Zoning Commission Agenda 07/17/2017
AGENDA
ZONING COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 17, 2017
SIMSBURY TOWN OFFICES – 7:00 P.M. – MAIN MEETING ROOM
933 HOPMEADOW STREET, SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
1. Appointment of Alternates
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the June 19, 2017 Regular Meeting
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Application #17-28 of Dayana and Paul Boutin, Owners, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section C.1, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for a personal training space home occupation on the property located at 14 Pond Side Lane, West Simsbury (Assessor’s Map D11, Block 151, Lot 013). Zone R-40. (public hearing set to open 07/17/2017)
2. Application #17-30 of Andrew Quirk, PE, Kratzert, Jones & Assoc. Inc., Agent; Antonios LLC, Owner, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section E.6, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations to allow for a restaurant in a B-1 zone with a drive-through facility on the property located at 1225-1245, 1261 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map I05, Block 403, Lot 019). Zone B-2. (public hearing set to open 07/17/2017)
3. Application #17-32 Malica Gjonbalaj, BMG Properties LLC, Owner, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Ten, Section H, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations to change from a beer and wine liquor permit to a full liquor license at Benny’s on the property located at 562 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G12, Block 132, Lot 036). Zone B-1. (public hearing set to open 07/17/2017)
4. Application #17-33 of Marek L. Kement, P.E., L.S., Anchor Engineering Services, Inc., Agent; Wolf Restaurant, LLC, Owner; for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section M, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for development in a floodplain zone for the construction of an addition to Abigail’s Restaurant on the property located at 4 Hartford Road (Assessor’s Map G15, Block 145, Lot 001). Zone B-1. (public hearing set to open 07/17/2017)
5. Application #17-35 of Chip Knierim, Agent, for proposed Text Amendments to Article Five, Section B.1.c, (Temporary Uses) of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations: Temporary camping, including both tent and recreational vehicles, may be permitted for no more than 3 consecutive nights on Town of Simsbury Owned property. Provided that the organization is granted permission by the Board of Selectmen and applies for a public gathering permit from the Town of Simsbury; and Article Six, Section C, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations to add the following language after Trailer camps: Unless expressly permitted elsewhere in these regulations on a temporary basis. (public hearing set to open 07/17/2017)
V. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Applications
a. Application #17-27 of Mark Deming, Agent; Town of Simsbury, Owner; for a site plan amendment for the construction of a ticket booth at the Performing Arts Center on the property located at 22 Iron Horse Boulevard (shown as Assessor’s Map H09, Block 226, Lot 003A and Assessor’s Map H09, Block 226, Lot 004). Zones SC-3 and SC-4. (continued from 06/19/2017; decision must be rendered by 08/23/2017)
b. Application #17-28 of Dayana and Paul Boutin, Owners, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section C.1, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for a personal training space home occupation on the property located at 14 Pond Side Lane, West Simsbury (Assessor’s Map D11, Block 151, Lot 013). Zone R-40. (decision must be rendered within 65 days of closing public hearing)
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Receipt of New Applications
a. Application #17-30 of Andrew Quirk, PE, Kratzert, Jones & Assoc. Inc., Agent; Antonios LLC, Owner, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section E.6, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations to allow for a restaurant in a B-1 zone with a drive-through facility on the property located at 1225-1245, 1261 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map I05, Block 403, Lot 019). Zone B-2. (decision must be rendered within 65 days of closing public hearing)
b. Application #17-31 of Andrew Quirk, PE, Kratzert, Jones & Assoc. Inc., Agent; Antonios LLC, Owner, for a Site Plan Amendment and Sign Permit for Dunkin’ Donuts on the property located at 1225-1245, 1261 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map I05, Block 403, Lot 019). Zone B-2. (to be received 07/17/2017; decision must be rendered by 09/20/2017)
c. Application #17-32 Malica Gjonbalaj, BMG Properties LLC, Owner, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Ten, Section H, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations to change from a beer and wine liquor permit to a full liquor license at Benny’s on the property located at 562 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G12, Block 132, Lot 036). Zone B-1. (decision must be rendered within 65 days of closing public hearing)
d. Application #17-33 of Marek L. Kement, P.E., L.S., Anchor Engineering Services, Inc., Agent; Wolf Restaurant, LLC, Owner; for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section M, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for development in a floodplain zone for the construction of an addition to Abigail’s Restaurant on the property located at 4 Hartford Road (Assessor’s Map G15, Block 145, Lot 001). Zone B-1. (decision must be rendered within 65 days of closing public hearing)
e. Application #17-34 of Marek L. Kement, P.E., L.S., Anchor Engineering Services, Inc., Agent; Wolf Restaurant, LLC, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for the construction of an addition to Abigail’s Restaurant on the property located at 4 Hartford Road (Assessor’s Map G15, Block 145, Lot 001). Zone B-1. (to be received 07/17/2017; decision must be rendered by 09/20/2017)
f. Application #17-35 of Chip Knierim, Agent, for proposed Text Amendments to Article Five, Section B.1.c, (Temporary Uses) of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations: Temporary camping, including both tent and recreational vehicles, may be permitted for no more than 3 consecutive nights on Town of Simsbury Owned property. Provided that the organization is granted permission by the Board of Selectmen and applies for a public gathering permit from the Town of Simsbury; and Article Six, Section C, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations to add the following language after Trailer camps: Unless expressly permitted elsewhere in these regulations on a temporary basis. (decision must be rendered within 65 days of closing public hearing)
g. Application #17-36 of Kerrianne Cannon, GHA Architecture/Development, Agent; E&A/I&G Simsbury Commons, LP, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for a sign permit and façade changes for Chili’s on the property located at 530 Bushy Hill Road (Assessor’s Map B20, Block 508, Lot 001-B). Zone B-2. (to be received 07/17/2017; decision must be rendered by 09/20/2017)
h. Application #17-37 of Chris Milliard, Phase Zero Design, Agent; Lisa Natcharian, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment to change the existing residential use to commercial per the Simsbury Center Code, SEC. 4.2. ALLOWED USE TABLE for Storytellers Cottage on the property located at 750 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G10, Block 206, Lot 001). Zone SC-1. (to be received 07/17/2017; decision must be rendered by 09/20/2017)
VII. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Deepwater Wind Solar Project
a. Referral from Board of Selectmen
b. Correspondence from Lee D. Hoffman, Pullman & Comley, LLC, Attorneys
2. Discussion of New and Ongoing Projects
a. Zoning Regulations revisions: General Discussion
b. WHOZ moratorium: General Discussion
VIII. ADJOURNMENT