Minutes, Zoning Board of Appeals, June 17, 2004

Present: Ron Prior, Chairman
Edward Glackin III
Neil Heimerich
Ingrid Spatt
John LoTurco

Village Attorney: James F. Gesualdi
Village Building Inspector: Richard Kinch
Village Administrator: Lynn Pincomb

Mr. Prior called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and stated that there are seven public hearings this evening, he asked everyone to be as brief as possible

Public Hearing – Forbes - 19 Harbor Hill Road
Mr. Prior read the public notice. Matthew Korn, architect for the applicant, presented the application which revised a previously approved plan. Revisions include a revised second floor addition and a revised kitchen plan. The hearing was closed at 7:40pm. A transcript was taken by Laura Pinto.

Public Hearing – Ziegler – 10 Bay Crest
Mr. Prior read the public notice. Risa & Peter Ziegler presented their application to construct a kitchen addition and wrap around porch. Mrs. Aquilina spoke in favor of the application. The hearing was closed at 7:55pm. A transcript was taken by Laura Pinto.

Public Hearing – Shapiro – 6 Woodland Drive
Mr. Prior read the public notice. Mr. Shapiro presented his application to legalize the construction of a family room and laundry room built without a permit having first been issued. Mr. Conner, 319 Bay Avenue, spoke in favor of the application. The hearing was closed at 8:00pm. A transcript was taken by Laura Pinto.

Public Hearing – Richardson – 14 Highview Drive
Mr. Prior read the public notice. Mrs. Richardson presented her application and stated that she needed to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for the original dwelling and detached garage, both of which she believed were built in the 1940s. The hearing was closed at 8:10pm. A transcript was taken by Laura Pinto.

Public Hearing – McCormack – 290 Vineyard Road
Mr. Prior read the public notice. Mrs. McCormack and her architect, Michael Dunn, presented the application for a kitchen addition. The hearing was closed at 8:15pm. A transcript was taken by Laura Pinto.

Public Hearing – Fitzgerald – 46 Bay Crest
Mr. Prior read the public notice. Mr. Neal Hoffman, architect for the applicant, presented the application for an extension to the existing garage and the addition of a screened porch above. Mrs. Fitzgerald stated that would like the screened porch to be able to sit outside in the evening without being bothered by mosquitoes. Mrs. Spilsbury, 38 Bay Crest, stated that she had not received a notice of the hearing. She expressed concern about any construction near Willow Pond and wanted the Board to know that Willow Pond is a protected wetland. Mr. Conner, 319 Bay Avenue, asked if letters go to neighbors notifying them of hearings. Since this property is in the Waterfront Preservation District, the applicant must appear before the Planning Board for site plan review. The hearing was closed at 8:45. A transcript was taken by Laura Pinto.

Public Hearing – DeLuca – 154 East Shore Road
Mr. Prior read the public notice. Mr. Hoffman, architect for the applicant, presented the application for a second floor addition. Jonathan Leonard, 209 Bay Avenue spoke in favor of the application. The hearing was closed at 9:00pm. A transcript was taken by Laura Pinto.

Decisions
After due deliberation, the board approved the all applications subject to the preparation of written decisions.

Mr. Rave has withdrawn his application therefore no decision was rendered.

Mr. Prior noted that Mr. Heimerich’s term was expiring and thanked him for his many years of dedicated service.

Minutes
The Board reviewed the April minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Heimerich to approve the April minutes, seconded by Mr. Glackin and unanimously approved. The May meeting was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum.

The next Zoning Board meeting will be held on July 15th, the Board will not meet in August. With no further business to be brought before the Board, Mr. Prior closed the meeting at 9:45p.m.

Respectfully Submitted
Lynn Pincomb

 

 




 

 



 

 

 
 
 
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