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Aug 21, 2026

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Commission Reviews Two Hopmeadow Street Proposals

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Car wash proposal sent for environmental review

The Zoning Commission unanimously referred the proposed car wash and related zone-change application for 10 Dorset Crossing to the Conservation Commission after closing the public hearing. The commission also scheduled the application and related Application ZC #26-9 for further consideration on September 9, 2026.

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

McLean Expansion and Zoning Changes Approved

The Zoning Commission unanimously approved McLean’s expansion to add 40 independent living units at 75 Great Pond Road, along with related zoning amendments. The approval requires a $273,358 erosion and sediment control bond, tree-protection and invasive-species plans, and compliance with Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency conditions.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Zoning Commission Takes No Litigation Action

The Zoning Commission met in executive session for legal briefing and discussion of pending litigation or a claim, then reported that no action was taken. The commission voted unanimously, 6-0, to enter and exit the session.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Dealership Renovation and Propane Tanks Approved

The commission unanimously approved a 768-square-foot addition and site improvements for the existing dealership at 46 Albany Turnpike, along with a special exception for propane tanks in the floodplain at 60 Riverside Road. The commission also extended the public hearing on McLean’s proposed zoning changes and 40-unit independent-living expansion at 75 Great Pond Road to July 6, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Fitness Uses Considered in Office Zone

The commission closed a public hearing on a proposal to allow yoga studios, health and fitness facilities, and other exercise studios in the Professional Office zone. A motion to approve the amendment was made, but the minutes do not record the outcome.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Commissions Review Zoning Regulations Update

The Zoning and Planning Commissions held a joint work session on the comprehensive update of Simsbury’s zoning regulations, reviewing major topics with consultant Francisco Gomes of IMEG. The minutes record no formal regulatory action or vote.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

McLean Expansion Hearing Extended

The Zoning Commission unanimously extended the public hearing on proposed zoning changes and a McLean Healthcare Facility expansion to June 15, 2026. The proposal includes 40 new independent living units at 75 Great Pond Road.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Zoning Commission Holds Legal Executive Session

The commission voted unanimously, 6-0-0, to enter an executive session for a legal briefing and discussion of pending litigation or a claim. It exited the session 35 minutes later and took no further public action.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Commission Approves Copper Hill Site Changes

The Zoning Commission approved the Copper Hill Estates site plan amendment by a 5-1 vote, including changes to construction phases, landscaping, affordable housing, and other conditions. The first four residential permits issued when construction resumes must be for affordable units, and those units must receive certificates of occupancy before additional market-rate homes.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Commission approves warehouse and bank plans

The Zoning Commission approved site plans for seven warehouse buildings and an office at 80 Wolcott Road by a unanimous 6-0 vote, and approved a 3,432-square-foot bank at 730 Hopmeadow Street by a 5-1 vote. Both approvals include conditions addressing engineering, landscaping, lighting, signage, stormwater, and emergency access.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Commission reviews Powder Forest housing plan

The Zoning Commission reviewed a preliminary, non-binding proposal to rezone approximately 3.4 acres at 1-3 Mill Pond Lane and add 14 multifamily townhouse units. Commissioners discussed the proposed residential layout, parking, and road design; the minutes do not record a final decision on the application.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Commission approves wine sales and mixed-use project

The Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special exception allowing wine service and sales at the existing production facility at 25 East Weatogue Street, including a tasting room. It also unanimously approved a site plan for a multi-use building at 568 Hopmeadow Street with first-floor commercial space and two second-floor apartments.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Commission Reviews Two Hopmeadow Street Proposals

The commission conducted preliminary, nonbinding reviews of a proposed zone change and 35-unit multifamily building at Simsmore Square, plus a proposed 3,432-square-foot bank at 730 Hopmeadow Street. Commissioners raised questions about traffic, access, architecture, pedestrian connections, and a potential additional curb cut for the bank.

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