MINUTES OF THE BETHANY
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
The following member of the
Commission was absent:
Roger Hathaway, Member
Lisa Gaw, Member
Also present were:
Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer
Karen Hubbell, Assistant Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer
NEW
BUSINESS
No new business.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Schaffer Road
(east to west portion), Application #1214 submitted by the Town of Bethany for
an Inland Wetlands Permit to widen and reclaim road and replace or repair
existing drainage – No one was present to speak on
behalf of this application.
Reviewed new plan that was submitted by paul. Representing mr. green.
Not sanIndex 6 not sanding the road as much.
Sullivan Smith
Accept a Index 7 feb 29 14
Accept and approve that as shown on the plan that
the improvements to the outlet should decrease the debris
The Commission visited the site on February 2, 2014.
The Commission noted the following:
·
Heavy water flow on the north
side of Schaffer Road
·
Would like the applicant to
furnish additional details on proposed riprap.
·
On the north side of Schaffer Road
·
Applicant is showing a riprap
plunge pool on plan; will that be sufficient.
Further discussion and appropriate
action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular
meeting on Monday, March 24, 2014. Tabled.
2. Lebanon Road
(between 8 and 22 Lebanon Road), Application #1215 submitted by the Town of
Bethany for an Inland Wetlands Permit to extend shoulders on road and filling
of side slopes with bank-run gravel then cover with 12” and 18” of wood chips
for erosion controls and to allow natural vegetation to regrow
–
Andy
Tend to agree with you and Index 5 and don’t see how
going to work.
I don’t think what proposing is going to be
effective
Kris can you draft letter to us. Comments from andy in writing.
Paul Crotta, here representing the Town.
Need to control the base. Towe control.
To control material coming down the slope.
Ask andy to write up some idea of possible solution
to do this.
Road will unravel and get worse and worse. Andy
Want to come to a solution sandy.
Will tell BOS that they need to engage an engineer
or dtc.
Paul representing mr. green.
Sullivan Smith move to deny without prjectdice for
Index 8
Crossing the wetlands based on the agencies iste
inspe addditonal engineering work. The
agents dtc will we have solicite some potential comments as recommendations to
the bos
3.
4.
5. No
one was present to speak on behalf of this application.
The Commission visited the site on February 2, 2014.
The Commission noted the following:
- The
road was created prior to wetlands and therefore, crosses a wetland.
- Very
steep slope and concerned that the proposed filling is not going to solve
the problem of erosion.
- Asked
Diversified Technology Consultants to review.
Further discussion and appropriate
action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular
meeting on Monday, March 24, 2014. Tabled.
6. 24 Dayton Road, Application #1216
submitted by Scott Farquharson for an IW Permit to construct a 24-foot by
29-foot and 5-inches garage and addition above –
The Commission formally received the
application. Present to speak on behalf
of this application was Scott Farquharson, representing the owners.
We did go out to Dayton
Need a little stockpile excess will be removed from
the sitel
Sullivan accept Smith
Construction of
Index 9
Standard condi
And installation of silt fence leave up to
discreation of our iweo.
Needs to be Index 10 s
Stockpiple will be placed on all other will be
If those conditions are followed there sould be no
Follow state statute have applicant do this.
Approving with contingency amend motions Index 11
Ron shut email that he knew smith seconded.
Mr.
Farquharson noted the following:
- He will be constructing a garage addition with
a second floor above which will be attached to the existing home.
- Will be installing silt fencing during
construction so there will be no impact to the wetlands.
- This project is not encroaching the wetlands.
In
discussion, Commission members noted:
- Would like to visit the site.
- Asked the builder to place stakes where end of
addition would be located.
Further discussion and appropriate
action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular
meeting on Monday, March 24, 2014. Tabled.
1.
19 Deerfield
Lane
One big boulder that they should push back.
Isable important that you field check this before
and during construction.
If they go over driveway
Very large tree right at corner where foundation
should go. Its there choice to cut down.
Based on site plan oct 19 1973 revised to show
propose addition
Subject to condition that the applicant or permittee
that the boulder whether they will relocate that or the tree if there going to
relocate those if so submit how he is going to do so with recommendation that
stone be rolled. And stump grind tree
Issy field check on a regular basis field check take
pics before and after
Second field check prior to any activities.
The Commission formally received the
application. No one was present to speak
on behalf of this application.
Further discussion and appropriate
action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular
meeting on Monday, March 24, 2014. Tabled.
2. 755 Amity Road Community Garden
Looking southside at airport. Looking at pole hill
park and peck pond.
Trying to get everyone to agree on site.
If they have a meeting invite the IWC.
3.
4 and 21 Meyers
Road, Application #1209 submitted by Green Haven Inc. for a Site Plan and
Stormwater Management Plan Review for multi-unit residential community and farm – Public
hearing continued to March 24, 2014.
4.
Old
Mill Road
5.
Discussion regarding
Bethany West clearing. (Letter from
Roman Mrozinski of the Southwest Conservation District) – Tabled. Sandy and
Kris meet with cons comm..
Send
copies of letter from roman to cons. Comm.
Pdf.
6.
7.
Discussion
with David Puzone, regarding 33
Deerfield Lane
property – Tabled.
8. 185
Beacon Road
9. Continuation
of Show Cause Hearing regarding Town of Bethany
drainage repairs
conducted in a regulated area without an
Inland Wetlands Permit – Tabled.
10. Update
on appeal submitted by James Woodward for 46 Mesa
Drive – Tabled.
11. Discussion
in regard to amendments to the Inland Wetlands Regulations per State
of CT – Tabled.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
1.
It was moved by and seconded by to approve, as amended, the
minutes of the February 24, 2014, Regular Meeting.
Voting
were: Breslin, Sullivan, Hathaway,
Smith.
Unanimous
approval.
BILLS
1. It was
moved by Sullivan and seconded by Smith to approve the payment of $105.00 for
recording services rendered at the public
hearing held on January 27, 2014, (4 and 21 Meyers
Road)
by Anne Sohon.
Voting
were: Breslin, Sullivan, Hathaway,
Smith.
Unanimous
approval.
GENERAL
CORRESPONDENCE
1.
Submitted by Tom Daly, P.E. from
Milone and MacBroom dated February 28, 2014.
2.
Memo from Robert Brinton, Jr.,
Chairman, Ordinance Review & Charter Study Committee dated February 28,
2014, Re: Review of Bethany Town Ordinances.
PUBLICATIONS
& WORKSHOPS
1.
Southwest Conservation District
Newsletter, Spring 2014.
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER REPORTS – Tabled.
SCHEDULE SITE
VISITS –
The Commission scheduled a site visit for Sunday,
March 16, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. Commission
members to meet at the Town Hall and proceed to the following properties:
- 24
Dayton Road
- 19
Deerfield Lane
PUBLIC
HEARING
·
4 and 21 Meyers
Road, Application #1209 submitted by Green Haven Inc. for a Site Plan and
Stormwater Management Plan Review for multi-unit residential community and farm -
At
8:03 p.m., Chair Breslin called to order
the public hearing continuation on the subject application. Chair Breslin read the notice prepared for
the public hearing. Chair Breslin
briefly reviewed the process of the public hearing and introduced the
Commission members and staff.
Christopher
Smith, Land Use Attorney, and Partner of Law Firm, Shipman and Goodwin,
representing Green Haven Inc. introduced himself.
Chris
Smith, land use attor
Continuation
third night continue with dialogue from fire marshal office driveway and
underground tanks. Mr. white attended
public hearing last week.
Submitted
revised set of plans.
Have
not had a final
Asking
to continue the public hearing.
Mr.
daly did provide a set to andy to look at.
Minor revisions. Don’t involve
any regulated activities.
Sandy
not s
Tom
daly what we r talking about is one or two tanks. With of central road 1Index 2. there is opportunity to do residential
sprinklers. Driveway width. Continue to run numbers and don’t make any
changes.
Ponds
in same locations.
Really
about reworkings of the core not the perimeter.
Isy
got sheet need copy of.
Chris
regulated activities haven’t changed.
Andy
just noticed a few changes on the plans.
No major issues and will have conversation with mr. daly.
Bond
estimate
Quality
of storm water management – andy requested at last meeting.
Memo
from tom daly dated march 24th.
Written
consent to continue the public hearing.
Iwc
no automatic approval.
Kevin
mcsherry we have 14 days to close the public hearing.
Discussed
leaving hearing open.
Chris
stated not going to do anything going to dph.
Application will stay with commission.
Grant
extension to april 28, 2014.
Chris
will not object to the 35 days to act on said application.
No
automatic approval that will come from this.
Chris
Smith submitted a letter of
Map
3A
Bond
estimate 3B
Memo
3C from tom
Consent
3D
Members
of the public
Anthony
Esposito of 79 Meyers Road
Index
3
First
request all of the documents and records be included as part of this
During
halter estates I presented the map of the vernal pool. Vernal pool did not appear on jpg maps.
Brought
the original map that shows the vernal pool.
Dated 1997
Sample
map of this presentation.
Original
subdivision 3E
Existing
condition 3F
Series
of phot on one sheet 3G
Printout
of definition of vernal pool 3H
Kris
our regs have definition of vernal pool
3I
– contains meda data.
Kris
asked for Mr. Daly. Sheet 02.
Daly
no Index 4. record stating not a vernal pool or wetlands.
Chris
will get copy Jennifer soil science went out and did a review and is part of
the record.
Sandy
will investigate this matter
Any
questions or any issues.
Chris
anything from the commission.
Hearing
contd to 8:36 p.m. to april 28th.
Attorney
Smith stated that the plans will be revised due to comments from the Fire
Marshal, Bethany Volunteer Fire Department, Nafis & Young and Regional
Water Authority and he suggested continuing the public hearing.
Attorney
Smith then turned the presentation over to Thomas Daly, P.E. and Principal of
Milone & MacBroom, who reviewed the revisions to the plans. Some areas Mr. Daly touched on are as
follows:
·
Wells
are being moved to a different location from working with the Regional Water
Authority.
·
Working
with the Fire Marshal and Bethany Volunteer Fire Department and will provide a
secondary accessway from Meyers Road.
·
Reducing
main driveway down to 22 feet in width.
·
Rear
driveway adding little bump outs to parking area.
·
Septic
system being moved due to well relocation and will have to resubmit to
Quinnipiack Valley Health District for approval.
·
Relocating
water tank.
·
Addressed
issue with ponds and mosquitoes.
Andy
Bevilacqua of Diversified Technology Consultants was present. Mr. Bevilacqua reviewed his letter dated
January 2, 2014, in response to his review of the plans and report provided by
the Developer’s Engineer. Mr.
Bevilacqua stated all his major concerns on the project have been addressed but
he will have to review the revised plans when available.
Some
items mentioned from the Commission members were:
·
Maintenance
schedule for the detention basins.
·
Propose
a bond and itemize what the bond will cover so that DTC can review.
Mr.
Bevilacqua mentioned that if the developer half way through construction walks
away, the Town needs money to restore the site.
Attorney
Smith mentioned that at the last public hearing the Inland Wetlands Commission
wanted the record of the Halter Estates Wetlands application incorporated into
this hearing record. Attorney Smith
stated that this application stands on its own.
If there is anything in that particular record that you would like to
have addressed, please let us know so that we can address.
Chair
Breslin asked if there was anyone from the audience that would like to
comment. No one commented.
Attorney
McSherry mentioned in regard to the yearly maintenance the applicant may
consider putting this in the bylaws of the Association and require them to have
a capitol account.
Chair
Breslin made a disclosure on the hearing record again that she serves the Town
as a member of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Policy
Board.
Chair
Breslin stated that she has asked the Inland Wetlands Commission Members to
submit a paragraph or resume stating their qualifications. Brian Smith submitted a sheet with his
experience information.
Member
Sullivan mentioned she received a call from Tom Cavaliere (the seller’s
attorney) this afternoon regarding the application and she did not speak to
him.
Attorney
Smith submitted consent to extension of time to continue the public hearing
to March 26, 2014.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come
before the Commission, it was moved by Smith
and
seconded by Sullivan to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:50. Unanimous
approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
for the Inland Wetlands Commission
