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MINUTES

WATERTOWN ZON= ING BOARD OF APPEALS

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 - 7:= 30 P.M.

WATERTOWN HIGHSCHOOL TECHNOLO= GY CENTER

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PRESENT: &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            = Mr. Enrico Sarandrea, Chairman

            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;          Mr. John Griffith, Vice Chairman=

            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;          Mr. Bruno DiSisto, Secretary

            =             &nb= sp;            =                    &= nbsp;   Mr. Roger Mitchell

            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;          Mr. Phil Roger

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ABSENT:    &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             = None

ALTERNATES PRESENT:            =             &nb= sp;       Mr. Gary Swingle

ALTERNAT= ES ABSENT:      =           Ms. Cynthia Tun

OTHERS PRESENT:      = ;            &n= bsp;     Moosa Rafey, Assistant Zoning Enforcement Officer

1.         = Call Meeting to Order

            Mr. Sarandrea, Chairman, Called the Meeting to Order at 9:56 p.m.

2.     &nb= sp;   Roll Call

            Mr. DiSisto, Secretary, executed the Roll Call.

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3.         = Minutes

A.      =            Continuation of the Public Hearing August 22, 2007 App. #858 Long Horizon Development

B.      =            Continuation of the Public Hearing August 22, 2007 App. #860 Gerald Howell Jr.

C.      =            Public Hearing, August 22, 2007 App. #861 28 Mitchell Place =

D.      =            Public Hearing, August 22, 2007 App. #862 GT Holdings LLC

E.      =             Public Hearing, August 22, 2007 App. #863 Jose and Cristina Duque

F.      =             Regular Meeting August 22, 2007

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   MOTION:       (Mr. = Roger, sec. Mr. Mitchell) to approve 3A through 3F as presented.=

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Discussion: = ;      None.

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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

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4.         = Old Business

A.        Application #858 of Long Horizon Development, LLC for a variance of 20 Ft to a front ya= rd property line setback to permit the construction of a new single-family dwelling on Lot B Lilac Av= enue, Oakville, CT.

If the = public hearing is closed on September 26, 2007 then a decision is required by Nove= mber 30, 2007.

        &= nbsp;   MOTION:       (Mr. Sarandrea, sec. Mr. Roger) to Approve Application #858 of Long Horizon Development, LLC under the special conditions of a 15 ft setback for a vari= ance to a front yard property line setback to permit the construction of a new single-family dwelling on Lot B Lilac Avenue, Oakville, CT.

Discussion: = ;      Mr. Rafey: Can I make a suggestio= n Mr. Chairman? Instead of giving him the 20 ft variance, just give him a 15 ft variance just to push it 5 more feet. He’s asking for a 20 ft varianc= e; just give him 15 ft variance. Push the house 5 ft back. That will make the neighbors happy.

Mr. Sarandrea: Isn’t that 25 = feet?

Mr. = Rafey: The setback require is 35 feet. The way he prop= osed the house is 15 feet. I want you to tell him to move 5 feet back. It’s just a suggestion but it’s up to you.

Mr. Sarandrea: Ok so there is a mot= ion on the floor to table, I mean to approve.

Mr. = Roger: Second.

Mr. Sarandrea: All in favor?

Ever= yone: I.

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            =             M= OTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

B.       Application #860 of Gerald Howell J= r. for two variances of the Watertown Zoning Regulations concerning front and side property lines setback to permit an existing deck to remain on site at 6 Radnor Lane, Oakville, CT.

If the = public hearing is closed on September 26, 2007 then a decision is required by Nove= mber 30, 2007.

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MOTI= ON:       (Dr. Griffith, sec. Mr. Roger) to Table Application # 860 of Long Horizon Development, LLC for two variances of the Watertown

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Zoning Regulations concerning front and side property lines setback to permit an existing deck to remain on site at 6 Radnor Lane, Oakville, CT.

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Discussion:       Mr. Sarandrea: Do I have a motion= to table?

Dr. Griffith: So move.

Mr. Roger: Second.

Mr. Sarandrea: All in favor?

Everyone: I.

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C.      =            Application #861 of 28 Mitchell Place Inc. and Wishbone Realty, LLC f= or 5

variances of the Water= town Zoning Regulations to permit the construction of a commercial building and associated parking at 1128= Main Street and 1142-56 Main Street, Watert= own, CT.

If the = public hearing is closed on September 26, 2007 then a decision is required by Nove= mber 30, 2007.

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        &= nbsp;   MOTION:       (Mr. = Mitchell, sec. Mr. Roger) to Accept the withdrawal of Application #861 of 28 Mitchell Place Inc. and Wishbone Realty, LLC for 5 variances of the Watertown Zoning Regulations to permit the construction of a commercial building and associa= ted parking at 1128 Main Street and 1142-56 Main Street, Watertown, CT.

Discuss= ion:       Mr. Sarandrea: Do I have a motion to accept the withdrawal?

Mr. Mitchell: So move.

Mr. Roger: Second

Mr. Sarandrea: All in favor

Everyone: I.

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D.        Application #862 of GT Holdings, LLC for 5 variances of the Watertown Zoning Regulation= s to permit the construction of an addition to an existing commercial building a= nd associated driveway and parking at 1300 Main Street, Watertown, CT.

If the = public hearing is closed on September 26, 2007 then a decision is required by Nove= mber 30, 2007.

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MOTION:       (Dr. Griffith, sec. Mr. Mitchell) to Approve Application #862 of GT Holdings, LLC for 5 variances of the Watertown Zoning Regulations to permit the construct= ion of an addition to an existing commercial building and associated driveway a= nd parking at 1300 Main Street, Watertown, CT.

Discussion:        &= nbsp;   Mr. Sarandrea: Do I have a motion?<= o:p>

Dr. = Griffith: Motion to approve.

Mr. = Mitchell: Second.

Mr. Sarandrea: All in favor.

Ever= yone: I.

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5.          &nb= sp;       New Business

A.        Application #864 of Gary and Linda DelBuono for 2 variances of the Watertown Zoning Regulations concerning side and rear yard property lines setback to permit = an existing aboveground pool and deck to remain on site at 21 Edith Street, Oakville, CT

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If the = public hearing is closed on September 26, 2007 then a decision is required by Nove= mber 30, 2007.

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MOTI= ON:       (Mr. = Roger, sec. Mr. Mitchell) To Table Application #864 of Gary and Linda DelBuono for= 2 variances of the Watertown Zoning Regulations concerning side and rear yard property lines setback to permit an existing aboveground pool and deck to remain on site at 21 Edith Street, Oakville, CT

Disc= ussion:       Mr. Sarandrea: Do I have a motion= ?

Mr. Rafey: To Table?

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Mr. Roger: So Move.

Mr. Mitchell: Second.

Mr. Sarandrea: All in favor?

Everyone: I.

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B.         = Application #865 of Ralph and Donna Massari for two variances of the Watertown Zoning Regulations concerning side and rear yard property lines setback to permit = an existing aboveground pool and deck to remain on site at 20 Delwood Drive, Oakville<= /st1:City>, CT.

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If the = public hearing is closed on September 26, 2007 then a decision is required by Nove= mber 30, 2007.

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MOTI= ON:       (Mr. Mitchell, sec. Mr. Roger) To Table Application #865 of Ralph and Donna Mass= ari for two variances of the Watertown Zoning Regulations concerning side and r= ear yard property lines setback to permit an existing aboveground pool and deck= to remain on site at 20 Delwood Drive, Oakville, CT.

Disc= ussion:       Mr. Sarandrea: Do I have a motion= to table?

Mr. Mitchell: So Move.

Mr. Roger: Second.

Mr. Sarandrea: All in favor?

Everyone: I.

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C.        Application #866 of David Harrias Sr. for a variance of 15 foot to front property line setback to permit an existing front deck to remain on site at 498 Sylvan Lake Road, Oakville, CT.

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If the = public hearing is closed on September 26, 2007 then a decision is required by Nove= mber 30, 2007.

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MOTI= ON:       (Mr. Mitchell, sec. Mr. Roger) To Table Application #866 of David Harrias Sr. fo= r a variance of 15 foot to front property line setback to permit an existing fr= ont deck to remain on site at 498 Sylvan Lake Road, Oakville, CT.

Disc= ussion:       Mr. Sarandrea: Do I have a motion= to table?

Mr. Mitchell: So Move.

Mr. Roger: Second.

Mr. Sarandrea: All in favor?

Everyone: I.

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D.        Application #867 of Joan Tirpak and Janine Thomas for a variance of 20 foot to rear property line setback to permit an existing deck to remain on site at 10 Wagon Wheel Court, Oakville, CT.

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If the = public hearing is closed on September 26, 2007 then a decision is required by Nove= mber 30, 2007.

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MOTI= ON:       (Mr. Mitchell, sec. Mr. Roger) To Table Application #867 of Joan Tirpak and Jani= ne Thomas for a variance of 20 foot to rear property line setback to permit an existing deck to remain on site at 10 Wagon Wheel Court, Oakville, CT.

Disc= ussion:       Mr. Sarandrea: Do I have a motion= to table?

Mr. Mitchell: So Move.

Mr. Roger: Second.

Mr. Sarandrea: All in favor?

Everyone: I.

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E.         = Application #868 of Robert and Sheila DeJesus for a variance of 49 foot to front proper= ty line setback to permit the construction of a deck at 89 Chimney Road, Watertown<= /st1:City>, CT

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If the = public hearing is closed on September 26, 2007 then a decision is required by Nove= mber 30, 2007.

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MOTI= ON:       (Mr. Mitchell, sec. Mr. Roger) to table Application #868 of Robert and Sheila DeJesus for a variance of 49 foot to front property line setback to permit = the construction of a deck at = 89 Chimney Road, Watertown, CT

MOTI= ON:       (Mr. DiSisto, sec. Mr. Mitchell) to schedule a site walk for Application #868 of Robert and Sheila DeJesus for a variance of 49 foot to front property line setback to permit the construction of a deck at 89 Chimney Road, Watertown<= /st1:City>, CT

Disc= ussion:       Mr. Sarandrea: Do I have a motion= to table?

Mr. Mitchell: So Move.

Mr. Roger: Second.

Mr. Sarandrea: All in favor?

Everyone: I.

Mr. Rafey: Mr. Chairman I just wa= nt to mention that you wanted to have a site walk?

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Mr. Sarandrea: I thought we were holding off. There is no sense in going to the site walk if the structure doesn’t need the building inspector’s approval for the applicat= ion.

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Mr. Rafey: No this is for the new structure, a new deck.

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Mr. Sarandrea: Oh this is the new= one.

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Mr. Rafey: He didn’t notify= the neighbors and I suggested that that you should see the area.

Mr. Sarandrea: You’re right= .

Mr. Rafey: I just want mention fo= r the record that the site walk will be at 6:30 on the night of the meeting.

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Mr. Sarandrea: Ok do I have a mot= ion to schedule a site walk?

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Mr. DiSisto: So Move.

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Mr. Mitchell: Second.

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F.         = Application #869 of Bill Yappel for a variance of 11 foot to front property line setbac= k to permit the construction of a deck at 78 Seminole Road, Watertown, <= st1:State w:st=3D"on">CT.

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If the = public hearing is closed on September 26, 2007 then a decision is required by Nove= mber 30, 2007.

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MOTI= ON:       (Mr. = Roger, sec. Mr. DiSisto) to table Application #869 of Bill Yappel for a variance o= f 11 foot to front property line setback to permit the construction of a deck at= 78 Seminole Road, Watertown, CT.

Disc= ussion:       Mr. Sarandrea: Do I have a motion= to table?

Mr. Roger: So Move.

Mr. DiSisto: Second.

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Mr. Sarandrea: All in favor?

Everyone: I.

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G.        Application #870 of Andrew and Debora Mainstruck for 2 variances of the Watertown Zoning Regulations concerning front and side yard property lines setback to permit= an existing shed to remain on site at 175 Eaton Street, Oakville, CT.

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If the = public hearing is closed on September 26, 2007 then a decision is required by Nove= mber 30, 2007.

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MOTI= ON:       (Dr. Griffith, sec. Mr. Roger) to Approve Application #870 of Andrew and Debora Mainstruck for 2 variances of the Watertown Zoning Regulations concerning f= ront and side yard property lines setback to permit an existing shed to remain on site at 175 Eaton Street, Oakville, CT.

Disc= ussion:       Dr. Griffith: I make a motion to approve application #870.

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Mr. Roger: Second.

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Mr. Sarandrea: All in favor?

Everyone: I.

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H.        Application #871 of Joel and Edith Cagno for two variances of the Watertown Zoning Regulations concerning side and rear yard property lines setback to permit = the construction of an addition to a single-family dwelling and existing garage= at 25 Slade Avenue, Oakville, CT.

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If the = public hearing is closed on September 26, 2007 then a decision is required by Nove= mber 30, 2007.

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MOTI= ON:       (Mr. = Roger, sec. Mr. Mitchell) to Approve Application #871 of Joel and Edith Cagno for = two variances of the Watertown Zoning Regulations concerning side and rear yard property lines setback to permit the construction of an addition to a single-family dwelling and existing garage at 25 Slade Avenue, Oakville, CT= .

Disc= ussion:       Mr. Sarandrea: Do I have a motion= ?

Mr. Roger: Move to approve.

Mr. Mitchell: Second.

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Mr. Sarandrea: All in favor?

Everyone: I.

MOTION PASSED UNANIMOU= SLY

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6.         = Communications and Bills

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7.         = Reports from Committees

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8.         = Adjournment

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MOTION:<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'>       (Mr. = Mitchell, sec. Mr. Roger) to Adjourn the Regular Meeting at 10:20 p.m.

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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOU= SLY

  &nbs= p;         Regular Meeting Adjourned at 10:20 p.m.

Respect= fully submitted,

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Enrico Sarandrea, Chairman

Watertown Zoning Board of Appea= ls

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  &nbs= p;         Jennifer Guerrera, Minutes Secretary