MINUTES OF
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 AT 6:00 P.M.
ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING
PRESENT: Jim Pivirotto, Paulette Tatro, Wesley Kempton,
Bob Irish.
GUESTS: None
PRESENT TO GIVE TESTIMONY: Vanka
Menard
Paulette Tatro/Bob Irish
makes a motion to open the hearing at 6:03.
Oath given to member present giving testimony.
MATTER BEFORE THE BOARD:
Donald
& Vanka Menard have submitted an application for a conditional use permit
under the provisions of Sec 4.1:(A)(7) applicability and Sec 3.4 table (A)
allowable land uses of a single family seasonal dwelling in the Shoreland/Recreational
District. Mr. & Mrs. Menard are applying
for a permit for an addition of a screened porch and kitchen space on their
seasonal cottage for property located at 488 Patton Shore Rd in Franklin.
Jim opened the hearing and
read the recommendation of Wendy, Zoning Administrator. All the setbacks, road frontage and lot size
(approx. 29,000 sf) conform with the regulations. The property lies within the 500 feet of mean
water level which is conditional use.
The above changes, including the permitted proposed deck, do not “alter
the essential character of the neighborhood”.
It is my recommendation that the above construction be allowed as
proposed.
Vanka Menard stated the need
to add on to the kitchen that is very small; the outer wall is just lath and
boards and makes sense to just add onto the same area as it currently exists. Also want to add a deck to the front of the
camp. Paulette asked if camp is on the
lake or across the road. Vanka-it is across the
Bob I/Wesley K made a motion
to close the hearing of Donald & Vanka Menard and enter into deliberative
session. Thanked for participating.
Board entered deliberative
session and discussed the hearing testimony.
Bob Irish sees no reason not to approve, knows the camp and sees no
issue with drainage or layout of the property.
Wesley states does not seem to be a large
change to character. Paulette-will improve
the value of the property and sees no issue.
Vote of the four board
members present is unanimous to approve the conditional use permit for
construction at
Jim stated need to approve
minutes of previous hearings of D&L Elwood and R&L Richard on August 20th
and H. Wright on August 4th. Paulette advised on the Richard hearing there
is an incorrect name to be changed; Lisa will fix. Bob I/Wesley K made a motion to accept the
minutes of the three hearings with the change of spelling of name. All members voted in favor, 4-0; motion
passed.
Jim P/Paulette T made a
motion to adjourn this hearing at 6:17 pm.
Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted
Lisa A Larivee
September 18, 2020
These minutes are not final
until approved by the ZBA at their next regular meeting.