July 19, 2005
Board Members Present: Arnold Koehler, John Kaufman, George Carrington
Alternates Present: Charles Dorman
Absent Members: Charles Wentworth, Brian Doody, Stephen Sackter (Alt)
Others Present: Bill Donovan, Land Use Inspector/Clerk (not present)
Chairman Koehler called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. C. Dorman was seated for B. Doody.
Scheduled Business:
a. Application 19-02: Tesco Rentals, LLC, 151/155 Union City Road. Up-date and review of the Boulder Brook Elderly Housing Project. Chairman Koehler stated a site walk on this property took place on July 12th. It was agreed at the site walk a Special Meeting would be scheduled for this date to discuss issues raised at the site walk and establish a schedule by which the applicant will initiate site improvements as directed by the commission. Henry Berberat spoke for Tesco Rentals. Mr. Berberat presented a site plan and discussed issues raised at the site walk. Boulders for added stabilization will be placed at tfie base of the slope between Buildings 5 & 6. The walking trail will be re-routed to pass over this samejarea south of Building 6. The walking trail will not extend to the back end of the detention pond. Maintenance access to the detention basin will come from the left side of Building 6; the original roadway crossing over Fulling Mill Brook will not be utilized as a maintenance road. The commission discussed terracing, or a stepped slope landscape, vs. straight slope grading behind Building 6. The commission preferred terracing with added stone to provide greater stability. Additionally, this type of grading would provide enhanced access for emergencies such as medical assistance. Commissioners presented a terracing scheme working off the elevations shown on the site plan. The same terraced grading scheme for Building 6 could also/be applied to Building 5. C. Dorman mentioned the need to construct a berm on the westerly side of the detention pond outlet and also a swale parallel to the brook to capture and prevent sediment fines that may wash out from the sloped, terraced area behind Buildings 5 & 6 from entering the pond or brook. Chairman Koehler asked Mr. Berberat to review the proposed grading changes and terracing scheme with his engineer and provide the commission with a revised plan detailing these changes. J. Kaufman asked what type of seeds will be dispersed on the slopes, suggesting a conservation or other special seed mix suited for steep slopes and dry areas. Commissioners further discussed revisions to the walking trail and restrictions to prevent encroachment into the conservation easement area resulting from potential added uses extending out from individual units or decks. "Conservation Area" tree tags to be placed along trees bordering the conservation easement. The applicant will also check with Bill Donovan for further comments. Chairman Koehler also wanted improvements with the grading and security at the electrical panels and pumping station. He asked Mr. Berberat to stay in contact with Bill Donovan to keep Bill advised on the status of revisions to the Boulder Brook site plan. The commissioners will schedule another site walk once they receive additional comments, a revised site map, or other information from the applicant's engineer. There were no further comments.
Adjournment:
Motion by G. Carrington, seconded by G. Carrington to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Unanimous.
Arnold Koehler, Chairman