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MANSFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – REGULAR MEETING

MINUTES

OCTOBER 7, 2008

Chairman Pellegrine called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Audrey P. Beck Municipal Building.

Present:  Members  –   Fraenkel, Katz, Pellegrine, Singer-Bansal, Wright

   Alternates –  Accorsi, Gotch

Absent:  Alternate   –   Clauson

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (626 STORRS RD) – CONTINUANCE

A letter was received from the Eastern Highlands Health District stating that they would need more information on existing septic system before they could make a decision, although they have determined that there is adequate room on the property to allow for a new septic system. 

Derrick Ireland, representing the Connecticut Department of Transportation, said that the state engineers could try to locate the existing septic, although they do not specialize in septic systems. 

All requirements stipulated by the health department must be met, prior to construction.

Business Meeting

Wright moved to approve the application of Connecticut Department of Transportation, 626 Storrs Rd, for a Variance of Art VIII, Sec A, Schedule of Dimensional Requirements – minimum lot area, for a variance of 1,413 sq ft to reduce the area of an existing non-conforming lot to make intersection improvements on Storrs Rd at Chaffeeville Rd, as shown on submitted plan.

Accorsi and Gotch acted as regular voting members for this hearing.

In favor:   Accorsi, Singer-Bansal

Opposed:  Gotch, Pellegrine, Wright

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Reasons for opposing application:

- Concerns that septic issues need to be addressed

Reasons for approving application:

- It has been established that there would be enough remaining land for new septic system

- The health department would monitor the work

Motion failed 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

Wright moved to approve the minutes of September 10, 2008 as presented. 

All in favor.

PROPOSED 2009 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Schedule was unanimously approved with one correction.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Julie Wright

Secretary