WASHINGTON — The Zoning Board considered a Special Permit – Section 12.6.1 application for a one-on-one Pilates Studio/Personal Training from Mr. Keck, 43, of Dr. Winston, at its Monday, March 25th meeting.
Co-chair Janet Hill had several members of the board attend a closed-door hearing to consider the application.
The board considered it favorably after receiving several letters of support from adjacent property owners. Applicants were there in person and explained exactly what they did and what the setup was like. “There’s no sign, no noise,” Keck said. “He has two to three days a week by appointment only, most of which are done via Zoom.”
Co-Chair Hill asked if there were any further questions or comments from the public. When nothing happened, they closed the hearing.
At the subsequent general meeting, a motion was passed approving the application for a Pilates studio.
Architect Reece Owens has submitted an application for Steep Rock at 116 and 124 Christian Street, seeking a variation of a special permit granted in 2019.
“We are proposing to build two agricultural maintenance facilities adjacent to the Macricostus parking lot.” His plans include a dilapidated building next to the Steep Rock office. It had a pool house and a small antique barn. “We propose to restore this barn and replace the pool house with a wood-framed pavilion without sides and a small terrace.
“Additionally, we were planning to put a parking space here, but we are asking that this be relocated behind the existing screen on the site facing the road.”
When asked what the purpose of the new barn was, he replied:
“It’s really a program space. It protects visitors, volunteers and staff during inclement weather. We have small gatherings there.”
Co-Chairman Hill questioned whether one of the buildings was actually 200 feet from the shores of Bee Brook. Owens explained that the ZBA has already approved the application and granted variances to the application.
“Would someone please make a motion to hold a public hearing on April 22nd at 7:30?” asked Co-Chairman Hill. I was transferred and seconded.
Ramsay Hall School has submitted an application for 201 Romford Road. Construct academic buildings and demolish and rebuild existing buildings.
Co-Chairman Hill stated that the committee has 65 days to set a public hearing and that “According to Section 12.1.2, there are no buildings or paved surfaces within 200 feet of the banks of the Bantam River.” No,” he explained.
Demolishing the existing building is like, “Well, okay. But they’re adding this big L shape in the back closer to the river. So we recommend splitting that application in two.”
Bailiff Mary-Ann Haverstock reported that the new pre-application conference was going very well, pre-empting any potential enforcement issues.
“We are looking at ways to ask for help and inland wetland issues. Shelly (Ms. White) has put together some great layers for the town assessor’s soil map, which will help these Very helpful during the meeting. We check zoning and ZBA if necessary. We help applicants or residents rethink their projects so they don’t have to go to ZBA. We will support you.”
In Administrative Affairs, Ms. White said, “It appears that the public hearing regarding the apartment complex will be rescheduled.” It is currently being revised and draft 12 is currently available from Mr. Ziska.
As there was much to consider, the Committee decided to postpone the reading of the draft until its next meeting.
Since this would mean postponing the public hearing, it was decided that a special meeting would be held to consider the matter, and then the schedule for the public hearing in May would be adjusted.
The selected special meeting date is Monday, April 8th at 7:30 p.m., and will be strictly about multifamily housing.
A motion was made to hold a public hearing on April 22 at the regular meeting following the Steep Rock hearing to consider the proposed amendments to buildings for retail and storage uses and compliance regulations for day care facilities.
