MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, OCT

The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at       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, Chairman

         Brian Smith, Vice-Chairman

         Roger Hathaway, Member

         Rob Huxley, Member

         Nancy Scanlon, Member

         Charles Clark, Alternate Member

 

The following members of the Commission were excused:

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS 

 

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PUBLIC HEARING

MESA DRIVE, Application #1293 submitted by James W. Woodward for an IW Permit for a Four-Lot Subdivision –

 

At 8:     p.m., Chair Sullivan called to order the public hearing on the subject application.  Chair Sullivan read the legal notice prepared for the public hearing.   Roll call was taken.

During the course of the public hearing Chair Sullivan noted that the Commission has received the following items relative to the subject application.  Exhibit identification was assigned as noted:

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5. Exhibit 1E –

 

Commission member’s field inspected the property on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Present to speak on behalf of this application was Alan Shepard, P.E., of Nowakowski, O’Bymachow & Kane, representing the applicant.

 

 

Chair Breslin asked if anyone from the public would like to speak for the application or against the application.  The following public individuals spoke:

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In discussion, Commission members noted:

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At 8:      p.m., the public hearing was recessed and continued to Monday, November 27, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall.   Tabled.

 

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

1. 11 Carmel Road, Application #1296 submitted by Brian Smith for an Inland Wetlands Permit to construct a 12-foot by 12-foot addition –

 

The Commission received a letter, dated September 27, 2017, from Brian Smith, applicant and owner of record, withdrawing the application.

 

 

 

1. 16 Falls Road, Application #1296 submitted by James Mank for an Inland Wetlands Permit to construct a 40-foot by 50-foot barn –

 

Present for this application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S.

 

 

 

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, November 27, 2017.  Tabled.

 

 

 

1. 10 Northrup Road, Application #1297 submitted by Smitish Patel for an Inland Wetlands Permit to Restore Buffer/Upland Review Area –

 

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

 

The Commission received a letter dated September 26, 2017, from John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S. asking for a waiver of the fees.

 

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, November 27, 2017.  Tabled.

 

1. Mesa Drive, Application #1293 submitted by James W. Woodward for an IW Permit for a 4-Lot Subdivision –

 

Public Hearing begins tonight.

 

Tabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. 667 Amity Road, Application #1294, submitted by 667 Amity Road, LLC for a Stormwater Management Plan –

 

Present to speak on behalf of this application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S.   Mr. Garcia stated the storm water drainage system is installed 100%. 

 

The Commission is waiting for comments from their consulting engineer, Diversified Technology Consultants.

 

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, October 23 2017.  Tabled.

 

 

1. 667 Amity Road, Continuation of Show Cause Hearing pertaining to Cease and Desist Order, dated August 7, 2017, issued to Matthew Micros –  Tabled.

 

 

 

 

1. Discussion regarding Lake at Veteran’s Memorial Park – Locations for placement of benches –
    
    
    
    
    
    

 

 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

1. It was moved by            and seconded by                  to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the September 25, 2017, Regular Meeting.
   Voting for:  Sullivan, Smith, Scanlon.
   Unanimous approval.

 

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

1. Letter from Diversified Technology Consultants, dated October 23, 2017, Re:  Mesa Drive, Review comments on revised plans and drainage.
2. Letter from Diversified Technology Consultants, dated October 23, 2017, Re:  667 Amity Road, Review comments on stormwater management plan.
3. Letter from Brian Smith of 11 Carmel Road, dated September 27, 2017, Re:  Withdrawing Application #1295 for 11 Carmel Road and requesting refund of application fees.
4. Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, dated October 10, 2017, Re:  Comments on Application #1296 for 16 Falls Road, barn construction.
5. Letter from John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S., dated September 26, 2017, Re:  10 Northrup Road, Waiver of fees for Application #1297 and filing of map.
6. Letter from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to Robert Knudsen owner of 629 Bethmour Road, dated September 26, 2017, Re:  629 Bethmour Road, submit sketch showing trees removed and narrative of what plans are for affected area.
7. Letter and packet from Robert Knudsen owner of 629 Bethmour Road, dated October 11, 2017, Re:  Stop Work Order dated June 20, 2017, for 629 Bethmour Road.
8. Email from Derrylyn Gorski, dated October 3, 2017, Re:  CT’s Draft Water Plan Needs Your Input.
    

 

PUBLICATIONS

1. The Habitat, Summer 2017.
2. Interstate Waters, September 2017.
    

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

90 Pole Hill Road (Community Garden) – The Commission discussed the need for a gate so that residents will not be able to drive their cars down to the pond.  Chair Sullivan will draft a letter to the First Selectmen and send the draft to Commission members for review.  Also, a copy of final letter will be forwarded to Fire Department.

 

629 Bethmour Road – Robert Knudsen -  Stop Work Order issued June 20, 2017, clear cutting of trees, extent of wetlands, hiring of soil scientist.  Isabel Kearns, IWEO, stated she spoke with Town Attorney regarding this matter and will prepare another letter to              Mr. Knudsen regarding this.  Mr. Knudsen lives in Rhode Island and the Commission asked the IWEO to include in this letter to Mr. Knudsen if there is someone else that he would feel comfortable with meeting us at the subject site.

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE SITE VISIT

 

The Commission scheduled a site visit for Saturday, October 14, 2017.  Members to meet at the Town Hall at 8:30 a.m.  Sites to be visited are as follows:

• 16 Falls Road
• 265 Beacon Road, Bethany West
• 11 Carmel Road

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by            and seconded by                  to adjourn the regular meeting at       p.m.

Unanimous approval.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Antonia R. Marek, Clerk

For Inland Wetlands Commission

 

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