Zoning Commission Minutes 06/15/2015
ZONING COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
MINUTES – SUBJECT TO VOTE OF APPROVAL
JUNE 15, 2015
I. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Robert Pomeroy called the regular meeting for the Zoning Commission to order at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, June 15, 2015 in the Main Meeting Room of the Simsbury Town Offices located at 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT. The following members were present: Derek Peterson, Kevin Gray, Vaughn Marecki and Dave Ryan. Others in attendance included Rachel Blatt, Assistant Town Planner and other interested parties.
II. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
None appointed
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from June 1, 2015 Regular Meeting were approved as submitted.
IV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY AGENDA ITEM, INCLUDING:
Informal discussion on potential office use at 288 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G15, Block 153, Lot 014). Zone R-40.
Dr. Paul Stanislaw, a facial plastic surgeon, stated that he wants to move his office from the St. Francis Care building at 35 Nod Road to the Linden House at 288 Hopmeadow Street. He said that the Linden House offers a higher-end atmosphere that caters to his clientele. His goal is to grow his practice and expand the spa services. He currently has four employees. Dr. Stanislaw told the Commission that he currently sees 20 patients a day and the esthetician sees between two and eight patients a day. He added that patients will not stay overnight but spa services will be offered on Saturdays. Dr. Stanislaw also plans to offer seminars/events in the evenings.
After some discussion, the Commission recommended that Dr. Stanislaw complete an application requesting a zone change and inform neighbors of his plans.
V. DISCUSSION OF NEW AND ONGOING PROJECTS
The Commission discussed the construction of the Pool Barn and Berkshire Bank. Ms. Blatt stated that the site plans for the Greenberg Apartments at 34 Hopmeadow Street are in the office for staff to review. Also mentioned was that tenants are moving into Dorset Crossing.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Ryan made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 P.M and was unanimously approved by the Commission.
Respectfully Submitted,
Irene Muench, Commissions Clerk