Thursday, January 5, 2012

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2011 Page 1 of 5


The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:33 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.

The following members of the Commission were present:
Alexandra Breslin, Chair
Kristine Sullivan, Vice-Chair
Brian Smith, Member
Roger Hathaway, Member
Lisa Gaw, Member

Also present was:
Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer


APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Hathaway to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the October 22, 2011, Special Meeting/Site Visit.
Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.
Unanimous approval.

2. It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Hathaway to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the October 24, 2011, Regular Meeting.
Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.
Unanimous approval.

3. It was moved by Smith and seconded by Sullivan to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the November 11, 2011, Special Meeting/Site Visit.
Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.
Unanimous approval.

4. It was moved by Smith and seconded by Sullivan to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the November 28, 2011, Regular Meeting.
Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.
Unanimous approval.

5. It was moved by Smith and seconded by Sullivan to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the December 10, 2011, Special Meeting/Site Visit.
Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.
Unanimous approval.






GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

1. Email from Marc Adelberg of 29 Mesa Drive, dated November 30, 2011, Re: Memo regarding the development of 46 Mesa Drive.
2. Letter/Report from Dr. Michael Klemens, dated December 11, 2011, Re: Comments on review of 46 Mesa Drive plans revised to November 28, 2011, and REMA Ecological Services Report dated November 28, 2011.
3. Resume of Dr. Michael W. Klemens, submitted December 19, 2011.
4. Copy of Department of the Army General Permit, State of Connecticut and Lands located within the Boundaries of an Indian Reservation, effective date July 15, 2011, expiration date: July 15, 2016.
5. Consent to extension of time from James Woodward dated December 19, 2011, Re: Extension of 30 days to continue the public hearing on Application #1170 for 46 Mesa Drive.
6. Letter from John Paul Garcia, dated December 12, 2011, Re: 6 Sargent Drive, revised copy of drawings submitted to PZC for proposed gas filling station/convenience store with attached drawings.

Mr. Garcia stated that a new application for 6 Sargent Drive has been submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission with less development and comments from the Inland Wetlands Commission is needed whether or not a new Inland Wetlands application or modification needs to be submitted.

It was the consensus of the Commission to submit a letter to the Planning and Zoning Commission stating the Inland Wetlands Commission has reviewed the proposed modification dated October 24, 2011, for 6 Sargent Drive and that the Commission has no issues due to the decrease in development and provided that if successfully passed through the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Inland Wetlands Commission would like a copy of the revised plans for their record.

7. Letter from Nancy McCarthy, Town Clerk, dated November 22, 2011, Re: Request for 2012 schedule of regular meetings for the Inland Wetlands Commission with attached draft prepared by clerk for 2012 regular meetings.
It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Gaw to adopt the proposed dates for the 2012 Meeting Schedule as prepared by the Clerk, in a letter dated December 1, 2011.
Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.
Unanimous approval.


PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

1. Connecticut Federation of Lakes, December 2011.







BILLS

1. It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Smith to approve the payment of $585.00, for professional services rendered by Diversified Technology Consultants as shown on a bill dated December 14, 2011. (46 Mesa Drive).
Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.
Unanimous approval.


PUBLIC HEARING

· 46 Mesa Drive, Application #1170 submitted by James Woodward for a Five-lot Subdivision -

At 8:01 p.m., Chair Breslin called to order the public hearing continuation on the five-lot subdivision. Chair Breslin read the legal notice for the public hearing continuation and stated the Commission would just be accepting documents for the hearing record.

Chair Breslin noted that the Commission has received the following items relative to the subject application. Exhibit identification was assigned as noted:
Exhibit 3A – Email from Marc Adelberg of 29 Mesa Drive, dated November 30, 2011, Re: Memo regarding the development of 46 Mesa Drive.
Exhibit 3B – Letter/Report from Dr. Michael Klemens, dated December 11, 2011, Re: Comments on review of 46 Mesa Drive plans revised to November 28, 2011, and REMA Ecological Services Report dated November 28, 2011.
Exhibit 3C – Resume of Dr. Michael W. Klemens, submitted December 19, 2011.
Exhibit 3D – Copy of Department of the Army General Permit, State of Connecticut and Lands located within the Boundaries of an Indian Reservation, effective date July 15, 2011, expiration date: July 15, 2016. references in his letter.
Exhibit 3E – Consent to extension of time from James Woodward dated December 19, 2011, Re: Extension of 30 days to continue the public hearing on Application #1170 for 46 Mesa Drive.

At 8:05 p.m., Chair Breslin recessed the public hearing and continued it to the next regular meeting on Monday, January 23, 2011, in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Tabled.


NEW BUSINESS

No new business.



OLD BUSINESS

1. 667 Amity Road, Application #1177 submitted by Eric Soltis for an IW Permit to construct a “Haunted Attraction” –

Present to speak on behalf of this application was Eric Soltis, Applicant.

The Commission visited the site on December 10, 2011, and there being no concerns, it was the consensus of the Commission that a permit was not necessary at this time. The Commission would like to revisit the site after the attraction has been in operation for one season to check for erosion from the parking.

It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Smith to send a letter to the applicant returning his application and informing the applicant that this is subject to the Inland Wetlands Commission revisiting the site in November after the attraction has been in operation for a season so that the Commission can observe the activity conducted for that year and determine whether or not this is a regulated activity.
Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.
Unanimous approval.


2. Francis Drive, Anella Drive and Clay Road, Application #1178 submitted by the Town of Bethany/Department of Public Works for an IW Permit for drainage improvements –

No one was present for this application.

It was the consensus of the Commission that the Town needs to hire an engineer for engineered plans and stormwater calculations for these proposed drainage improvements. Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to draft letter and submit to Commission for review.

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, January 23, 2012. Tabled.


3. Discussion in regard to amendments to the Inland Wetlands Regulations per State of CT –

Commission to review and discuss at the next regular meeting scheduled on Monday, January 23, 2012. Tabled.


4. 46 Mesa Drive, James Woodward, Application #1170 for a Five-lot Subdivision –

Public hearing continued to the next regular meeting scheduled on January 23, 2011. Tabled.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Smith and seconded by Sullivan to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:05 p.m. Unanimous approval.

Respectfully submitted,


Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
For the Inland Wetlands Commission