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1/04/2023 Design Review Board Minutes - Special Meeting

Meeting date: 
Wednesday, January 4, 2023

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023 at 5:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Steven Antonio, Polly Rice, Joleen Benedict, Anca Dragulski and Katherine Beal

ALSO PRESENT: Planning and Community Development Director George McGregor and Code Compliance Officer Laura Barkowski

I. CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Antonio called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

II. NEW BUSINESS

Referrals from the Office of Community Planning and Development

1. Application ZC#22-41 of Lauretano Sign Group, Agent, for a ±28 sq. ft. free standing sign to replace an existing sign at Bright Path Child Care located at 1 St. John’s Place (Assessor Map I06, Block 439, Lot 001), Zoned R-40.

Alyson Ibbotson of Lauretano Sign Group presented this application. The Board discussed the potential of a border on the top and coloring; the Board also inquired about the lighting.

MOTION: Ms. Rice moved to give a positive referral on this application as presented based upon the finding that the sign meets Section 9 of the Zoning Regulations and in granting the sign permit, the Commission has issued the following conditions of approval:
1. The sign shall be in substantial conformance with the plan set prepared by Twilight Signs dated September 16, 2022; and
2. An administrative zoning permit is required for sign installation.
VOTE: Antonio - aye, Rice - aye, Benedict - aye, Beal - aye, Dragulski – aye

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from December 5, 2022 regular meeting

MOTION: Mr. Antonio moved to approve the Minutes from the December 5, 2022 regular meeting. Ms. Benedict seconded the motion.
VOTE: Antonio - aye, Rice - aye, Benedict – aye, Beal - aye, Dragulski – aye

IV. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS
• The date for the next regular meeting was discussed. The Board will coordinate to try to have it on January 18, 2023.
• 712 Hopmeadow Street: Staff gave an update that the applicant does not agree with the DRB conditions and will go before the Zoning Commission tonight.
• TD Bank: Staff has reached out to TD Bank regarding sign compliance.

V. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Antonio moved to adjourn this meeting at 5:53 pm. Ms. Benedict seconded the motion.

VOTE: Antonio - aye, Rice - aye, Benedict - aye, Beal - aye, Dragulski – aye