Tuesday, April 2, 2013

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013 Page 1 of 4


The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:35 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

Brian Smith, Member

Lisa Gaw, Member

Roger Hathaway, Member



Also present was:

Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer



NEW BUSINESS



No new business.



OLD BUSINESS



1. 328 Downs Road, Application #1194 submitted by John M. Lightfoot for an IW Permit to construct additions to existing house –



Present to speak on behalf of this application was John Lightfoot, applicant.



Mr. Lightfoot stated the owner of record omitted the barn on the plan but now the owner would like the barn to be added back on the plan. Mr. Lightfoot amended and dated the plan.



In discussion, Commission members noted:

• Sediment and erosion controls need to be shown on the plan.

• Mr. Lightfoot amended and dated the plan to show the erosion controls.



Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate.



It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Smith to approve Application #1194 submitted by John Lightfoot for an Inland Wetlands Permit to construct additions to the existing house and to construct a new barn located at 328 Downs Road in accordance with the submitted plan entitled, “Plot plan prepared for Robert & Sarah Lightfoot, 328 Downs Road, Bethany, Connecticut”, dated January 7, 2013, revised to March 25, 2013 prepared by NOK Engineering, Shelton, CT and with hand drawn revisions made by the applicant and this approval is subject to the standard conditions found on the Land Records Volume 93, Page 802 and 803.



Based on the erosion controls that are shown there should be minimal or no impact to the onsite pond or down slope wetlands.

Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.

Vote 5 to 0.

Unanimous approval.



2. 108 Miller Road, Application #1195 submitted by Eastern Water Solution/Bob Cramer for an IW Permit to install a drain for the overflowing potable well –



Present to speak on behalf of this application was Bob Cramer of Eastern Water Solution representing Chris Stoyer, owner of record.



Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate.



It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Smith to approve Application #1195 submitted by Eastern Water Solution/Bob Cramer for an Inland Wetlands Permit to install a drain for the overflowing potable well located at 108 Miller Road, as presented in the application, testimony and in accordance with the following submitted plans:

a) “Potable Water Well, Eastern Water Solutions, dated January 18, 2013 with hand drawn revisions prepared by the applicant.

b) “Side view of casing, land, well drain system”, submitted March 6, 2013, hand drawn by the applicant.

c) “Overview of well components”, submitted March 6, 2013, hand drawn by the applicant.



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:

1) The existing temporary cut shall be filled in once the new drain is installed. The new drain shall have as short a run as possible, and adequate rip rap shall be placed at the end of the outlet to insure it is not going to erode the channel.



Based on this condition there should be minimal or no adverse impact on the onsite or adjoining wetlands.

Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.

Vote 5 to 0.

Unanimous approval.





3. Discussion with David Puzone, regarding 33 Deerfield Lane, development of property –Member Sullivan recused herself and left the Commission Room. The Commission received a letter from Attorney Timothy Gunning, dated March 16, 2013, Re: David Puzone, 33 Deerfield Lane. Chairman Breslin stated she would like to speak with the Town Attorney regarding this matter. Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer, will visit the property to check if any work has been done. Tabled.





4. 185 Beacon Road, Discussion with Daniel Cusano regarding non-permitted barn – No one was present. The Commission will be receiving a report from Roman Mrozinski of the Southwest Conservation District next month. Tabled.







5. Continuation of Show Cause Hearing regarding Town of Bethany drainage repairs conducted in a regulated area without an Inland Wetlands Permit – Anthony Court needs to be revisited. Tabled.



6. Update on appeal submitted by James Woodward for 46 Mesa Drive – No update. Tabled.



7. Discussion in regard to amendments to the Inland Wetlands Regulations per State of CT – Member Sullivan is preparing the draft amendments. Tabled.





APPROVAL OF MINUTES



1. It was moved by Hathaway and seconded by Gaw to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the February 25, 2013, Regular Meeting.

Voting were: Breslin, Smith, Hathaway, Gaw.

Sullivan abstained.

Unanimous approval.



2. It was moved by Hathaway and seconded by Gaw to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the March 17, 2013, Special Meeting/Site Visit.

Voting were: Breslin, Smith, Hathaway, Gaw.

Sullivan abstained.

Unanimous approval.





GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE



1. Letter from Attorney Timothy Gunning, dated March 16, 2013, Re: David Puzone, 33 Deerfield Lane.

2. Letter from Planning and Zoning Commission, dated March 12, 2013, Re: Proposed zoning regulation amendment by Green Haven to add Section 23 – Open Space Housing District.





PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS



1. Connecticut Federation of Lakes, March 2013.

2. The Habitat, A newsletter of the Connecticut Association of Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commissions, Inc., Winter 2012.

3. Land Use Academy Advanced Training, April 20, 2013, topics covered “Bias, Predisposition and Conflicts”, “Implementing and Enforcing Land Use Decisions: the use of conditions and modifications in land use permitting and the challenges of land use enforcement.









ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORTS



No report.





SCHEDULE SITE VISITS



None.





ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Gaw to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:35 p.m. Unanimous approval

Respectfully submitted,
Antonia R. Marek, Clerk

for the Inland Wetlands Commission