BOARD OF FINANCE
FEBRUARY 10, 2009
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Attendance: Chairman Janet Brunwin, Robert Brinton Jr., Richard Van Horn, Eric Gallant, Stephen Squinto
Visitors: First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Larry Eisner, Arnold Riley, Brian Laubstein
Chairman Brunwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Brunwin called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the meeting of January 13, 2009. The motion of approval was moved by Van Horn and seconded by Squinto, to approve with one exception, to correct the date at the top of the page. The vote was called. There were four yes votes and one abstention that of Van Horn as he was absent from that meeting.
Chairman Brunwin called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 26, 2009. The motion of approval was moved by Brinton Jr. and seconded by Squinto. The motion was called. There were four yes votes and one abstention that of Squinto as he was absent from that meeting.
DISTRIBUTION OF AUDIT
The final audit for fiscal year 2008-09 was distributed. Since Board members had not had a chance to review it no vote was taken for its acceptance.
VISITORS
Brian Laubstein was present requesting answers to questions he had previously brought to the Board regarding the budget of the Elementary School. Board members explained that the answers should be best given to him by the school as they were not confident to comment without knowing all the rules and regulations of the Board of Education.
REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER - TOWN INVESTMENTS
Larry Eisner, Town Treasurer was present to discuss with the Board of Finance what he projected would be interest earned on the General Fund for fiscal year 2009-10. Eisner also gave a report to the Board on the security of Town investments in the various funds and the interest rates that they were presently paying.
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
Chairman Brunwin reported on her attendance at the Amity financial meeting. The Amity budget for fiscal year 2009-10 has been recommended by the Board of Education with a .77% increase over all. The increase to the Town of Bethany will however be 3.27% due to increased enrollment for the Town of Bethany. The parking permits for students will increase from $50 to $100 per year.
BUDGET REPORT AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
A letter was received from Alan Green, Public Works Director stating that he was trying to hold all budgets, so that his overall budget would not be over spent by the end of the fiscal year.
Revenues for the Town Clerk and Building Department are down. Gallant questioned whether staff could be reduced in the Town Clerk’s Office since the number of transfers and other Town Clerk related revenues are down?
A transfer of $5,000 to General Insurance will need to be done to offset an insurance reimbursement. The expenses for the Pine Brook Crossing repair need to be moved from the road account and a debit made to the General Fund for this repair work. The grant for Human Services needs to be moved from the budget to a special account.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 8:45 p.m. after a motion was moved by Brinton Jr. and seconded by Squinto. The vote taken was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Clerk, Board of Finance
Monday, March 2, 2009
Attendance: Chairman Janet Brunwin, Sally Huyser, Eric Gallant, Stephen Squinto
Visitors: Dr. John Brady, William Blake, Jack Levine
Chairman Brunwin called the special meeting of the Board of Finance to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Dr. John Brady, Superintendent of Amity gave a power point presentation on the budget for fiscal year 2009-10. The total recommended budget for this year is $42,141,265 of which Bethany would pay 21.259% an additional 3.2% or $8,656,535. The percentage increase to Bethany is larger than last year due to an increase in student enrollment from Bethany.
Dr. Brady gave the Board an overview of the achievements and rankings of Amity students as they compare to students in other towns in the State of Connecticut.
There were no questions following his presentation.
The Board of Finance thanked Dr. Brady and the Board of Education for a responsible job in preparing this year’s budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 8:05 p.m. following a motion by Huyser and seconded by Brinton Jr.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Clerk, Board of Finance
Visitors: Dr. John Brady, William Blake, Jack Levine
Chairman Brunwin called the special meeting of the Board of Finance to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Dr. John Brady, Superintendent of Amity gave a power point presentation on the budget for fiscal year 2009-10. The total recommended budget for this year is $42,141,265 of which Bethany would pay 21.259% an additional 3.2% or $8,656,535. The percentage increase to Bethany is larger than last year due to an increase in student enrollment from Bethany.
Dr. Brady gave the Board an overview of the achievements and rankings of Amity students as they compare to students in other towns in the State of Connecticut.
There were no questions following his presentation.
The Board of Finance thanked Dr. Brady and the Board of Education for a responsible job in preparing this year’s budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 8:05 p.m. following a motion by Huyser and seconded by Brinton Jr.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Clerk, Board of Finance
Attendance: Chairman Janet Brunwin, Sally Huyser, Eric Gallant, Stephen Squinto
Visitors: Dr. John Brady, William Blake, Jack Levine
Chairman Brunwin called the special meeting of the Board of Finance to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Dr. John Brady, Superintendent of Amity gave a power point presentation on the budget for fiscal year 2009-10. The total recommended budget for this year is $42,141,265 of which Bethany would pay 21.259% an additional 3.2% or $8,656,535. The percentage increase to Bethany is larger than last year due to an increase in student enrollment from Bethany.
Dr. Brady gave the Board an overview of the achievements and rankings of Amity students as they compare to students in other towns in the State of Connecticut.
There were no questions following his presentation.
The Board of Finance thanked Dr. Brady and the Board of Education for a responsible job in preparing this year’s budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 8:05 p.m. following a motion by Huyser and seconded by Brinton Jr.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Clerk, Board of Finance
Visitors: Dr. John Brady, William Blake, Jack Levine
Chairman Brunwin called the special meeting of the Board of Finance to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Dr. John Brady, Superintendent of Amity gave a power point presentation on the budget for fiscal year 2009-10. The total recommended budget for this year is $42,141,265 of which Bethany would pay 21.259% an additional 3.2% or $8,656,535. The percentage increase to Bethany is larger than last year due to an increase in student enrollment from Bethany.
Dr. Brady gave the Board an overview of the achievements and rankings of Amity students as they compare to students in other towns in the State of Connecticut.
There were no questions following his presentation.
The Board of Finance thanked Dr. Brady and the Board of Education for a responsible job in preparing this year’s budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 8:05 p.m. following a motion by Huyser and seconded by Brinton Jr.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Clerk, Board of Finance
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
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Attendance: Chairman Janet Brunwin, Sally Huyser, Eric Gallant, Stephen Squinto
Visitors: Dr. John Brady, William Blake, Jack Levine
Chairman Brunwin called the special meeting of the Board of Finance to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Dr. John Brady, Superintendent of Amity gave a power point presentation on the budget for fiscal year 2009-10. The total recommended budget for this year is $42,141,265 of which Bethany would pay 21.259% an additional 3.2% or $8,656,535. The percentage increase to Bethany is larger than last year due to an increase in student enrollment from Bethany.
Dr. Brady gave the Board an overview of the achievements and rankings of Amity students as they compare to students in other towns in the State of Connecticut.
There were no questions following his presentation.
The Board of Finance thanked Dr. Brady and the Board of Education for a responsible job in preparing this year’s budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 8:05 p.m. following a motion by Huyser and seconded by Brinton Jr.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Clerk, Board of Finance
SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
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Attendance: Chairman Janet Brunwin, Sally Huyser, Eric Gallant, Stephen Squinto
Visitors: Dr. John Brady, William Blake, Jack Levine
Chairman Brunwin called the special meeting of the Board of Finance to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Dr. John Brady, Superintendent of Amity gave a power point presentation on the budget for fiscal year 2009-10. The total recommended budget for this year is $42,141,265 of which Bethany would pay 21.259% an additional 3.2% or $8,656,535. The percentage increase to Bethany is larger than last year due to an increase in student enrollment from Bethany.
Dr. Brady gave the Board an overview of the achievements and rankings of Amity students as they compare to students in other towns in the State of Connecticut.
There were no questions following his presentation.
The Board of Finance thanked Dr. Brady and the Board of Education for a responsible job in preparing this year’s budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 8:05 p.m. following a motion by Huyser and seconded by Brinton Jr.
Respectfully submitted,
June G. Riley
Clerk, Board of Finance
Bethany Affordable Senior Housing Committee
Meeting minutes of 3 December 2008
Bethany Affordable Senior Housing Committee members in attendance were Jim Foley, Mig Halpine, Joan Jackson, Bill McCarthy, and Carol Paugas as well as Meghan Carbone, Alternate.
Attendees included Shenae Draughn, Alan Plattus, Andrei Harwell, Eugene Livshits, Issy Kearns, Hiram Peck.
Meeting was called to order at 7:02PM.
It was noted that the Board of Selectmen approved the appointment of Meghan Carbone as an alternate member of the Affordable Senior Housing Committee.
Eugene Livshits was introduced as the new land use planner for the So. Central Regional Council of Governments.
Committee accepted the minutes of October 8th. Motion by Joan, 2nded by Bill: passed unanimously.
Shenae discussed conversations she had with Chris Juliano of Juliano Associates of Wallingford for the planning of the septic systems. Juliano is coordinating with QVHD to do the testing that will help determine type and location of septic systems on the site.
Alan discussed the possible impact that the location of the septic systems will have on the residences as well as the caretaker cottage. Final siting will be determined by the ultimate type and location of the septic system.
A discussion was held regarding the identification of specific requirements and schedule for the P&Z application and approval process. Chris Juliano will be asked to prepare a revised site plan.
Shenae discussed the scheduling of initially distributing information on the units to the town.
The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, January 7th.
Mig made a motion to adjourn; Meghan seconded it. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mig Halpine, Secretary
Meeting minutes of 3 December 2008
Bethany Affordable Senior Housing Committee members in attendance were Jim Foley, Mig Halpine, Joan Jackson, Bill McCarthy, and Carol Paugas as well as Meghan Carbone, Alternate.
Attendees included Shenae Draughn, Alan Plattus, Andrei Harwell, Eugene Livshits, Issy Kearns, Hiram Peck.
Meeting was called to order at 7:02PM.
It was noted that the Board of Selectmen approved the appointment of Meghan Carbone as an alternate member of the Affordable Senior Housing Committee.
Eugene Livshits was introduced as the new land use planner for the So. Central Regional Council of Governments.
Committee accepted the minutes of October 8th. Motion by Joan, 2nded by Bill: passed unanimously.
Shenae discussed conversations she had with Chris Juliano of Juliano Associates of Wallingford for the planning of the septic systems. Juliano is coordinating with QVHD to do the testing that will help determine type and location of septic systems on the site.
Alan discussed the possible impact that the location of the septic systems will have on the residences as well as the caretaker cottage. Final siting will be determined by the ultimate type and location of the septic system.
A discussion was held regarding the identification of specific requirements and schedule for the P&Z application and approval process. Chris Juliano will be asked to prepare a revised site plan.
Shenae discussed the scheduling of initially distributing information on the units to the town.
The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, January 7th.
Mig made a motion to adjourn; Meghan seconded it. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mig Halpine, Secretary
Bethany Affordable Senior Housing Committee
Meeting minutes of 3 December 2008
Bethany Affordable Senior Housing Committee members in attendance were Jim Foley, Mig Halpine, Joan Jackson, Bill McCarthy, and Carol Paugas as well as Meghan Carbone, Alternate.
Attendees included Shenae Draughn, Alan Plattus, Andrei Harwell, Eugene Livshits, Issy Kearns, Hiram Peck.
Meeting was called to order at 7:02PM.
It was noted that the Board of Selectmen approved the appointment of Meghan Carbone as an alternate member of the Affordable Senior Housing Committee.
Eugene Livshits was introduced as the new land use planner for the So. Central Regional Council of Governments.
Committee accepted the minutes of October 8th. Motion by Joan, 2nded by Bill: passed unanimously.
Shenae discussed conversations she had with Chris Juliano of Juliano Associates of Wallingford for the planning of the septic systems. Juliano is coordinating with QVHD to do the testing that will help determine type and location of septic systems on the site.
Alan discussed the possible impact that the location of the septic systems will have on the residences as well as the caretaker cottage. Final siting will be determined by the ultimate type and location of the septic system.
A discussion was held regarding the identification of specific requirements and schedule for the P&Z application and approval process. Chris Juliano will be asked to prepare a revised site plan.
Shenae discussed the scheduling of initially distributing information on the units to the town.
The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, January 7th.
Mig made a motion to adjourn; Meghan seconded it. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mig Halpine, Secretary
Meeting minutes of 3 December 2008
Bethany Affordable Senior Housing Committee members in attendance were Jim Foley, Mig Halpine, Joan Jackson, Bill McCarthy, and Carol Paugas as well as Meghan Carbone, Alternate.
Attendees included Shenae Draughn, Alan Plattus, Andrei Harwell, Eugene Livshits, Issy Kearns, Hiram Peck.
Meeting was called to order at 7:02PM.
It was noted that the Board of Selectmen approved the appointment of Meghan Carbone as an alternate member of the Affordable Senior Housing Committee.
Eugene Livshits was introduced as the new land use planner for the So. Central Regional Council of Governments.
Committee accepted the minutes of October 8th. Motion by Joan, 2nded by Bill: passed unanimously.
Shenae discussed conversations she had with Chris Juliano of Juliano Associates of Wallingford for the planning of the septic systems. Juliano is coordinating with QVHD to do the testing that will help determine type and location of septic systems on the site.
Alan discussed the possible impact that the location of the septic systems will have on the residences as well as the caretaker cottage. Final siting will be determined by the ultimate type and location of the septic system.
A discussion was held regarding the identification of specific requirements and schedule for the P&Z application and approval process. Chris Juliano will be asked to prepare a revised site plan.
Shenae discussed the scheduling of initially distributing information on the units to the town.
The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, January 7th.
Mig made a motion to adjourn; Meghan seconded it. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mig Halpine, Secretary
OF THE BETHANY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2009 Page 1 of 3
The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order at 8:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.
The following Board members were present:
Carol Goldberg, Chair
Arnold Sabatelli, Vice-Chair
David Forman, Member
Steven Massey, Member
Ruth Beardsley, Alternate Member
James Foley, Alternate Member
Brian Sackett, Alternate Member, seated as a regular member.
The following Board member was absent:
Rudolph Beckert, Jr., Member
Also present were:
Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Karen Walton, Land Use Assistant
MINUTES
It was moved by Foley and seconded by Forman to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the January 12, 2009, 2008, regular meeting.
Unanimous approval.
BILLS
1. It was moved by Forman and seconded by Sackett to approve the payment of a bill for $95.00, dated February 9, 2009, from John McLeod (Court Stenographer) for recording services for public hearing (80 Litchfield Turnpike).
Unanimous approval.
PUBLIC HEARING: 80 Litchfield Turnpike
Chair Goldberg opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Chair Goldberg read the legal notice pertaining to the public hearing for the application submitted by Robert D. Hartman for property located at 80 Litchfield Turnpike (Double H Farm LLC) for a 1.4 percent increase of the “total ground coverage” to allow 16.4 percent of ground coverage; for a 3.1 increase of the “total building coverage” to allow 13.1 percent of building coverage; for a 6.2 foot variance of the front yard setback to allow a 93.8 foot front yard setback; and for a 60.3 foot variance of the side yard setback to allow a 39.7 foot side yard setback to allow the construction of an indoor riding ring, additional barn and horse stalls and rebuilding of an existing structure.
Chair Goldberg reviewed the procedure that would be followed to conduct the public hearing.
Chair Goldberg asked the applicant for the proof of notification to the property owners within 100 feet of the boundaries of the subject property. Mr. John Paul Garcia, P.E. representing the applicant, submitted green return receipt cards and the certified mail receipts (Exhibit 1A and Exhibit 1B).
Chair Goldberg noted that the Board received the following items relative to the subject application. Exhibit identification was assigned as noted:
a) Exhibit 1 – Submitted by John Paul Garcia, six Green Return Receipt cards from neighbors within 100 feet of the subject property with proof of receipt of notice of the Zoning Board of Appeals application.
b) Exhibit 2 – Submitted by John Paul Garcia, eleven Certified Mail Receipts to neighbors within 100 feet of the subject property for proof of mailing.
c) Exhibit 3 – Submitted by John Paul Garcia, a Green Return Receipt card and a Certified Mail Receipt to the Regional Water Authority, Environmental Affairs Department.
d) Exhibit 4 – Submitted by John Paul Garcia, copy of a portion of the assessor’s map of the subject property with red checks showing the adjoining properties in support of the variances and eight letters from adjoining properties stating their support of the proposed plans.
e) Exhibit 5 – Letter from Alice Mulqueen of 123 Litchfield Turnpike, Bethany, dated February 9, 2009, Re: Opposition to proposed commercial operation located at 80 Litchfield Turnpike.
f) Exhibit 6 – Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, dated February 3, 2009, Re: Review of application for 80 Litchfield Turnpike.
Presenting the application was John Paul Garcia, P.E. and L.S. representing the applicant. Mr. Garcia presented a brief overview of the location of the proposed project. Mr. Garcia explained the reason for the variances due to the existing buildings that have zoning irregularities, and the edge and the wetlands on the property. Also, Mr. Garcia stated that the applicant’s intent is to construct an indoor riding arena and stalls, which is in harmony with the neighborhood.
Some of the Board Members questioned or commented on the following items:
Buildable land percentage. Too many buildings on the property.
Is a buffer required for the wetlands?
Can the proposed building size be decreased?
Chair Goldberg asked if there were any public members who would like to speak in favor of the application. The following resident commented:
Tom Lambrecht of 96 Litchfield Turnpike – Mr. Lambrect stated he is in favor of the application for the indoor riding ring. Mr. Lambrect feels this operation would be beneficial to children and will create new jobs in the area.
Chair Goldberg asked if there were any public members who would like to speak in opposition of this application. The following residents commented:
Nancy Lewis of 76 Litchfield Turnpike – Mrs. Lewis is in opposition of the application. Mrs. Lewis feels that this large enterprise would not be compatible with the area and it would bring more traffic, noise and light at night.
Katherine Weber of 108 Beacon Road – Mrs. Weber is in opposition of the application. Mrs. Weber feels the project is massively out of scale for the property and is concerned with the manure storage.
Mr. Garcia reiterated that the hardship is due to the number of existing buildings on the site and the location of them.
Alternate member Jim Foley left the hearing at 9:20 p.m.
At 10:07 p.m., Chair Goldberg closed the public hearing on the subject application.
DELIBERATION & DECISION MAKING SESSION
Board members proceeded to discuss the application.
Board members feel the proposed business is in harmony with the area but had concerns with the size of the proposed building. It was the consensus of the Board to table the application until the next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. and to have the Town Attorney review.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Sabatelli and seconded by Forman to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:59 p.m.
Unanimous approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
For the Zoning Board of Appeals
REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2009 Page 1 of 3
The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order at 8:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.
The following Board members were present:
Carol Goldberg, Chair
Arnold Sabatelli, Vice-Chair
David Forman, Member
Steven Massey, Member
Ruth Beardsley, Alternate Member
James Foley, Alternate Member
Brian Sackett, Alternate Member, seated as a regular member.
The following Board member was absent:
Rudolph Beckert, Jr., Member
Also present were:
Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Karen Walton, Land Use Assistant
MINUTES
It was moved by Foley and seconded by Forman to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the January 12, 2009, 2008, regular meeting.
Unanimous approval.
BILLS
1. It was moved by Forman and seconded by Sackett to approve the payment of a bill for $95.00, dated February 9, 2009, from John McLeod (Court Stenographer) for recording services for public hearing (80 Litchfield Turnpike).
Unanimous approval.
PUBLIC HEARING: 80 Litchfield Turnpike
Chair Goldberg opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Chair Goldberg read the legal notice pertaining to the public hearing for the application submitted by Robert D. Hartman for property located at 80 Litchfield Turnpike (Double H Farm LLC) for a 1.4 percent increase of the “total ground coverage” to allow 16.4 percent of ground coverage; for a 3.1 increase of the “total building coverage” to allow 13.1 percent of building coverage; for a 6.2 foot variance of the front yard setback to allow a 93.8 foot front yard setback; and for a 60.3 foot variance of the side yard setback to allow a 39.7 foot side yard setback to allow the construction of an indoor riding ring, additional barn and horse stalls and rebuilding of an existing structure.
Chair Goldberg reviewed the procedure that would be followed to conduct the public hearing.
Chair Goldberg asked the applicant for the proof of notification to the property owners within 100 feet of the boundaries of the subject property. Mr. John Paul Garcia, P.E. representing the applicant, submitted green return receipt cards and the certified mail receipts (Exhibit 1A and Exhibit 1B).
Chair Goldberg noted that the Board received the following items relative to the subject application. Exhibit identification was assigned as noted:
a) Exhibit 1 – Submitted by John Paul Garcia, six Green Return Receipt cards from neighbors within 100 feet of the subject property with proof of receipt of notice of the Zoning Board of Appeals application.
b) Exhibit 2 – Submitted by John Paul Garcia, eleven Certified Mail Receipts to neighbors within 100 feet of the subject property for proof of mailing.
c) Exhibit 3 – Submitted by John Paul Garcia, a Green Return Receipt card and a Certified Mail Receipt to the Regional Water Authority, Environmental Affairs Department.
d) Exhibit 4 – Submitted by John Paul Garcia, copy of a portion of the assessor’s map of the subject property with red checks showing the adjoining properties in support of the variances and eight letters from adjoining properties stating their support of the proposed plans.
e) Exhibit 5 – Letter from Alice Mulqueen of 123 Litchfield Turnpike, Bethany, dated February 9, 2009, Re: Opposition to proposed commercial operation located at 80 Litchfield Turnpike.
f) Exhibit 6 – Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, dated February 3, 2009, Re: Review of application for 80 Litchfield Turnpike.
Presenting the application was John Paul Garcia, P.E. and L.S. representing the applicant. Mr. Garcia presented a brief overview of the location of the proposed project. Mr. Garcia explained the reason for the variances due to the existing buildings that have zoning irregularities, and the edge and the wetlands on the property. Also, Mr. Garcia stated that the applicant’s intent is to construct an indoor riding arena and stalls, which is in harmony with the neighborhood.
Some of the Board Members questioned or commented on the following items:
Buildable land percentage. Too many buildings on the property.
Is a buffer required for the wetlands?
Can the proposed building size be decreased?
Chair Goldberg asked if there were any public members who would like to speak in favor of the application. The following resident commented:
Tom Lambrecht of 96 Litchfield Turnpike – Mr. Lambrect stated he is in favor of the application for the indoor riding ring. Mr. Lambrect feels this operation would be beneficial to children and will create new jobs in the area.
Chair Goldberg asked if there were any public members who would like to speak in opposition of this application. The following residents commented:
Nancy Lewis of 76 Litchfield Turnpike – Mrs. Lewis is in opposition of the application. Mrs. Lewis feels that this large enterprise would not be compatible with the area and it would bring more traffic, noise and light at night.
Katherine Weber of 108 Beacon Road – Mrs. Weber is in opposition of the application. Mrs. Weber feels the project is massively out of scale for the property and is concerned with the manure storage.
Mr. Garcia reiterated that the hardship is due to the number of existing buildings on the site and the location of them.
Alternate member Jim Foley left the hearing at 9:20 p.m.
At 10:07 p.m., Chair Goldberg closed the public hearing on the subject application.
DELIBERATION & DECISION MAKING SESSION
Board members proceeded to discuss the application.
Board members feel the proposed business is in harmony with the area but had concerns with the size of the proposed building. It was the consensus of the Board to table the application until the next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. and to have the Town Attorney review.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Sabatelli and seconded by Forman to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:59 p.m.
Unanimous approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
For the Zoning Board of Appeals
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