Wednesday, July 25, 2012

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING OF MONDAY, JULY 16, 2012                                                     Page 1 of 4

The special meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:36 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:
            Alexandra Breslin, Chair
            Kristine Sullivan, Vice-Chair
            Roger Hathaway, Member

The following members of the Commission were absent:
            Brian Smith, Member
            Lisa Gaw, Member

Also present was:
            Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer


1.      Discussion and possible action regarding 63 Sargent Drive, Application #1182 submitted by Paul Dispazio for the construction of 182’ by 80’ storage building and parking area –

Present for this application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S. representing the applicant.            Mr. Garcia submitted a consent to an extension of 35 days to act on the subject application.     Mr. Dispazio has not paid the outstanding fees.

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, August 27, 2012.  Tabled.


2.      Discussion and possible action regarding 63 Downs Road, Application #1187 submitted by Roger and MaryEllen Simon for the replacement of a bridge across the spillway –

Present to speak on behalf of this application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S., representing the applicants, Roger and MaryEllen Simon.  Mr. Garcia submitted a letter dated June 27, 2012, from the applicants giving him authorization to represent them in their absence.

Mr. Garcia also submitted three pages of sketches of the proposed new bridge prepared by Roger Simon, submitted July 10, 2012.  Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate. 

It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Hathaway to approve Application #1187 submitted by Roger and MaryEllen Simon for the replacement of the existing bridge across the outflow channel in accordance with the pertinent application information submitted and the three sketches prepared by Roger Simon submitted July 10, 2012;

And with the following conditions in addition to the standard conditions found on the Land Records, Volume 93, Page 802 and Page 803:
  1. The existing concrete pad shall be removed from the site and will not be broken up in the area.

  1. The timing of the building of the concrete abutment walls to be field and weather checked by the Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer so that the work is completed in dry conditions.
  2. Washing of any concrete machinery shall not be done in any proximity to the watercourse/wetlands.
  3. Compliance with conditions 1 through 3 listed in a letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority to Isabel Kearns, dated  June 11, 2012.
  4. Any proposed work on the hall road will be subject to a permit modification.

The Commission’s decision was based on the fact that if all the conditions of this permit are adhered to there should be no disturbance to the onsite watercourse/wetlands.
Voting in favor:  Breslin, Sullivan, Hathaway.
Voting opposed:  None.
Vote 3 to 0.
Unanimously approved.


3.      Discussion and possible action regarding 324 Wooding Hill Road, Application #1188 submitted by MLR Properties, LLC for a residential site development –

Present to speak on behalf of this application was Angus McDonald, L.S., representing the applicant Megan Robertson, who was also present. 

Mr. McDonald briefly reviewed the revised plans that address the concerns of Evans Associates in a letter dated July 5, 2012, to Barbara Welker.  Mr. McDonald submitted an email dated     July 10, 2012, from Ms. Evans stating she appreciates Mr. McDonald’s willingness to change the plans and cooperation with the concerns of the pond on Mrs. Welker’s property.

Mr. McDonald submitted to the Inland Wetlands Commission a copy of the “Long Term Maintenance Schedule Agreement” which was suggested by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Mrs. Barbara Welker was also present and spoke briefly.

Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate.

It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Hathaway to approve Application #1188 submitted by MLR Properties, LLC for a residential site development located at 324 Wooding Hill Road in accordance with the following submitted plans prepared by Angus McDonald/Gary Sharpe & Associates, Inc., Old Saybrook, Connecticut:
  1. “Overall Site Development Plan”, dated March 23, 2012, revised to July 5, 2012.
  2. “Site Development Plan”, dated March 23, 2012, revised to July 5, 2012.




And with the following conditions in addition to the standard conditions found on the Land Records, Volume 93, Page 802 and Page 803:
a)      The proposed grading on the east side of the driveway, which is shown on the approved site plans, is an integral part of the protection of the pond and associated adjacent wetlands located on the abutting property 304 Wooding Hill Road n/f owned by Barbara Welker.
b)      The applicant/homeowner is responsible for the long-term maintenance of the driveway drainage as outlined in the long-term stormwater maintenance document.  Should the applicant/owner fail to properly maintain the drainage structures, the Town shall have the absolute right to conduct such work to comply with the long-term maintenance plan.  If the Town is required to do said work, the Town shall be privileged to place a lien on the property for the cost of the work performed, any legal fees, engineering fees or any other such cost associated with the maintenance and placing of the lien on the property.
c)      The applicant shall record a copy of this Inland Wetlands Permit #1188 on the Land Records, and furnish a copy of that recording to the Commission for its records.
d)     The construction of the berm and swale shall be reviewed and approved by the designing engineer to assure they have been constructed in accordance with the approved plan.

The Commission’s decision is based on the best engineering practices and the comments submitted by Beth Evans in a letter dated July 5, 2012, and should be protecting the pond associated with the adjacent wetlands there should be no adverse impact on the adjacent wetlands.
Voting in favor:  Breslin, Sullivan, Hathaway.
Voting opposed:  None.
Vote 3 to 0.
Unanimously approved.


4.      Discussion and possible action regarding 168/170 Beacon Road, Application #1190 submitted by William Marek for a two-lot subdivision -

No one was present for this application.

Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate.

It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Hathaway to approve Application #1190 submitted by William Marek for a two-lot subdivision in accordance with the following submitted plans prepared by D’Amico Associates, Oxford, Connecticut, in addition to the standard conditions found on the Land Records, Volume 93, Page 802 and Page 803:
  1. “Record Subdivision Map for Parcel B, Robert & Helen Marek”, dated June 25, 2012.
  2. “Site Development Map”, dated June 25, 2012.






The Commission’s decision is based on the fact that the lots, as they are configured on the site development map, have been developed appropriately and also with the recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission that a maintenance agreement for the driveway be provided and in a form and content acceptable to Town Counsel.
Voting in favor:  Breslin, Sullivan, Hathaway.
Voting opposed:  None.
Vote 3 to 0.
Unanimously approved.


ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Sullivan         and seconded by Hathaway to adjourn the special meeting at 8:12 p.m.  Unanimous approval.

Respectfully submitted,



Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
for the Inland Wetlands Commission
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