09/21/2020 Design Review Board Minutes
Simsbury Design Review Board
Town of Simsbury
Regular Meeting Minutes - Subject to Approval
Monday, September 21, 2020 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
ALSO PRESENT: Michael Glidden, CFM CZEO, Director of Planning and Community
Development
Jackie Battos, Board of Selectman
Bob Crowther, Economic Development Commission
Laura Barkowski, Land Use Specialist
I. CALL TO ORDER- Chair Antonio called the meeting to order at 5:32 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
1. Appointment of Alternates
III. APPLICATIONS
Application #ZC 20-09 of Mark & Ieke Scully/ Solectran LLC for a Site Plan Approval to install solar carports at the property located at 690 Hopmeadow Street (G11 132 053), Zone SCZ
Mark Scully presented the application explaining that in efforts to be redesign and restore the property one of the objectives was to make the property more energy efficient by allowing energy to be generated on site. Due to the historic nature of the building many of the solar options were not viable. Solar carports seemed to be the best option as to not detract from the aesthetics of the property. Mr. Scully explained that this proposal was brought before the Zoning Board of Appeals and it secured a variance allowing the solar canopy to be constructed closer to the property line.
Ms. Rice inquired about the footings and requested a rendering of the street view of proposed structures. Mr. Scully gave further details about the project stating the solar panels are bifacial and that light comes through them. More details were provided about the concrete footings and it was explained that they would be faced with brown stone.
Chair Antonio inquired as to the height of the footings. James Dean, the solar installer explained that you would see about 30 inches out of the ground and the post diameter would be 24x12 to protect the structure from physical damage. Mr. Dean provided more details about the actual solar panels being proposed and the carport structure housing them.
Ms. Beal inquired if the design could be more of a pergola style. The Board had several questions pertaining to the actual design, location and materials to be used in this project. Ms. Dragulski inquired as to the materials to be used and inquired if it could incorporate a more wood like appearance.
Upon further discussion it was decided that Board would like more information pertaining to this project prior to making a decision including revised cut sheets showing the treatment of the footing, the painting scheme, actual location of the proposed structure. Mr. Scully indicated that they would gather and submit more details.
Ms. Rice made a motion to continue this application to the October 5, 2020 meeting at 5:30 pm. Motion seconded by Ms. Beal. Unanimously approved.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the July 6, 2020 regular meeting
Discussion about the minutes and the following change was made:
Line 71 – change to the whole project would overpower the surroundings
Chair Antonio made a motion to approve the minutes as amended, Seconded by Ms. Dragulski. Unanimously Passed.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Antonio made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Dragulski seconded; Unanimously approved
Meeting adjourned 6:14 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Laura Barkowski
Acting Clerk