June 13, 2023
Present: Eric Lukingbeal, Matthew Peters, Eric Myers, Jonathan Boardman, Christine Chinni and alternate Paula Johnson. Absent: Mark Lockwood, Brennan Sheahan and alternate Robert Lavitt. Director of Community Development Abigail Kenyon and Land Use Coordinator Renee Deltenre.
Application seeking a Special Permit for property located at 25 Hartford Avenue, COCE Zone: File Z-10-23. Applicants and property owners Sarah Byrnes and Carl Brown of 41 Briarwood Road, Barkhamsted, were present to discuss the application. Byrnes recently relocated her jewelry shop to Granby and is seeking approval to install an additional non-illuminated wall sign on the building. The applicant already received approval for one sign on the western side of the building—the proposed second sign, just over 13 square feet, would be mounted on the eastern side. The Zoning Regulations require Special Permit approval for more than one wall sign. There was no public comment. The application was approved.
Application seeking amendments to Zoning Regulations Sections 1.1 to include R4A and Granby Center Zones in zone types; 2.11 to clarify residential fuel tank type and placement; 2.12 to eliminate separation distance from watercourses; 3.7.4.5, 3.12.5, and 6.1 to remove residential dwelling area requirements; 4.0 and 4.2.11 to clarify R4A Zone site plan requirements; 7.4.1 to clarify multi-family parking requirements; 8.1.3.2, 8.1.8 and 8.1.9 to clarify accessory building setback requirements and size; 8.6.15.2.6 to change sign permit fees; 10.2.1.1 to update building code reference; 10.2.3.3 to change special permit application fees; and 10.3.2.6 to change Zoning Board of Appeals fees: File Z-9-23. Abigail Kenyon provided a revised memorandum outlining potential zoning regulation amendments that incorporate the comments received at the April 25 meeting. Kenyon reviewed the proposed changes which are minor in nature and are intended to correct several errors or omissions, and reflect changes to legislation. There was no public comment. The application was approved with the minor corrections.
Application seeking a Special Permit under Zoning Regulations 3.12.2 for open air markets for property located at 335 Salmon Brook Street, CC Zone: File Z-14-23. Scheduled for a public hearing on July 11, 2023.
Zoning Regulations pertaining to Cannabis Establishments
Kenyon provided revised draft regulations that incorporate the comments received at the May 9 meeting. Staff clarified within the proposed regulations that farm stores could not sell cannabis products and the growing of cannabis is not considered agriculture. Staff will prepare a formal application and there will be a public hearing on the proposed regulation at the first meeting in July.
Staff Report and Correspondence
Kenyon provided an update regarding cleanup at the small engine repair facility at 371 North Granby Road. Some improvement has been made and staff will follow up later in the week. If no further progress is made the next step would be the issuance of a formal violation notice.
Kenyon spoke with the Department of Transportation regarding the road re-construction project in Granby Center and noted that paving will begin closer to August with an anticipated completion date of late August/early September.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Deltenre, Land Use Coordinator