Zoning Commission Minutes 04/20/2015
ZONING COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
MINUTES – SUBJECT TO VOTE OF APPROVAL APRIL 20, 2015
I. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Robert Pomeroy called the regular meeting for the Zoning Commission to order at 7:03 P.M. on Monday, April 6, 2015 in the Main Meeting Room of the Simsbury Town Offices located at 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT. The following members were present: Mike Doyle, Jackie Battos, Kevin Gray, Vaughan Marecki and Dave Ryan. Others in attendance included Hiram Peck, Director of Planning and other interested parties. Ed Cosgrove arrived at 7:14 pm.
II. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Commissioner Pomeroy appointed Commissioner Battos for Commissioner Post and Commissioner Doyle for Commissioner Peterson.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from April 6, 2015 Regular Meeting were approved as submitted.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS:
1. Dorset Crossing Specialty Housing donation of 0.36 acres to the Town of Simsbury, to be combined with exiting Open Space parcel.
Mr. Peck said that the applicant wants to donate the parcel of land to the Town’s Open Space. The property abuts the Town’s current Open Space. It doesn’t affect the development of lot or location of building. The applicant doesn’t want to pay for flood insurance.
1. Commissioner Ryan moved to approve Dorset Crossing Specialty Housing donation of 0.36 acres to the Town of Simsbury, to be combined with exiting Open Space parcel. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pomeroy and was unanimously approved.
V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY AGENDA ITEM, INCLUDING:
1. Application #15-08 of David A. Richman, Agent; HOP 760, LLC, Owner; for a unified sign plan on property located at 760 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G10, Block 205, Lot 003+4). Zones SC-1 and SC-2 (received 04/06/2015; decision must be rendered by 06/10/215).
Mr. David Richman, Owner of HOP 760, LLC requested approval from the Commission for a sign that includes the names of tenants at 760 Hopmeadow Street. Design Review Board made suggestions to the sign earlier in the evening which the applicant will follow. Mr. Richman said they will not put signs on the building and the Ashmore Hair Salon sign measures 18” x 18”. The Ashmore sign will be placed on the building next to the tenant’s door.
1. Commissioner Marecki moved to approve Application #15-08 of David A. Richman, Agent; HOP 760, LLC, Owner; for a unified sign plan on property located at 760 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G10, Block 205, Lot 003+4). Zones SC-1 and SC-2 (received 04/06/2015; decision must be rendered by 06/10/215). The motion includes approval of the Ashmore Hair Design sign as 18” x 18” and the removal of the tenant signs on the building as shown in the layout submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ryan and was unanimously approved.
VI. INFORMAL DISCUSSION
1. Information review of a potential subdivision at 80 Climax Road
Mr. Andrew Quirk of Kratzert Jones & Associates proposed a workforce housing subdivision at 80 Climax Road along the Simsbury / Avon town line. The design included 18 single-family homes on a public road with a cul-de-sac, public water and sewer system. Four of the homes are workforce housing. The property is 4.4 acres and would require a zone change.
Mr. Michael Mansour of Mansour Developers answered the question about pricing. The cost for the individual homes is $450-$500K. The price-point for the workforce housing is $285K. He added that the house and land are for sale.
Mr. Quirk commented that there seems to be a trend for homes with less property, which is why the lots are small.
The general response from the Commission was positive.
VII. DISCUSSION OF NEW AND ONGOING PROJECTS
1. Status of Agreement for Zoning Regulation revisions.
2. Others
Mr. Peck said that Auto Spa Car Wash is planning on putting up a tent for outdoor detailing on vehicles. The tent is temporary during the warmer weather.
Mr. Peck asked if the Commission wants to see where the garages at 34 Hopmeadow Street are expected to be reallocated. Mr. Peck stated that the Town Staff can approve the location if the Commission prefers. The Commission agrees to have the Town Staff approve the location of the garages.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Ryan made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 P.M. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Marecki and was unanimously approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Irene Muench, Commissions Clerk