Zoning Commission Minutes 06/04/2018
Subject to Approval
Simsbury Zoning Commission
TOWN OF SIMSBURY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:00PM
Simsbury Town Hall – Main Meeting Room
933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut
PRESENT: Dave Ryan, Jackie Battos, Kevin Gray, Bruce Elliott, Michael Doyle, Donna Beinstein
Alternate Joseph Campolieta,
ABSENT: Alternate: Thomas Frank, Gavin Schwartz
ALSO PRESENT: Michael Glidden CFM CZEO, Assistant Town Planner
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
II. ROLL CALL:
1. Appointment of Alternates.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 21, 2018 REGULAR MEETING:
MOTION: Mr. Beinstein made a motion to approve the minutes subject to the following changes:
Change Vice Chair to Secretary
Change Mr. Ryan to appointing Mr. Schwartz to Mr. Gray
Mr. Gray seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 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
Mr. Epstein presented the application for temporary liquor license for a series of events that would be held at 25 East Weatogue Street for the 2018 season.
Chairman Ryan asked if any members of the public wished to speak. No one came forward.
Motion: Mr. Gray made a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, the public hearing closed at 7:05pm.
2. 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.
Mr. Jansen presented the application for a temporary liquor license for a one day event to be held at the Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge.
Chairman Ryan asked if any member of the public wished to speak. No one came forward.
Motion: Mr. Gray made a motion to close the public hearing. Ms. Beinstein seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, the public hearing closed at 7:09pm.
3. 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.
Mr. Doyle stated he is a member of Gifts of Love Inc. Board so therefore he would be recusing himself for this application.
Ms. Perry presented the application for a temporary liquor license for a series of events for the 2018 season which will be held at 73 Wolcott Road.
Chairman Ryan asked if there any members of the public that wished to speak on the application. No one came forward.
Motion: Mr. Gray made a motion to close the public hearing. Ms. Beinstein seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, the public hearing closed at 7:15 pm.
V. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Applications.
Motion: Mr. Gray made a motion to amend the agenda and discuss application 18-26 first. Ms. Beinstein seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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. Gray made a motion to approve application 18-26 subject to the following conditions of approval:
Ms. Battos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Doyle returned to the meeting.
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 approve application 18-23 subject to the following conditions of approval:
Mr. Gray 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. Elliott made a motion to approve application 18-24 subject to the following conditions of approval:
Mr. Gray 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. Glidden reviewed his staff report and draft approval.
MOTION: Mr. Doyle made a motion to 18-25 subject to the following conditions:
1. An administrative zoning permit is required for the change in use.
2. For issuance for an administrative zoning permit the final plan shall incorporate the following changes:
a. Plans are to be signed and sealed by all applicable professionals.
b. Sidewalk improvements depicted in the state right of way are to be removed from the plans
c. Spot grades are to be provided in area of ADA compliant parking locations and associated travel paths in order to demonstrate ADA compliance on sheet LL.1
d. Detail for the cable railing for proposed deck to be added to Sheet A-2.1
e. Written approval from Town Engineer
f. Grading details for proposed feature (fountain/patio) within northern end of lawn to be added to Sheet LG.1
g. Provided two complete paper sets of final plans to the Planning Department.
h. Mylars of Sheets LL1 and LLG1 to be provided to the Planning Department.
3. A pre-construction meeting is required with Zoning Enforcement Officer and applicable town staff prior to start of site work.
4. Approval is for work within site. Any work within the state right of way requires approval from CTDOT district 4. Said approvals are to be secured before work commences in the right of way.
5. The Zoning Commission authorizes staff on behalf of them to approve minor modifications to the approved plans such as changes to grading and/or landscaping. Said requests for changes are to be made in writing and approved by Planning Department staff prior to implementation in the field.
6. Approval is for the change in use only. Separate approvals are required for signage and liquor licenses.
Ms. Battos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
e. 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. (decision must be rendered by 07/25/2018)
Mr. Janik presented the application for replacement of the existing sign at 828 Hopmeadow Street.
Mr. Glidden explained the commission; the existing sign was installed without the benefit of approval. The size of the sign conforms to the zoning regulations however the lighting needs to be modified. The application received a positive referral from the Design Review Board with the comment that lighting be directed downward.
Motion: Mr. Gray made a motion to approve application 18-27 with the condition that lighting for the sign be modified so that it conforms to the zoning regulations. Ms. Battos seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
f. 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.
Mr. Glidden reported that the applicant failed to post public notification sign and that staff recommends the application be tabled to the next regular meeting of the zoning commission.
Motion: Mr. Gray made a motion to table application 18-29 to June 18, 2018 meeting of the zoning commission. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Receipt of New Applications
a. Application #18-31 of Allen and Joleen Cramer, Owners, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section C.9, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for an accessory dwelling unit on the property located at 345 West Mountain Road (Assessor’s Map A18, Block 503, Lot 003). Zone R-40.\
Motion: Mr. Gray made a motion to schedule a public hearing for application 18-31 for July 16,2018. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously
b. Application #18-32 of Curaleaf LLC, Agent; Infinity IV LLC, Owner, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section J.2, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for a medical marijuana production facility in the I-1 Restricted Industrial Zone on the property located at 34 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map E18, Block 117, Lot 001-2). Zone I-1
Mr. Glidden reported that staff was able to submit legal notice to Hartford Courant for this application and recommended that a public hearing be scheduled for June 18, 2018.
Motion: Ms. Battos made a motion to schedule a public hearing for application 18-32 for June 18, 2018. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VII. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Correspondence
2. Zoning Regulations – amendments
a. General
Mr. Glidden had nothing to report.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Mr. Gray made a motion to adjourn at 7:45pm. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Submitted by
Michael Glidden CFM CZEO
Assistant Town Planner