Zoning Commission Minutes 05/06/2019
SIMSBURY ZONING COMMISSION
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – Subject to Vote of Approval
Monday, May 6, 2019 at 7 P.M.
Simsbury Town Hall – Main Meeting Room
933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT
PRESENT: Dave Ryan, Bruce Elliott, Kevin Gray, Jacqueline Battos, Donna Beinstein, Joseph Campolieta, Thomas Frank
ABSENT: 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 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL:
1. Appointment of Alternates:
Joseph Campolieta appointed to sit for Michael Doyle
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 15, 2019 Regular meeting
Motion: Mr. Elliott made a motion at 7:01 P.M. to approve the regular meeting minutes from April 15, 2019, as is. Ms. Battos seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously 6-0.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
No Public Hearings
V. OLD BUSINESS
1. Applications
a. N
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Receipt of New Applications
a. Application #19-21 of T.J. Donohue, Jr., Esq., Agent; McLean Affiliates, Inc., Petitioner; for a Text Amendment to Article Ten, Section K, Table 10 Bulk, Area, and Site Requirements, of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations regarding Maximum Height Senior Housing. (to be received by 05/06/2019; public hearing to be scheduled for 06/03/2019). No action needed, hearing scheduled.
b. Application #19-22 of Charles D. Houlihan, Jr., Agent; Michael and Jaclyn Robberds, Owners; for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section C.1, of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations for a home occupation allowing for short-term, bed-and-breakfast rental of the property located at 45 Old Farms Road (Assessor’s Map C09, Block 418, Lot 003). Zone R-40. (to be received 05/06/2019; public hearing to be scheduled for 05/20/2019). No action needed, hearing scheduled.
c. Application #19-23 of Matthew D. Wittmer, Phase Zero Design Inc., Agent; Grove Property Fund-Drake Hill LLC, Owner; for a sign permit for the Drake Hill Mall monument sign on the property located at 710-720 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G10, Block 227, Lot 00102). Zone SC-1. (to be received 05/06/2019; decision must be rendered by 07/10/2019)
Mr. Wittmer presented Application #19-23 to the Commission seeking a sign permit for the Drake Hill Mall monument sign. Rendering of sign was shown.
Discussion was had regarding Regulations of Simsbury Center Code, common sign plan for buildings, and the lack of consistency in fonts, graphics, and colors proposed (B1E).
Mr. Elliot and Mr. Gray, expressed concerns over the sign plan not meeting the regulations. Mr. Ryan suggested that having the branding logos on the sign makes it more easily identifiable. The applicant suggested that companies need to be immediately recognized on signage to remain competitive.
Mr. Ryan questioned what feedback was given by Design Review Board in reference to Application #19-23. Mr. Glidden advised the Commission that Design Review Board gave a positive recommendation for the sign. He noted that Design Review Board felt that the logo identifications were acceptable, as they were unified in size.
Mr. Glidden questioned if they Commission would like to see the sign redesigned with all the same colors, fonts and size to become more unified in design, which the Commission stated they would like to see staff work with the applicant on the redesign.
Mr. Glidden suggested the applicants have discussion outside of the Zoning Commission meeting and try to come up with some resolution, and then report back at the next meeting in two weeks.
Motion: At 7:33 P.M., Mr. Gray made a motion to table the discussion of Application #19-23 to the next regular Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for May 20, 2019.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Capolieta. Motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
d. Application #19-24 of Matthew D. Wittmer, Phase Zero Design Inc., Agent; Grove
Property Fund-Drake Hill LLC, Owner; for a sign permit for the Coldwell Banker
monument sign and Drake Hill Mall entrance sign on the property located at 700
Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G10, Block 227, Lot 001). Zones SC-1 and SC-3.
(to be received 05/06/2019; decision must be rendered by 07/10/2019)
Mr. Glidden advised the Commission to table Application #19-24 to the next meeting so
everything is done all at once to keep consistency.
Motion: At 7:34 P.M., Mr. Gray made a motion to table Application #19-24 to the next
Regular Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for May 20, 2019. Motion was seconded by Mr. Campolieta. Motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
e. Application # 19-25 of Patrick Aldrich, Agent; Town of Simsbury, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for the construction of an 11’x15’ sun shelter at Gifts of Love
Farm/Community Farm on the property located at 69 Wolcott Road (Assessor’s Map I02, Block 439, Lot 002). Zone I-1. (to be received 05/06/2019; decision must be rendered by 07/10/2019).
Chairman Ryan advised the Commission that Application #19-25 needs to be tabled because awaiting response from East Granby.
Motion: At 7:35 P.M., Mr. Gray made a motion to table Application #19-25 to the next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2019. Motion was seconded by Ms. Battos. Motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
VII. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Correspondence – No correspondence at this time
Mr. Glidden advised the Commission that draft regulations should be available for the next meeting, including old vs. new regulations. Mr. Glidden noted he will request Carrie upload original document, and Mr. Glidden advises the Commission to comment directly to him only.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: Mr. Gray made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7: P.M. Motion was seconded by Mr. Campolieta. Motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
Submitted by:
Kimberly Rathbun
Commission Clerk