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06/07/2021 Zoning Commission Minutes

Meeting date: 
Monday, June 7, 2021

Subject to Approval

Simsbury Zoning Commission

TOWN OF SIMSBURY

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7:00PM

Meeting Held Via Zoom

 

PRESENT:     Regular Members: Dave Ryan, Michael Doyle Bruce Elliott, Kevin Gray,

Donna Beinstein and Anne Erickson

            Alternate:  Shannon Knall

 

ABSENT:       Alternates:  Diane Madigan and Melissa Osborne

 

ALSO PRESENT:  Michael Glidden CFM CZEO, Director of Planning and Community Development

                              

 I. CALL TO ORDER 

 

      1.  APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES 

 

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the May 17, 2021 regular meeting minutes  

 

MOTION: M.Dolye made a motion to approve the minutes as amended, and was seconded by K.Gray, the motion passed (5-0-1 D.Beinstien abstained).

 

III. PUBLIC HEARING 

 

  1. Applications 
    1. Application #21-10 of Valley Recreation LLC, Owner; MACK V Development LLC, Applicant; for special exceptions pursuant to Section 4.5 for outdoor storage associated with a retail business and Section 10.2.5.(a) for a reduction 55 of the required parking spaces; for the construction a new retail building at the property located at 1603 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H02, Block 403, 002BLot ) Zone B-2

 

Chairman Ryan asked if there were members of the public that wished to speak.

 

Carol Rosenbeck of 22 Brettonwood Drive brought two concerns to the Commission, 1) that portions of the existing stockade fence need to be repaired. And 2) she was concerned regarding potential impact from noises associated with deliveries.

 

Matt Darling deferred to Jim Cassidy PE on the current state of the fencing. Jim Cassidy stated that there are potions that need attention or repair. Matt Darling stated that he is committed to replace any portions of the fencing that need to be repaired as for the deliveries, he stated that the store will only receive one delivery per week. He stated the timing of the weekly delivery can be scheduled so that it will not be an inconvenience with the neighbors.

 

MOTION: K.Gray made a motion to close the public hearing, B.Elliott seconded the motion. The motion passed (6-0), the public hearing was closed at 7:09pm.

 

 

 

IV. OLD BUSINESS 

 

  1. Applications 
  1.  Application #21-10 of Valley Recreation LLC, Owner; MACK V Development LLC, Applicant; for special exceptions pursuant to Section 4.5 for outdoor storage associated with a retail business and Section 10.2.5.(a) for a reduction 55 of the required parking spaces; for the construction a new retail building at the property located at 1603 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H02, Block 403, 002BLot ) Zone B-2

 

MOTION: B.Elliott made a motion to approve Application #21-10 of Valley Recreation LLC, Owner; MACK V Development LLC, Applicant; for special exceptions pursuant to Section 4.5 for outdoor storage associated with a retail business and Section 10.2.5.(a) for a reduction 55 of the required parking spaces; for the construction a new retail building at the property located at 1603 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H02, Block 403, 002BLot ) Zone B-2., M.Doyle seconded the motion.  The motion passed (6-0).

 

Special Exception Approval is subject to the following condition:

 

  1. Special Exception is not valid until notice of grant is filed with the Simsbury Town Clerk.

 

The Site development is subject to the following conditions:

 

  1. Final plans are to incorporate WPCA comments.
  2. Applicant is to provide 2 mylars and 1 paper set which are to be signed by the Chairman. One is to be filed on the Simsbury Land Records with the Office of the Town Clerk. The second mylar is to be filed with Engineering Department.
  3. An administrative zoning permit is required for the project.
  4. An infiltration test is required as per Town Engineer’s comments. Test is to confirm that soils are as permeable as referenced in the drainage study. Results from infiltration test are to be provided to Town Engineer and Town Planner.
  5. Signage is to be externally lit.
  6. Applicant shall provide copy of excavation permit from CTDOT District 4 for any work within the state right of way. Said documentation is to be provided to the Town Planner and Town Engineer.
  7. The commission authorizes staff to act on their behalf concerning authorizing minor changes to the approved plan such as landscaping, grading, and lighting. Said changes to be made in writing to Planning Department staff and approved before they are implemented.
  8. The applicant is responsible for repairing and replacing any portions of the stockade fencing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

V. NEW BUSINESS 

 

  1. Applications 

                        

                     None

 

VI. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS 

  1. Regulation update workshop 
    1. Sign Regulations  

 

M.Glidden reported that he is scheduled to discuss the proposal with the Simsbury Main Street Partnership Board later this week. He will report back to the Commission at the next meeting on their concerns regarding the changes.

 

V.  ADJOURNMENT 

 

MOTION: K.Gray made a motion to adjourn, M.Dolye seconded the motion. The motion passed (6-0), the meeting was adjourned at 7:42pm.

 

 

 

Submitted by

 

 

 

Michael Glidden CFM CZEO

Acting Clerk