MINUTES OF THE
BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, JULY 27, 2015
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The regular meeting of the Inland
Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Commission Meeting
Room in 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
Roger Hathaway, Member
Lisa Gaw, Member
Nancy Scanlon, Alternate Member
Also present was:
Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer
NEW
BUSINESS
1) 10 Northrop
Road, Application #1245 submitted by Douglas Kycia, Landscape Architect for an
Inland Wetlands Permit for Upland Area Mitigation Plan
–
The Commission formally received the
application. Present for this discussion
was Mr. Doug Kycia, Landscape
Architect, applicant representing the owner of record, Situ Patel.
Mr. Kycia briefly reviewed the proposed project and
noted in discussion:
·
Submitted eight sheets of
photographs of the subject property.
·
Responding to the Biological
Assessment Report by Evans Associates dated May 19, 2015.
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Reviewed addendum to application
he submitted on July 17, 2015.
·
Artificial watercourse, which is
not used all the time, circulates water through watercourse and back into pond.
·
Upland area that was
cleared. What started the clearing were the
ash trees that died. Proposing new
planting of trees.
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Water’s edge has grown back.
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Existing line of hay bales deteriorating
and will be replaced.
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Would like to get invasive plants
under control by removing and then when return spray with herbicide.
·
Asking that a good part of the lawn
remain so that owner can get down to water.
In discussion, Commission members noted:
·
No permit for the creation of the
watercourse (artificial stream).
·
Create a deeper buffer than what
is being shown.
·
Recommend the Commission engage a
professional to review and comment on the plan.
Isabel Kearns, IWEO, stated she visited the site
when owner removed trash and monitored the site.
Further
discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the
Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, August 24, 2015. Tabled.
2) 96
Woodcutters Drive, Application #1246 submitted by Gary Leydon for an Inland
Wetlands Permit to replace and extend existing deck –
The Commission formally received the
application. Present for this discussion
was
Gary Leydon, applicant and owner of record.
Mr. Leydon briefly reviewed the proposed project and
noted in discussion:
·
Pond basically fills up with rain
water.
·
Clay underneath so water does not
drain and has located rocks around perimeter.
·
Pond was area that was wet, huge
water flow and dug some of the depressed area.
In discussion, Commission members noted:
·
Would like to visit site to check
out pond.
·
Not aware of any water body in
that location .
Further
discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the
Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, August 24, 2015. Tabled.
OLD BUSINESS
1. 33 Old Amity
Road and 9 Russell Road, Application #1241 submitted by Manuel Preta for an
Inland Wetlands Permit to construct a building for masonry supply and a storage
yard –
Present to speak on behalf of the application was
Wayne Zirolli, P.E./L.S. representing the applicant, Manuel Preta, who was also
present.
Some Commission members visited the site on July 11,
2015.
Mr. Zirolli briefly reviewed the proposed project
and noted in discussion:
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Proposing a 120 foot by 120 foot
building.
·
Moved building back another 10
feet as requested.
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Adjoiner concerned about access
around building and therefore, depicted stone base around building to access.
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Paving at entrance only.
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Will install a low stone berm
around the active area of the property.
·
No catch basins proposed at this
time.
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Installing drainage would
concentrate flows as it dissipates off property naturally.
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Intermittent watercourse flows
east to west on property.
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Added anti-tracking pad and
filter fabric fence to plan.
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On deed no current restrictions
but note for Lot 2 stated property may be used only for recreation purposes any
changes of use to Lot 2 must be approved by Planning and Zoning Commission,
which this proposed project will be submitted to Planning and Zoning.
In discussion, Commission members noted:
·
Septic is pump system. Received Quinnipiack Valley Health District
approval for septic system in letter dated June 2, 2015.
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No drainage calculations. Engineer can provide calculations for roof
area.
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Area where proposed building to
be located is a little less than half of existing pavement.
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Existing office trailer will be removed
and debris will be removed.
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Stone check dam/berm – would like
sketch with details.
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Catch basin at Old Amity Road needs
to be cleaned.
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Culvert the runs under Route 63 and
detention area has a lot of road sand.
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Would like details on anti-tracking
pad and roof drains.
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Additional construction details
need to be shown on plan.
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Would like details on pipe for
septic crossing.
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Plans need to reflect construction
process for a contractor and IWEO to view when out in field.
·
Need equipment maintenance narrative.
·
Engineer will revise plans.
Further
discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the
Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, August 24, 2015. Tabled.
2. 153 Amity
Road, Application #1243 submitted by Mark Sette for an Inland Wetlands Permit
to clear cut around the wetlands –
No one was present to speak on behalf of the
application.
The Commission received a letter from Mr. Sette,
dated June 26, 2015, requesting a waiver of a portion of the fees. Also, the Commission received a copy of an
On-Site Soil Investigation Report, dated May 30, 2015.
Some Commission members visited the site on July 11,
2015.
In discussion, Commission members noted:
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Applicant’s future proposal is to
put storage building with a possible living area above building. This application is for just clear cutting.
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Applicant wants to clear cut to
access property and remove debris on property.
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Can’t just clear cut property;
needs to decide what intentions are for property; not as-of right.
·
Not clear what applicant is
proposing.
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Applicant needs to come in and
explain exactly what his plans are for better understanding by the Commission.
Further
discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the
Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, August 24, 2015. Tabled.
3. Raccio Road, Application
#1234, submitted by the Town of Bethany for an Inland Wetlands Permit to remove
and replace drainage system including catch basin’s and outfalls and reclaim
road
–
No one was present to speak on behalf of this
application.
It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Smith to
deny, without prejudice, Application #1234 submitted by the Town of Bethany for
an Inland Wetlands Permit to remove and replace drainage system including
catch basin’s and outfalls and reclaim road and when input received from
consulting engineer, applicant needs to resubmit.
Voting
were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw,
Hathaway.
Unanimous
approval.
4. Show Cause Hearing regarding Cease and
Desist Order, dated October 21, 2014, to Mrs. Bitina Patel of 10 Northrop Road,
extension of patio, stonewall along the pond, waterfall and clear cutting of
trees within the 150-foot upland review area without permit – Tabled.
5.
Revisit
site in November the continue discussion regarding road and overland run-off across
37 Hilltop Road (DeCesare) down to Route 69
- Tabled.
6.
Discussion
regarding Bethany West clearing. (Letter
from Roman Mrozinski of the
Southwest Conservation District) – Tabled.
7.
185
Beacon Road, Discussion with Daniel Cusano regarding non-permitted barn
–
Tabled.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
1. It
was moved by Smith and seconded by Scanlon to approve, as submitted, the
minutes of the Monday, June 22, 2015, Regular Meeting.
Abstaining
were: Gaw and Sullivan.
Voting
were: Breslin, Smith, Hathaway, Scanlon.
Unanimous
approval.
2. It
was moved by Gaw and seconded by Scanlon to approve, as submitted, the minutes
of the Saturday, July 11, 2015, Special Meeting/Site Visit.
Abstaining
were: Smith, Sullivan, Hathaway.
Voting
were: Breslin, Gaw, Scanlon.
Unanimous
approval.
BILLS
1. It was moved by
Sullivan and seconded by Hathaway to approve the payment of $1,500.00 to the
Southwest Conservation District for Municipal Contribution – Support of natural
resource conservation effort and providing information, education and technical
assistance to municipal agents and private landowners of Bethany. Budget year 2015/16.
Voting
were: Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.
Unanimous
approval.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter
from Mark Sette of 153 Amity Road, dated June 26, 2015, Re: Request for waiver of portion of fees for
Application #1243 for 153 Amity Road.
2. Copy
of On-Site Soil Investigation Report prepared by JMM Wetland Consulting
Services, LLC of Newtown, CT, dated May 30, 2015, for property located at 153 Amity
Road.
3. Letter
from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to John Kirkham of British Botanicals, dated June 26,
2015, Re: Planting plan submitted for 27
Pine Brook Crossing, revised Cease and Desist Order dated February 6, 2015.
4. Letter
from Southwest Conservation District, dated July 1, 2015, Re: Annual contribution invoicing for the Budget
year 2015-2016.
5. Flyer
on Pollinator-Friendly Pest Control Strategies for Your Lawn and Garden
submitted July 7, 2015.
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER REPORTS – Tabled.
SCHEDULE SITE
VISITS –
The Commission scheduled a site visit for Monday,
August 24, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. to visit
96 Woodcutters Drive, before the scheduled regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There
being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by
Sullivan
and
seconded by Smith to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Unanimous approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
for the Inland Wetlands
Commission
