Monday, December 16, 2013


 

Bethany Conservation Commission

December 1, 2013

 

This meeting was site walk of the proposed Rocky Corner site at Old Amity Road and 4 and 21 Meyers Road.  The walk started at 1:00.  Bruce Loomis, Dorothy Seaton, Shaukat Kahn and Brian Eitzer attended the walk.  They were shown around the site by Brenda Caldwell, Marie Pulito, and Dick Margulis.  They were also accompanied by Barrie Collins.

 

During the walk they were shown the proposed locations of the various buildings, roads, wells and septic fields that would be associated with the project.  The walk was completed at 2:20.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Brian Eitzer

Secretary pro-tempore

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

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DRAFT

 

Attendance:  First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea, Selectwoman Aileen Magda

 

Visitors:  Roderick White, Art Slicer, Carol Goldberg

 

First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.  The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.  Due to an emergency, First Selectwoman Gorski recessed the meeting at 7:33 pm to resume on November 26, 2013 at 7:30 pm.

 

The recessed meeting was called to order at 7:32 pm.  The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the meeting of November 12, 2013.  The motion of approval was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Aileen Magda.  The minutes were amended by Selectman Shea to add he and Selectwoman Magda had requested a tree removal plan from Alan.  The amended minutes were then approved on a unanimous vote.

 

APPROINMENTS TO CHARTER REVIEW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

First Selectwoman Gorski asked to table this agenda item.  The person she had in mind for this appointment had not formerly accepted the position.  The appointment was tabled.

 

APPOINTMENT TO LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE

First Selectwoman Gorski  moved  to  table Appointment to Long Range Planning Committee.  Selectman Shea and Selectwoman Magda preferred to discuss it.  The Selectmen then discussed re-appointment of members that were on the committee and their eligibility.   This Committee was a five member committee, made up of two members of the Board of Finance and three members at large.  This Committee was given a Charge.  Selectwoman Magda expressed her desire to remain on the Committee.  First Selectwoman Gorski felt that Janet Brunwin would be an asset to the Committee, having served as Chairman of the Board of Finance and could contribute her expertise to this committee.  Selectwoman Magda requested expanding the Committee so that she could remain on it.  This would require a modification to the charge, something Town Counsel would need to rule on.

 

AIRPORT HANGAR

The Selectmen discussed briefly the contract to demolish the Airport Hangar.   The grant monies are available to demolish and to begin developing this into a recreation site.  Selectwoman Magda and Selectman Shea questioned details of past Town Meeting with regard to the legality of this project moving forward.  Art Slicer then took the floor to discuss with the Selectmen history of how this project had progressed over the past eight years.

 

ADDITION TO AGENDA

Selectman Shea moved to add Award Bid for Gym Ceiling and Lighting to the agenda of this meeting.  Selectwoman Magda seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

 

 

 

AWARD BID FOR GYM CEILING AND LIGHTING

Roderick White was present to explain to the Selectman the re-bids for the gym ceiling and lighting replacement.  D & R Builders Inc. came in with the lowest bid for the complete project.  Their total bid was $36,225.  Selectman Shea moved to award the bid for the Town Hall gym ceiling and lighting replacement to D & R Builders Inc.  Selectwoman Magda seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

 

OTHER

SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE – MATTRESS DISPOSAL

Carol Goldberg was present to speak to the Selectmen about mattress disposal.  To dispose of mattresses the cost to the Town is $25.  The recently re-convened  Solid Waste Committee is requesting that a fee of $25 be charged to residents for mattress disposal.  Following discussion Selectman Shea moved to charge Bethany residents a fee of $25 per mattress disposal beginning March 1, 2014 and to notice town’s people of this change.  Selectwoman Magda seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous. 

 

Selectman Shea and Selectwoman Magda asked about progress for having a Town email address.  First Selectwoman Gorski is working with our computer support on this matter.

 

Selectwoman Magda wanted the coffee with the Selectmen noticed for December 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm.

 

 ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment was called at 8:50 pm after a motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectwoman Magda.  The vote taken was unanimous.

 

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

                                                                                                June G. Riley

                                                                                                Secretary, Board of Selectmen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013                                            Page 1 of 7


The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:31 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:

      Kristine Sullivan, Acting Chair

      Lisa Gaw, Member

      Roger Hathaway, Member

      Brian Smith, Member

 

The following members of the Commission were absent or excused:

      Alexandra Breslin, Chair

      Mig Halpine, Alternate Member

 

Also present was:

            Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer

 

 

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Hathaway to add Application #1210 submitted by Kathleen Consoli for a Site Plan Approval to construct a barn 20-feet by 30-feet located at      234 Amity Road to the agenda.

Voting were:  Sullivan, Gaw, Hathaway, Smith.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1.      234 Amity Road (Surreybrook School), Application #1210 submitted by Kathleen Consoli for a Site Plan Approval to construct a barn 20 feet by 30 feet -

 

The Commission formally received the application.  Present to speak on behalf of this application was Kathy Consoli, applicant and owner of record.

 

Ms. Consoli stated the barn would be used by the children as a potting shed and she would also use it for storage.  Ms. Consoli stated eventually she would like to install a bathroom for the children.

 

The Commission would like to conduct a site visit.

 

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, December 16, 2013.  Tabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

1.      788 Amity Road, Application #1204 submitted by Amity Road, LLC/Anthony Vallillo for an Inland Wetlands Permit for a 4-Lot Subdivision

 

Present to speak on behalf of this application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S. representing the applicant and Mr. Anthony Vallillo, applicant and owner of record.

 

The Commission received a letter from Diversified Technology Consultants, dated         November 25, 2013, Re:  Review comments on the revised plans dated October 29, 2013.

 

Commission members discussed and reviewed the application and plans and then proceeded to deliberate. 

 

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Gaw to approve Application #1204 submitted by Amity Road LLC (Anthony Vallilo) for an Inland Wetlands Permit for a 4-Lot Resubdivision (Jonia Court) located at 788 Amity Road as presented in the application, testimony and in accordance with the following submitted plans prepared by John Paul Garcia & Associates, Bethany, Connecticut:

a)      “Existing Conditions Map”, dated April 11, 2013, revised to September 26, 2013, Drawing No. C-1.

b)      “Resubdivision Map”, dated April 11, 2013, revised to September 26, 2013, Drawing No. C-2.

c)      “Site Development Plan”, dated April 11, 2013, revised to October 29, 2013, Drawing No. C-3.

d)     “Erosion and Sediment Control Plan”, dated April 11, 2013, revised to September 26, 2013, Drawing No. C-4.

e)      “Plan and Profile”, dated April 11, 2013, revised to September 26, 2013, Drawing        No. C-5.

f)       “Detention Basin Details”, dated April 11, 2013, revised to September 26, 2013, Drawing No. C-6.

g)      “Typical Details”, dated April 11, 2013, with no revisions, Drawing No. C-7.

h)      “Typical Details”, dated April 11, 2013, revised to September 26, 2013, Drawing         No. C-8.

i)        “Septic System Design”, dated April 11, 2013, revised to September 26, 2013, Drawing No. C-9.

 

In addition, this permit is subject to the following conditions including the standard conditions

found on the Land Records, Volume 93, Page 802 and Page 803:

a)      The Project Engineer to revise the calculations for the stormwater management basin’s new elevation to match the plans to ensure that the Commissions files include matching plans and calculations. (See DTC letter dated November 25, 2013.)

 

b)      Hydraulic computations on the existing 18” culvert located at Jonia Court         Station 2+75 were not included in the Stormwater Management Report.  The backwater caused by this culvert shall be computed, documented and submitted to the Commission for the record.

c)      The Project Engineer to certify the condition of the existing 18” culvert in the field to ensure that its condition is appropriate for long term use in conveying flow under the proposed roadway.

d)     The Project Engineer shall provide a bond estimate for the site development, storm drainage and ponds. Said bond shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer.

 

The reason for approval is that there should be minimal or no adverse impact on the onsite or adjoining wetlands because all the activity is taking place outside of the existing wetlands.

Vote:  4 to 0.

Voting were:  Sullivan, Gaw, Hathaway, Smith.

Unanimous approval.

2.  Schilf Road, Application #1206 submitted by the Town of Bethany for an Inland

     Wetlands Permit for drainage improvements

 

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

 

Some Commission members visited the site and had some issues with the erosion and drainage at the end of the cul-de-sac and would like to revisit this area (Old Mill Road).  The Commission feels this item is separate from the application.

 

The Commission discussed and proceeded to deliberate. 

 

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Gaw to approve Application #1206 submitted by the Town of Bethany for an Inland Wetlands Permit for replacing the catch basins and the reclamation of the road located at Schilf Road as presented in the application and in accordance with the submitted plan entitled, “Drainage Layout”, dated September 23, 2013, with no revisions prepared by Mesa Excavation & Paving, Inc., Bethany, Connecticut and this approval is subject to the standard conditions found on the Land Records Volume 93, Page 802 and 803.  The reason the Commission approved this application it that it maintains the existing infrastructure and has no adverse impact on the wetlands.

Vote:  4 to 0.

Voting were:  Sullivan, Gaw, Hathaway, Smith.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

 

 

 

3.  Carmel Road, Application #1207 submitted by the Town of Bethany for an Inland

     Wetlands Permit for drainage improvements

 

No one was present for this application.

 

The Commission discussed and proceeded to deliberate. 

 

It was moved by Hathaway and seconded by Gaw to approve Application #1207 submitted by the Town of Bethany for an Inland Wetlands Permit for the replacing of catch basins and the reclamation of the road located at Carmel Road as presented in the application and in accordance with the submitted plan entitled, “Drainage Layout”, dated September 24, 2013, with no revisions, prepared by Mesa Excavation & Paving, Inc., Bethany Connecticut and this approval is subject to the standard conditions found on the Land Records Volume 93, Page 802 and 803.  The reason the Commission approved this application it that it maintains the existing infrastructure and has no adverse impact on the wetlands.

Vote:  4 to 0.

Voting were:  Sullivan, Gaw, Hathaway, Smith.

Unanimous approval.

4.  54 Rainbow Road, Application #1208 submitted by Tim Boynton for an Inland

     Wetlands Permit for drainage repairs

 

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

 

The Commission discussed and proceeded to deliberate. 

 

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Gaw to approve Application #1208 submitted by Tim Boynton for an Inland Wetlands Permit for drainage repairs located at 54 Rainbow Road as presented in the application, testimony and in accordance with the submitted plan with hand drawn revisions prepared by the applicant, submitted October 18, 2013 Connecticut and this approval is subject to the standard conditions found on the Land Records Volume 93, Page 802 and 803.  The reason the Commission approved this application it that the existing drainage was not functioning properly and the applicant replaced and this will have no adverse impact on the wetlands.

Vote:  4 to 0.

Voting were:  Sullivan, Gaw, Hathaway, Smith.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  4 and 21 Meyers Road, Application #1209 submitted by Green Haven, Inc. for an

     Inland Wetlands Permit for Site Plan and a Stormwater Management Plan Review

 

Present to speak on behalf of this application was Dick Margulis of Green Haven, Inc. and    Tom Daly of Milone & MacBroom. 

 

The Commission scheduled a public hearing date of January 27, 2014, at 8:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium of the Bethany Town Hall, in which the applicants agreed. 

 

The Commission will have Diversified Technology Consultants review the application, plans and stormwater management plan and would like comments within a month’s time so the Project Engineer can address the comments from DTC.  The applicant’s engineer, Tom Daly, would like to have direct contact with DTC.  The Commission did not have a problem with that.

 

The clerk will contact DTC to get a cost estimate for the review of the project to give to the applicant.

 

The Commission will schedule a site visit.  Tabled.

 

6.  Discussion regarding Bethany West clearing.  (Letter from Roman

Mrozinski/Southwest Conservation District)

 

Member Breslin and Sullivan will be attending the Conservation Commission meeting in January, 2014.  Tabled.

 

7.  Discussion with David Puzone, regarding 33 Deerfield Lane, development of

     property  Tabled.

 

8.  185 Beacon Road, Discussion with Daniel Cusano regarding non-permitted barn

 

Member Sullivan will draft letter to Mr. Cusano and submit to members for review.  The Commission would like to visit the property behind 185 Beacon Road which is a separate issue.  The IWEO will contact the property owner (Gaetano).  Tabled. 

 

9.  Continuation of Show Cause Hearing regarding Town of Bethany drainage repairs

     conducted in a regulated area without an Inland Wetlands Permit

 

Acting-Chair Sullivan will contact Diversified Technology Consultants.  Tabled.

 

10.  Update on appeal submitted by James Woodward for 46 Mesa DriveTabled.

 

11.  Discussion in regard to amendments to the Inland Wetlands Regulations per State

       of CT  Tabled.

 

 

 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Hathaway to approve, as amended, the minutes of the October 28, 2013, Regular Meeting.

Voting were:  Sullivan, Hathaway, Smith.

Gaw abstained.

Approved.

 

 

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Sullivan to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the November 3, 2013, Special Meeting/Site Visit.

Voting were:  Sullivan and Smith.

Gaw and Hathaway abstained.

Approved.

 

 

BILLS

 

1)      It was moved by Smith and seconded by Hathaway to approve the payment of $97.50 to

Diversified Technology Consultants for first review of 788 Amity Road.

Voting were:  Sullivan, Gaw, Hathaway, Smith.

Unanimous approval.

 

2)      It was moved by Smith and seconded by Gaw to approve the payment of $900.00

to GEI Consultants, Inc. for professional services rendered to review Application #1204,

788 Amity Road.

Voting were:  Sullivan, Gaw, Hathaway, Smith.

Unanimous approval.

 

GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

 

a)      Letter from John Paul Garcia dated October 29, 2013, Re:  Description of revisions made to subdivision plans for 788 Amity Road.

b)      Memo from Isabel Kearns, dated August 19, 2013 (review comments November 5, 2013) Re:  Review of Jonia Court Resubdivision, 788 Amity Road.

c)      Letter from Diversified Technology Consultants, dated November 25, 2013, Re:  Review comments on revised plans dated September 26, 2013 for 788 Amity Road.

d)     Email from John Laudano of Quinnipiack Valley Health District, dated November 14, 2013, Re:  Rocky Corner, 4 and 21 Meyers Road, Department of Public Health Drinking Water Section comment with attached letter from John Laudano of Quinnipiack Valley Health District, dated November 19, 2013 to Milone and McBroom.

e)      Letter from Regional Water Authority, dated November 25, 2013, Re:  Review comments for Rocky Corner, Old Amity Road, cluster style residential and agricultural community.

 

  

PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

 

1.  Connecticut Federation of Lakes, CFL News, Fall 2013.

 

 

ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORTS - Tabled.

 

 

SCHEDULE SITE VISITS

The Commission scheduled a site visit for Sunday, December 8, 2013.  Commission members to meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Town Hall parking lot.   Sites to be visited will be 234 Amity Road, 4 and 21 Meyers Road, and Old Mill Road.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Smith and seconded by Hathaway to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:48 p.m.  Unanimous approval.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Antonia R. Marek, Clerk

for the Inland Wetlands Commission