Zoning Commission Minutes 05/21/2018
Subject to Approval
Simsbury Zoning Commission
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, May 21, 2018 at 7:00PM
Simsbury Town Hall – Main Meeting Room
933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut
PRESENT: Kevin Gray, Bruce Elliott, Michael Doyle, Donna Beinstein
Alternate Joseph Campolieta, Gavin Schwartz
ABSENT: Dave Ryan, Jackie Battos Alternate: Thomas Frank
ALSO PRESENT: Michael Glidden CFM CZEO, Assistant Town Planner and James Rabbitt AICP, Director of Planning
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chair Gray called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
II. ROLL CALL:
1. Appointment of Alternates.
Chairman Ryan appointed Gavin Schwartz to sit for Dave Ryan.
III. APPOINTMENTS TO DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1. Appointment of Steven Antonio and Jim Pennington to fill vacancies
MOTION: Mr. Doyle made a motion to appoint Steven Antonio to the Design Review Board as a regular member. Ms. Beinstein seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Doyle made a motion to appoint Jim Pennington as an Alternate to the Design Review Board. Ms. Beinstein seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 7, 2018 REGULAR MEETING:
MOTION: Mr. Elliott made a motion to approve the minutes subject to the following changes:
Ln 37: add word unanimously.
Ms. Beinstein seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Applications.
a. Application #18-18 of Matthew Wittmer, Phase Zero Design Inc., Agent; E & A/ I & G Simsbury Commons Limited Partnership, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for Stop & Shop façade improvements on the property located at 498 Bushy Hill Road (Assessor’s Map B20, Block 508, Lot 001-B). Zone B-3.
Mr. Wittmer presented the revised plans for façade improvements to Stop & Shop. He reported the Commission that the application received a favorable recommendation from the Design Review Board earlier.
Motion: Mr. Doyle made a motion to approve application 18-18 subject to the following conditions:
1) Full architectural drawings are to be filed with the administrative zoning permit.
2) Shop drawings for façade improvements are to be reviewed by staff for issuance of administrative zoning permit.
3) Pre-construction meeting is required with town staff prior to start of work
4) Plans are to be revised to reflect changes to base cap molding depth as recommended by Design Review Board.
Mr. Elliott seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
b. Application #18-23 of Marshall Epstein, Rosedale Farms, Owner for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Ten, Section H, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for a temporary liquor permit for a series of one-day events on the property located at 25 East Weatogue Street (Assessor’s Map H14, Block 108, Lot 003). Zone R-40. (public hearing set for 06/04/2018)
Motion: Mr. Doyle made a motion to table application 18-23 to June 4, 2018 meeting of the Zoning Commission. Ms. Beinstein seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
c. Application #18-24 of Ferg Jansen, Agent; Town of Simsbury, Owner; for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Ten, Section H, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for a temporary liquor permit for a one-day event at the Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge on the property located at 1 Old Bridge Road (Assessor’s Map H11, Block 144, Lot 007). Zone R-15.
Motion: Mr. Doyle made a motion to table application 18-24 to the June 4, 2018 meeting of the Zoning Commission. Ms. Beinstein seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
d. Application #18-25 of Solectran, LLC, Owner, for a Site Plan Amendment for a change of use on the property located at 690 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G11, Block 132, Lot 053). Zones SC-1 and SC-3
Mark Scully presented the plans for renovations for the Ensign Mansion located at 690 Hopmeadow Street.
Mr. Gray requested clarification on the work planned within the existing “chapel” area. Mr. Scully stated that no changes were planned. The kitchen for the restaurant will be located within the interior area of the chapel.
Mr. Elliott stated his concerns regarding potential impact to view shed of the mansion with the placement for the gazebo. Mr. Scully clarified that due to topography and vegetation, the gazebo will only be visible to drivers that are traveling southbound on Hopmeadow Street.
Mr. Rabbitt reported that the Design Review Board issued a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Commission with the condition that the roofline for the gazebo be modified. He suggested that Commission table action on the application to the next meeting so the applicant can address comments in his staff report.
Mr. Gray noted that one parking space along the northern building elevation encroaches past the front of the building. He suggested that this parking space be relocated to behind the front elevation. Mr. Gray asked the applicant what is plan for the existing ATM structure. Mr. Scully stated that the ATM will be removed and the space will be used for roofed parking for the apartments.
MOTION: Mr. Doyle made a motion to table application 18-25 to next meeting June 4, 2018 of the Zoning Commission. Mr. Elliott seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Receipt of New Applications
a. Application #18-26 of Joanne Perry, Gifts of Love, Inc., Agent; Town of Simsbury, Owner; for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Ten, Section H, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for a temporary liquor permit for a series of one-day events on the property located at 73 Wolcott Road (Assessor’s Map I02, Block 439, Lot 002). Zone I-1
MOTION: Mr. Elliott made a motion to schedule a public hearing for 6/4/2018. Ms. Beinstein seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
b. Application #18-27 of Sign Techniques Inc., Agent; Twenty Two GC 2012 LLC, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for a Sign Permit for Valley Super Liquors on the property located at 828 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 001A-1B). Zone SC-1.
MOTION: Mr. Doyle made a motion to table application 18-27 to next regular meeting of the Zoning Commission on 06/04/2018. Mr. Elliott seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
c. Application #18-28 of Darin Sonna, Hartford Sign & Design, Agent; E and A/I and G Simsbury Commons LP, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for a Sign Permit for TCBY Frozen Yogurt on the property located at 530 Bushy Hill Road (Assessor’s Map B20, Block 508, Lot 001-B). Zone B-3.
Mr. Rabbitt reported that the Design Review Board granted a favorable recommendation for the application earlier in the evening. The application is for a sign permit for a new tenant at Simsbury Commons.
MOTION: Mr. Doyle made a motion to approve application 18-28 subject to the conditions of approval contained in the staff report. Mr. Elliott seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
d. Application #18-29 of Gary McCoy, Poyant Signs Inc., Agent; Grove Property Fund LLC, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for a Sign Permit for CVS Pharmacy on the property located at 714 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G10, Block 227, Lot 001-2). Zones SC-1 and SC-3
MOTION: Mr. Doyle made a motion to table application 18-29 to the next regular meeting of the Zoning Commission on June 4, 2018. Ms. Beinstein seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VIII. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Correspondence
2. Zoning Regulations – amendments
a. General
Mr. Rabbitt mentioned to the Commission that a third meeting would be scheduled for the subcommittee to meet and discuss regulations.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Mr. Doyle made a motion to adjourn at 8:01pm. Mr. Elliott seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Submitted by
Michael Glidden CFM CZEO
Assistant Town Planner