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April 25, 2023

Special Permit to allow two detached accessory apartments for property located at 249 Granville Road.

Abigail Kenyon provided an overview of discussion at the prior meeting. She spoke to the town attorney regarding the variance granted by the zoning board of appeals (ZBA) and its connection to the Special Permit application. Per the guidance of the town attorney, the commission may grant the Special Permit for one detached accessory apartment and acknowledge the variance received by the ZBA for the second. It was suggested the commission may want to include as a condition of approval that the property owner periodically report back to the town as to whether both apartments are still being utilized. There was no public comment.

The commission approved the application, subject to the following conditions:

It is noted that the zoning board of appeals has approved a second apartment for this property and that the second apartment is not included in this Special Permit approval; and,

Further, Zoning Regulations Section 8.5.1.8 allows for an annual inspection of the property to ensure the number of apartments allowed by this Special Permit and the variance granted by the zoning board of appeals are enforced.

Amendment to Zoning Regulations to allow farm stores to sell alcoholic beverages that are produced off site.

Kenyon gave an overview of the prior meeting’s discussion and provided three text amendment options for consideration. The commission approved the application, modified as follows: “The farm store may also sell alcoholic beverages in accordance with the Connecticut craft café permit per Connecticut General Statutes Section 30-22d.”

Staff Report and Correspondence

The town is exploring potential changes and/or upgrades to the Town Hall Meeting Room; the commission was encouraged to provide suggestions for consideration.

She also noted that during a site inspection with the zoning enforcement officer at the small engine repair facility at 369 North Granby Road, they were told by the business owner that the excess equipment to the rear of the property will be removed by May 31.

Commissioner Reports and Correspondence

The commission also inquired about the timeline for completion for the road reconstruction project in the center of Granby. It was stated the project is expected to be completed by the end of the summer.