Design Review Board Minutes 03/19/2018

Simsbury Design Review Board

TOWN OF SIMSBURY

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Monday, March 19, 2018 at 5:30PM

Simsbury Town Hall– Main Meeting Room

933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut

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

ABSENT:

ALSO PRESENT:  Michael Glidden CFM CZEO, Assistant Town Planner, Jamie Rabbitt AICP, Director of Planning

I. CALL TO ORDER:

Ms. Murnane called the meeting to order at 5:30PM.

II.  ROLL CALL:

1.  Appointment of Alternates.

No business discussed.

III.  APPLICATIONS:

1.            Discussion and Possible Action:

a.            Application #18-13 of Ana Oliveira and Jeffrey Hoberman, Agents; GPF-Drake Hill LLC, Owner; for a Sign Permit for Ana’s Kitchen on the property located at 712 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G10, Block 227, Lot 001+2). Zone SC-1.

Jeffrey Hoberman presented the plans for the sign replacement for the tenant location.

Mr. Rabbitt explained how the Simsbury Center requires review and approval from the Design Review Board.

Chair Murnane asked members whether anyone had any questions if none she asked if there was a motion for the application.

Motion: Ms. Frank made a motion seconded by Mr. Laschever seconded the motion, to grant a favorable recommendation for application 18-13. The motion passed unanimously.

b.            Preliminary Discussion on St. Mary’s (2 floors to 1 floor) on the properties located at 940 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 001); 942 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 001); 944 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 002); 946 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H08, Block 227, Lot 002); 948 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 002); and 950 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 002). Zone SC-1. 

Hugh Pearson presented to the Board a revised plan for the additions at St. Mary’s school and church. The proposed addition was previously approved as a two-story addition, this addition was scaled back to a single story one. Mr. Pearson discussed some of the other details which have been changed in the new plans. He noted that the group was before the Board preliminary so that they can prepare a formal application immediately should there not be any significant issues.

Mr. Laschever commented how the single story addition seemed to fit the site in scale. He asked about details and location of the proposed entrances and why brick was not carried along the front elevation of the proposed construction.

The Board generally supported the lower of the proposed addition. There some comments regarding details on treatment of facades.

Mr. Pearson indicated that they will take the input from the Board and prepare a formal submission for the next meeting.

IV. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINES:

Staff had no additional business for the Board.

Board member Laschever announced to the group that he is resigning effective March 30, 2018. He thanked the Board. Chair Murnane thanked Mr. Laschever for his service.

V.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

MOTION:  Mr. Lashever, Mr. Perry second, to approve the February 05, 2018 Minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

VI.  ADJOURNMENT:

MOTION:  Mr. Lashever, Ms. Frank, second, to adjourn at 6:10PM; Motion passed unanimously

Respectfully submitted,

Michael Glidden CZEO, CFM

Assistant Town Planner