MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDA

The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:43p.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

         Nancy Scanlon, Alternate Member, seated as a voting member

 

The following members of the Commission were absent:

         Roger Hathaway, Member

         Brian Smith, Member

         Lisa Gaw, Member

 

 Also present was:

         Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer

 

 

NEW BUSINESS 

 

1. 357 and 375 Sperry Road, Application #1272 submitted by James P. Horbury (Eagle Scout) for an IW Application to alter approximately 600 feet of trail and install footbridges –
    
   The Commission formally received the application.  No one present to speak on behalf of the application.
    
   Commission members would like to visit the site.
    
   Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, November 28, 2016.  Tabled.
    
    
   It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Scanlon to add the following application to the agenda for receipt by the Inland Wetlands Commission.
   Voting were:  Breslin, Sullivan, Scanlon.
   Unanimous approval.
    
2. 39 Porter Hill Road, Application #1273 submitted by David Christensen for an IW Permit to repair and maintenance of pond –
    
   The Commission formally received the application.  No one present to speak on behalf of the application.
    
   Commission members would like to visit the site.
    
   Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, November 28, 2016.  Tabled.
    
    
    
   OLD BUSINESS
    

1. 153 AMITY ROAD, Application #1265 submitted by Mark Sette for an IW Application for a Site Plan Approval – 2 Contractor Storage Buildings – 1 Building to have 1-Unit residential component – Present for this application was Mark Sette, applicant and owner of record.  Due to the absence of 3 members, it was the consensus of the Commission to defer the deliberation of this application until the next regular meeting on Monday, November 28, 2016.  Tabled.

 

 

1. Continue Show Cause Hearing regarding Cease and Desist Order, dated June 17, 2016, to Stephen Mana of 139 Beacon Road –

 

Mr. Mana contacted the clerk to say he would not be able to attend the meeting due to a work commitment.

 

Member Sullivan stated that she, Member Hathaway and Member Smith walked the property on October 19, 2016, and did not notice any new disturbance or excavation.  Other items noticed were a large pile of brush in the wetlands close to Horse Shoe Hill Road and Beacon Road which should be removed to allow vegetation to grow, the wetland crossing is an old crossing, and no evidence of new fill.

 

The Commission would like Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to prepare and send letter to Mr. Steve Mana to remove the brush in the northeast corner of the property, do not expand driveway and crossing any further and continue to keep area undisturbed.

 

It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Scanlon to rescind the Cease and Desist Order, dated June 17, 2016, to Stephen Mana for his property located at 139 Beacon Road.  Unanimous approval.

 

 

1. Discussion regarding Raccio Drive – Proposal from Diversified Technology Consultants – Tabled.

 

 

1. 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 –

 

No one was present for this item.  Mr. John Garcia did receive a copy of the letter from consultant, Michael Klein of Environmental Planning Services, dated October 20, 2016, Re:  Comments on review of latest plan submitted for 10 Northrop Road.  Tabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Discussion regarding Bethany West clearing.  (Letter from Roman Mrozinski of the
   Southwest Conservation District) – Tabled.
    
2. 185 Beacon Road, Discussion with Daniel Cusano regarding non-permitted barn –

Commission members would like to meet with Mr. Cusano at property and review recommendations from Roman Mrozinski of Southwest Conservation District, in a letter dated November 26, 2012.

Tabled.

 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

1. It was moved by Scanlon and seconded by Sullivan to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the September 26, 2016, Regular Meeting.
   Voting for:  Breslin, Sullivan, Scanlon.
   Unanimous approval.
    
2. It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Breslin to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the October 19, 2016, Special Meeting/Site Visit.
   Voting for:  Breslin, Sullivan, Scanlon.
   Unanimous approval.

 

 

BILLS

 

1. It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Scanlon to approve the payment of an invoice dated September 29, 2016, from Martin Brogie, Inc. Environmental Services, Madison, Connecticut for $500.00 for professional services for 153 Amity Road.
   Voting were:  Breslin, Sullivan, Scanlon.
   Unanimous approval.
    
    

CORRESPONDENCE

 

1. Letter from Ronald Walters, South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, dated October 20, 2016, Re:  Comments on review of 357 and 375 Sperry Road, trail relocation.
2. Letter from Michael Klein of Environmental Planning Services, dated October 20, 2016, Re:  Comments on review of latest plan submitted for 10 Northrop Road.
3. Copy of letter to Alan Green, Director of Public Works, from property owners near Blackberry Ridge Road, dated September 24, 2016, Re:  Base of Blackberry Ridge Road in need of repair.
4. Letter from DEEP to RWA, dated September 16, 2016, Re:  Repairs to Lake Chamberlain Dam, Bethany.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

 

1. Soil and Water, Fall 2016 Newsletter.
2. 2015-16 Annual Report, Southwest Conservation District, Inc.
     

 

SCHEDULE SITE VISIT

The Commission will schedule a site visit and include 357/375 Sperry Road, 39 Porter Hill Road, Lebanon Road, 185 Beacon Road and Woodward property.  The clerk will email members to narrow down possible date.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

67/71 Mesa Drive – The Commission will continue to work with Mesa Drive property owners and meet with the First Selectwoman to discuss.  Tabled.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Sullivan

and seconded by Scanlon to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:23 p.m.

Unanimous approval.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Antonia R. Marek, Clerk

for the Inland Wetlands Commission  

 

 

 

 

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