August 8, 2005
Board Members Present: Arnold Koehler, Charles Wentworth, John Kaufman, George Carrington
Alternates Present: Charles Dorman, Stephen Sackter
Absent Members: Brian Doody
Others Present: Bill Donovan, Land Use Inspector/Clerk
Chairman Koehler called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. S. Sackter was seated for B. Doody.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion by C. Wentworth, seconded by G. Carrington to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2005 meeting. Unanimous. Motion by G. Carrington, seconded by J. Kaufman to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2005 Special Meeting with amendments. Four votes hi favor with one abstention. Motion to approve with amendments carries.
Communications:
1.) Citizen's News: Proposal for advertising legal notices.
2.) New England Wetland Plant: Brochure on erosion control product.
3.) Connecticut Water Company: 2004 Water Quality Report.
4.) Natural Resources Conservation Service: Report entitled "Assistance to Communities".
Public Participation: None
Old Business:
a. Application 1-05: Michael Silva, 197/200 Scott Road. Application for utilities installation in wetlands and regulated area. Chairman Koehler stated a site walk took place on this property on July 27th. Thomas Giammattei represented the applicant. Chairman Koehler reaffirmed that the regulated activities being discussed are for only a utility crossing; future house/septic construction on these parcels may require additional wetlands approval. J. Kaufman expressed concerns that previous soils reports for this property show extensive depth of unstable soils. He cautioned the applicant to ensure utility poles placed at the edge of the driveway are embedded in a stable environment. Chairman Koehler felt the utility company would make certain their property and equipment is suitably installed and address any problem with unstable ground conditions. Motion by G. Carrington, seconded by J. Kaufman to approve Application 01-05 of Michael Silva for 4 utility pole installations: two poles within a regulated area and two poles in wetlands as shown on map of 197/200 Scott Road entitled "Property Survey Map Depicting Property Line Revision" prepared for Thomas Giammattei & Michael Silva by Harry E. Cole & Son, Plantsville Connecticut dated May 11, 2005. Pole locations shall be as shown as Plan "A" on said map as drawn by applicant. Stipulation: Clean fill to be placed under and adjacent to utility pole installations as required. Utility company (SBC) or applicant to notify Land Use Inspector at time of installation. Unanimous.
New Business:
a. Timothy O'Rourke, 15 Mixville Road. Tree thinning and filling of wetlands; equipment storage in regulated area. Upon presentation by the applicant, Chairman Koehler viewed the application as incomplete. The chairman asked Mr. O'Rourke for an illustration detailing the proposed activities in relation to the wetlands and include this visual description with his application. Mr. O'Rourke was asked to resubmit his complete application at the next scheduled meeting on August 22nd.
b. John P. Gatzak, 78 Melissa Lane. Above-ground pool within regulated area. Father Gatzak stated he is seeking to place an above-ground pool over fill within a regulated area that had previously been approved by the commission. Motion by C. Wentworth, seconded by J. Kaufman to accept Application 02-05 of John Gatzak for a proposed above-ground pool within a regulated area. Unanimous. A site walk was scheduled for Thursday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m.
Chairman Koehler called for a motion to add Tesco Rentals, LLC under "Old Business" Motion by S. Sackter, seconded by J. Kaufman to add Tesco Rentals, LLC, 151/155 Union City Road under Old Business. Unanimous.
Old Business (cont):
c. Tesco Rentals, LLC, 151/155 Union City Road. Henry Berberat spoke for Tesco Rentals. Mr. Berberat discussed the Reilly pond sediment issues based on the proceedings conducted at the Inland Wetland hearings in August 2004. As a result of those proceedings, Mr. Berberat agreed to perform a partial pond restoration at 179 Union City Road by removing sediment deposits located at the headwater of the pond. J. Kaufman questioned Mr. Berberat on his proposal saying he should be restoring a major portion of the entire pond as his elderly housing project underway at the abutting 151/155 Union City Road has contributed considerable quantities of sediments into the Reilly 's pond. Chairman Koehler stated other sources have also contributed sediment into this pond and he does not see how this one project can be accountable for a complete pond restoration. Motion by C. Wentworth, seconded by S. Sackter to accept Application 03-05 of Tesco Rentals for pond restoration work at 179 Union City Road. Unanimous. Fees were not discussed. The commission agreed a site walk would be helpful to review with Mr. Berberat his proposed restoration plan and observe existing conditions at the pond. A site walk was scheduled for Thursday, August 18th at 6: 30 p.m. for both the Reilly pond and abutting Boulder Brook project.
Public Hearings: None
Land Use Inspector's Report:
Bill Donovan stated the attorney will be sending correspondence to Justin Gill concerning wetlands violations on his property. Chairman Koehler stated Mr. Gill had called to let the chairman know he has contracted with a soils scientist for a wetlands survey and boundary marking. However, because Mr. Gill was not in attendance to confirm the status of that survey, the commission supported the Town Attorney's going forward with legal proceedings at this time. C. Wentworth reminded the commission that a water sample was to be collected at the beginning of the month' fromihe drainage pipe within the "Wooded Acres" subdivision on Old Schoolhouse Road. Also, that the engineer for the "Prospect Estates" subdivision on Cook Road was to begin monitoring the abutting Spredacpbnd for water levels and flow rates. Bill will contact both parties involved.
Adjournment:
Motion by C. Wentworth seconded by G. Carrington to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Unanimous.
Arnold Koehler, Chairman