Zoning Board of Appeals

AGENDA

Wednesday, March 20, 2002
7:45 P.M.
Public Meeting Room 206
Darien Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road
Darien, Connecticut

PUBLIC HEARING

CALENDAR NO. 15-2002

The application of James Schoen for property of James and Sharon Schoen filed on February 13, 2002 for a variation of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow construction of a one-story portico with steps and a deck. Section 406: 11.0 in lieu of 25.0 feet minimum required rear yard setback for proposed portico steps; 13.4 in lieu of 25.0 feet minimum required rear yard setback as measured from the eaves of the proposed portico; 23.7 in lieu of 25.0 feet minimum required rear yard setback for proposed deck; and construction of additional building volume on a lot with 72.6 in lieu of 100.0 feet minimum required depth. The property is situated on the south side of Hoyt Court approximately 600 feet west of the intersection of Hoyt Street and Hoyt Court and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #30 as Lot #25, being 24 Hoyt Court and located in an R-1/3 (residential) Zone.


CALENDAR NO. 16-2002

The application of William W. Evans, III and Robin F. Evans filed on February 13, 2002 for a variation of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow construction of a replacement two and one-half story single-family dwelling. Section 406: 90.0 in lieu of 100.0 feet minimum required lot width. The property is situated on the east side of Seagate Road approximately 90 feet south of the intersection of Boston Post Road and Seagate Road and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #53 as Lot #39, being 4 Seagate Road and located in an R-1/2 (residential) Zone.

CALENDAR NO. 17-2002

The application of Nicholas J. Savage for property of Nicholas and Catherine Savage filed on February 13, 2002 for a variation of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow construction of a one story, one car garage addition. Section 406: 5.5 in lieu of 15.0 feet minimum required side yard setback. The property is situated on the west side of Noroton Avenue approximately 370 feet south of the intersection of Holly Lane and Noroton Avenue and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #9 as Lot #24, being 323 Noroton Avenue and located in an R-1/2 (residential) Zone.


CALENDAR NO. 18-2002

The application of William W. Seymour and Associates, P.C. on behalf of Patricia F. and Ray Coutermash filed on February 13, 2002 for a variation of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow construction of a one-story, covered porch addition and to allow the previously constructed spa/deck to remain in its present location. Section 406: 37.2 in lieu of 50.0 feet minimum required front yard setback as measured from the centerline of Relihan Road for the covered porch; and 5.0 in lieu of 8.0 feet minimum required side yard setback for the spa/deck. The property is situated on the south side of Relihan Road approximately 775 feet east of the intersection of Relihan Road and Gardiner Street and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #45 as Lot #94, being 46 Relihan Road and located in an R-1/3 and R-1/5 (residential) Zones.


CALENDAR NO. 19-2002

The application of Wallace Toscano, Architect on behalf of Greg Fea filed on February 13, 2002 for variations of Sections 406, 904a, 906.3, and 908f of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow construction of a one and one-half story addition. Section 406: 32.5 in lieu of 40.0 feet minimum required front yard setback. The property is situated on the west side of Raiders Lane at the southwest corner of the intersection of Raiders Lane and Tory Hole Road and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #70 as Lot #6, being 3 Raiders Lane and located in an R-1 (residential) Zone.


CALENDAR NO. 20-2002

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: 20.0 in lieu of 40.0 feet minimum required front yard setback; and 30.0 in lieu of 40.0 feet minimum required rear yard setback; 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.


GENERAL MEETING

  1. Discussion, deliberation and possible decisions for Public Hearing request items listed above.

  2. Requested amendment to approved plans of Calendar No. 12-2001, Michael and Elizabeth Klein, 2 Saddle Ridge Road.

  3. Requested amendment to approved plans of Calendar No.1-2002, Mark and Martha Wright, 10 Mayflower Road.

  4. Requested amendment to approved plans of Calendar No. 10-2000, Thomas and Mary McCaffery, 22 Searles Road.

  5. Requested 6 month extension, to obtain all required permits and begin on-site construction for ZBA Calendar No. 27-2001, Andriopoulos Design Associates, LLC on behalf of John Sofranos, doing business as Post Corner Pizza, 847 Boston Post Road.

  6. Review and possible approval of minutes from meetings of November 28, 2001 and December 5, 2001.

  7. General discussion of Application Materials.

  8. Land Use Education Workshops (schedule enclosed). March 20th (Ramsay may attend-the rest of us have this agenda's ZBA meeting); April 24th (Ramsay, Al, Jane, and Woody have signed up-therefore our next ZBA meeting will be Thursday April 25th); and May 29th (again Ramsay, Al, Jane, and Woody have signed up-this one focuses on ZBA matters-I encourage everyone to attend).

  9. Any other business (requires 2/3 vote of members present and voting).

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