TOWN OF GRANBY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 9, 2003
MINUTES
Present: Paula Johnson, Chairwoman, Daniel P. Brown, Jr., Margaret Chapple, Linda Spevacek, Frederick Wilhelm, and Francis Armentano, Director of Community Development.
The meeting opened at 7:04 p.m.
Public session: There was no public comment.
ON A MOTION by Put Brown, seconded by Fred Wilhelm, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of November 25, 2003. All approved.
Continuation of a public hearing on an application for Special Permit for s sign that exceeds the maximum square footage as outlined within Section 8.6.13 for property located at 7 Mill Pond Road, File Z-27-03, resumed at 7:06 p.m. Mark Sack and Greg Maglieri, owners and developers, presented a drawing showing a modified building façade, facing Salmon Brook Street. The façade change shows a gable, fabricated into the existing roofline and a new entrance. The gable will contain the proposed 48 square foot sign. The sign contains individual letters, which are backlit. The sign lighting and style are outlined in the file photos. The file also contains the modified façade drawing. A member of the public questioned the special permit process. The public hearing closed at 7:25 p.m.
The Commission held a discussion concerning an application for site plan for a commercial building for property located at 557 Salmon Brook Street.
ON A MOTION by Margaret Chapple, seconded by Fred Wilhelm, the Commission voted to approve an application for site plan for a commercial building for property located at 557 Salmon Brook Street, as outlined in the Area Plan, Layout Plan, Grading and Erosion Control Plan, Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan, Site Plan, and Lighting and Landscaping Plan, dated October 27, 2003 and revised to 11-17-03, prepared by Ed Lally and Associates, File Z-26-03, with the following conditions:
1. The site and building design shall be as specifically outlined within the above referenced plans, except as modified below.
2. Only the phase 1 building is approved.
3. All landscaping materials shall be installed as specifically outlined on the Landscaping Plan.
4. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until the site improvements are complete. Should seasonal restraints prohibit the installation of the plant materials, a bond may be accepted in lieu of completion.
5. There shall be no lighting to the rear of the building except as specifically approved in writing by the Director of Community Development.
6. The rear portion of the roof, which sheds water towards the residential properties, shall be designed with roof drains. The roof drains must be tied into the structural storm drainage system.
7. The building shall be constructed as specifically presented on the exterior elevations plan. The building must have at minimum 2 foot roof overhangs.
8. No dumpster is approved for the property.
9. No exterior sign is approved for the property.
10. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until an As-built Plan of the site is filed in the Office of the Town Clerk.
11. The regular business hours shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
12. There shall be no activity to the rear of the building, as the property abuts a residential zone. The area to the rear of the building shall, after the final grades are established, be landscaped and left in a natural state.
13. The Commission reserves the right to require the installation a privacy fence along the entire length of the rear property line in conformance with the requirements of the Commission.
All approved.
ON A MOTION by Put Brown, seconded by Linda Spevacek, the Commission voted to reduce the bond for Holcomb Hill Subdivision to $120,000 per Ed Sweeney’s letter dated December 3, 2003. All approved.
ON A MOTION by Put Brown, seconded by Fred Wilhelm, the Commission voted to reduce the bond for Cone Mountain Road by $50,000 leaving a balance of $12, 000. The road is nearly complete and the Commission expects to consider the final acceptance in January. All approved.
ON A MOTION by Put Brown, seconded by Margaret Chapple, the Commission voted to release certain lots, as proposed by Town staff, from the Cider Mill Heights Security Agreement, provided that the cash bond is increased by $16,000. All approved.
Public hearing for an amendment to the Zoning Regulations concerning public notification for zone change application is set for January 2004.
The Commission will continue to discuss open space/fee in lieu of open space and roads and public improvements in 2004.
ON A MOTION by Pub Brown, seconded by Fred Wilhelm, the Commission voted to approve an application for Special Permit for s sign that exceeds the maximum square footage as outlined within Section 8.6.13 for property located at 7 Mill Pond Road, File Z-27-03, with following condition:
· In order to accommodate the proposed sign, the building façade shall be modified as outlined in the file drawing.
· Only one sign is approved for the business, facing Salmon Brook Street as proposed.
· The sign shall be no larger than 48 square feet.
· The sign shall be illuminated and designed as outlined in the file drawings and photographs.
· The sign shall not be illuminated after business hours.
The vote was 4 – 1. Paula Johnson, Put Brown, Margaret Chapple, Fred Wilhelm approved; Linda Spevacek opposed.
The December 23, 2003 meeting has been canceled.
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dorcus S. Forsyth
Recording Secretary
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