BLACK POINT BEACH ASSOCIATION
NIANTIC CONNECTICUT
Regular Meeting
Friday, July 30, 2010

Black Point Beach Clubhouse - Sunset Avenue, Niantic, CT

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1. Attendance & Quorum:

MEMBERS PRESENT:    Chairman John Sullivan, Secretary Marianne O’Neil, Ned Cosgrove, Randy Molloy, Steve Reed

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:    Alternates  John Manuck,  Sharon Sklar , Brien Ewings

 

OTHERS:                         Michael Mullin, ZEO

 

 

Chairman Sullivan convened the meeting at 6:00PM.  A quorum was present.

 

2.  Announcements and Public Comment

 

Mr. Sullivan announced that Maureen Lowney plans to sue over the denial of her dog grooming business in her residence.

 

Mr. Rich Diachenko, 25 Sunrise, spoke on 3 issues:1)  expanding the width of steps and landings in setback areas for safety concerns 2) questioned the fairness of the definition of building height as regards the slope of some streets 3) questioned if the setbacks for garages should be 10’ vs. 15’ in the side and back.

 

Barbara Johnston, 35 Sea Crest Ave. stated she couldn’t get a parking place and more handicapped spaces should be added.

 

Tom Kelly, 21 Billow Rd., raised the safety issues that trucks working on a home at 63 East Shore Dr. had caused. He asked that when applying for permits, contractors should be asked to park in White Cap.

 

3.  Approval of Minutes:

 

The minutes of the June 24, 2010 meeting were reviewed. A motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 24, 2010 was made by Mr. Cosgrove and seconded by Mr. Molloy.  The motion passed unanimously. A motion to approve the minutes of the Special meeting held on July 9, 2010 was made by Mrs.  O’Neil and seconded  by  Mr. Molloy.  The motion passed unanimously. A motion to approve the minutes of the Special meeting held on July 16, 2010 was made by Mr. Cosgrove and seconded by Mr. Molloy.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

4. Report of Zoning Enforcement Officer, Including Commission Action as Required

 

The Zoning Officer’s report, see attachment A, was reviewed.

 

Mr. Cosgrove asked if the report could be grouped by open and closed items. Mr. Mullin will try a new format.

 

 

5. Old Business

 

Hedge Report: Mr. Mullin stated that 12 letters of non-compliance had been mailed on June 12^th, 2010. Not all properties have complied. Not all telephone numbers are listed, which makes follow up difficult. The Board asked that a second letter that is registered be sent to the resident, in order that we are sure the resident received the letter. In the meantime safety risks remain for our children.

 

6. New Business

 

Mr. Sullivan stated the public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Zoning regulations would be held on Saturday, July 31^st,  2010 at 9AM in the BPBC Clubhouse.  This was noticed in the New London Day on July 20, 2010 and July 26, 2010. Copies of the proposed changes will be available as well as copies of the Public notice. There will be opportunities for public comment on all proposed changes.

 

7.  Next Meeting

 

A Special meeting will follow the public hearing at 10AM or immediately following the public hearing to act on the proposed changes. The next regular meeting will be on August 27, 2010 at 6PM in the BPBC Clubhouse. Mr. Cosgrove asked that the election of officers be added to the agenda of the August 27, 2010 meeting.

 

8.  Public Comment

           

Mr. Kelly, 21 Billow Rd., stated that the Board of Governors had approved hiring a professional recording secretary for the Zoning Board meetings.

 

Ms. Barbara Johnston, 35 Sea Crest Ave., asked when later would be in reference to some items. Mrs. O’Neil stated later referred to public Zoning meetings to be held in the future.

 

 

Mrs. Cahill, 37Indianola, stated that usually telephone poles are on the town right of way, and that 1 foot in from the pole is usually private property.

 

 9. Executive session

 

None.

 

10   Adjournment

 

Mr. Cosgrove made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. O’Neil.

 It was passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15PM.

 

 

 

                                                                       

                                                                          Marianne B. O’Neil

                                                                          Secretary