September 27, 2022
Present: Jonathan Boardman, Christine Chinni, Eric Lukingbeal, Eric Myers, Brennan Sheahan, and alternate Paula Johnson, as well as Director of Community Development Abigail Kenyon and Land Use Coordinator Renee Deltenre. Absent: Mark Lockwood and Matthew Peters.
Seating of Alternates
Johnson was seated for Lockwood.
Public Hearings
Application seeking a Special Permit under Zoning Regulations Section 8.28 for a residential landscape business and Section 8.1.3.4 for a garage in excess of 1,000 square feet for property located at 86 Granville Road, R2A Zone. File Z-14-22. Continued to Oct. 25.
Application seeking a Special Permit under Zoning Regulations Section 8.1.3.4 for a garage over 1,000 square feet for property located at 2 Appletree Lane, R2A Zone. File Z-15-22. Consider reduction of application fee.
Property owner and applicant Joseph Galiatsatos discussed the application and answered questions. He is looking to construct a 1.5 story, 46’ x 26’ detached garage to house personal equipment, vehicles, gardening equipment, etc. In June Galiatsatos merged 2 and 4 Appletree Lane to create one large parcel in preparation for the proposed structure. The structure will be built by Kloter Farms, consisting of white wood siding, a white metal roof, a poured concrete floor with the potential for future radiant heat, and black gooseneck lighting, which will face the property owner’s home.
Galiatsatos is looking to break ground in the spring and will work on a planting plan for the creation of a buffer between the structure and neighbors once the remaining debris has been removed. There was no public comment.
Kenyon provided background information regarding application fees and the fee reduction request as it pertains to this application. Galiatsatos had previously submitted and withdrew an application in June, but no refund was requested or issued. It was recommended that the fee for this application be reduced to the $60 state fee and the $100 town fee would be waived.
The commission voted (6-0-0) to approve the application and reduce the fee from $160 to $60.
Receive applications and schedule public hearings
Kenyon said an application was submitted for a Site Plan Modification for Station 280, located at 280 Salmon Brook Street. Proposed modifications include reduced parking, two mail kiosks with circular drive, convert a carport to a garage, a larger swimming pool, changes to building elevations and walkway locations, etc. There was consensus among the commission to schedule a public hearing for this application for Oct. 25.
Granby Center Study and Scope Process
Kenyon provided an update on the Sept. 19 joint meeting with the Board of Selectman. There was an agreement to move forward with a study for Granby Center and guidance was requested from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding a process to scope a study. The commission agreed to continue discussion to the next regular meeting so that chairman Lockwood would be present for the conversation. Johnson asked that Kenyon provide a guide outlining different options for scoping a study.
Staff Report and Correspondence
Kenyon provided an update regarding Harness Way where three homes are currently under construction. Development at Murtha’s Way is progressing as contractors are working towards the center where a pool and clubhouse will be constructed. Certificates of Occupancy have been issued for a handful of duplexes and single-family homes, and a final course of pavement will be laid for a section of road before winter.
Commissioner Reports and Correspondence
Johnson commented on the dilapidated fence located at the corner of Route 20 and Hungary Road. She was curious on the status of the property and if the town could contact the owner in hopes of having the fence removed.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Deltenre, Land Use Coordinator