January 13, 2026
Members present: Eric Lukingbeal, Paula Johnson, Mark Lockwood, Eric Myers, Robert Lavitt, Steve Muller, Brennan Sheahan. Also present: Director of Community Development Abigail Kenyon and Land Use Coordinator Renee Deltenre.
Application seeking a Special Permit under Zoning Regulations Sections 3.10.2.13, 8.3 and 8.16 for a mixed-use building containing a restaurant serving alcoholic beverages and one apartment for property located at 83 Salmon Brook Street; T1 Zone.
Applicant Frank Grillo of FNG Enterprises, LLC is under contract to purchase the property at 83 Salmon Brook Street within the T1 zone and would like to offer a restaurant on the first floor with a one-bedroom apartment on the second floor. The proposed hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, and approval to serve alcoholic beverages has been requested. The existing outside dining areas will be utilized as well, consisting of two picnic tables on the north side, the front porch, and the gravel area to the south of the building. The 1,350 square foot second floor would be renovated to create the one-bedroom apartment featuring an open floor plan and two bathrooms. Kenyon noted that there is adequate parking for the proposed use and no site modifications are requested at this time; any future site changes would require a separate application and approval from the commission.
There was no public comment. The commission voted (7-0-0) to approve the application subject to the following conditions: Hours of operation are approved from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week; the sale of alcoholic beverages is approved; no outside entertainment or music permitted with this application; areas previously designated for outdoor dining are approved for outdoor dining.
Silver Street Scenic Road
Kenyon reported that a letter was received by the Land Use Office regarding the clearing of trees on Silver Street, which is designated as a scenic road. Upon inspection by the Zoning Enforcement Officer and herself, it was determined that two of the trees were located within the town right-of-way. The property owners were unaware of the designation and steps necessary to take the trees down. Staff received a letter from the certified arborist who removed the trees, indicating that they were unhealthy and posed a risk. It was recommended by a commissioner that an article be placed in the Granby Drummer to make residents aware of Granby’s Scenic Roads and the rules that govern them.
371 North Granby Road, Equipment Storage Violation
Kenyon provided a status update regarding the tenant’s non-compliance with his PZC and IWWC approvals and has been in contact with the property owners. Fines have been accruing since the first citation was issued in November 2024 and the next step is the issuance of a second notice in which a hearing before a Hearing Officer may be requested.
February 10, 2026
Members present: Eric Lukingbeal, Eric Myers, Meg Jabaily, Robert Lavitt, Steve Muller, Brennan Sheahan, Christine Chinni. Also present: Director of Community Development Abigail Kenyon and Land Use Coordinator Renee Deltenre.
Application seeking a Special Permit under Zoning Regulations Section 3.8.2.13 for an auto detailing facility at 508 Salmon Brook Street; I Zone.
Applicant and co-owner of Pro and Local Detailing, Inc. Steve Klimczak is seeking permission to operate an auto detailing business within the existing car storage building onsite. The business operates via appointment only, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. with one or two cars completed per day. Vehicles are rinsed outside then detailed indoors using the Optimum No Rinse Wash and Shine solution. There are no other activities conducted outside. The business has been operating without necessary approvals since October 2024, and staff was made aware of the use during a site inspection. Kenyon indicated that no issues or concerns have been reported to date regarding the use.
Public Comment
John French, 220 Salmon Brook Street, spoke in favor of the application.
The commission voted (7-0-0) to approve the application as proposed.