BLACK POINT BEACH CLUB ASSOCIATION
Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting
Saturday, May 26, 2007, 8:00 AM

Black Point Beach Clubhouse - Sunset Avenue, Niantic, CT

1. Attendance and Establishment of a Quorum

MEMBERS PRESENT: Marianne O’Neil (Chair), Edward Cosgrove, Brian Ewings,
Jim Moffett, Randy Molloy
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS: Charles Beckham, ZEO
Chairperson O’Neil opened the meeting at 10:15 AM and declared a quorum was present.

2. Announcements and Public Comments

Barbara Johnston, 35 Sea View Ave, questioned the need for a change in size of landings and that the Commission should leave it as it is.

3. Approval of the minutes of the April 28, 2007 meeting

Edward Cosgrove moved for acceptance of the minutes, as amended, which was seconded by Randy Molloy. The motion passed unanimously.

4. Report of the Zoning Enforcement Officer, including commission action as required

The May 2007 Zoning Permit Applications Report was distributed to Commission

members and reviewed – See Attachment A.

Mr Beckham stated he was getting complaints from neighbors to property at 56 Sea View about working after 6 pm. He will monitor.

Mr. Beckham stated that 4 Sunrise property owners were issued CO by the town and hearing for variance for deck is forthcoming.

Mr. Beckham investigated complaint of an illegal camping trailer in South Beach are and is not illegal.

Mr. Beckham investigated complaint of illegal totaled vehicle on East Shore Drive has been removed.

5. Old Business

Vertical Expansion of Existing Non-Conforming Space

Chair asked for consideration and discussion regarding clarification. Proposed adding terms; "horizontally or vertically"

Chairperson O’Neil; and Mr. Cosgrove will research and report back to Commission

members with recommendations.

Mr. Cosgrove discussed issue of definition of living space on 2nd floors.

Mr. Beckham stated that he interprets whether there is livable space on 2nd floor before he issues permits.

Mr. Molloy states that adding “horizontal and vertical” languages accomplishes the
clarification best.

Mr. Cosgrove asked if we know of any other Association Commissions that have similar language.

Chair discussed and consensus was that it would be a good idea to be more explicit in our definition.

Size of Landings in Setback Areas

Discussion focused on a consensus of the Commission that should change to reflect with regulations that are more in line with current construction standards.

6. New Business

Target date for Public Hearing

Chair proposed a Friday, August 10, 2007 at 7:00PM public hearing followed by a
Special Meeting right after.

Chair proposed the change in language of “Section VII – Administration and
Enforcement – 4.” from "Zoning Commission" TO "Board of Governors"

Chair asked what else should Commission be considering?

Mr. Cosgrove asked about the issue of “Concentration” – are we being redundant in changing these regulations.

7. Public Comments-limited to agenda items

Mr. Beckham asked to consider an additional file folder as he is running out of file storage.

8. Executive Session if necessary

None

9. Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Commission will be Saturday, June 23, 2007, at 9:00 AM in the
Black Point Beach Clubhouse.

10. Adjournment

Mr. Ewings made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Mr. Cosgrove and passed
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jim Moffett

Secretary, BPBC Zoning Commission