AGENDA

PUBLIC HEARING

CALENDAR NO. 9-2002

The application of Patterson Bigosinski Architects on behalf of Michael J. and Emily C. Lyons filed on January 16, 2002 for a variation of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow construction of a one-story, one-car garage addition and a second story exercise room addition. Section 406: 19.4 in lieu of 40.0 feet minimum required rear yard setback for the one-story, one-car garage addition; and 33.6 in lieu of 40.0 feet minimum required rear yard setback for the second story exercise room addition. The property is situated on the west side of Arrowhead Way approximately 300 feet south of the intersection of Arrowhead Way and Canoe Trail; and is situated on the north side of Delafield Island Road approximately 800 feet east of the intersection of Raiders Lane and Delafield Island Road; and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #70 as Lot #49, being 70 Arrowhead Way and located in an R-1 (residential) Zone.

CALENDAR NO. 10-2002

The application of David Vernal filed on January 16, 2002 for a variation of Section 625 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow installation of a canopy over an existing gasoline pump island. Section 625: 9.9 in lieu of 30.0 feet minimum required front yard setback. The property is situated on the south side of Boston Post Road approximately 300 feet west of the intersection of Old King's Highway North and Boston Post Road and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #35 as Lot #3, being 498 Boston Post Road and located in a Designed Business - Two (DB-2) commercial Zone.

CALENDAR NO. 11-2002

The application of Edward M. Brennan filed on January 16, 2002 for a variation of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow enclosure of an existing one-story screened porch, which was previously allowed by ZBA Variance with the stipulation that it "be enclosed by screen only". Section 406: 2.2 in lieu of 10.0 feet minimum required side yard setback; and 23.34 in lieu of 20.0% maximum allowable building coverage and in lieu of 21.0% building coverage previously granted by the ZBA in Calendar No. 41-1988. The property is situated on the west side of Fairfield Avenue at the southwest corner of the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Chestnut Street and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #21 as Lot #45, being 47 Fairfield Avenue and located in an R-1/3 (residential) Zone.

CALENDAR NO. 12-2002

The application of Cathie and Steve Spivey filed on January 16, 2002 for a variation of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow construction of a two-story addition to the residence and a detached one-story, replacement two-car garage. Section 406: 14.6 and 33.2 in lieu of 35.0 feet minimum required side yard setback for the addition; 47.8 in lieu of 70.0 feet minimum required total of two side yards for the addition; 10.0 in lieu of 35.0 feet minimum required side yard setback for the replacement garage; and construction of additional building volume on a lot with 90.0 in lieu of 200.0 feet minimum width. The property is situated on the east side of Mansfield Avenue approximately 500 feet north of the intersection of Tower Drive and Mansfield Avenue and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #1 as Lot #18, being 480 Mansfield Avenue and located in an R-2 (residential) Zone.

CALENDAR NO. 13-2002

The application of Rucci, Burnham, Carta and Edelberg on behalf of William D. and Barbara J. Glover and James and Sandi Duffy filed on January 16, 2002 for an interpretation of Section 371; variations of Sections 334, 383, 406 and 820; and a Coastal Site Plan Review under Section 813 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow construction of a replacement two-story residence. Section 406: 21.8 in lieu of 40.0 feet minimum required front yard setback for the entry staircase; 30.1 in lieu of 40.0 feet minimum required front yard setback for the roof overhang; Section 820: 9.5 in lieu of 17.0 minimum floor elevation for the center, garage entrance space and the west, pool-kitchen entrance with lavatory and storage; Section 334: construction on a portion of the lot with 122.0 in lieu of 150.0 feet minimum depth; Section 813: a determination that the proposed structure is in accordance with the purposes of "The Coastal Management Act"; and Section 371: an interpretation that the proposed 8.8 foot, octagonal, roof structure (cupola) is an acceptable architectural feature or if necessary a variation of Section 406: 41.3 in lieu of 30.0 feet maximum average roof height for the octagonal roof structure (cupola). The property is situated on the south side of Brush Island Road approximately 1600 feet west of the intersection of Brush Island Road and Nearwater Lane and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #56 as Lot #12, being 24 Brush Island Road and located in an R-1 (residential) Zone.

CALENDAR NO. 14-2002

The application of The Friends of Post 53 Incorporated on behalf of The State of Connecticut and the Town of Darien filed on January 16, 2002 for a variation of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow the construction of a two-story addition with related mechanical equipment. Section 406: 0.0 in lieu of 25.0 feet minimum required setback for the addition; and 15.0 in lieu of 25.0 feet minimum required setback for the fuel tank, generator, and HVAC equipment. The property is situated on the west side of Noroton Avenue at the northwest corner of the intersection formed by Noroton Avenue and the Connecticut Turnpike Exit 10 south entrance ramp; and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #44 as an unnumbered lot, being Zero Ledge Road and located in a PR (Parking Residential) Zone with the effective Area and Bulk Requirements of the adjacent R-1/5 (residential) Zone.

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