Zoning Commission Minutes 07/01/2013 ADOPTED

ZONING COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
ADOPTED MINUTES
JULY 1, 2013

I. CALL TO ORDER
Robert Pomeroy, Chairman, called the regular meeting for the Simsbury Zoning Commission to order at 7:00PM on Monday, July 1, 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: Gerry Post, Edward Pabich, Dave Ryan and Will Fiske. Others in attendance included: Hiram Peck, Director of Planning; and other interested parties.

II. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
It was not necessary to appoint alternates.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the June 17, 2013 Regular Meeting
Commissioner Pomeroy adopted the minutes from June 17, 2013 as submitted.

IV. PUBLIC HEARING(s)
Commissioner Pabich read the legal notice regarding the following applications:

1. Application #13-26 of Ensign-Bickford Realty, Owner, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Ten, Section D, of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations for excavation and removal of materials on the property located at 437 Hopmeadow Street (Map F13, Block 103, Lot 005-3). Zone I-2. (continued from 06/17/2013)

2. Application #13-22 of Marc Lubetkin, Agent for George Markatos, Owner, for a Zone Change from SC-3 to SC-1 on the property located at 10 Mall Way (Map G10, Block 227, Lot 001A+RR). Zone SC-3. (continued from 06/03/2013) (withdrawn 06/28/2013)

3. Application #13-32 of David M. and Sherryl Cordani, Owners, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section C.9, of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations for an accessory dwelling unit on the property located at 32 Lucy Way (Map I13, Block 109, Lot 018). Zone R-80. (continued from 06/17/2013)

Commissioner Pomeroy announced that Application #13-22 has been withdrawn.

Mr. Jasminski, Ensign-Bickford Realty, provided the Commissioners with further information regarding truck counts and truck loads, in response to a question posed at the last Zoning meeting. He then spoke about the change of grass seed type, pursuant to the request of the Wetlands Commission. Timing of the project was then discussed. Commissioner Pomeroy asked if there was anyone from the public with questions/comments. There were none.

The potential truck count was then discussed again in response to a question by Commissioner Ryan. The perameters regarding timing and truck loads were discussed further in terms of the potential of unsafe conditions.  Bob Stevens, Stevens Land Architecture, then spoke about recourse options for the Zoning Commission in the case of nuisance or a safety violation.

Commissioner Pabich made a motion to close the public hearing regarding Application #13-26. Commissioner Fiske seconded the motion, which was unanimously passed.

Attorney TJ Donohue addressed the Commission on behalf of David & Sherryl Cordani regarding Application #13-32.  Attorney Donohue provided some details regarding the application and described the proposed addition to the home. He read a memo from Lynn Charest, Planning Department, stating the application is in full compliance and Mr. Peck confirmed it meets with all of the regulations.

Commissioner Ryan made a motion to close the public hearing regarding Application #32-32. Commissioner Post seconded the motion, which was unanimously passed.

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

Commissioner Pabich made a motion to approve Application #13-26, subject to the successful addressing of the specific modifications described in a memo titled: “Application for excavation of earth materials at 437 Hopmeadow Street” from Hiram Peck, dated July 1, 2013. Commissioner Fiske seconded the motion, which was unanimously passed.

Commissioner Ryan moved approval of Application #13-32. Commissioner Fiske seconded the motion, which was unanimously passed.

VI. STATUS OF:

1. Village District project, next meeting July 17
Mr. Peck said the next Village District meeting will actually be pushed back a little bit from the July 17 date, but they are coming close to the end of this process. Mr. Peck said there will most likely be one more public meeting regarding the regulation itself.

2. Marketing project
Mr. Peck then spoke about Phase I of the Marketing Project and provided an update on what the consultant is working on right now. He said they will be back for one more meeting, most likely in July, which will be coordinated shortly.

3. The Hartford Land Use Study
Mr. Peck provided an update on The Hartford Land Use Study saying they hope to select a consultant shortly and spoke further about the timing of that process.

Mr. Peck then provided updates on a few outstanding items in response to questions presented by the Commissioners.

The agenda of the scheduled July 15th meeting was discussed.

VII. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Ryan moved to adjourn the July 1, 2013 meeting of the Zoning Commission at 7:30PM. Commissioner Fiske seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted,

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Robert Pomeroy, Chairman