Zoning Commission Agenda 02/05/2018

Date: 
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 7:00pm

AGENDA

ZONING COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2018

 

SIMSBURY TOWN OFFICES – 7:00 P.M. – MAIN MEETING ROOM

933 HOPMEADOW STREET, SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT

 

I.             CALL TO ORDER

 

II.            ROLL CALL

 

1.            Appointment of Alternates

 

III.           APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the January 8, 2018, Regular Meeting

 

IV.          PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

1.            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 opened 01/08/2018; must be closed by 02/12/2018)

2.            Application #18-02 of Jason Levesque, Agent; Paul and Heidi McCann, Owners; 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 3 Caryn Lane, Weatogue (Assessor’s Map E19, Block 617, Lot 134). Zone R-40. (public hearing set to open 02/05/2018; must be closed by 03/12/2018)

 

V.            OLD BUSINESS

 

1.            Applications

a.            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. (decision must be rendered within 65 days of closing public hearing)

b.            Application #18-01 of Richard Schoenhardt, Trustee, Agent; Simsbury Free Library, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for expansion of the stair cover for the Simsbury Free Library on the property located at 749 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G10, Block 203, Lot 002). Zone SC-1. (decision must be rendered by 03/14/2018)

c.             Application #18-02 of Jason Levesque, Agent; Paul and Heidi McCann, Owners; 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 3 Caryn Lane, Weatogue (Assessor’s Map E19, Block 617, Lot 134). Zone R-40. (decision must be rendered within 65 days of closing public hearing)

 

VI.          NEW BUSINESS

 

1.            Receipt of New Applications

a.            Application #18-03 of Pattie Smith Jacobus, Agent; Loren (Andy) Andreo, Jr., Andreo Family Enterprises, Owner; for a Sign Permit for the replacement of the Simsbury Free Bike & CT Adaptive Cycling sign with new signage for Ironhorse Trikes & E-Bikes on the property located at 836 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 001A-B). Zones SC-1, SC-3, and SC-4. (to be received 02/05/2018; decision must be rendered by 04/11/2018)

b.            Application #18-04 of Gerard G. Toner, Director of Culture, Parks & Recreation, Agent; Town of Simsbury, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for the construction of two basketball courts at the Simsbury Farms Recreation Complex on the property located at 100 Old Farms Road. Zone R-40 (to be received 02/05/2018; decision must be rendered by 04/11/2018)

c.             Application #18-05 of Ronald Bomengen, PE, LEED AP, Agent; Simsbury Developers, LLC, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for entry signage at Aspen Green on the property located at 20 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map E18, Block 117, Lot 001-1B). Zone PAD. (to be received 02/05/2018; decision must be rendered by 04/11/2018)

d.            Application #18-06 of Landworks/Highcroft Phase II LLC, Owner, for a Site Plan Amendment for modifications including detached garages, relocation of Grill Area 4, conversion to a covered Grilling Pavilion, bicycle storage sheds, and detailing of handicap parking on the property located at 225 Powder Forest Drive (Parcel 5), also known as 100 Highcroft Place, 300 Highcroft Place, 400 Highcroft Place West, 500 Highcroft Place West, 600 Highcroft Place West, 700 Highcroft Place West, 800 Highcroft Place West, and 900 Highcroft Place West (Assessor’s Map F14, Block 203, Lot 005-5). Zone PAD. (to be received 02/05/2018; decision must be rendered by 04/11/2018)

e.            Application #18-07 of James A. Eder, Agent; Robert Patricelli, Folly 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 one day event on the property located at 75 Hartford Road (Assessor’s Map G15, Block 110, Lot 012). Zone R-40. (to be received 02/05/2018; public hearing to be set to open 03/05/2018)

f.             Application #18-08 of KC Jones, on behalf of Ensign Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company, Agent; Dyno Nobel, Inc., Owner; for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section M, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for the construction of concrete block blast deflector walls on the property located at 640 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G11, Block 132, Lot 052). Zone I-2. (to be received 02/05/2018; public hearing to be set to open 03/05/2018)

g.            Application #18-09  of Ana’s Kitchen, LLC, Agent; GPF-Drake Hill LLC, Owner; for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Ten, Section H, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for a beer and wine liquor license on the property located at 712 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G10, Block 227, Lot 001-2). Zones SC-1 and SC-3. (to be received 02/05/2018; public hearing to be set to open 03/05/2018)

h.            Application #18-10 of Marc Lubetkin, Red Stone Horse & Carriage, LLC, Agent; The Simsbury Historical Society, Inc., Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for a service business in the Simsbury Center providing horse and carriage rides for entertainment on the property located at 800 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G10, Block 227, Lot 001). Zones SC-1, SC-3 and SC-4. (to be received 02/05/2018; decision must be rendered by 04/11/2018)

 

VII.         GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS

 

1.            Correspondence

2.            Re-appointments to Design Review Board

a.            Jennifer Murnane

b.            Anneliese Frank

 

VIII.        ADJOURNMENT