Chairman Koehler called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. C. Wentworth was seated for Brian Doody; George Carrington was seated for David Holley; Charles Dorman was seated for John Kaufman
Approval of Minutes: Motion by G. Carrington, seconded by C. Dorman to approve the Minutes of the August 11, 2003 meeting as presented. Unanimous.
Correspondence: 1) DEP Bureau of Natural Resources "Connecticut Wildlife" July/August 2003 (2) Lower Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments: Announcement of up-coming land-use training sessions.
Old Business:
a. Application 19-02: Tesco Rentals, LLC, 151/155 Union City Road. Regulated activities associated with a proposed Elderly Housing Complex (continued from June 9th). Stephen Guidice of Harry E. Cole & Son represented the applicant. Chairman Koehler read into the record a letter dated August 22, 2003 from Land-Tech Consultants, Inc. acting as reviewing engineers for the commission stating they have reviewed plans for this project with the latest revision date of August 15, 2003 and a Storm Water Management Report revised to August 13, 2003 and found all of their earlier comments have been addressed with the exception that phasing operations should be added to the construction schedule and additional information is needed on the access driveway detail. Mr. Guidice consequently presented newly revised plans addressing Land Tech’s comments and discussed these new revisions with the commission. In a general discussion, Mr. Guidice stated approximately 4, 900 square feet of wetlands will be disturbed. The walking path is approximately 3000 feet in length with a proposed gazebo to be placed in the lower westerly section of the parcel adjacent to the path. Forty-foot wide conservation easements will be established on both sides of the brook to help protect that watercourse. An oil/water separator will be installed on the storm water system prior to discharge into the detention basin. Roof drains on the northerly buildings will discharge into the detention basin rather than into the brook which otherwise could possibly lead to increased downstream flooding. Building 4 and the community building will drain into the detention basin. The outlet for the detention basin will be 60-65 feet from the pond. With no further comments, Chairman Koehler called for a motion on this application. Motion by C. Wentworth, seconded by C. Dorman to approve Application 19-02 of Tesco Rentals, LLC 151/155 Union City Road for regulated activities associated with a proposed Elderly Housing Complex entitled "Boulder Brook" as detailed and presented in plans prepared by Harry E. Cole & Son, 28 Werking Street, Plantsville, Connecticut 06479 with latest revision date of August 25, 2003. Unanimous.
b. Application 01-03: Justin Gill, 117 Cook Road. Clearing/filling within a wetlands and regulated area. Mr. Gill was not in attendance. Chairman Koehler read into the record a letter from Bill Donovan to Mr. Gill dated August 22, 2003 asking Mr. Gill to attend tonight’s meeting to advise the commission on what progress is being made towards restoring and mapping the wetlands on his property as was discussed during the August 5th site walk with Mr. Gill. A copy of the August 11th meeting minutes was included with the letter that details the commissions’ observations and discussions with Mr. Gill. This application will carry over to the September 22nd meeting.
c. Application 03-03: Shannon Development, LLC. 80 Straitsville Road. Regulated activities associated with a proposed two-lot subdivision. Chairman Koehler read a letter from Scott Poryanda, Connecticut Consulting Engineers, 43 ½ Colony Street, Meriden, CT as agent requesting the commission table this application until the next scheduled meeting on September 22nd. Chairman Koehler acknowledged the request and there was no discussion on the application.
Public Hearings: None
New Business:
Chairman Koehler called for a motion to add Thomas and Lisa Dumond, 5 Holley Lane under "New Business". Motion by C. Wentworth, seconded by C. Dorman to add Thomas and Lisa Dumond, 5 Holley Lane under "New Business" for regulated activities at 5 Holley Lane. Unanimous.
a.) Thomas & Lisa Dumond, 5 Holley Lane. Clearing and filling in wetlands. Chairman Koehler began by reading a letter from Bill Donovan to the Dumonds regarding land clearing, fill and grading operations taking place within and abutting wetlands on their property. Mr. Dumond stated they are attempting to correct a problem of surface waters ponding in their back yard that is having a negative impact on the septic system. They have cleared an area downhill from the septic and are attempting to divert water into a small brook that crosses their property. Mr. Dumond did not realize a wetlands permit was necessary for this work. A silt fence has been installed between the disturbed area and abutting wetlands. Motion by C. Wentworth, seconded by G. Carrington to accept Application 04-03 of Thomas and Lisa Dumond for regulated activities at 5 Holley Lane. Unanimous. A site walk was scheduled for Tuesday, August 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Enforcement Hearings: None.
Land Use Inspector’s Report: Bill Donovan presented a list of suggested minimal impact regulated activities that he, as the Inland Wetlands agent could approve as authorized under section 22a-42a, c(2) of the State Statutes. The commissioners acknowledged the agent’s authority in this regard. Chairman Koehler requested that before Bill approve any regulated activity that he first contact the Chairman to explain the activity and allow the Chairman the opportunity to inspect the site.
Public Participation: None
Adjournment: Motion by C. Wentworth, second by C. Dorman to adjourn at 8:07 p.m. Unanimous.