01/18/2023 Zoning Commission Minutes
Meeting Date: January 18, 2023
ZONING COMMISSION
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023 at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: David Ryan, Bruce Elliott, Kevin Gray, Diane Madigan, Donna Beinstein and Jackie Battos
ALSO PRESENT: Planning and Community Development Director George McGregor; Code Compliance Officer Laura Barkowski and Commission Clerk Jackie Lachance
I. CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
All regular members present were seated as well as Jackie Battos for Anne Erickson
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- January 4, 2023 – Line 41, page 1 – Curaleaf was misspelled; line 6, page 4 – completion of “shell”; line 11, page 4 – construction and rental will be updated monthly.
MOTION: Ms. Battos moved to approve the January 4, 2023 Minutes as corrected.
Mr. Gray seconded the motion.
VOTE: motion passed unanimously, 6-0-0
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #22-42 of Steven Antonio 5 Ants LLC, Applicant, site plan amendment for the construction of a ±195 sq. ft. addition and renovations at the property located at 1185 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map I05 Block 412 Lot 001) Zone – B2.
Steven Antonio presented this application. Mr. Antonio went over the changes from the last time he sought an approval on the site plan amendment. Some of the plans include a new 42” handicap door at the end of the handicap ramp, enclosing the vestibule with glass and a horse mounted on the roof. The Commission inquired about lighting and minute marks for the clock, what the horse will be mounted on, the potential of a patio. The Commission was informed that the Design Review Board made a positive referral for this application.
MOTION: Ms. Madigan moved to approve Application ZC#22-42 of Steven Antonio 5 Ants LLC, Applicant, site plan amendment for the construction of a ± 195 sq. ft. addition and renovations at the property located at 1185 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map I05 Block 412 Lot 001) Zone – B2 with the following conditions:
1. Staff has permission to make any design changes to the clock; and
2. An Administrative Zoning permit is required.
Ms. Battos seconded the motion.
VOTE: motion passed, 6-0-0
V. OLD BUSINESS
1. Application #22-32 of the Simsbury Zoning Commission, Applicant; George McGregor, Agent; for a text amendment to the Simsbury Zoning Regulations, Hartford-Simsbury Form-Based Code, and Simsbury Center Code for the purpose of prohibiting cannabis establishments in Simsbury Center Code and Hartford-Simsbury Code, and permitting cannabis establishments in select zoning districts in the Town Zoning Regulation.
Attorney Robert DeCrescenzo presented an update on the last Board of Selectman meeting noting he has a draft ordinance that will be submitted to the BOS. The Commission inquired about different scenarios with staff and Attorney DeCrescenzo and the Commission’s options moving forward. The BOS public hearing is scheduled for the draft ordinance on February 13, 2023. The Commission, Attorney DeCrescenzo and staff discussed transporters/deliveries, permits, and licensing limitations.
MOTION: Mr. Gray moved to continue this application to the Regular Meeting on March 6, 2023.
Ms. Beinstein seconded the motion.
VOTE: motion passed unanimously, 6-0-0
VI. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Land Use Training in March – this is a virtual class
2. POCD – meeting on January 30, 2023
3. The Chairman of Planning would like a meeting with the Commission regarding implementation of the POCD
VII. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Gray moved to adjourn this meeting at 8:07 p.m.
Ms. Madigan seconded the motion.
VOTE: motion passed unanimously, 6-0-0