Zoning Board of Appeals

AGENDA

Thursday, April 25, 2002
7:45 P.M.
Public Meeting Room 206
Darien Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road
Darien, Connecticut

PUBLIC HEARING

CALENDAR NO. 21-2002

The application of Homecare Remodeling Company on behalf of Ann C. Kolker and Alan D. Hilgenberg filed on March 27, 2002 for a variation of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow a previously constructed one-story, one-car garage to remain. Section 406: 2.9 in lieu of 15.0 feet required minimum side yard setback. The property is situated on the west side of Five Mile River Road approximately 300 feet north of the intersection of Davis Lane and Five Mile River Road and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #66 as Lot #36, being 100 Five Mile River Road and located in an R-1/2 (residential) Zone.


CALENDAR NO. 22-2002

The application of Austin Patterson Disston Architects, LLC on behalf of Mark and Margaret Maybell filed on March 27, 2002 for an interpretation of Section 339f that a segment of the northeast property line is a rear property line requiring a 40 foot setback in lieu of front property line requiring a 90 foot setback; variations of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow the construction of two-story additions to the detached garage, two-story additions and alterations to the existing residence, and installation of HVAC equipment. Section 406: 19.6 in lieu of 90.0 minimum required front yard setback and 16.4 in lieu of 25.0 feet minimum required side yard setback for the garage additions; 23.6 in lieu of 40.0 feet minimum required rear yard setback for the additions and alterations to the residence; and 30.0 in lieu of 40.0 feet minimum required rear yard setback for the HVAC equipment. The property is situated on the south side of Tokeneke Trail approximately 1500 feet west of the intersection of Tokeneke Trail and Runkenhage Road and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #69 as Lot #38, being 23 Tokeneke Trail and located in an R-1 (residential) Zone.

CALENDAR NO. 23-2002

The application of Patterson Bigosinski Architects on behalf of Dolores L. Tiel filed on March 27, 2002 for a variation of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow construction of a one and half story addition to the existing dwelling. Section 406: 23.6 in lieu of 40.0 feet minimum rear yard setback. The property is situated on the northeast side of Hollow Tree Ridge Road at the intersection of Haskell Lane and Hollow Tree Ridge Road and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #9 as Lot #164, being 294 Hollow Tree Ridge Road and located in an R-1 (residential) Zone.


CALENDAR NO. 24-2002

The application of Timothy and Cheryl Egan filed on March 27, 2002 for a variation of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow construction of a two-story addition and a deck to the existing residence. Section 406: 9.5 in lieu of 15.0 feet minimum required side yard setback and 19.5 in lieu of 25.0 feet minimum feet required total of two side yards setback. The property is situated on the west side of Edgerton Street approximately 100 feet north of the intersection of Edgerton Street and West Elm Street and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #22 as Lot #57, being 42 Edgerton Street and located in an R-1/3 (residential) Zone.


CALENDAR NO. 25-2002

The application of Harrison Gill of Gill and Gill Architects on behalf of Keith Boris filed on March 27, 2002 for a variation of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow the construction of second story additions to the existing residence. Section 406: 8.3 in lieu of 25.0 feet minimum required front yard setback and 23.3 in lieu of 50.0 feet minimum required front yard setback as measured from the centerline of Rose Lane; 17.0 in lieu of 25.0 feet minimum required front yard setback and 32.5 in lieu of 50.0 minimum required front yard setback as measured from the centerline of Park Lane; and construction of additional building volume on a lot with 24.0 in lieu of 20.0% maximum allowable building coverage. The property is situated on the southwest side of Park Lane at the intersection of Rose Lane and Park Lane and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #25 as Lot #11, being 26 Park Lane and located in an R-1/5 (residential) Zone.

CALENDAR NO. 31-2002

The application of J. Baron Land Corporation filed on March 27, 2002 for a variation of Section 406 of the Darien Zoning Regulations to allow construction of dormers to the existing dwelling. Section 406: 31.7 in lieu of 30.0 maximum average building height. The property is situated on the west side of Raymond Street approximately 400 feet south of the intersection of Raymond Street and Tulip Tree Lane and is shown on Tax Assessor's Map #33 as Lot #14, being 107 Raymond Street and located in an R-1 (residential) Zone.


CALENDAR NO. 32-2002

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: 18.0 in lieu of 40.0 feet minimum required front yard setback; and 25.0 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. Review and possible approval of minutes from meetings of November 28, 2001, and December 5, 2001.

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

  4. Requested extension to obtain all required permits and begin on-site construction for ZBA Calendar No. 103-2001, John Shaker and Sheila Buckley, 9 Seagate Road.

  5. General discussion of Application Materials.

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

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