Zoning Commission Minutes 03/16/2020
SIMSBURY ZONING COMMISSION
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
REGULAR MEETING/WORKSHOP MINUTES - Subject to Vote of Approval
Monday, March 16, 2020 at 7 P.M.
Simsbury Town Hall - Main Meeting Room
725 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT
PRESENT: Donna Beinstein, Bruce Elliott, Anne Erickson,
CALLED IN: Dave Ryan, Kevin Gray, Diane Madigan and Shannon Knall
ABSENT: Melissa Osborne, Michael Doyle
ALSO PRESENT: Michael Glidden, CFM CZEO, Director of Planning and Community Development
I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
II. ROLL CALL
1. Appointment of Alternates- Diane Madigan appointed to sit for Michael Doyle.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Elliott made the suggestion that in the future, a motion should be made to adjourn from Regular meetings to Workshops.
Mr. Ryan made a motion to approve the March 2, 2020 meeting minutes as submitted. Mr. Gray seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
Mr. Gray made a motion to amend the agenda to move Application #20-02 to Old Business. Ms. Madigan seconded the motion and motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
V. OLD BUSINESS
1. Applications
a. Application #20-02 of Thomas J. Ryan & Andrew Ryan, Agents;
Simsbury Town Shops, LLC, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment of
previously approved plan to install fire stairs on the property located
at 920 Hopmeadow Street. Zone SCZ
Mr. Thomas Ryan presented the Application to the Commission, explaining why the stairs needed to be added, explaining the materials he plans to use. He answered questions, and referenced the positive Referral from Design Review Board, which Mr. Glidden further reviewed.
Mr. Gray voiced concern over using vinyl for spindles. Ms. Beinstein agreed with Mr. Gray’s opposition to using vinyl.
Mr. Thomas Ryan suggested the use of AZEK material as suggested by Design Review Board.
A motion was made by Mr. Gray to approve Application #20-02 with the recommendations (1 through 4) of Design Review Board except for recommendation #3, which should read “The Handrail and Spindles should be white in color. No vinyl should be used, material should be natural wood painted white.” In addition, an Administrative Zoning Permit is required prior to construction.
Ms. Beinstein seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, 6-0.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Receipt of New Applications
a. Application #20-03 of Graphic Impact Signs, Inc., Agent; Big Y Foods Inc., Owner; for a sign permit for a new signage on the property located at 1313 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map I05, Block 406, Lot 016). Zone B02.
John Renzi called in to present Application #20-03. Mr. Renzi prepared a signage package, illustrating the signs, with square footage included, for the Zoning Commission’s review. Mr. Renzi explained the colors, design, lighting/illumination of the signs. He reviewed the day vs. night view. Mr. Renzi answered questions clarifying the lighting.
Mr. Glidden noted that this application meets the Zoning regulations, and he would recommend approval with the caveat that an Administrative Zoning Permit is required and the Big Y logo referenced “B,” be reverse halo lit.
A motion was made by Ms. Beinstein to approve Application #20-03 of Graphic Impact Signs, Inc., Agent; Big Y Foods Inc., Owner; for a sign permit for new signage on the property located at 1313 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map I05, Block 406, Lot 016). Zone B-2, with the following conditions:
1. An Administrative Zoning Permit is required
Motion was seconded by Ms. Madigan.
Motion passed 5-1-0, with Mr. Gray being opposed.
2. Time Extensions
ZC 15-14 – 80 Wolcott Road – Site Plan Approval – Request for 5 year extension
Mr. Glidden explained why the extension is needed. The storm water basin is in, the applicant is in progress of demolition of an old building and building a new building currently. This is an as of right of Mr. Girard, this is the last extension this applicant can have.
Mr. Gray asked about screening of storage trailers. Mr. Glidden will obtain more information and report back to the Commission.
A motionwas made by Mr. Gray to give a 5 year extension for the Site Plan for 80 Wolcott Road, Application ZC 15-14. Ms. Beinstein seconded the motion. Motion carries 6-0.
VII. REGULATION UPDATE WORKSHOP
1. Discussion of Regulation Re-Write
Mr. Glidden advised the Commission that changes were made from last meeting, with one addition which have been uploaded. “Home Business” was moved from “other regulation” to “Accessory Uses” in Residential Zone.
ADJOURNMENT
At Mr. Gray made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting to Workshop. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Elliott and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
Submitted by:
Kimberly Rathbun
Commission Clerk