The Town of Cheshire Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a special permit for a hair and beauty salon at 330 South Main Street, the commission said during its meeting. The motion to approve the application on behalf of applicant Brian Kelsey carried after discussion of compliance with the town's zoning rules.

Attorney Mike Caccarulli, representing the applicant, told the commission the proposal complies with parking and other zoning requirements and will involve interior renovation and limited exterior accessibility upgrades. "We would respectfully submit that this application meets all performance standards set forth in section 21 of the regs, satisfies all special permit requirements set forth under section 40.4, and it is consistent with the plan of conservation and development," Caccarulli said.

Applicant Brian Kelsey described the project as a local investment: "We're excited to renovate it and put a significant investment into the renovation of this building," he said, adding the business would combine salon services with continued office use at the site.

The motion to approve cited zoning sections 30.49, 30.46 and 30.11 and identified the property as Assessors Map 64 Lot 294 in the R20A zone. After the mover and a second, the chair called for the vote; commissioners answered "aye" and the chair declared the motion carried.

No conditions beyond standard permitting and any required sign approvals were noted on the record. The applicant may proceed with any building or sign permits required by staff and follow the normal inspection and permitting process.