Date: Fri 27-Feb-1998

Publication: Bee

Author: ANDYG

Quick Words:

P&Z-Parmalee-Hill-Tannenbaum

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Division Of Land Off Parmalee Hill Approved

In a split vote, P&Z members have approved cutting a 22-acre parcel into two

lots off Parmalee Hill Road.

Attorney Bill Denlinger, representing owner Gary Tannenbaum, told P&Z members

February 19 that the 22-acre parcel's status has not changed in the past 42

years.

When the town adopted zoning regulations 40 years ago, land parcels which

already existed were protected by the "grandfather clause," meaning they were

not subject to all provisions of the new zoning regulations. Mr Tannenbaum's

property falls into that category.

Mr Tannenbaum had applied to the zoning enforcement officer to cut the parcel

into two pieces, but due to technical questions, the matter was referred to

P&Z members for action.

P&Z members then weighed the merits of two apparently contradictory sections

of the zoning regulations to interpret which section takes precedence in

deciding on the application.

Members Heidi Winslow, Daniel Fogliano and James Boylan voted in favor of

cutting the parcel into two lots. Chairman Stephen Koch and Robert Taylor

opposed doing so.

Mr Tannenbaum said he wants to sell one lot and keep the other, plus allow the

Newtown Bridle Lands Association to use some property for horseback riding.

The property has R-2 Residential zoning.