MINUTES OF THE
BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2016 Page
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The regular
meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:32 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
Nancy Scanlon, Alternate Member,
seated as a voting member
The
following members of the Commission were absent:
Lisa Gaw, Member
Brian Smith, Member
Also present
was:
Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands
Enforcement Officer
NEW BUSINESS
1)
Discussion
regarding Raccio Drive – Proposal from Diversified Technology Consultants
–
Chair Breslin stated that herself,
Member Sullivan and Andy Bevilacqua from Diversified Technology Consultants
meet in the field at Raccio Drive. Mr.
Bevilacqua issued a report and Chair Breslin would like to make recommendations
to the Public Works Department how to handle drainage at Raccio Drive. Tabled.
2)
Preliminary
discussion with John Paul Garcia regarding 10 Northrop Road – Cease and Desist
Present for this discussion was John
Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S. Mr. Garcia noted that the property is under a
Cease and Desist Order.
Mr. Garcia submitted a plan entitled,
“Zoning Location Survey”, dated November 5, 2015, with no revisions, and
reviewed with Commission members.
The Commission reviewed the email from
Michael Klein, PWS, Soil Scientist, Professional Wetland Scientist, dated
August 23, 2015. The Commission noted
that Mr. Garcia has submitted Item #1 – survey of existing conditions and #2 –
site plan prepared by engineer listed in the email dated August 23, 2015. The Commission would like Mr. Garcia to
address Item #3 – a restoration/remediation plan, #4 – a soil erosion and
sediment control plan and Item #5 – and itemized estimate of the cost of the
proposed work.
Mr. Garcia will report back to the Commission
at the next regular meeting on February 22, 2016.
Tabled.
OLD
BUSINESS
1. 99 Round Hill
Road, Application #1254 submitted by Hunter Freeman for an Inland Wetlands
Permit to construct a driveway –
Present to speak on behalf of this
application was Alan Shepard, P.E., of Nowakowski, O’Bymachow and Kane,
representing the Freemans’.
Also in attendance was Peter Sulkis,
Intervener, from 81 Round Hill Road.
Mr. Shepard prepared and submitted a
letter dated January 5, 2016, addressing the comments from Diversified
Technology Consultants letter dated December 28, 2015, along with revised plans
entitled:
·
“Overall Site Plan”, dated
September 11, 2014, revised to January 5, 2016.
·
“Septic Plan”, dated September
11, 2014, revised to January 5, 2016.
·
“Driveway Detail Plan”, dated
September 11, 2014, revised to January 5, 2016.
·
“Driveway Drainage
Cross-Section”, dated September 11, 2014, revised January 5, 2016.
·
“Sight Line Profile”, dated
September 11, 2014, revised to January 5, 2016.
The Commission received a letter dated
January 22, 2016, from Diversified Technology Consultants, Re: Comments on review of revised plans dated to
January 5, 2016.
The Commission would like Mr. Shepard to
submit for review a proposed maintenance agreement and a proposed bond for
erosion and control measures.
Mr. Shepard submitted a letter of
consent to extension of 30 days to act on said application, dated January 25,
2016.
Further
discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the
Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, February 22, 2016. Tabled.
2. 33 Old Amity
Road, Application #1257 submitted by Manuel Preta for an IW Permit for a
modification to Permit #1241 to change size of building
–
Present to speak on behalf of this
application was Wayne Zirolli, P.E., representing the applicant Manuel Preta,
who was also present.
The Commission
received copies from Aquatek Labs, Woodbridge, CT, for property located at 33
Old Amity Road, the following reports regarding the fill that was deposited on
property:
a) SPLP
Metals Analysis Report, dated January 14, 2016.
b) Extractable
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons-Analysis Report, dated January 8, 2016.
c) Metals
Analysis Report, dated January 8, 2016.
d) Semi-Volatile
Organic Compounds-Analysis Report, dated January 8, 2016.
Also, the Commission received a letter
from Diversified Technology Consultants, dated January 22, 2016, Re: Comments on review of revised plans dated to
January 12, 2016.
Commission members discussed and
proceeded to deliberate.
It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by
Hathaway to approve Application #1257 submitted by Manuel Preta to modify
Permit #1241 to change size of proposed building to 80 feet by 170 feet in accordance with the
following submitted plans prepared by Wayne J. Zirolli, P.E./L.S. Engineering
& Surveying, Litchfield, Connecticut:
a) “Site
Plan”, dated July 13, 2015, revised to January 12, 2016, Drawing No. SP-1.
b) “Erosion
& Sediment Control Plan”, dated October 1, 2015, revised to January 12,
2016, Drawing No. ESP-1.
c) “Landscaping
Plan”, dated July 13, 2015, revised to January 12, 2016, Drawing No. LP-1.
d) “Site
Lighting Plan”, dated October 1, 2016, revised to December 1, 2015, Drawing No.
SLP-1.
e) “Site
Plan Details & Notes” dated January 12, 2016, revised to January 12, 2016,
Drawing No. DP-1.
In
addition, this permit is subject to the following conditions including the
standard conditions found on the Land Records Volume 93, Page 802 and Page 803:
a)
Original
Permit #1241 shall remain in place.
b)
On
sheet SP-1 under project narrative that the last paragraph be deleted and
replaced with a paragraph that states “All vehicle and equipment maintenance
shall be performed inside the proposed building. No oil or fluid changes shall be performed
onsite. Proper and adequate spill
containment and clean-up materials shall be available at all times. Secondary containment shall be provided for
all fuel, oil and other chemicals. All
fuel, oil and chemicals shall be stored inside.”
Based on these plans and the conditions
there should be minimal or no adverse impact to the onsite wetlands or offsite
wetlands and watercourse.
Vote 4 to 0.
Voting
were: Breslin, Sullivan, Hathaway,
Scanlon.
Unanimous
approval.
3. Continue 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.
4. Revisit site
in November the continue discussion regarding road and overland run-off across
37 Hilltop Road (DeCesare) down to Route 69
- Tabled.
5. Discussion regarding Bethany West
clearing. (Letter from Roman Mrozinski
of the
Southwest Conservation District) – Tabled.
6. 185 Beacon
Road, Discussion with Daniel Cusano regarding non-permitted barn
–
Tabled.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
The minutes for
the Regular Meeting of November 30, 2015 and December 29, 2015, were tabled.
BILLS
1. It
was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Scanlon to approve the payment of an
invoice dated January 18, 2016, from Diversified Technology Consultants,
Hamden, Connecticut for $992.71 for professional services through December 26,
2015 – 33 Old Amity Road.
Voting
were: Breslin, Sullivan, Hathaway, Scanlon.
Unanimous
approval.
2. It
was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Scanlon to approve the payment of an
invoice dated January 18, 2016, from Diversified Technology Consultants,
Hamden, Connecticut for $470.00 for professional services through December 26,
2015 – 99 Round Hill Road.
Voting
were: Breslin, Sullivan, Hathaway,
Scanlon
Unanimous
approval.
CORRESPONDENCE
1) Letter
from Alan Shepard of NOK Land Surveying & Engineering to Diversified
Technology Consultants, dated January 5, 2016, Re: Response to comments in DTC letter dated
December 28, 2015, for 99 Round Hill Road.
2) Copies
from Aquatek Labs, Woodbridge, CT, for property located at 33 Old Amity Road,
the following reports:
e) SPLP
Metals Analysis Report, dated January 14, 2016.
f) Extractable
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons-Analysis Report, dated January 8, 2016.
g) Metals
Analysis Report, dated January 8, 2016.
h) Semi-Volatile
Organic Compounds-Analysis Report, dated January 8, 2016.
3) Letter
from DEEP to Connecticut Water Company, dated January 8, 2016, Re: Long Hill Reservoir Dam, Bethany, Safety
Inspection report and maintenance work to be completed.
ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER REPORTS AND APPROPRIATE COMMISSION ACTION
-
SCHEDULE
SITE VISIT –
None.
OTHER
BUSINESS
The Commission discussed having an informal
meeting for strategic planning. Also,
Chair Breslin mentioned visiting the Bethany Bog and the Long Hill Reservoir
Dam on Connecticut Water Company property.
No dates were scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT
There
being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Sullivan
and
seconded by Hathaway to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:52 p.m.
Unanimous
approval.
Respectfully
submitted,
Antonia R.
Marek, Clerk
for the Inland Wetlands Commission
