Zoning Commission Minutes 12/18/2017

Subject to Approval

Simsbury Zoning Commission

TOWN OF SIMSBURY

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Monday, December 18, 2017 at 7:00PM

Simsbury Town Offices – Main Meeting Room

933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Connecticut

PRESENT:             Dave Ryan, Donna Beinstein, Bruce Elliott, Kevin Gray, Gerald Post,        

                                Alternate Joseph Campolieta                    

ABSENT:               Michael Doyle, Thomas Frank

ALSO PRESENT:  Jamie Rabbitt, Director of Planning and Community Development

I. CALL TO ORDER:

Chairman Dave Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM

II.  ROLL CALL:

1.  Appointment of Alternates.

Joseph Campolieta was seated for Michael Doyle.

III.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES – DECEMBER 4, 2017 REGULAR MEETING:

Delete line 45; line 68; delete repeated words unanimously approved from line 96; delete nte from line 110 and replace with the; line 157 correct reference to Hartford Simsbury Form Based Code to Simsbury Center Code; line 218 delete Elliot and replace with Elliot; line 231 delete draft and insert the words are submitted at the end of sentence.

MOTION: Mr. Post, Mr. Campolieta second, to approve as amended (see above); unanimously approved at 7:06 PM.

IV.  PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1. None

V.  OLD BUSINESS:

1.  Applications.

a.  Application #17-40 of Tim Martin, Owner, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section C.8, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for the development of a rear lot on the property located at Lark Road (Assessor’s Map D03, Block 208, Lot 003A, being shown on the map as included in Assessor’s Map D03, Block 208, Lot 003). Zone R-40.

Ms. Beinstein recused herself from this application and left the Main Meeting Room prior to any discussion.

Mr. Elliott stated that he had reviewed the application and was prepared to vote. Mr. Campolieta stated that he had also reviewed the record and was prepared to vote.

MOTION:  Mr. Gray made a motion to deny Application #17-40 by Tim Martin, Owner, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section C.8, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for the development of a rear lot on the property located at Lark Road (Assessor’s Map D03, Block 208, Lot 003A) being shown on the map as included in Assessor’s Map D03, Block 208, Lot 003). Zone R-40. The motion to deny is based on the applicant’s failure to comply with the requirements of Article Seven, Section C.8 of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulation. This decision has been made based on a review of the application, supporting documentation, and testimony received at the public hearing. Mr. Elliott seconded. Motion passed 5-0 at 7:09 PM. 

Ms. Beinstein rejoined the meeting at 7:10 PM.

b.  Application #17-56 of Marshall Epstein, Rosedale Farms, and T.J. Donohue, Esq., Applicants, for a Text Amendment to the Definitions of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations regarding accessory activities in support of agricultural operations include the baking of specialty breads and pies. (public hearing set to open 01/08/2018)

MOTION: Mr. Gray, Mr. Campolieta second, to table Application #17-56 to the January 8, 2018 regular meeting; unanimously approved at 7:10 PM.

c.  Application #17-57 of Eric Michaud, Applicant, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section C.9, of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations for the addition of an accessory dwelling unit to the existing residence on the property located at 84 Winthrop Street, Tariffville, (Assessors Map J04, Block 219, Lot 005A).  Zone R-25. (public hearing set to open 01/08/2018)

MOTION: Mr. Gray, Mr. Campolieta second, to table Application #17-57 to the January 8, 2018 regular meeting; unanimously approved at 7:10 PM.

d.  Application #17-58 of Nord Christensen, Agent; EAY Properties LLC, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for modifications to Meadow Asian Cuisine on the property located at 532 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G12, Block 132, Lot 027). Zone B-2. (received 12/04/2017; decision must be rendered by 02/21/2018)

Mr. Rabbitt stated that the Town’s Design Review Board (DRB) meeting was cancelled this evening due to a lack of quorum and that it was his recommendation to table any action on this application.

MOTION: Mr. Post, Mr. Campolieta second, to table Application #17-58 to the January 8, 2018 regular meeting; unanimously approved at 7:11 PM.

VI.  NEW BUSINESS:

1.  Receipt of New Applications.

None.

VII.  GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS:

1.  Correspondence.

None.

VIII.  ADJOURNMENT:

MOTION:  Mr. Post, Mr. Campolieta second, to adjourn at 7:14 PM; unanimously approved.