Zoning Commission Agenda 10/17/2016
AGENDA
ZONING COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016
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 September 19, 2016 Regular Meeting
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Application #16-39 of Robert M. Bourke, Esq., Petitioner, for Text Amendments to the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations to: Article 7, Section B, to permit farm vineyards and wineries in all residential zones as permitted uses subject to site plan approval; such facilities would be allowed to hold special events/promotions and sell products at retail. (public hearing to be opened 10/17/2016; public hearing must be closed by 11/21/2016)
2. Application #16-40 of Robert M. Bourke, Esq., Petitioner, for Text Amendments to the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations to: Article 7, Section B, to permit large acreage agricultural farms in all residential zones as permitted uses subject to site plan approval; such farms would be allowed to hold special public and private events, sell products at retail, and operate commercial kitchens. (public hearing to be opened 10/17/2016; public hearing must be closed by 11/21/2016)
V. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Applications
a. Application #16-31 of Brian Denno, Denno Land Surveying, Agent; Frank J. Sidoti, Jr., Owner; for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section 9, of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations for an accessory dwelling unit above the proposed garage on the property located at 9 Nod Brook Drive (Assessor’s Map C19, Block 510, Lot 044). Zone R-40. (public hearing closed 09/19/2016; decision must be rendered by 11/23/2016)
b. Application #16-35 of Matt Wittmer, Phase Zero Design, Agent; Mitchell Auto Group, Inc., Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for changes to the façades for Quick Lane on the property located at 384 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map F14, Block 145, Lot 001-2). Zone B-2. (received 07/11/2016; 65-day extension granted; decision must be rendered by 11/18/2016)
c. Application #16-39 of Robert M. Bourke, Esq., Petitioner, for Text Amendments to the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations to: Article 7, Section B, to permit farm vineyards and wineries in all residential zones as permitted uses subject to site plan approval; such facilities would be allowed to hold special events/promotions and sell products at retail. (decision must be rendered within 65 days of closing the public hearing)
d. Application #16-40 of Robert M. Bourke, Esq., Petitioner, for Text Amendments to the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations to: Article 7, Section B, to permit large acreage agricultural farms in all residential zones as permitted uses subject to site plan approval; such farms would be allowed to hold special public and private events, sell products at retail, and operate commercial kitchens. (decision must be rendered within 65 days of closing the public hearing)
e. Application #16-42 of Dave Carpenter, Carpenter Electric/Baystate Energy Solutions, Agent; Simmac Enterprises, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for a lighting retrofit plan on the property located at 22 Albany Turnpike (Assessor’s Map A20, Block 503, Lot 002-B) and Albany Turnpike (Assessor’s Map A20, Block 503, Lot 002C). Zone B-3. (received 09/19/2016; decision must be rendered by 11/23/2016)
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Receipt of New Applications:
a. Application #16-44 of TJ Donohue, Jr., Agent; SL Simsbury, LLC, (The Silverman Group), Owner; for The Hartford-Simsbury Form Based Code Master Development Plan on the property located at 200 Hopmeadow Street (shown as Assessor’s Map F17, Block 154, Lot 009-1, Assessor’s Map F17, Block 154, Lot 009-2, and Assessor’s Map F17, Block 154, Lot 009-3). Zone HS-FBC. (to be received 10/17/2016; decision must be rendered by 12/21/2016)
b. Application #16-45 of Richard D. Wagner, Jr., Agent; 1285 Hopmeadow Street, LLC, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment pursuant to Article Seven, Section E.2, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for a change of use for the personal service business CrossFit Simsbury on the property located at 1285 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map I05, Block 403, Lot 017). Zone B-2. (to be received 10/17/2016; decision must be rendered by 12/21/2016)
c. Application #16-46 of Chris Milliard, Phase Zero Design, Agent; Mitchell Auto Group, Inc., Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for a unified sign plan on the property located at 384 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map F14, Block 145, Lot 001+2). Zone B-2. (to be received 10/17/2016; decision must be rendered by 12/21/2016)
d. Application #16-47 of Chris Milliard, Phase Zero Design, Agent; Mitchell Auto Group, Inc., Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for changes to the façades at the Volvo dealership on the property located at 384 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map F14, Block 145, Lot 001+2). Zone B-2. (to be received 10/17/2016; decision must be rendered by 12/21/2016)
e. Application #16-48 of Robert Bylykbashi, Agent; Twenty Two GC 2012 LLC, Andreo Family Enterprises, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for modifications to People’s Choice Restaurant on the property located at 836 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 001A+1B). Zones SC-3 and SC-4. (to be received 10/17/2016; decision must be rendered by 12/21/2016)
f. Application #16-49 of Mark and Patricia Boudreau, Owners, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section C.1, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for a home occupation on the property located at 24 Crestview Road (Assessor’s Map J05, Block 114, Lot 085). Zone R-15. (to be received 10/17/2016; decision must be rendered by 12/21/2016)
VII. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Discussion of New and Ongoing Projects
a. Zoning Regulations revisions: General Discussion
i. Glenn Chalder, Planimetrics
VIII. ADJOURNMENT