February 11, 2025
Members present: Eric Lukingbeal, Christine Chinni, Eric Myers, Robert Lavitt, Steve Muller, Brennan Sheahan, Paula Johnson. Also present: Director of Community Development Abigail Kenyon, Land Use Coordinator Renee Deltenre. Johnson was seated for Mark Lockwood.
Public Hearings
Application seeking a Special Permit under Zoning Regulations Sections 8.6.13 and 8.6.14 for an illuminated freestanding sign and other signs for property located at 21 Hartford Avenue, COCE Zone.
ARTfx President Lawrin Rosen stated that Windsor Federal Savings located at 21 Hartford Avenue has been re-branded to Windsor Federal Bank, requiring all new signage. ARTfx has been retained to install one new ground sign, two new directional signs, new wall signs, and one printed vinyl sign for the existing ATM. The proposed ground sign will be 27-sq ft, which is a reduction of 11-sq ft from the existing sign, and will stand 6 ft 7 inches tall on a brick pedestal. The two new directional signs will be 4-sq ft each. The new signage theme maintains a minimalistic approach with cleaner lines, as well as reduced sizing and lighting. As the signs are larger than what is permitted, Special Permit approval is required.
There was no public comment. The commission unanimously approved the application.
March 11, 2025
Members present: Eric Lukingbeal, Christine Chinni, Mark Lockwood, Eric Myers, Paula Johnson, Steve Muller and Brennan Sheahan. Also, Director of Community Development Abigail Kenyon and Land Use Coordinator Renee Deltenre.
Seating of Alternates
Johnson was seated for Robert Lavitt.
Public Hearings
Application seeking a Special Permit under Zoning Regulations Section 3.8.2.10 for a dance studio for property located at 508 Salmon Brook Street, I Zone.
Tiffany Jacquier, owner of the Alpha Dance Studio, began operating her dance studio in 2022 out of the existing 7,200 square foot building formerly occupied by a sign company. At that time, only half of the building was occupied by the dance studio. Last summer she expanded and now the dance studio occupies the entire building. The studio is open Monday through Saturday, with classes offered from 4 to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with some seasonal variability. Kenyon indicated that there is adequate parking on-site, no additional changes will be made to the exterior of the building, and it is a suitable location for the proposed use. She also provided history on the site and how upon inspection by the fire marshal and in speaking with other town staff, it was noted that the space was not permitted through the commission for the current use. Myers asked if the applicant would be open to expanding its approved hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. to accommodate any future modifications, to which she agreed.
There was no public comment. The commission unanimously approved the application.
Staff Report and Correspondence
Kenyon said that the town has appealed the Connecticut Siting Council decision regarding the battery storage facility at 100 Salmon Brook Street. Consultant BFJ Planning continues to work on the Granby Center Study and a public workshop will be held on May 15.