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Simsbury conservation panel hears opposition to 689-unit Hopmeadow Street project; intervenor petition denied
Summary
At a June 9 special meeting, the Simsbury Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency heard presentations and extensive public opposition to Application CC #26-02 (SL Simsbury, LLC) for about 689 residential units at 200 Hopmeadow Street; commissioners ruled an intervenor petition had no standing and closed the public hearing 6-0.
The Simsbury Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency met June 9, 2026, to consider Application CC #26-02 from SL Simsbury, LLC, seeking a wetlands permit to construct approximately 689 residential units with associated site improvements at 200 Hopmeadow Street in the Hartford South area of Simsbury.
Assistant Town Planner Brittany MacGilpin recorded the application details — including the HS‑FBC zoning designation and assessor’s map/lot references — and the commission heard presentations from the applicant and third‑party reviewers. Paul Vitaliano, civil engineer with VHB, summarized changes made to the proposal following a second‑round review. Third‑party reviewers Chuck Eaton of CHA and Michelle Ford of EcoMaps, LLC presented their second‑round findings; VHB soil scientist Megan Raymond and Mr. Vitaliano responded to follow‑up technical questions from commissioners.
The commission considered an intervenor petition filed by Christine Sinopoli of Suffield; Vice Chair Jason Levy noted receipt of an Acting Town Attorney opinion regarding verification of the petition. Commissioner Charles Haldeman moved, and Secretary Joseph Campolieta seconded, that the Notice of Intervention does not have standing; the commission approved that motion unanimously, 6‑0‑0.
During the public comment period, the minutes record 18 speakers who formally spoke in opposition to the application. Among those listed in the minutes were Ellen Gilbert (136 Hopmeadow Street, Weatogue); Diane Nash (5 Merrywood); Christine Sinopoli (16 Clay Creek Drive, Suffield); Kris Barnett (15 Ox Yoke Drive); Mary Fish Arango (26 Woodlot Road); and several other residents who registered objections in person. One speaker, Alan Rosenberg, is recorded as having conceded his time.
Commissioners asked multiple technical follow‑up questions of the applicant and consultants about wetlands impacts and revisions reflected in the second‑round review. After a five‑minute recess at 8:19 P.M., the meeting resumed and Commissioner Haldeman moved, again seconded by Secretary Campolieta, to close the public hearing. The motion to close carried unanimously, 6‑0‑0. There is no final permit decision recorded in the minutes of this meeting.
The minutes record no other Conservation Commission business or designated agent actions at the special meeting. Vice Chair Jason Levy adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M.
