The regular meeting of the Shalimar Planning and Zoning Board was called to order by Vice-Chairman Roy Pimental on Wednesday, May 1, 2002 in the Town Hall chambers at 6:00 p.m.   He also led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 The April 24 meeting was canceled by Chairman Jimmy Jones for lack of a quorum.  Mr. Norm Kotlewski was the only member of the public in attendance.

ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD:                                             

                        Chairman Jimmy Jones -- absent

                        Vice-Chair Roy Pimental – present

                        Secretary Ursel Behnken – present

                        Member Rik Larson – present

                        Member Glenn Wagner - present

Others present were  Town Clerk Tom Burns,  and resident Bill Stone. 

OLD BUSINESS:

I.          APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 27, 2002 MEETING –  Rik Larson moved to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2002 meeting as written.  It was seconded by Glenn Wagner and passed unanimously.

II.         CLIFFORD DRAINAGE UPDATE – Town Clerk Burns said he had talked to the people affected by the drainage problem on Clifford and feels that the contracts will be let very quickly.

NEW BUSINESS

I.         VARIANCE REQUEST – MS. MELISSA FISCHER, 2557 PALM SHORES DR. – Ms. Fischer just recently purchased Lot 4 Block A on Palm Shores Drive .  When finishing her house plans she noticed that she needed a variance for the back portion of the patio which is past the rear setback line.  Neighbors had been informed.  Rik Larson moved to allow a two-foot variance as per drawing.  It was seconded by Glenn Wagner and passed unanimously.   

II.        SNUG HARBOR ZONING REVIEW – This item was tabled. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

*          Town Clerk Burns pointed out that the lot behind Racetrack Gas Station is for sale.  It is 1.3 acres and right now it is used for drainage.  He suggested to keep an eye on it.

*          Next meeting to be held June 26, 2002 at 6 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT:  Rik Larson moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m.   It was seconded by Glenn Wagner and passed unanimously.  

Ursel Behnken, secretary                                              Roy Pimental, Vice-Chair