02/01/2021 Design Review Board Minutes

Simsbury Design Review Board
Town of Simsbury
Regular Meeting Minutes - Subject to Approval
Monday, February 1, 2021 at 5:30 P.M.
The public meeting was web-based on Zoom at:
https://zoom.us/j/2574297243
Meeting ID: 257 429 7243

PRESENT: Steven Antonio, Anca Dragulski, Polly Rice, Katherine Beal, Elaine Lang

ABSENT: None

ALSO PRESENT: Michael Glidden, Town Planner
Jackie Battos, Board of Selectman
Lori Wagner, Economic Development Commission
Laura Barkowski, Land Use Specialist

I. CALL TO ORDER- Chair Antonio called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.

II. ROLL CALL
1. Appointment of Alternates- None

III. APPLICATIONS
1. Discussion & Possible Action

a. Application #21-02 of SROA 1280 Hopmeadow LLC, Owner and Signlite c/o Mark DeTulliofor to construct a non-illuminated wall sign at the property located at 1280 Hopmeadow Street, Zone 1-2

Mr. Glidden presented the proposal of a building mounted sign at the north western location of the building. Mr. Glidden indicated that the sign meets the Zoning regulations.

Mr. Antonio inquired if the roof is existing blue. Mr. Glidden said he believes the color is grey. The previous signs on the building were red. Mr. Antonio suggested a border for the proposed signed. Ms. Rice indicated she is in support of a black border for the sign.

Mr. DeTulliofor commented that he could do a black 1.5 inch border to sign. Mr. Antonio inquired if the previous tenant signs will be removed as part of the application. Mr. DeTulliofor had no objection to this.

Mr. Antonio inquired as to what will happen to sign on the road. Mr. DeTulliofor clarified that the street sign was direct replacement with the same color removal of illumination.

Ms. Lang was in support of the border to the sign and the removal of signs from businesses that are no longer tenants.

Ms. Lang made a motion for a positive referral for Applications 21-02 with the addition of a boarder around the perimeter of the sign of approximately 1.5 inch border. Ms. Beal seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 5-0-0

b. Application #21-03 of Stephanie Civitillo, Applicant for a Site Plan Approval for an outdoor patio and at the property located at 10 Wilcox Street, Zone SCZ

Ms. Civitillo presented a proposed patio in front of Roux. The proposal includes putting pavers in front of the restaurant. Ms. Civitillo explained that her design with cedar planks being used to planters. She also detailed the location of the fire pit. The property owners were in support of the location. The proposed planters have breaks in them and the intention is to put ceramic planters between. She inquired as to the color of the planters which is preferred. Ms. Rice inquired if the ceramic planters would be removed in the winter. Ms. Civitillo affirmed . Ms. Rice indicated she was fine with the ceramic planters being blue to match Roux but not in support of them being grey concrete. Ms. Dragulski indicated her in being favor of the blue color or sandstone color.

Ms. Civitillo detailed the proposed plantings of rosemary, daffodils , irises, daisies and creeping thyme.

Mr. Antonio inquired as to the proposal of the wrought iron railing. Ms. Civitillo indicated that landscaping was the option she opted for perimeter controls.

Ms. Rice inquired as to the appearance of the table and chairs for the outdoor patio. Ms. Civitillo indicated they intend to use the same chairs as inside being blue in color. The tables will be wood top with black metal base.

Mr. Glidden requested clarification on the watering of the outdoor planting and if any irrigation would be used. Ms. Civitillo explained with will be done by hand.

Ms. Dragulski inquired if they intend to have umbrellas. Ms. Civitillo indicated they are considering it. Ms. Dragulski also was in favor of the planters over the railing.

Mr. Antonio inquired if the pavers extend into the parking lot. Ms. Civitillo explained that they are recessed and the retailing wall starts after the walkway. Ms. Lang inquired if this will remove any parking spaces. It was clarified that no parking or walkways will be removed.

Mr. Antonio made a motion for positive referral for Application #21-03 of Stephanie Civitillo, Applicant for a Site Plan Approval for an outdoor patio and at the property located at 10 Wilcox Street. Seconded by Ms. Dragulski. Motion passed 5-0-0

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the January 4, 2021 regular meeting
Motion made by Mr. Antonio to approve the January 4, 2021, Ms. Rice seconded; Motion passed 4-0-1 with Ms. Lang abstaining.

GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS
Mr. Glidden informed the Commission of the upcoming CT Bar Webinar and the process on how to register.

V. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Antonio made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Ms. Rice. Motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 6:32 pm

Respectfully Submitted,

Laura Barkowski
Acting Clerk