MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011 Page 1 of 5
The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:37 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
Alexandra Breslin, Vice-Chairman, who arrived at 7:44 p.m.
Kristine Sullivan, Member
Brian Smith, Alternate Member
The following members of the Commission were absent or excused:
John Kane, Member
Jack Ellison, Member
Also present were:
Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer
Karen Walton, Assistant Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Smith to elect Alexandra Breslin as Vice-Chairman of the Inland Wetlands Commission for the term of July 2010 to June 2011.
Unanimous approval.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Breslin to approve the minutes of the December 28, 2010, Regular Meeting with the following correction:
· Page 1, Fourth Paragraph – Reads “Karen Walton, Assistant Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer” Change to “Karen Hubbell, Assistant Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer”.
Voting were: McGregor, Breslin, Sullivan
Unanimous approval.
GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE
1. Memo from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, dated January 21, 2011, Re: Review of Resubdivision of Lot 2, 83 Beacon Road, Moscato.
2. Copy of Wetlands/Watercourses and Soil Report for 75 Lacey Road, dated October 7, 2010, prepared by Soil Science and Environmental Services, Inc.
3. Copy of email from Lynn Fox, QVHD, to Karen Hubbell, Assistant IWEO, dated December 29, 2010, Re: Burial of horse at 185 Beacon Road.
4. Letter from Society of Soil Scientist of Southern New England, dated Autumn 2010, Re: 2010 Edition of the “Registry of Soil Scientists” attached.
5. Letter from State of Connecticut, Connecticut Siting Council, dated January 21, 2011, Re: Notice of public hearing pertaining to construction, maintenance, and operation of Wind Renewable Generating facility located in Prospect, CT.
WORKSHOPS AND PUBLICATIONS
1. Connecticut Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions, Saturday, March 12, 2011, Middletown, CT.
2. Connecticut Federation of Lakes News, December 2010.
3. Connecticut Wildlife, January/February 2011.
BILLS
1. It was moved by Breslin and seconded by Sullivan to approve the payment of $107.40 for professional services from November 21, 2010 to December 18, 2010 rendered by Diversified Technology Consultants, pertaining to 185 Beacon Road.
Unanimous approval.
NEW BUSINESS
1. 83 Beacon Road, Application #1161 submitted by Jack Moscato for an Inland Wetlands Permit for a one-lot resubdivision –
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, Jack Moscato.
Mr. Garcia reviewed the proposed project noting:
· That the previous application was withdrawn (10/25/10) and the storm drainage has been revised to address the Commission’s concerns.
That the driveway will be reworked and that the rough-cut and majority of grading has been completed.
Isabel Kearns, IWEO, reviewed the application and submitted comments dated January 21, 2011.
In discussion, Commission members noted:
· That note #8 on Drawing C-1 reads conservation easement. Should this read access easement?
· That the plan and storm water management report needs to be submitted to Nafis and Young for engineering comments.
· That the Project Engineer needs to add to the plan who will be responsible for maintenance of basins.
· That more hay bales should be placed at slope when coming in driveway for stabilization.
· That note #4 on Drawing C-3 under Erosion and Sediment Control Notes is not practical and the Project Engineer will reconfigure and revise.
· That the Project Engineer should wait for comments from Town Engineer before revising plan.
Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, February 28, 2011.
The Commission feels this application would meet the potential for impact on the wetlands (significant activity) and will consider conducting a public hearing. The Commission will wait for comments from the Town Engineer. Tabled.
It was moved by Breslin and seconded by Smith to add Application #1162 for 116 Old Amity Road to the January 24, 2011 agenda. Unanimous approval.
2. 116 Old Amity Road, Application #1162 submitted by Kimberly McClure Brinton, Country Companions Veterinary Services, Inc. for an IW Permit for the approval of a site plan to operate a veterinary clinic -
The Commission received the application.
Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, February 28, 2011. Tabled.
OLD BUSINESS
1. 75 Lacey Road, Application #1159 submitted by Michael Carbone for an IW Permit for a residential site development –
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:
· That he met with the Town Attorney this evening and determined the lot is a legal building lot.
In discussion, Commission members noted:
· That the Commission received the Soil Report from Soil Science and Environmental Services, dated October 7, 2010.
· That the Commission received revised plans dated January 3, 2011, with the contours shown in the septic area.
· That the Project Engineer will revise the plan to show the location where the conservation area signs will be placed and where the upland review area is located.
Commission members proceeded to deliberate.
It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Smith to approve Application #1159 submitted by Michael Carbone for an Inland Wetlands Permit for a residential site development in accordance with the submitted plan entitled, “Proposed Site Plan, 75 Lacey Road, Bethany, Connecticut”, dated October 27, 2010, revised to January 3, 2011, prepared by John Paul Garcia and Associates, Bethany, Connecticut and is subject to the following conditions including the standard conditions found on the Land Records Volume 93, Page 802 and Page 803:
· This approval is contingent upon the receipt of a revised site plan that identifies the location of the Wetland Area Conservation Signs to be installed on the site as designated by the sequence of construction Note #1.
· The provision of a bond in the amount to be determined based on an estimate by the Project Engineer, upon review by the Agency’s Consulting Engineer and in a form and amount acceptable to Town Counsel.
The Commission’s decision was based on the the fact that the application exhibits good engineering practices in accordance with the 2002 CT Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control and 2004 CT Stormwater Quality Manual. Unanimous approval.
3. 34 Ridgewood Road, Application #1160 submitted by Kenneth Reynolds for an Inland Wetlands Permit for the construction of an attached two-car garage –
Present to speak on behalf of this application was Kenneth Reynolds, applicant and owner of record.
In discussion, Commission members noted:
· Because the site plan does not have contours, which way does the water flow? (The applicant responded down the driveway.)
· That the silt fence should be placed on the downgrade.
· That the roof drains should discharge downgrade but be pitched away from the driveway to avoid icing on the driveway.
Commission members proceeded to deliberate.
It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Smith to approve Application #1160 submitted by Kenneth Reynolds for an Inland Wetlands Permit for the construction of an attached two-car garage in accordance with the site plan submitted on December 17, 2010, with hand drawn markings prepared by the applicant and this approval is subject to the standard conditions found on the Land Records Volume 93, Page 802 and 803. The Commission’s decision was based on the fact that it appears that from the proposed development and the slope of the land there should be little or minimal impact to the onsite wetlands. Unanimous approval.
4. Discussion with Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, regarding the possible regulation amendments suggested by the Inland Wetlands Commission –
Mr. Peck was not available. Tabled.
5. Discussion regarding revising the wording on the Conservation Area Signs -
The Commission continued the discussion concerning revising the wording on the Conservation Area Signs.
After discussion, the proposed wording is as follows: “NOTICE - YOU ARE IN AN INLAND WETLANDS REGULATED AREA. ACTIVITY ON THIS SITE REQUIRES ACTION BY THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION. CONTACT THE BETHANY IWC CLERK AT TOWN HALL”.
The clerk will prepare a draft sign for the Commission to review for next month’s meeting on February 28, 2011. Tabled.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S REPORT
Isabel Kearns, IWEO, stated there is no report due to blanket of snow and ice.
It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Breslin to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:52 p.m. Unanimous approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
for the Inland Wetlands Commission
