michael Dishaw, owner and applicant at 8 Race Rock
Road, VR-7.5 zone. Vatiances are requested from Zoning Regulations Section 6a.6 
~ Increase
building. height from 20 feet to 31.5 feet and Section 6a.6 
~— Increase lot coverage from 20% to
28.84%. Variances are needed to construct a new single family home, as shown on plans titled
“Property Survey Land Belonging to Michael Dishaw, 8 Race Rock Road, Waterford, CT”
Revised through October 19, 2021.
J. Pisechko informed the Board that the applicant’s agent had submitted a request to continue the
public hearing for Application #ZBA-21-9 to the February 2, 2022 meeting.
4. 
APPLICATION REVIEWS
Application #ZBA-21-7 - Appeal of Michael J. & Maureen M. McKeon, owners and applicants
and at 19 Magonk Point Road, R-40 zone. Variances are requested from Zoning Regulations
Section 5.1 — Reduce lot size from 40,000 square feet to. 34,109 square feet; Section 5.4.1 —
Reduce front yard setback from 50 feet to 26 feet 4.5 inches; Section 5.4.2 
— Reduce side yard
setback from 25 feet to 8 feet 6 inches and Section 5.4 3 — Reduce rear yard setback from 50 feet
to 39 feet 7 inches. Variances are needed to construct a new single family home, as shown on
plan titled “Site Plan, McKeon Residence, 19 Magonk Point Road, Waterford, CT”, dated
September 28, 2021.
MOTION: 
Motion made by J. Morgan, seconded by W. Mackenzie, to approve
Application #ZBA-21-7 for the following reasons:
1. Not detrimental to the neighborhood;
2. Reduction in overall non-conformity on the site;
. 
3.. Complies with the flood zone regulations
VOTE: 
5-0

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January 5, 2022
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Application #ZBA-21-8 - Appeal of Gwendolyn T. Bosco, owner and applicant at 278 Boston
Post Road, C-MF zone. Variances are requested from Zoning Regulations Sections 8.4.1 front
Yard Setback, 30 feet; 8.4.2, Side Yard setback, 8 ft; 8.4.3, Rear Yard Setback, 3 ft. Variances
are needed to construct an addition on an existing home, as shown on plans titled “Property
Survey, Land Belonging to: Gwendolyn T. Bosco, 278 Boston Post Road, Waterford Connecticut
revised to October 19, 2021
Chairwoman Gonyo recused herself from review of this application, and turned off her video and
muted herself. W. Mackenzie took over the chair,
J. Pisechko noted that there were only 4 voting members available for this application and all 4
members would have to vote to approve. She asked Brian Florek, the applicant’s agent, if he
wished to have the Board act with only 4 members. B. Florek stated that he would like to go
forward.
MOTION: 
Motion made by W. Herzfeld, seconded by J. Morgan to approve
Application #ZBA-21-8 for the following reason:
1. The addition is for ADA purposes to allow for physical accessibility.
VOTE: 
5-0
Chairwoman Gonyo returned to the meeting,
5, 
OLD BUSINESS
No new business was discussed.
6. 
NEW BUSINESS
J. Pisechko informed the Board that 2 new variance applications have been received, as well as
one appeal of the ZEO’s decision.
Approval of the FY2023 ZBA Budget
MOTION: 
Motion made by W. Herzfeld, seconded by G, Gallup, to approve the
FY2023 ZBA Budget as drafted.
VOTE: 
5-0
Ve 
CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence was submitted.
8. 
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: 
Motion made by J. Morgan, seconded by W. Herzfeld, to adjourn the meeting at
6:48,
VOTE: 
5-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Maree Used.
Dawn Choisy
Recording Secretary

BUDGET FUNCTION
The Zoning Board of Appeals has three primary functions, as defined in state statute:
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To hear and make decisions concerning requests lo vary standards in the Waterford Zoning
Regulations.
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To hear appeals of decisions made by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
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To review certificates of location for motor vehicle uses, including dealer/repairer licenses.
MEMBERS
Cathy Newlin, Chair
Michele Kripps, Vice Chair
Anne Darling, Secretary
Warren Mackenzie
John Morgan
ALTERNATES
Greg Gallup
William Herzfeld
Jason Maryeski

BUDGET SUMMARY
FY23 Proposed
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
SERVICES:
10115-52010-101-010-15-00-52 ADVERTISING 
3,700
10115-52020-101-010-15-00-52 POSTAGE 
160
10115-52050-101-010-15-00-52 DUES,CONFERENCES & EDUCAT 
400
Total SERVICES 
4,260
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES:
10115-53010-101-010-15-00-53 OFFICE SUPPLIES 
50
Total MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 
50
TOTAL 
4,310
Advertising Line 10115-52010
$3,700 Requested
The ZBA is required under the Connecticut General Statutes to advertise notice of public hearings and
Board actions. The cost of each advertisement depends on the complexity of the actual applications.
Average advertising costs for individual applications in the last five years ranged from $215 to over S600.
Total annual advertising costs can vary significantly from year to year based on the number of applications
the ZBA receives.

Postage Line 10115-52020
$160 Requested
All ZBA public hearing notices and actions are sent via certified mail to the applicants. Property owners
and agents also receive these mailings. Each certified letter costs approximately $6.75. The department
has seen an increase in ZBA applications over the last several years. $160 is requested, which matches
the FY23 funding request.
Dues, Conferences and Education Line 10115-52050
$400 Requested
Current and New ZBA members benefit from several educational opportunities throughout the fiscal
year. The State of Connecticut offers a training seminar specifically targeted to ZBA members that is held
annually in the spring. The CT Association of Zoning Enforcement Officers (CAZEO) hosts monthly
meetings that address relevant topics and current issues in zoning practice. The annual CT Bar
Association conference also typically includes sessions geared toward zoning practice and current legal
matters. Access to these training opportunities helps ZBA members at all stages of their service to the
Town to maintain an understanding of relevant zoning issues. $400 is requested in FY23.
Office Supplies Line 10115-53010
$200 Requested
The ZBA historically maintains $50 in this line to pay for items that are not supplied by the Planning
Department or Finance Office. Name plates and updated ZBA binders members are funded through this
line.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
SERVICES:
10115-52010-101-010-15-00-52 ADVERTISING
10115-52020-101-010-15-00-52 POSTAGE
10115-52050-101-070-15-00-52 DUES, CONFERENCES & EDUCAT
Total SERVICES
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES:
10115-53010-101-010-15-00-53 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Total MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
iN 
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Zoning Board of Appeals
5 Year History of Expenditures
FY2021 
FY2020 
FY2019 
~FY2018 
FY2017
ORIGINAL. 
FY2021 
ORIGINAL’ 
FY2020 
ORIGINAL. 
FY2019 
ORIGINAL 
FY2018 
ORIGINAL. 
FY2017
BUDGET. 
ACTUAL 
.“BUDGET.. 
ACTUAL 
BUDGET. _ 
ACTUAL 
BUDGET. 
ACTUAL 
BUDGET. 
ACTUAL
- 3,700 
2,908: 
3,700 
2,406 
3,706 
2,404 
2;741 
3,637 
2,900 
1,812
160 
155 
160 
53 
160 
97 
160 
214 
290 
79
400 
200 
400 
0 
400 
0 
400. 
90 
400 
260
4,260 
3,263 
4,260. 
2,459 
4,266 
2,501 
3,301 
3,941 
3,590 
2,151
50 
85 
50 
0 
50 
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50 
14 
50 
0
50 
85 
50. 
0 
50 
0 
50 
14 
60 
0
4,310. 
4,31 
3,351 
3,640 |
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
SERVICES:
10115-52010-101-010-15-00-52 ADVERTISING
101 15-52020-101-010-15-00-52 POSTAGE
10115-52050-101-010-15-00-52 DUES,CONFERENCES & EDUCAT
Total SERVICES
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES:
10115-53010-101-010-15-00-53 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Total MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
FY23 Proposed
3,700
160
400
4,260
50.
50
4,310