MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010 Page 1 of 7
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:
Patricia McGregor, Chairman
John Kane, Member
Jack Ellison, Member
Jon Painter, Member, arrived at
Kristine Sullivan, Alternate Member, seated as a voting member.
The following members of the Commission were absent or excused:
Alexandra Breslin, Vice-Chairman
Brian Smith, Alternate Member
Also present were:
Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer
Karen Walton, Assistant Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by _______ and seconded by __________ to approve, as submitted, the minutes of January 25, 2010, Regular Meeting.
Voting for:
Unanimous approval.
GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter from QVHD, dated February 17, 2010, Re: Comments from review of 437 and 443 Fairwood Road, develop an industrial building.
2. Letter from Diversified Technology Consultants, dated February 22, 2010, Re: Comments from review of materials for 443 and 437 Fairwood Road.
3. Memo from Bethany Conservation Commission, dated February 22, 2010, Re: Woodward Estates – Conservation Easements.
4. Letter from Marian Doering and Joan Jackson of 72 Downs Road, Re: Concerning 63 Downs Road, barn and driveway.
5. Letter from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to Mr. and Mrs. Todd Ryker of 2 Clay Road, dated February 8, 2010, Re: Correction Enforcement Notice for 2 Clay Road, conducting “regulated activity” within a wetland and its upland review area.
PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
1. Connecticut Wildlife, January/February 2010.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion with Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer regarding 63 Downs Road –
2. 190 Russell Road, Application #1135 submitted by the Town of Bethany, D.P.W. for a cross pipe replacement –
The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of the application was Alan Green, Public Works Director.
Mr. Green reviewed the proposed project noting:
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In discussion, Commission members noted:
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Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, March 22, 2010. Tabled.
3. Between 265 and 270 Wooding Hill Road, Application #1136 submitted by the Town of Bethany, D.P.W. for 100 feet of new drainage on east side –
The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of the application was Alan Green, Public Works Director.
Mr. Green reviewed the proposed project noting:
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In discussion, Commission members noted:
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Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, March 22, 2010. Tabled.
4. 30 Gaylord Mountain Road, Application #1137 submitted by the Town of Bethany, D.P.W. for a cross pipe replacement –
The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of the application was Alan Green, Public Works Director.
Mr. Green reviewed the proposed project noting:
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In discussion, Commission members noted:
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Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, March 22, 2010. Tabled.
5. 205 Bear Hill Road, Application #1138 submitted by the Town of Bethany, D.P.W. for a cross pipe replacement –
The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of the application was Alan Green, Public Works Director.
Mr. Green reviewed the proposed project noting:
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In discussion, Commission members noted:
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Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, March 22, 2010. Tabled.
6. Between 94 and 108 Schaffer Road, Application #1139 submitted by the Town of Bethany, D.P.W. for 200 feet upgrage pipe and catch basin –
The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of the application was Alan Green, Public Works Director.
Mr. Green reviewed the proposed project noting:
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In discussion, Commission members noted:
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Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, March 22, 2010. Tabled.
7. Carrington Road, south of Schilf, Application #1140 submitted by the Town of Bethany, D.P.W. for 400 feet replacement pipe –
The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of the application was Alan Green, Public Works Director.
Mr. Green reviewed the proposed project noting:
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In discussion, Commission members noted:
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Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, March 22, 2010. Tabled.
OLD BUSINESS
1. 437 and 443 Fairwood Road, Application #1134 submitted by EMG Properties, William Greiger for an Inland Wetlands Permit #1134 for the construction of a new building, septic, well, driveway and parking -
Present to speak on behalf of the application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S., representing the owners, EMG Properties. Mr. Garcia modified the application to include 443 Fairwood Road for the creation of an integrated stormwater system and paving.
Mr. Garcia reviewed the proposed project noting:
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In discussion, Commission members noted:
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Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, February 22, 2010. Tabled.
WETLANDS ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S REPORT
It was moved by _______ and seconded by _________ to adjourn the regular meeting at ______ p.m.
Unanimous approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
for the Inland Wetlands Commission
