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Meeting Minutes - ZBA

 
 Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
6:00 P.M.
 
*Unapproved*
 
** See subsequent minutes for any changes
 
Members Present:  Peter Fjeld, Chair, Jeff McDonough, Bill Shouldice
 
Members Absent:  Donna Swinington, Connie Carroll
 
Others Present: Sandra Trombley, Secretary, Sue Stroud-Speyers
 
Call to Order/Roll CallMeeting called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Chair and roll call. 
 
Review Agenda:
 
Introductions were made.  Chair read the public warning and the meeting process that would be conducted.
 
There were no conflicts of interest and/or Ex Parte communications by Board members.
 
Chair swore in parties that would be giving testimony.  No letters, emails or calls from interested parties. 
 
Bill Shouldice went on record to say he knows the Schneider’s well; and delivered their permit application to the Town Office because they were out of town.
 
Permit Application 20-13-13-ZBA Applicant & Landowners Richard & Jaime Schneider, 2283 Hooker Road, Leicester, Vermont Parcel # 202001, Zoning District L2, front yard setback waiver.
 
Richard and Jaime Schneider presented their application for a new porch. 
 
Bill Shouldice knows the property and referenced the photo. 
 
Chair explained that after the meeting they will go into deliberative session and the Board has 45 days within which to issue a written decision.  Schneider’s will be notified.
 
Permit Application 21-13-ZBA Applicant Michael Lennon/Dara Altman, 664 Indian Trail, Leicester, Vermont Parcel #202111, Zoning District L1, setback waiver.
 
No interested parties were present to offer information.  No letters, emails or calls from interested parties. 
 
The Board reviewed the application for a setback waiver for a shed.  Sue Stroud-Speyers offered that she took pictures for Kate; as the shed already had been built.   This was built without a permit.
 
Findings of Fact:  Richard & Jaime Schneider
 
Votes by Board
 
  1. For use permitted within the district as by right use (as opposed to conditional use).
    1. 3 – Yes
  2. Is in conformance with the town plan and goals.
    1. 3 – Yes    
  3. Conforms to the character of the land and design reasonably limits impact upon neighbors.
    1. 3 – Yes
  4. Design used incorporates design techniques, screening or other remedies to limit impact upon neighbors.
    1. 3 – Yes
  5. Accommodates structures providing for disability accessibility, fire safety and other requirements of land or energy conservation or renewable energy
    1. 3 – Yes
 
Statement of Findings:  Permit Approved
 
Conditions for Approval:   None
 
Full findings and decision will be signed at a later date.
 
Findings of Fact:  Michael Lennon/Dara Altman
 
Votes by Board
 
  1. For use permitted within the district as by right use (as opposed to conditional use).
    1. 3 – Yes
  2. Is in conformance with the town plan and goals.
    1. 3 – Yes    
  3. Conforms to the character of the land and design reasonably limits impact upon neighbors.
    1. 3 – Yes
  4. Design used incorporates design techniques, screening or other remedies to limit impact upon neighbors.
    1. 3 – Yes
  5. Accommodates structures providing for disability accessibility, fire safety and other requirements of land or energy conservation or renewable energy
    1. 3 – Yes
 
Statement of Findings:  Permit Approved
 
Conditions for Approval:   None
 
Full findings and decision will be signed at a later date.
 
Approve Minutes of April 30, 2013 & May 28, 2013:
 
Motion by Jeff to approve minutes of April 30, 2013 and May 28, 2013.  Second by Peter.  All in favor.  So approved.
 
Adjournment
 
Motion by Jeff to adjourn ZBA at 6:25 p.m.  Second by Bill.  All in favor.  So approved.
 
Respectfully submitted,
 
 
Sandra L. Trombley
ZBA Secretary