Design Review Board Minutes 04/02/2018
Simsbury Design Review Board
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 2, 2018 at 5:30PM
Simsbury Town Hall– Main Meeting Room
933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut
PRESENT: Jennifer Murnane, Anca Dragulski, Anneliese Frank, 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 5:30PM.
II. ROLL CALL:
1. Appointment of Alternates.
No business discussed.
III. APPLICATIONS:
Discussion and Possible Action:
a. Application #18-16 of Henry Thomas, RGA, The LRC Group, Agent; St. Mary’s Church Corporation, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for the addition to St. Mary’s 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 the application on behalf of St. Mary’s Church Corporation. The plan called for a modification of the addition between the church and school. The approved plans were for a two-story addition between the two structures. Mr. Pearson informed the Board that the addition was changed from two-story to one story.
Mr. Pearson provided the Board descriptions of the material and changes which were made to the entry way on the western elevation of the proposed addition facing Hopmeadow Street.
Motion: Ms. Frank made a motion which was seconded by Ms. Dragulski, that the Design Review Board issues a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Commission regarding application #18-16. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINES:
M. Glidden informed the commission that the planning department was contacted regarding a change of use/tenant at 10 Jim Gallagher Way. A retail establishment has been opened within one of the tenant locations. Mr. Glidden provided the Commission with copies of the proposed signage for the new tenant. The applicant is proposing a wall mounted sign which is similar size to an existing one. Mr. Glidden stated that she would like to have a presence on one of the street signs. The drawings presented to the Commission illustrated her sign to be added to the directory sign at the corner of Jim Gallagher Way and Hopmeadow Street. Mr. Glidden stated that the site contain has an additional free standing sign for the tenants in front of the building on Jim Gallagher Way. In order for the applicant to avoid unneeded delays, Mr. Glidden asked the board whether members felt the signs were consistent with the design guidelines.
Motion: Mr. Perry made a motion seconded by Ms. Frank, that the proposed signs were consistent with the design guidelines and that the Design Review Board grant a favorable recommendation for all signage locations. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Glidden informed the Board members that a new member to the Design Review Board is scheduled to be appointed this evening by the Zoning Commission.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Ms. Frank, Mr. Perry second, to approve the March 19, 2018 Minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Ms. Murnane, Mr. Perry, second, to adjourn at 5:55PM; Motion passed unanimously
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Glidden CZEO, CFM
Assistant Town Planner