Design Review Board Minutes 07/16/2018
Simsbury Design Review Board
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2018 at 5:30PM
Simsbury Town Hall– Main Meeting Room
933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut
PRESENT: Anca Dragulski, Anneliese Frank, Elaine Lang, Alternate: James Pennington
ABSENT: Jennifer Murnane, Ron Perry Steven Antonio,
ALSO PRESENT: Michael Glidden CFM CZEO, Interim Director of Planning
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Pro-Temp Lang called the meeting to order at 5:40PM.
II. ROLL CALL:
1. Appointment of Alternates.
James Pennington was appointed to sit for Ron Perry
III. APPLICATIONS:
1. Discussion and Possible Action:
a. Application #18-35 of Simsbury Grist Mill LLC, Owner, for a Site Plan Amendment for the enclosure of the existing deck at Millwright’s Restaurant, elimination of the existing bridge from the deck to land, and addition of 4 parking spaces on the property located at 75-77 West Street (Assessor’s Map F11, Block 103, Lot 005-21). Zone PAD.
Chris Nelson of Nelson Construction presented the application. The plan is to repair the existing deck and add a enclosed space. A bridge that connects the existing deck to the parking area would be eliminated. Finally an area which is currently paved would be re-striped to add parking spaces. Mr. Nelson explained that the current deck is open air and limits the use to approximately 15-20 days per year.
Ms. Dragulski requested clarification on the removal of the bridge. Mr. Nelson explained where the bridge was located. Ms. Lang noted that historically this bridge accommodated beer deliveries.
Motion: Ms. Frank made a motion to send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Commission for application 18-35. Ms. Dragulski seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Nelson informed the Commission that they will be back at a later date with a proposal to replace the roof.
b. Application #18-36 of Matthew Wittmer, Phase Zero Design, Inc., Agent; E & A/I & G Simsbury Commons Limited Partnership, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for a Sign Permit for Stop & Shop on the property located at 498 Bushy Hill Road (Assessor’s Map B20, Block 508, Lot 001-B). Zone B-3.
Matt Wittmer presented the application for replacement of existing signage for the Stop and Stop location at 498 Bushy Hill Road. Mr. Wittmer explained the plan calls for change in font coloring and logo for the existing signage. There are no plans for new signs; all the signs proposed are replacement of existing ones.
Ms. Frank noted how the white coloring was an improvement from the existing purple.
Motion: Ms. Frank made a motion to send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Commission for Application 18-35 with the condition that lighting for the sign be reverse halo lit and conform to design guidelines. Ms. Dragulski seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINES:
1. Discussion
Mr. Glidden reported that there was no new business for the Board to discuss.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Ms. Lang made a motion to approve the June 18, 2018 Minutes as submitted.
Ms. Frank seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Ms. Dragulski made a motion to adjourn at 6:10PM. Ms. Frank seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Glidden CZEO, CFM
Assistant Town Planner