Town of Laytonsville – Building and Zoning

BOARD OF APPEALS

Draft Minutes for March 5, 2007

The monthly meeting of the Laytonsville Board of Appeals was called to order by Chair Jake Cecere at 7:30 in the Laytonsville Town Hall. Members Jim Ruspi, Peter Stadler, Joseph Sladki and Francis Hewitt were present. Recording Secretary Jill Ruspi was absent. Jim Ruspi acted as Secretary. Mayor Oland and Councilman Bennett were present. Seven citizens were present.

The Chair asked for a motion to accept the minutes from the February 5, 2007 meeting. Member Ruspi made a motion to accept the minutes. Member Stadler seconded, and the minutes were unanimously approved.

Old Business

The Chair opened a discussion on the request made by Merritt and Dorothy Techter for the removal of Special Exception (C-17) for operation of an antique and gift shop located at 21415 Laytonsville Road. Member Sladki asked if the request was made by Dorothy and Merritt Techter. The Chair replied that it was. Member Ruspi stated that he hoped that the letter sent out by the Chair should state that only one residence is permitted on the property. Member Ruspi asked what wording will be included in a letter to the applicant.

Chair Cecere opened the discussion to members of the public. Paul Brubacher and Keith Brubacher, the new owners of the Techter property, spoke to the committee. They said the intended use of the older building is two private offices.

Sheree Wenger asked if the new owners were advised how to apply for a Special Exception. They were advised by the Board on how to apply for a Special Exception.

Sarah Lane, who lives across the street, welcomed the new residents.

Chair Cecere closed the public comment. Member Sladki recused himself from the vote for personal reasons. It was unanimously approved to remove Special Exception (C-17).

Chair Cecere asked if Board Members had questions on the request by Dale Johnson to remove Special Exception (C-61). Member Ruspi asked if the letters of notification were sent. Chair Cecere said that they were mailed on February 5, 2007.

The Chair opened the floor to questions. Sheree Wenger asked Mr. Johnson if there are any plans for the property. Mr. Johnson stated that the original use of the property was a rental. He further stated that he plans to rent the property as a warehouse.

Chair Cecere called for a vote on the removal of Special Exception C-17. The vote was unanimous to remove the Special Exception for a weight-lifting shop at 6910 Howard Street.

There being no other business, Member Sladki made a motion to adjourn. Member Stadler seconded, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 8:50 p.m.

The next Board meeting will be at 7:30 in the Town Hall on Monday, April 2, 2007.

Respectively submitted,

Jill S. Ruspi, Secretary

March 5, 2007