Zoning Commission Minutes 05/06/2013 ADOPTED

ZONING COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
MAY 6, 2013

I. CALL TO ORDER
Edward Pabich, Secretary, called the regular meeting for the Simsbury Zoning Commission to order at 7:00PM on Monday, May 6, 2013 in the Main Meeting Room of the Simsbury Town Offices located at 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT. The following members and alternates were present: Amy Salls, Ed Cosgrove, Gerry Post, Derek Peterson, Dave Ryan and Will Fiske. Others in attendance included: Hiram Peck, Director of Planning; and other interested parties.

II. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Commissioner Pabich appointed Commissioner Peterson for Commissioner Pomeroy.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 15, 2013 Regular Meeting
Commissioner Pabich adopted the April 15, 2013 minutes as presented.

IV. PUBLIC HEARING(s)
Commissioner Fiske read the legal notice regarding the following Public Hearing item:
a. Application #13-17 of Ferg Jansen, Board Member, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Ten, Section H, of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations for a temporary liquor permit for a one-day event on the property located at the Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge. Zone R-15.

Mr. Peck said that “Burgers on the Bridge” will be held on June 12th. It was noted that this is a fundraiser in order to raise money for bridge maintenance.

7:04PM: Commissioners Ryan and Cosgrove joined the meeting at this time.

Commissioner Post made a motion to close the Public Hearing regarding Application #13-17. Commissioner Fiske seconded the motion which was unanimously passed.

Commissioner Fiske made a motion to vote immediately regarding Application #13-17. Commissioner Salls seconded the motion which was unanimously passed.

Commissioner Salls made a motion to approve Application #13-17 of Ferg Jansen, Board Member, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Ten, Section H, of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations for a temporary liquor permit for a one-day event on the property located at the Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ryan and was unanimously passed.

V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY AGENDA ITEM, INCLUDING:

a. Application #13-20 of Tunji Somma, Agent for Simsbury Turnpike Realty, LLC, Owner, for a site plan amendment for the addition of pay stations and rerouting of travel lanes on the property located at 39 Albany Turnpike (Map A20, Block 901, Lot 001). Zone B3.

Mr. Somma presented a site plan to the Commissioners and described the proposed changes and traffic flow. He also showed the Commissioners a site plan illustrating the future Master Plan, which is not under consideration for tonight. Mr. Peck said he will have Rich Sawitzke contact the Owner to look into any potential drainage issues prior to the next winter season. Mr. Somma said they hope to open the car wash sometime during summer of 2013. The planned queueing system for the cars was described and discussed.  The potential facade changes were described by Mr. Somma. It was suggested that Mr. Somma present to Design Review Board regarding some of the changes he described.

Commissioner Ryan moved to approve application #13-20, with the stipulation that Mr. Somma present to DRB for recommendations regarding some design related issues discussed at this evening's meeting.  Commissioner Post seconded the motion which was unanimously passed.

Mr. Peck then updated the Commissioners on upcoming meetings.

b. Informal discussion on solar panels at Henry James
Mr. Sawitzke, Town Engineer, addressed the Commission regarding potential solar units at Henry James Middle School. He showed aerial photographs that showed examples of potential locations/configurations. He spoke about different formations of solar panel units and the related issues. Mr. Sawitzke asked to get the Commissioners’ thoughts on the aesthetics of the different options as well on some of the benefits of solar panels. Commissioner Salls proposed having experts come in to present more details regarding the related options. Mr. Sawitzke said he would look into the kind of education forum Commissioner Salls suggested.

VI. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Ryan made a motion to adjourn the May 6, 2013 regular meeting of the Zoning Commission at 8:00PM. Commissioner Pabich seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

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Edward Pabich, Secretary