Ø Current Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes:

Approval of the December 4, 2007 meeting minutes deferred to the June 3, 2008 meeting.

Ø Current Zoning Commission Minutes:

TOWN OF SOUTHBURY

ZONING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 9, 2008

(summary of meeting)

MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Giroux – Chairman; Terence Rowse – Vice Chairman; Barbara Williams – Secretary; John Majewski; Fred Morehead

MEMBERS ABSENT: Todd White; Robert Fritzinger – Alternate; Edward Gittines – Alternate; Jonathan Seaman - Alternate

OTHERS PRESENT: ZEO Mark Massoud

CALL TO ORDER:

Chairman Giroux called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

John Majewski arrived at 7:34 p.m.

SEATING OF ALTERNATES: None

PUBLIC HEARINGS: None

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS: None

ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S VIOLATION REPORT:

Mr. Massoud reviewed the monthly report with the commission highlighting a memo from the assistant ZEO, Paul Liphardt indicating a list of all businesses along Main Street’s North and South in violation of the sign regulations.

As a result of these violations he has drafted a letter alerting businesses to the circumstances under which temporary signs may be allowed.

The Zoning Officer’s report for the month of April was received as presented.

CORRESPONDENCE: None

MINUTES:

The October 17, 2008 minutes were deferred to the May meeting.

Approval of Minutes – November 14, 2007 (regular meeting)

On a motion by Vice Chairman Rowse and seconded by Commissioner Williams the November 14, 2007 meeting minutes were approved.

Approval of Minutes – March 12, 2008 (regular meeting)

On a motion by Vice Chairman Rowse and seconded by Commissioner Williams the March 12, 2008 meeting minutes were approved.

BILLS: None

ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE BOARD:

Aquifer Protection District #2

Mr. Massoud noted this month’s discussion was a continuation from the previous months meeting, citing a need to better establish the boundary and review the aquifer district regulations.

As Steve Trinkaus, Chairman of the Water Pollution Control Authority could not attend the meeting Mr. Massoud briefly reiterated the proposed amendments to the zoning regulations and zoning aquifer map.

Chairman Giroux remarked as there is an immediate need to hold a public hearing to permanently establish the mapping, any future corrections and or issues can be dealt with if they so arise at that time.

A referral will be made to the Planning Commission and the public hearing date was set for June 11, 2008 meeting.

Zoning permits related to minor construction activities

As the Building Official, Mark Cody could not attend the meeting all discussion was deferred to next months meeting.

Temporary structures

Mr. Massoud offered examples of zoning regulations from several towns defining structures and temporary structures.

Southbury residents Stan Prybylski and Bob Wheeler offered comments regarding a past issue Mr. Prybylski had with a neighbor constructing a Quonset hut type temporary structure to close to the property line which ended in the removal of the structure as of a result of a one line survey showing non-conformity with property line setbacks.

A brief discussion took place and the commissioners agreed to further investigate the apparent need for changes to the regulations.

As directed by the commission Mr. Massoud will draft a definition for structures, for review by the land use consul.

Farmer’s Market

As Mr. Massoud was directed by the commission at the previous months meeting to establish a section within the zoning regulations by which a farmer’s market would be

allowed, he offered Schedule A, Line B-1 all buildings, uses and facilities of the Town of Southbury are permitted in all zones.

The commission discussed the term “uses” and its meaning. Chairman Giroux believed the term “uses” was too broad.

Discussion continued with regard to other town approved functions and how they fit into the zoning regulations. Some commissioners voiced there disappointment in that the commission was not given a formal presentation explaining the concept of the farmer’s market.

A consensus of the commission determined a public hearing would be needed to add appropriate language and a definition to the regulations allowing the town to establish a farmer’s market. A need for referral’s to both the Planning Commission and Fire Marshal was discussed.

Mark Massoud was instructed to compile a proposed draft for next months meeting and will consult with the land use attorney.

Willow Creek Farm – Lighting of the outdoor riding ring

Mr. Massoud offered information from the PDD #19 regulations noting neither the outdoor ring nor the lighting is addressed.

After some discussion the commission determined all lighting at the site must comply with Section 11 of the regulations. As the outdoor ring lighting is not addressed the owner would possibly need to return submit to the commission a modification to the detailed plans for the site.

As directed by the commission the Zoning Officer will send out a notice of violation.

ADJOURNMENT:

On a motion by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Vice Chairman Rowse the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Deborah Zachariewicz

Secretary