1985/02/13of a proposed amendment, Town of Berlin, Zoning Regulations -
"Conversion of Certain Existing Industrial Buildings for Office
and/or Residential use.
Item X
Communications from the Zoning Inspector were reviewed and placed
on file -
Robert W. Knaus - 222 Hillside Road, Kensington, Ct. - Filling
permit required for his subdivision on Seymour Road
Gilbert E. Berube, Pres. of Gill & Sons - 198 Deming Road, Berlin,
Ct. - Violation - open storage of inoperable motor vehicles
Hattie K. Paul - 115 Middletown Road, Berlin, Ct. -
Violation - inoperable motor vehicle - illegal parking of a
recreational vehicle belonging to someone other than yourself
Corporation Counsel Lawrence J. Fagan - Progress report on a
growing list of zoning violations
There being no further business the meeting adjourned -
February 13, 1985
A meeting of the Berlin Zoning Commission was held on February 13, 1985.
Secretary Ross called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Present - Commissioners Patricia Corrigan, Ferraguto, Harris and
Suranna. Also present Emil Carlson, Zoning Inspector and Rudy
Seiler, Building Department.
Item I
Irving Warner was replaced as a member of the Zoning Commission by
the Executive Board and in his stead Donald Harris was appointed
for a five (5) year term.
Joseph Pegolo resigned as a member of the Zoning Commission and in
his stead the Executive Board appointed Joseph Suranna to fill
the unexpired term - 3 years.
WHEREUPON motion made by Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner
Corrigan it was unanimously
VOTED appointing Philip Ferraguto Chairman of the Berlin Zoning
Commission for a term of one (1) year.
WHEREUPON motion by Commissioner Corrigan, seconded by Commissioner
Ross it was unanimously
VOTED appointing Donald Harris Vice Chairman of the Berlin Zoning
Commission for a term of one (1) year.
WHEREUPON motion made by Commissioner Corrigan, seconded by
Commissioner Harris it was unanimously
VOTED appointing Jack Ross Secretary of the Berlin Zoning Commission
for (1) year
WHEREUPON motion made by Commissioner Ferraguto, seconded by
Commissioner Harris it was unanimously
VOTED appointed Emil Carlson as Zoning Inspector for a term of
one (1) year.
Item II
It was voted to pay the following -
New Britain Herald $18.36
" " " $18.36
Item III
Commissioner Harris moved, Commissioner Suranna seconded that the
Zoning Commission has reviewed and supports acquisition, recommended
by Park & Recreation Commission, of certain areas within the Town
of Berlin for open space purposes per descriptions. - Namely, Hubbard
Field - Sage Park - Webster Park.
Item IV
Existing zoning violations as set forth in Item 6 of the February 13,
1985 agenda were reviewed. Zoning Inspector updated the issues and
the action implemented.
Zoning Inspector to review with the Corporation Counsel proper and
appropriate police action that may be taken to reduce the growing
number of zoning violations. Zoning Inspector to report back at
the next regular meeting.
Item V
Commissioners to review Spielvogel Associates draft for a proposed
amendment of the Berlin Zoning Regulations which may allow for
the Conversion of Certain Existing Industrial Buildings.
This to be discussed at the next regular meeting scheduled for
February 27, 1985.
There being no further business
February 27, 1985
journed.
/acM-~b~s,~Secretary
A meeting of the Berlin Zoning Commission was held on February 27, 1985.-
Chairman Ferraguto called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Present - Commissioners Patricia Corrigan, Harris, Suranna and Ross.
Also present, Rudy Seiler, Assistant Building Inspector.
Item I
Minutes of the February 13, 1985 meeting accepted as read.
Item II
It was voted to pay the following -
New Britain Herald - $76.39
Item III
Randy Spitko of 527 Worthington Ridge met with the Commission and
explained that he proposes the construction of a two car garage
east of his house. His plot plan indicated that a portion of
this property was zoned General Commercial and the remainder
Residential.
Mr. Spitko to request a zone change from General Commercial to
Residential on a portion of the property. This would allow for the
orderly construction of a garage.
Mr. Spitko to make application to the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Item IV
Action of the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to a public hearing
held on February 26, 1985 was reviewed.
Rudy Seiler reported that the request of Allan Hall, 398 Chamberlain
Highway was granted. This approval would allow the enlargement
of an existing non-conforming use and in violation of Section XI
Special Regulations, sub-section 11.01.05.
Chairman to review the Zoning Board of Appeals minutes of February
26, 1985 to determine the reasons for granting. A special meeting
of the Zoning Commission was scheduled for Monday, March 4, 1985,
6:30 P.M. to review the ZBA reasons.