ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Peter Stempien called the regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals to order at 7:30 P. M. in the Main Meeting Room of Simsbury Town Hall. The following members were present: Tegan Blackburn, Nancy Haase, Craig MacCormac, Katie Martin, and John McCann. Lou George arrived at 7:42. Also present were Lynn Charest, Zoning Compliance Officer, Lisa Arakelian, Commission Clerk, and other interested parties.
II. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Chairman Stempien appointed Katie Martin to serve as Secretary, Craig MacCormac to serve for Lou George, and Tegan Blackburn to serve for Thomas Horan.
III. PUBLIC HEARING – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE VOTE
A. 08-01 Application of GPF Drake Hill, LLC, Owner, Jeffrey P. Euting, Stewardship Capital, LTD., Applicant, requesting a variance for a sign, pursuant to Article 7, Section L, and Article 10, Section C.3.e of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations on property located at 720 Hopmeadow Street (Cannon Building). Simsbury Center Zone.
Jeff Euting explained that he is requesting to mount a “blade” sign to the brick façade of the building to more clearly identify his business to customers. He also presented “mock-ups” of the proposed sign and noted that other businesses in the town have similar signage.
Chairman Stempien opened the hearing to public comment; hearing none, Chairman Stempien closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Ms. Martin to grant the variance, as requested, based on safety issues and the need for proper signage to direct traffic to Mr. Euting’s business. The motion was seconded by Mr. MacCormac. Motion passed.
IV. DISCUSSION
A. Nominations
Peter Stempien was unanimously elected to serve as Chairman, and Thomas Horan was unanimously elected to serve as Secretary.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Regular Meeting
Minutes
2/27/08
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B. Plan of Development
Chairman Stempien informed the Board members that the Plan of Development is available on CD Rom.
C. FOI Meeting
The Board discussed the Freedom of Information Act meeting that was held on February 26, 2008.
D. Bylaws
Chairman Stempien informed the Board that it is time to consider updating its Bylaws. He encouraged all member to review the Bylaws in the coming weeks and pose questions and offer input at future meetings.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. November 28, 2007
A motion was made by Mr. George to approve the minutes of the November 28, 2007 meeting, as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Martin. Motion passed.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Ms. Martin to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 P. M.
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Peter Stempien, Chairman
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