03/06/2023 Zoning Commission Minutes
Meeting Date: March 6, 2023
ZONING COMMISSION
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
REGULAR MEETING – SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2023 at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: David Ryan, Bruce Elliott, Kevin Gray, Anne Erickson, Melissa Osborne, Jackie Battos and Tucker Salls
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 7:02 p.m.
All regular members present were seated as well as Jackie Battos for Diane Madigan and Tucker Salls for Donna Beinstein
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- February 6, 2023 - APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
III. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS
The Ridge at Talcott Mountain Developer Update
TJ indicated that a status letter was submitted to the Commission on March 2, 2023 and presented some photographs of the work done indicating the project will be finished by June 30, 2023. The Commission asked for a written schedule for the next meeting. The Commission inquired as to the delay in the work done to date and how it relates to the bond.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application ZC #23-03 of Vessel RE Holdings, LLC, Applicant, EAY Properties, LLC, Owner, for a site plan pursuant to CGS 8-30g for construction of a ± 55,030 sq. ft., 80-unit multi-family development, at 446 Hopmeadow Street. (Assessor’s Map G13, Block 142, Lot 003C) Simsbury, CT 06070. Zone R-15.
Staff gave an update on where in the process the Zoning Commission is. The Commission discussed setting a public hearing.
MOTION: Mr. Gray moved to schedule a public hearing at the next regular meeting on March 20, 2023.
Mr. Elliott seconded the motion.
VOTE: motion passed unanimously, 6-0-0
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE
Public Comment Received for CC #22-29 Related to ZC #23-03 446 Hopmeadow Street
VIII. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATES
1. Food Truck Regulations Discussion
Staff presented the inquires the Town is receiving with respect to food trucks. Staff presented potential draft language/options for a regulation. The Commission discussed permits, the impact on brick and mortar stores, fee schedules for the permit. The Commission agreed that this could be done through Administrative Zoning Permit process.
2. Cannabis Text Amendment Update
Staff discussed the memo that was submitted on this text amendment. The Commission discussed the retail and manufacturing sections of the amendment and how different outcomes will affect the Zoning Commission’s abilities. Staff will discuss this further with the Town Attorney and recommended the Commission act on the manufacturing portion. Staff will revise the amendments after discussions with the Town Attorney.
IX. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Gray moved to adjourn this meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Mr. Salls seconded the motion.
VOTE: motion passed unanimously, 6-0-0