Notes from P & Z Meeting November 12
Notes from P & Z Meeting November 12, 2003
At the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission applications were approved for:
William O’Donnell, 39 Windy Ridge Road for home occupation, sign and storage addition. The Commission reminded the homeowner that signs must be on the owner’s property and not in the roadway right of way. They must conform to size regulations as well.
David Logan representing John and Darla Karlton, of 27 Arrow Point Road for an addition to a residence and a new attached garage.
The chairman, Wayne Wilson reminded everyone that all applications must be accompanied by a check for the correct fee in order to be considered and acted upon at a meeting.
Chairman noted the plan calls for building very close to the setback line. The submitted drawing includes a survey, but the chairman pointed out that the Zoning Enforcement Officer has the right to ask for a survey after the building is done to be sure it is within the setback limit. Board members asked if it was within the 100 foot setback from the lake. The drawing shows that it is JUST within.
The application was approved with stipulation that “as built” survey be conducted before the ZEO signs off on occupancy permit.
The commission noted that the State has levied a new $10 fee on all applications. Commission members decided to raise fees again to cover the state increase, effective immediately.
Chairman Wilson noted the annual report for 2002-2003 has been turned in and that there was a considerable increase in activity over the past year.
The report of the ZEO was accepted. There was only one permit issued between October 10 and November 6 and that was to James and Antoinette Richardson at 170 Brick School Road for additions and renovation to the dwelling.
In other business a member asked whether the ZEO can decline to sign off on a certificate of occupancy if he believes there is another zoning violation somewhere else on the property such as another building that does not have a permit. Chairman Wilson indicated he does not believe there is anything in the regulations about this, but there could be a relevant state statute. The member questioned further whether the ZEO is required to inform the party in writing of his decision to decline to issue the permit.
After considerable discussion, the Commission decided to defer a decision about giving instructions to the ZEO about this matter until the next meeting when he will be present.
