MINUTES OF THE
BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2015
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The regular meeting of the Inland
Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Commission Meeting
Room at the Bethany Town Hall 40 Peck Road Bethany , Connecticut
The following members of the Commission
were present:
Alexandra Breslin, Chair
Brian Smith, Member
Roger Hathaway, Member
Nancy Scanlon, Alternate Member,
seated as a voting member
The following members of the
Commission were absent:
Kristine Sullivan, Vice-Chair
Lisa Gaw, Member
Also present was:
Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer
NEW
BUSINESS
1) 33 Old Amity
Road and 9 Russell Road, Application #1241 submitted by Manuel Preta for an
Inland Wetlands Permit to construct a building for masonry supply and a storage
yard –
The Commission formally received the
application. Present for this discussion
was Wayne Zirolli, P.E./L.S. representing the applicant, Manuel Preta, who was
also present.
Mr. Zirolli briefly reviewed the proposed project
and noted in discussion:
·
Received Quinnipiack Valley
Health District approval for septic system in letter dated June 2, 2015.
·
No floor drains proposed in
building.
·
Building will be on slab.
·
Will be submitting a lot line
revision plan due to septic being located on other lot (9 Russell Road).
In discussion, Commission members noted:
·
Building will be for storage of
construction materials and some equipment.
·
Commission would like to conduct
site visit.
·
Mr. Zirolli will review letter
from IWEO dated June 22, 2015, and revise plans as necessary for next regular
meeting, July 27, 2015.
Also, Mr. Stuart Paley of 36 Old Amity Road
submitted a letter dated June 16, 2015.
Mr. Paley expressed his concerns regarding the proposed development and
the contamination to the wetlands. Also,
Mr. Paley stated he believed there was a deed restriction on this property as a
recreational facility. The IWEO will
research the Land Records and follow up at the next regular meeting.
Further
discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the
Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, July 27, 2015. Tabled.
2) 27 Pine Brook
Crossing, Application #1242 submitted by British Botanicals for an Inland
Wetlands Permit for landscaping –
The Commission formally received the
application. Present for this discussion
was John Kirkham of British Botanicals representing the property owners, Chuck
and Wendy Gamsu.
Mr. Kirkman reviewed the proposal he submitted dated
May 8, 2015, which included fence line screening, rear lawn area adjacent to
house, front entrance to home, lawn and plant areas adjacent to driveway (left
side) and island in center of driveway.
In discussion, Commission members noted:
·
Basic idea is not to disturb wetlands
and to not cause erosion on the property.
·
Reviewed proposal as to what
would fall under permit and what is allowed to do now.
·
Make sure use silt fence for
sedimentation and erosion control.
In discussion, it was the consensus of the Inland
Wetlands Commission that the planting plan, dated May 8, 2015, submitted by Mr.
Kirkham, as presented, does not require an Inland Wetlands Application.
3) 153 Amity
Road, Application #1243 submitted by Mark Sette for an Inland Wetlands Permit
to clear cut around the wetlands -
The Commission formally received the
application. Present for this discussion
was Mark Sette, applicant and owner of record.
Mr. Sette briefly reviewed the proposed site
development and noted in discussion:
·
Brush too thick and would like to
clear some area to do test pits.
·
Want to clear right up to silt
fence.
·
Lives at 19 Whippoorwill Lane and
would like to stay in Town so therefore would possibly like to build a
warehouse for my business with an apartment and sell house on Whippoorwill.
·
Wetlands are flagged and had soil
scientist do report. Will submit soil
report at next regular meeting, July 27, 2015.
In discussion, Commission members noted:
·
Commission would like to conduct
site visit.
·
Will look at quality of wetlands
and what the wetlands connect to.
Thomas Stanford of 8 Whippoorwill Lane wanted to
confirm location of proposed activity.
Further
discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the
Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, July 27, 2015. Tabled.
OLD BUSINESS
1.) 53 Judd Hill
Road, Application #1238 submitted by Artur and Elizabeth Carreira for an Inland
Wetlands Permit for a residential site development and pool
–
Present for this discussion was Fred D’Amico, P.E.
of D’Amico Associates, Oxford, Connecticut, representing the applicants, Artur
and Elizabeth Carreira, who were also present.
In discussion, Mr. D’Amico noted:
·
Added limits of clearing and
stonewall to site plan.
·
Submitted copy of letter from
Quinnipiack Valley Health District, dated June 17, 2015, approving the plans
for septic system at 53 Judd Hill Road.
·
Pool will be a salt water pool
which requires minimal backwashing.
Commission members discussed and proceeded to
deliberate. It was moved by Hathaway and
seconded by Scanlon to approve Application 1238 submitted by Artur and
Elizabeth Carreira for an Inland Wetlands Permit for a residential site
development and construction of an inground pool in accordance with the
following submitted plans prepared by D’Amico Associates, Oxford, Connecticut:
·
“Site Development Plan”, dated
April 1, 2015, revised to June 1, 2015, page 1 of 2.
·
“Site Development Plan”, dated
April 1, 2015, revised to June 1, 2015, page 2 of 2.
In
addition, this permit is subject to the following condition including the
standard conditions found on the Land Records Volume 93, Page 802 and Page 803:
·
The details for the operation, cleaning
and maintenance of the pool shall be submitted for appropriate protection of
the wetlands for discharge from the filter or the pool itself.
The Commission’s approval is based on the
understanding that the plans as proposed will have minimal effect on the
wetlands.
Voting
were: Breslin, Gaw, Hathaway, Scanlon.
Unanimous
approval.
2.) Raccio Road, Application
#1234, submitted by the Town of Bethany for an Inland Wetlands Permit to remove
and replace drainage system including catch basin’s and outfalls and reclaim
road –
No one was present to speak on behalf of this
application. The Commission will visit site with Consulting Engineer,
Diversified Technology Consultants.
Received 65 day extension which will bring this application to July 30,
2015.
Further
discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the
Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, July 27, 2015. Tabled.
3.)
Show Cause
Hearing regarding Cease and Desist Order, dated October 21, 2014, to Mrs.
Bitina Patel of 10 Northrop Road, extension of patio, stonewall along the pond,
waterfall and clear cutting of trees within the 150-foot upland review area
without permit
–
No
one present to speak on behalf of this activity. Isabel Kearns, IWEO, stated she spoke with
property owner and she had sent to owner certified letter dated May 29, 2015,
regarding Cease and Desist Order dated October 21, 2014, and regarding he
submit an application to the Inland Wetlands Commission which will include
recommendations from Beth Evans report dated
May 19, 2015. Tabled.
4.)
Revisit
site in November the continue discussion regarding road and overland run-off
across
37 Hilltop Road (DeCesare) down to Route 69
- Tabled.
5.)
Discussion
regarding Bethany West clearing. (Letter
from Roman Mrozinski of the
Southwest Conservation District) – Tabled.
6.)
185
Beacon Road, Discussion with Daniel Cusano regarding non-permitted barn
–
Tabled.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
1. It
was moved by Gaw and seconded by Hathaway to approve, as amended, the minutes
of the Tuesday, May 26, 2015, Regular Meeting.
Voting
were: Breslin, Gaw, Hathaway, Scanlon.
Unanimous
approval.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter
from Stuart Paley of 36 Old Amity Road, dated June 16, 2015, Re: Proposed activity at 33 Old Amity Road.
2. Memo
from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, dated June 22, 2015, Re: Comments on review of plans for 33 Old Amity
Road.
3. Letter
from Quinnipiack Valley Health District to Fred D’Amico, dated June 17,
2015, Re: Plans approved for 53 Judd Hill Road.
4. Letter
from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to Situ Patel of 10 Northrop Road, dated May 29,
2015, Re: Cease and Desist Order dated
October 21, 2014 for 10 Northrop Road.
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER REPORTS – Tabled.
SCHEDULE SITE
VISITS –
The Commission scheduled a tentative site visit for
July 11th or July 18th, 2015, to visit 33 Old Amity Road
and 153 Amity Road. Clerk to email
absent members to check availability.
ADJOURNMENT
There
being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by
Hathaway and seconded by Gaw to adjourn
the regular meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Unanimous approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
for the Inland Wetlands
Commission
