Mother Cabrini Shrine to be covered from the elements
Leon Blair, Chair of the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, called the meeting of Wednesday,
April 20th, 2011 at 7:00pm to order.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE.
ROLL CALL:
LEON BLAIR, CHAIR : PRESENT
JAMES FALVO, VICE CHAIR : PRESENT
ROB BASHAW : EXCUSED
LAWRENCE BOSLEY : PRESENT
FRANK DENCHICK : PRESENT
TOM FUSCO : PRESENT
DON MCBRAYER : PRESENT
ATTY. THOMAS MURNANE : EXCUSED
APPROVAL OF MARCH MINUTES:
MOTION: Mr. Falvo made a motion to approve the March Minutes. Second by Mr. Fusco.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Falvo – yes, Mr. Bosley – yes, Mr. Denchick – abstained, Mr. Fusco – yes,
Mr. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Blair – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. APPLICATION: ST. AUGUSTINE’S/ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH
Expansion/Change of Nonconforming Use
Patent Rd.
Father Shnob and Bruce Fresette were in attendance. Mr. Fresette explained the project as outlined in the application and referred to the plot plan as submitted. The primary goal of this project is to protect the shrine from the elements. It was acknowledged all the set back are met. There was some discussion as to the appearance of the shelter. Mr. Falvo stated he would like to see them trying to incorporate more stone into the structure rather than all wood. Father Shnob confirmed a newsletter was sent out to all people associated with the shrine and has not received any negative feedback on the appearance. Vandalism was discussed. Father Shnob was confident that the placement of lights will deter any new undesirable attention to the shrine.
MOTION: Mr. Bosley made a motion to approve the application. Second by Mr. Fusco.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Falvo – yes, Mr. Bosley – yes, Mr. Denchick – yes, Mr. Fusco – yes,
Mr. McBrayer – yes, Mr. Blair – yes.
MOTION CARRIED.
ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:
Mrs. Lynda LaMountain addressed the Board with a variety of questions regarding non-conforming lots and violations. After some discussion it was established the questions, comments and complaints being posed should be directed to an attorney given this is a civil matter between property owners.
CEO REPORT:
The Permit Monthly Report was available for review.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. McBrayer moved for adjournment. Second by Mr. Falvo.
All so moved.
Date filed with Town Clerk: 6/15/2011 ~ Approved
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History, Zoning Board News.