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Zoning Commission approves Chase Bank site plan at 730 Hot Meadow despite one commissioner’s safety concerns
Summary
The commission approved a 3,432 sq ft Chase Bank and drive‑up ATM at 730 Hot Meadow (Simsbury Center SC1) with conditions on lighting, minor engineering comments, and an erosion bond; the motion passed 5–1 after a commissioner opposed citing design and a second curb cut on Hot Meadow.
The Simsbury Zoning Commission approved application ZC‑26‑05 permitting a freestanding JPMorgan Chase Bank at 730 Hot Meadow Street (Simsbury Center SC1) by a 5–1 vote.
Staff said the proposal includes a 3,432‑square‑foot bank building, a drive‑up ATM, 20 parking stalls (including an ADA stall), and an exit‑only curb cut; the parcel is in the town center zone (SC1). Design Review recommended adjustments during preliminary reviews and issued a positive referral following iterative changes to height and materials. Staff and the town engineering office noted minor…
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