Inland Wetlands Minutes - April 10,2000

Inland and Wetlands

April 10, 2000

Board Members Present: Chairman Arnold Koehler, Dave Holley, Joe Piotrowski

Alternates Present: Larry Gomez, Harold Bernier, Debra Bajorek

Absent Members: John Kaufman, Brian Doody

Others Present: Bill Donovan, Land Use Inspector

Chairman Koehler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Koehler seated Larry Gomez for Brian Doody and Harold Bernier for John Kaufman.

Copies of the March 13, 2000 minutes were distributed for review. Chairman Koehler read aloud the minutes. Motion by Dave Holley, seconded by Harold Bernier to approve the minutes as read. Unanimous.

Correspondence:

    1. Town of Cheshire, Dept. of Public Works, Copy of Permit Application and Notice of Public Hearing re: Plank Road Reconstruction dated March 13, 2000.
    2. Town of Cheshire, Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission, Notice of Continuation of Public Hearing re: Plank Road Reconstruction dated March 23, 2000.
    3. Town of Cheshire, Dept. of Public Works, Notice of Public Hearing re: Plank Road Reconstruction dated March 23, 2000.
    4. Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley Notice of Presentation Titled "Growing Greener".
    5. The D.E.P. Store - Maps on Demand.
    6. HRP Associates, Inc., Update for Information on Stormwater & Wastewater General Permits.
    7. HRP Associates, Inc., letter regarding Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
    8. Connecticut Federation of Lakes, Inc., Newsletter.
    9. Land-Tech Consultants, Inc., Invoice for Professional Services Rendered February 2000 – Driveway/Wetlands, Summit Road.

Motion by Dave Holley, seconded by Harold Bernier to pay the Land-Tech Consultants, Inc., invoice in the amount of $366.30. Unanimous.

Public Hearings: None

Old Business: None

New Business:

a. Mark DeTulio, 5 Old Logtown Road. (Application #10-99). Mr. DeTulio submitted an application for a proposed 16’ x 26’ addition for an existing home at 5 Old Logtown Road that would be utilized as a family room with a 2-car garage below. Fees for the application were received. The existing stone gravel driveway would still allow sufficient room for maneuvering vehicles. There would be no disruption to the natural soils. B. Donovan corrected Item #13 on the application, stating that the proposed structure is not in a water company watershed area. Motion by Dave Holley, seconded by Joe Piotrowski to accept Application #10-99 as presented. Unanimous. The Commissioners did not feel a site walk was needed. Motion by Dave Holley, seconded by Larry Gomez to approve Application #10-99, Mark DeTulio, 5 Old Logtown Road, for an addition within a regulated area. Unanimous.

b. Robert Capanna, 38 Blue Trail Drive. Acknowledgement of subdivision. Mr. Capanna presented a map showing a proposed 4-lot subdivision on 9 Peach Orchard Road that is currently before the Planning & Zoning Commission. A copy of an invoice from H.T.M. Soils Consulting Service was read which indicated that preliminary soils investigation of the property showed no wetlands on 10-29-99. Bill Donovan stated the Town’s Soils and Wetlands Map also indicates that there are no wetlands involved. Motion by Dave Holley seconded by Joe Piotrowski to send a letter to the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the proposed Lucas Estates Subdivision confirming that Wetlands approval is not required. Unanimous.

Motion by Chairman Koehler, seconded by Larry Gomez to add George Hughes, Lot 3 Hughes Court to the agenda. Unanimous.

George Hughes, 78 Alma Street, Waterbury. (Application #11-99). Mr. Hughes submitted an application for a new residential house, septic system and driveway within a regulated area on Lot 3 Hughes Court. Fees for the application were received. The Commissioners reviewed the map of Septic System Design prepared by Berkshire Engineering & Surveying, LLC, dated 11-26-99. Mr. Hughes will have the area reflagged prior to the site walk. Motion by Dave Holley, seconded by Larry Gomez to accept Application #11-99 as presented. Unanimous. A site walk was scheduled for Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 7:00 p.m.

Enforcement Hearings: None

Land Use Inspector’s Report: Bill Donovan distributed a copy of the recently amended Section 6.0 of the Regulations regarding requirements for a public hearing on a received application, including the public’s right to petition. He stated the mayor’s office is inputting the regulations on the computer enabling changes and amendments to be adjusted more readily. The charge for a copy of the regulations will be increased from $7.00 to $15.00. Bill also informed the Commissioners that the Planning & Zoning Commission has chosen the firm of Harrell-Michalowski Associates, Inc., as the Town Planning Consultant for updating the Town’s Comprehensive Plan of Development. H.M.A., Inc., will be asking to meet with the various boards for input.

Public Participation: None

Motion by Dave Holley, seconded by Harold Bernier to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Unanimous.

Arnold Koehler

Arnold Koehler
Chairman