Tuesday, June 26, 2012

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING/SITE VISIT OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION ON SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012                                         Page 1 of

Attending: Sandy Breslin, Kris Sullivan, Brian Smith, Roger Hathaway and Lisa Gaw.




The meeting convened at 8:00 a.m. from the Town Hall.



Sites visited:

• Property located at 63 Sargent Drive pertaining to Application #1182 submitted by Paul Dispazio/Sargent Drive LLC for the construction of 182’ by 80’ storage building and parking area.

• Property located at 47 Earley Court pertaining to Application #1183 submitted by Peter Olsen for a residential site development. Also present at this location was Peter Olsen.



The meeting ended at 9:30 a.m.



Respectfully submitted,





Antonia Marek, Clerk

For the Inland Wetlands Commission



MINUTES OF THE LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING OF TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 Page 1 of 1


The meeting of the Long Term Financial Planning Committee commenced at 7:08 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.




The following Committee Members were present:

Stephen Squinto, Chairman

Chip Spear

Sharon Huxley

Jamie Stirling



Also present were:

Derry Gorski, First Selectwoman

Michael J. Vigeant of The Center for Research

Seamus McNamee-Perez of The Center for Research





Mr. Vigeant stated that a draft survey has been prepared by The Center for Research but will not be distributed at this meeting. Mr. Vigeant would like any comments from Committee members with any additional information they would like added to the draft survey.



Committee members discussed and made comments. Mr. Vigeant and Mr. McNamee-Perez will make modifications to the draft survey and email the survey to all Committee members including a draft press release. Mr. Vigeant asked Committee members to make individual comments and email back.



The Committee determined the following timeframe:

• Send postcard to residents with general information on upcoming survey early June.

• Survey to be conducted mid June.





Adjournment



There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.



Respectfully submitted,







Antonia R. Marek, Staff Support

For the Long Term Financial Planning Committee





MINUTES OF THE LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2012                                                                              Page 1 of 1

The meeting of the Long Term Financial Planning Committee commenced at 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.




The following Committee Members were present:

Stephen Squinto, Chairman

Chip Spear

Sharon Huxley

Aileen Magda

Jamie Stirling



Also present were:

Derry Gorski, First Selectwoman

Michael J. Vigeant of The Center for Research

Mark J. DeNicolo of The Center for Research





Mr. Vigeant and Mr. DeNicolo handed out to members a copy of the “Long Term Financial Plan Research Study Proposal”, dated May 3, 2012, and presented their proposal and options to the Committee and answered questions.



Mr. Vigeant stated the Committee needs to select the option to go with, schedule a work session to get survey draft developed, and within a three week time frame survey can be conducted.



It was the consensus of the Committee to move forward with The Center for Research and to go with the 5 minute/400 call survey.



The Committee chose the following possible dates for a work session from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: May 15th - May 22nd - or May 9th,



Derry Gorski, First Selectwoman, will communicate dates with the consultants from The Center for Research.





Adjournment



There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.



Respectfully submitted,







Antonia R. Marek, Staff Support

For the Long Term Financial Planning Committee



MINUTES OF THE BETHANY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012                                                          Page 1 of 9

The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:32 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.




The following Commission Members were present:

Melissa Spear, Chair

Mary Shurtleff, Vice-Chair

Michael Calhoun, Member

Kimberly McClure Brinton, Member

Patricia Winer, Member

Donna Shea, Alternate Member, seated as a voting member as needed.

Marc Adelberg, Alternate Member

Nellie Rabinowitz, Alternate Member



Also present was:

Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer





APPROVAL OF MINUTES



1. It was moved by Brinton and seconded by Calhoun to approve as submitted the minutes of the April 4, 2012, Regular Meeting,

Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Calhoun, Brinton.

Unanimous approval.



GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE



1. Letter from Rod White, Fire Marshal, dated April 24, 2012, Re: Comments on review of Application 2012-008/009/010/011, for 87 Old Amity Road.

2. Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District, dated April 25, 2012, Re: Comments on review of Application 2012-008/009/010/011, for 87 Old Amity Road.

3. Letter from Inland Wetlands Commission, dated May 1, 2012, Re: No IWC action required for 87 Old Amity Road proposed activity.

4. Letter from Regional Water Authority to Isabel Kearns, dated April 9, 2012, Re: Comment on review of 53 Falls Road, home office use.



PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS



1. Connecticut Federation of Planning and Zoning Agencies Quarterly Newsletter, Spring 2012.



BILLS



1) It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Calhoun to approve the payment of $1,000.00 (monthly pro rata basis), for services rendered for April 2012, by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.

Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.

Unanimous approval.



2) It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Winer to approve the payment of a bill for $95.00, dated May 2, 2012, from Anne Sohon for recording services for the public hearing (87 Old Amity Road).

Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.

Unanimous approval.





ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S REPORT AND APPROPRIATE COMMISSION ACTION



No report.





NEW BUSINESS



1) 324 Wooding Hill Road, Application #2012-012 submitted by Megan Robertson for a Special Exception Earth Removal, Excavation, Filling, Stockpiling and Grading Permit –



The Commission formally received the application.



Isabel Kearns, ZEO, recommended scheduling a public hearing for the next regular scheduled meeting on June 6, 2012. The Commission scheduled a public hearing date of Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Tabled.





PUBLIC HEARING



87 Old Amity Road, Application #2012-008 submitted by Robert Weidig, James Rosson

and Mark A. Esposito, Jr., for a Special Exception Permit to operate a Business Center and for Outside Storage –

87 Old Amity Road, Application #2012-009 submitted by Robert Weidig for an Additional Use for Landscaping and Snowplowing Business –

87 Old Amity Road, Application #2012-010 submitted by James Rosson for an Additional Use for a Landscaping Business –

87 Old Amity Road, Application #2012-011 submitted by Mark A. Esposito, Jr. for an Additional Use to store Landscaping Equipment –



At 7:30 p.m., Chair Spear called to order the public hearing on Application #2012-008, #2012-009, #2012-010 and #2012-011. The call for the public hearing was read. Chair Spear reviewed the complete contents of the application files.









Chair Spear noted that the Commission has received the following items relative to the subject application. Exhibit identification was assigned as noted:

A. Exhibit 1A – Letter from Rod White, Fire Marshal, dated April 24, 2012, Re: Comments on review of Application 2012-008/009/010/011, for 87 Old Amity Road.

B. Exhibit 1B - Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District, dated April 25, 2012, Re: Comments on review of Application 2012-008/009/010/011, for 87 Old Amity Road.

C. Exhibit 1C - Letter from Inland Wetlands Commission, dated May 1, 2012, Re: No IWC action required for 87 Old Amity Road proposed activity.

D. Exhibit 1D – Map entitled, “87 Old Amity Road, Weidig, Esposito & Rosson, Outside Storage and Business Center”, dated April 2012, prepared by the applicants.



Present to speak on behalf of the applications were the following applicants:

• Robert Weidig

• James Rosson

• Mark Esposito



Isabel Kearns, ZEO, stated she visited the property and noticed there were more businesses operating from the property and more outside storage. Ms. Kearns also stated the building is pre-existing and there will be no additions or changes to the building.



Mr. Weidig reviewed his proposed project noting:

• That his landscaping and snow plowing businesses will be basically for storage of equipment to pickup for jobs and drop back off.

• There will be no signage and no new lighting.



Mr. Rosson reviewed his proposed project noting:

• That his business is basically the same as Mr. Weidig for the storage of equipment.

• He meets at the subject property in the morning and returns in afternoon.



Mr. Esposito did not speak about his business.



In discussion, Commission members noted:

• In case of snow or emergency tree service, the applicants will operate their business 24 hours.



Chair Spear then asked if there were any comments from the public. There were no comments.



There being no further discussion, at 7:47 p.m. Chair Spear closed the public hearing on the subject applications.















OLD BUSINESS



1. 53 Falls Road, Application #2012-007 submitted by Julia Harrison for a Home

Occupation Permit for a home office to operate a dog training business –



Isabel Kearns prepared a draft resolution. Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate. It was moved by Winer and seconded by Calhoun to approve the following resolution for Application #2012-007:



Whereas, Julia Harrison, applicant, applied to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a home occupation permit to operate a home office for a remote dog training business at 53 Falls Road;



Whereas, Robert and Kathleen Harrison, owners of the property, authorized Julia Harrison to apply for the home office permit in a letter dated March 29, 2012;



Whereas, the Commission at its regular meeting of May 2, 2012, considered the statement of use, narrative, testimony and other pertinent application information relating to this home occupation application;



Now Therefore, the Commission makes the following findings of fact and decision regarding this application:



1) Lynne Fox, Quinnipiack Valley Health District representative, signed off on the back of the application form on March 29, 2012, indicating her approval.

2) Rod White, Fire Marshal, signed off on the back of the application form on April 2, 2012,

indicating his approval.

3) Ronald Walters, representative of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority submitted a letter dated April 9, 2012, in which he indicates that he has no comment.



Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that pursuant to Section 4.3.D.4.b. of the Town of Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended to December 7, 2011, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves the application of Julia Harrison to operate an office for a remote dog training business at 53 Falls Road, as outlined in the Statement of Use dated March 29, 2012.

Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.

Unanimous approval.





















2. 87 Old Amity Road, Application #2012-008 submitted by Robert Weidig, James Rosson

and Mark A. Esposito, Jr., for a Special Exception Permit to operate a Business

Center and for Outside Storage –



Isabel Kearns prepared a draft resolution. Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate. It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Calhoun to approve the following resolution for Application #2012-008:



Whereas, in a letter dated March 30, 2012, the owner of the property, Clair Jennings, authorized Robert Weidig to apply for a Special Exception Permit to operate a Business Center with Outside Storage of wood chips, uncut wood, bucket trucks and trailer parking located at 87 Old Amity Road;



Whereas, Robert Weidig, James Rosson and Mark Esposito, Jr. applied on April 4, 2012, to the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission for a Special Exception to operate a Business Center with Outside Storage of wood chips, uncut wood, bucket trucks and trailer parking located at 87 Old Amity Road (#2012-008) as indicated on the site plan;



Whereas, the Zoning Regulations define a “Business Center” as “a planned development consisting of three or more business, commercial or industrial establishments on the same lot”;



Whereas, Lawrence Perry is currently operating from a portion of the building, as he received Planning and Zoning Approval for a new business use to operate a bus company from the property on December 3, 2003;



Whereas, the addition of the three new use/additional use applications filed in conjunction with this Special Exception Application for a Business Center and Outside Storage (#2012-009, #2012-010 and #2012-011) require approval of a Business Center Permit;



Whereas, the public hearing for the Special Exception – Business Center with Outside Storage of wood chips, uncut wood, bucket trucks and trailer parking (#2012-008) was held in conjunction with the public hearings for the following New/Additional Business Use Applications -- #2012-009 from Robert Weidig, #2012-010 from James Rosson and #2012-011 from Mark Esposito, Jr.;



Whereas, said public hearings commenced on May 2, 2012, and concluded on that same evening;



Whereas, at the regular meeting of May 2, 2012, the Commission considered the plans, testimony and other pertinent application information relating to this Special Exception for a Business Center and Outside Storage located at 87 Old Amity Road;









Now Therefore, the Commission makes the following findings of fact and decision regarding this application:

1) The Commission received correspondence dated April 24, 2012, from Roderick White, Fire Marshal, in which he indicates that each of the three uses must provide plans specific to the intended uses when they apply for the tenant fit-out permit.

2) The Commission received correspondence dated April 25, 2012, from the Quinnipiack Valley Health District in which they state that they can recommend approval for a Business Center Permit with Outside Storage, five employees, no vehicle or equipment storage in area of well and no vehicle repair service.

3) The Commission received correspondence dated May 1, 2012, from the Inland Wetlands Commission in which they state that no Inland Wetlands Permit is required at this time for the proposed activity based on the fact that there will be no new clearing and no car repairs on site.



Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that pursuant to Sections 5.2.B.4. and Section 5.3.H. of the Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended December 7, 2011, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves the Special Exception for a Business Center and Outside Storage of wood chips, uncut wood, bucket trucks and trailer parking located at 87 Old Amity Road, as show on the submitted plan entitled, “87 Old Amity Road, Weidig, Esposito & Rosson, Outside Storage and Business Center” dated April 2012, prepared by the applicants and with the following conditions:

1) A tenant fit-out permit must be issued from the building department.

2) Provide the fire marshal with plans specific to the intended uses.

3) The parking of cars for sale is not approved at this time.

4) There will be no signage for the proposed usages.

Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton,

Unanimous approval.





3. 87 Old Amity Road, Application #2012-009 submitted by Robert Weidig for an Additional Use for Landscaping and Snowplowing Business –



Isabel Kearns prepared a draft resolution. Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate. It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Brinton to approve the following resolution for Application #2012-009:



Whereas, in a letter dated March 30, 2012, Claire Jennings, owner of 87 Old Amity Road, authorized Robert Weidig to apply for the additional business use of a landscaping and snowplowing business located at 87 Old Amity Road;



Whereas, Robert Weidig applied to the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission on April 3, 2012, for an additional business use permit to operate a landscaping and snowplowing business located at 87 Old Amity Road;









Whereas, the Commission, at its regular meeting of May 2, 2012, considered the application information, statement of use, testimony and other pertinent information relating to a request for the additional business use of a landscaping and snowplowing business located at 87 Old Amity Road;



Whereas, the Commission finds the subject application in essential compliance with the applicable regulations;



Now Therefore the Commission makes the following findings of fact:

1) Lynn Fox, Quinnipiack Valley Health District representative, signed off on the back of the application form on April 25, 2012, indicating her approval.

2) Roderick White, Fire Marshal, submitted a letter dated April 24, 2012, in which he would like to review plans specific to the intended use at such time when the tenant fit-out permit is being reviewed.

3) The Commission received correspondence dated May 1, 2012, from the Inland Wetlands Commission in which they state that no Inland Wetlands Permit is required at this time for the proposed activity based on the fact that there will be no new clearing and no car repairs on site.



Now Therefore Be It Resolved that pursuant to Section 5.5.A. of the Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended to December 7, 2011, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves the Additional Business Use Permit to operate a landscaping and snowplowing business located at 87 Old Amity Road with the following condition:

1) A building permit for an Interior-Fit-Out must be approved by the Building Official and the Fire Marshal.

Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.

Unanimous approval.





4. 87 Old Amity Road, Application #2012-010 submitted by James Rosson for an Additional Use for a Landscaping Business –



Isabel Kearns prepared a draft resolution. Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate. It was moved by Winer and seconded by Calhoun to approve the following resolution for Application #2012-010:



Whereas, in a letter dated March 30, 2012, Claire Jennings, owner of 87 Old Amity Road, authorized James Rosson to apply for the additional business use for a landscaping and snowplowing business located at 87 Old Amity Road;



Whereas, James Rosson applied to the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission on April 3, 2012, for an additional business use permit to operate a landscaping and snowplowing business located at 87 Old Amity Road;



Whereas, the Commission, at its regular meeting of May 2, 2012, considered the application information, statement of use, testimony and other pertinent information relating to a request for the additional business use of a landscaping and snowplowing business located at 87 Old Amity Road;



Whereas, the Commission finds the subject application in essential compliance with the applicable regulations;



Now Therefore the Commission makes the following findings of fact:

1) Lynn Fox, Quinnipiack Valley Health District representative, signed off on the back of the application form on April 25, 2012, indicating her approval.

2) Roderick White, Fire Marshal, submitted a letter dated April 24, 2012, in which he would like to review plans specific to the intended use at such time as the tenant fit-out permit is being reviewed.

3) The Commission received correspondence dated May 1, 2012, from the Inland Wetlands Commission in which they state that no Inland Wetlands Permit is required at this time for the proposed activity based on the fact that there will be no new clearing and no car repairs on site.



Now Therefore Be It Resolved that pursuant to Section 5.5.A. of the Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended to December 7, 2011, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves the Additional Business Use Permit to operate a landscaping and snowplowing business located at 87 Old Amity Road with the following condition:

1) A building permit for an Interior-Fit-Out must be approved by the Building Official and the Fire Marshal.

Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.

Unanimous approval.





5. 87 Old Amity Road, Application #2012-011 submitted by Mark A. Esposito, Jr. for an Additional Use to store Landscaping Equipment –



Isabel Kearns prepared a draft resolution. Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate. It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Winer to approve the following resolution for Application #2012-011:



Whereas, in a letter dated March 30, 2012, Claire Jennings, owner of 87 Old Amity Road, authorized Mark Esposito, Jr. to apply for the additional business use for a landscaping and snowplowing business located at 87 Old Amity Road;



Whereas, Mark Esposito, Jr. applied to the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission on April 3, 2012, for an additional business use permit to operate a landscaping and snowplowing business located at 87 Old Amity Road;





Whereas, the Commission, at its regular meeting of May 2, 2012, considered the application information, statement of use, testimony and other pertinent information relating to a request for the additional business use of a landscaping and snowplowing business located at 87 Old Amity Road;



Whereas, the Commission finds the subject application in essential compliance with the applicable regulations;



Now Therefore the Commission makes the following findings of fact:

1) Lynn Fox, Quinnipiack Valley Health District representative, signed off on the back of the application form on April 25, 2012, indicating her approval.

2) Roderick White, Fire Marshal, submitted a letter dated April 24, 2012, in which he would like to review plans specific to the intended use at such time when the tenant fit-out permit is being reviewed.

3) The Commission received correspondence dated May 1, 2012, from the Inland Wetlands Commission in which they state that no Inland Wetlands Permit is required at this time for the proposed activity based on the fact that there will be no new clearing and no car repairs on site.



Now Therefore Be It Resolved that pursuant to Section 5.5.A. of the Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended to December 7, 2011, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves the Additional Business Use Permit to operate a landscaping and snowplowing business from 87 Old Amity Road with the following condition:

1) A building permit for an Interior-Fit-Out must be approved by the Building Official and the Fire Marshal.

Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, Winer, Calhoun, Brinton.

Unanimous approval.





6. Discussion and possible action to set public hearing date regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Regulations on accessory buildings - Tabled.





7. Discuss increasing application fees – Tabled.





There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Winer to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:56 p.m. Unanimous approval.



Respectfully submitted,







Antonia R. Marek, Clerk

For the Planning and Zoning Commission

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012                                                     Page 1 of 5

Due to lack of a quorum because of the attendance at the Town Budget Hearing, Monday, April 23, 2012, the regular scheduled Inland Wetlands Meeting was adjourned until Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.




The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:35 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 Smith and seconded by Hathaway to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the March 26, 2012, Special Meeting.

Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Hathaway, Gaw.

Unanimous approval.





GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE



1. Letter from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, dated April 17, 2012, Re: Cease and Desist Order, Non-Permitted Drainage Work on Anthony Court and Clay Road.

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Gaw to add the following item to the agenda for this evening, “Show Cause Hearing regarding Cease and Desist Order to Town of Bethany for non-permitted drainage work on Anthony Court and Clay Road”.

Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Hathaway, Gaw.

Unanimous approval.





PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS



1. The Habitat, Spring 2012.

2. Connecticut Federation of Lakes, March 2012.











It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Hathaway to add the following item to the agenda for this evening, “Application #1183 submitted by Peter Olsen for an IW Permit for a residential site development located at 47 Earley Court.

Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Hathaway, Gaw.

Unanimous approval.





NEW BUSINESS



1. 87 Old Amity Road, Application #1181 submitted by Robert Weidig, James Rosson and Mark Esposito for an IW Permit for outside storage of landscaping trailers, bucket trucks, wood chips and unsplit wood and up to 10 cars for sale –



No one was present to speak on behalf of this application.



Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer stated that Robert Weidig would like to operate a tow business out of 87 Old Amity Road and it is required to sell three cars from this location to comply with the State requirements to obtain a dealership approval. Ms. Kearns also stated that there will be no new construction, no repairs on site, and the area is all gravel.



It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Smith that after review of the plan entitled, “87 Old Amity Road, Weidig, Esposito, Rosson, Outside Storage and Business Center”, dated April 2012, prepared by the applicant, and based on the fact that there being no new clearing or car repair on the site, it was the consensus of the Commission that no Inland Wetlands Permit is required at this time.

Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Hathaway, Gaw.

Unanimous approval.





2. 63 Sargent Drive, Application #1182 submitted by Paul Dispazio/Sargent Drive LLC for an IW Permit for the construction of a 182 feet by 80 feet storage building and parking area –



The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S., representing the applicant.



Mr. Garcia reviewed the proposed project noting:

• There is an existing drainage basin on parcel.

• Proposal for a storage building and a small apartment on the second floor.

• Did not receive comments at this time from the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority.









In discussion, Commission members noted:

• A map entitled, “Site Plan for Lot #B-3, Amity Village”, prepared by William Gilbert Associates, Bethany, Connecticut, dated April 21, 1986, revised to December 8, 1986, shows the original drainage on the subject property.

• Will schedule a site visit.

• Asked Mr. Garcia to stake the corners of the building, the limits of pavement, and mark where the two new basins will be located.



Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, May 29, 2012. Tabled.





3. Discussion regarding Cease and Desist Order – Town of Bethany (Drainage repairs to Anthony Court and Clay Road –



Letter from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, dated April 17, 2012, Re: Cease and Desist Order, Non-Permitted Drainage Work on Anthony Court and Clay Road and Show Cause Hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 8:00 p.m.



Chair Breslin stated no one is expected from the Town.



The Commission referred to Section 4.1.f. of the Inland Wetlands Regulations, Permitted Uses as of Right & Nonregulated Uses.



Chair Breslin informed the Commission that drainage work was completed and the Inland Wetlands Commission denied the Application #1178, which was for this work.



The Commission would like to schedule a site visit with the Town Engineer.





4. Discussion with Alan Clement of 290 Amity Road regarding Conservation Easement and farm operation, including planting of vegetables and trees –



Present for this discussion was Alan and Shirley Clement of 290 Amity Road.



Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer, stated that Mr. Clement would like to plant vegetables and fruit trees, and would like to register his property as a farm. Ms. Kearns proceeded to state that there was a requirement of his IW Permit #734 approved March 6, 2000, to file a Conservation Easement on the Land Records, which has not been completed and therefore, he is in violation of his permit.



In discussion, Commission members noted:

• Property owner has not met the conditions of the original permit as to filing the Conservation Easement on the Land Records to protect the area mentioned from future development and which feeds down into Lake Chamberlain, a Public Supply Watershed.

• The Commission would like the applicant to address the issue with filing the Conservation Easement on the Land Records to comply with the original permit and then the Commission will discuss Mr. Clement’s request to register his property as a farm.

• Suggested the property owner contact the USDA National Resources Conservation Service or the Southwest Conservation District for free consulting on how to protect the water quality and what to plant.





5. 47 Earley Court, Application #1183 submitted by Peter Olsen for an Inland Wetlands Permit for a residential site development -



The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was Peter Olsen, applicant.



Mr. Olsen reviewed the proposed project noting:

• That the septic was approved by Quinnipiack Valley Health District.

• There will be no clearing on the lot.



In discussion, Commission members noted:

• Will schedule a site visit.

• Asked Mr. Olsen to stake the outline of house, septic system and one or two for the driveway.

• The applicant to supply a letter from their engineer pertaining to the capability of the testing of the roofing drains.



Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, May 29, 2012. Tabled.





OLD BUSINESS



1. Executive Session to discuss appeal submitted by James Woodward – Tabled.



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





SCHEDULE SITE INSPECTION DATES



1. Clay Road, Anthony Court, Anella Drive - Site visit scheduled for Thursday, May 10th , at

6:30 p.m. Commission members to meet at the Corner of Clay Road and Anthony Court.

Continuation of Show Cause Hearing will follow at a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 10th, at 7:30 p.m., in the Commission Meeting Room of the Town Hall.

2. 63 Sargent Drive and 47 Earley Court – Site visit scheduled for Saturday, May 19th at 8:00 a.m. Commission members to meet at the Town hall Parking Lot.









ADJOURNMENT



There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Gaw to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:52 p.m. Unanimous approval.



Respectfully submitted,







Antonia R. Marek, Clerk

for the Inland Wetlands Commission











MINUTES OF THE LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012 Page 1 of 2


The meeting of the Long Term Financial Planning Committee commenced at 7:34 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.




The following Committee Members were present:

Stephen Squinto, Chairman

Chip Spear

Sharon Huxley

Aileen Magda



The following Committee Member was absent:

Jamie Stirling



Also present was:

Derry Gorski, First Selectwoman

Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant





Chairman Squinto stated Hiram Peck would like to review an option for conducting the proposed survey the Committee has been working on. Mr. Peck provided copies of the “Long Term Financial Plan Research Study Proposal” prepared for Bethany, dated April 11, 2012, by The Center for Research, Meriden, CT. Mr. Peck reviewed the telephone survey and suggested the Committee consider the option with 400 completed random sample telephone survey with a cost of $8,500.



Derrylyn Gorski stated she would have to go to the Board of Finance for approval for the monies needed.



There was a general consensus of the Committee that this proposed survey, which would be done by an outside source, would provide the best quality information.



The Committee noted that it would be a good idea to notify the residents that a professional organization will be reaching out to the Bethany residents by phone to complete the survey. Some of the ways mentioned to notify the residents were on the Town website, the Patch website, local papers, post on local bulletin boards and send out flyers.



Chairman Squinto had prepared a paragraph to be placed in the notice to residents for the previous survey method and will revise the paragraph to address the change in the option of how the survey will be performed, which is by telephone.



The Commission also discussed the need to obtain what the next five year budget gap is going to look like with the data that has been compiled to date. Also, need to obtain the budgets from the Board of Finance for the last five years and to compile a list of capital needs and personnel needs.







The next scheduled meeting is on Thursday, May 3, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room.





Adjournment



There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.



Respectfully submitted,







Antonia R. Marek, Staff Support

For the Long Term Financial Planning Committee



Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Monday, June 11, 2012

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