Design Review Board Minutes 01/08/2018

Simsbury Design Review Board

TOWN OF SIMSBURY

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Monday, January 8, 2018 at 5:30PM

Eno Memorial Hall– Auditorium

754 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut

PRESENT:  Jennifer Murnane, Anca Dragulski, Anneliese Frank, Jonathan Laschever, and Ron Perry

ABSENT: none.

ALSO PRESENT:  Michael Glidden CFM CZEO, Assistant Town Planner

I. CALL TO ORDER:

Ms. Murnane called the meeting to order at 5:36PM.

II.  ROLL CALL:

1.  Appointment of Alternates.

No business discussed.

III.  APPLICATIONS:

1.  Discussion and Possible Action:

  a.          Application #17-58 of Nord Christensen, Agent; EAY Properties LLC, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for modifications to Meadow Asian Cuisine on the property located at 532 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G12, Block 132, Lot 027). Zone B-2.

Sheldon Crosby of L’Arc architects presented the planned renovation to the Meadow Asian Cuisine to the Board. The renovation which was present was a scaled back version of the previously approved expansion. Mr. Crosby discussed with the Board the changes which were made to the new plan such as the roofing material and addition of flower box.

The general census from the Board was the applicant did a good job and the changes were in keeping with the building’s design.

Board member Dragulski asked by the posts were stained cedar over painted white. Mr. Crosby stated the stained cedar was chosen to highlight the red stone field wall in front of the building.

Chair Murnane commented how she liked the flower box which was added.

MOTION:  Mr. Perry, seconded by Mr. Laschever to send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Commission for Motion Application #17-58 of Nord Christensen, Agent; EAY Properties LLC, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for modifications to Meadow Asian Cuisine on the property located at 532 Hopmeadow Street. Motion passed unanimously.

b.            Application #18-01 of Richard Schoendhardt, Trustee, Agent; Simsbury Free Library, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for expansion of the stair cover for the Simsbury Free Library on the property located at 749 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G10, Block 203, Lot 002). Zone SC-1.

Mr. Glidden reported that the application is being received and not acted on tonight. The applicant was not present to discuss the application. Mr. Glidden asked for comments or question from the Board that staff could relay to the applicant before the next meeting.

Member Laschever commented on how the plans were illegible and more information is needed such as color and materials being used in order for the comments or questions to be generated. He felt the application was incomplete because the plans were tough to decipher. Staff agreed.

MOTION:  Mr. Mr. Laschever, seconded by Ms. Frank to table Application #18-01 to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

IV.  GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINES:

Staff had no additional business for the Board.

V.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES :

MOTION:  Ms. Frank, Mr. Laschever second, to approve the November 20, 2017 Minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

VI.  ADJOURNMENT:

MOTION:  Ms. Murnane, Ms. Frank, second, to adjourn at 5:50PM; Motion passed unanimously

Respectfully submitted,

Michael Glidden CZEO, CFM

Assistant Town Planner