Zoning Commission Agenda 11/20/2017
AGENDA
ZONING COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2017
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 October 16, 2017 Regular Meeting
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 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. (public hearing opened 10/16/2017; must be closed by 11/20/2017)
2. Application #17-42 of Matthew Erdmann and John Alubicki, Keller Williams Farmington Valley, Agents, for a Text Amendment to Article Ten, Section C.1.b, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations regarding real estate signage.(public hearing set to open 11/20/2017; must be closed by 12/25/2017)
3. Application #17-43 of Stephen J. Repka, II, Owner, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section C.9, of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations for the addition of an accessory dwelling unit over the garage of the existing residence on the property located at 347 West Mountain Road, West Simsbury (Assessor’s Map A18, Block 503, Lot 001). Zone R-40. (public hearing opened 10/16/2017; must be closed by 11/20/2017)
4. Application #17-54 of The LRC Group, Agent; St. Mary’s Church Corporation, Owner; for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section M.4b.4, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for filling and grading of land in a Floodplain Zone on the properties located at 940 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 001); 942 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 001); 944 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 002); 946 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H08, Block 227, Lot 002); 948 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 002); and 950 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 002). Zone SC-1. (public hearing set to open 11/20/2017; must be closed by 12/25/2017)
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. (decision must be rendered within 65 days of closing public hearing)
b. Application #17-42 of Matthew Erdmann and John Alubicki, Keller Williams Farmington Valley, Agents, for a Text Amendment to Article Ten, Section C.1.b, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations regarding real estate signage. (decision must be rendered within 65 days of closing public hearing)
c. Application #17-43 of Stephen J. Repka, II, Owner, for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section C.9, of the Simsbury Zoning Regulations for the addition of an accessory dwelling unit over the garage of the existing residence on the property located at 347 West Mountain Road, West Simsbury (Assessor’s Map A18, Block 503, Lot 001). Zone R-40. (decision must be rendered within 65 days of closing public hearing)
d. Application #17-52 of Lawrin Rosen, ArtFX, Agent; Mitchell Auto Group, Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for changes to the unified sign plan on the property located at 384 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map F14, Block 145, Lot 001-2). Zone B-2. (decision must be rendered by 12/06/2017)
e. Application #17-53 of The LRC Group, Agent; St. Mary’s Church Corporation, Owner; for a Site Plan Approval for an addition to the existing church and school on the properties located at 940 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 001); 942 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 001); 944 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 002); 946 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H08, Block 227, Lot 002); 948 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 002); and 950 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 002). Zone SC-1. (decision must be rendered by 12/20/2017)
f. Application #17-54 of The LRC Group, Agent; St. Mary’s Church Corporation, Owner; for a Special Exception pursuant to Article Seven, Section M.4b.4, of the Town of Simsbury Zoning Regulations for filling and grading of land in a Floodplain Zone on the properties located at 940 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 001); 942 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 001); 944 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 002); 946 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H08, Block 227, Lot 002); 948 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 002); and 950 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map H09, Block 227, Lot 002). Zone SC-1. (decision must be rendered within 65 days of closing public hearing)
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Receipt of New Applications
a. Application #17-55 of Stonefield Engineering, Agent; Bank of America (Fleet Bank), Owner; for a Site Plan Amendment for proposed site improvements on the property located at 740 Hopmeadow Street (Assessor’s Map G10, Block 227, Lot 003). Zone SC-1. (to be received 11/20/2017; decision must be rendered by 01/24/2018)
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 must be opened by 01/24/2018)
VII. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Correspondence: Atty. Thomas J. Donohue
a. Executive Session: Schoenhardt Stipulated Judgement
b. Discussion and Possible Action: Schoenhardt Stipulated Judgement
VIII. ADJOURNMENT