September 12,2005
Board Members Present: Arnold Koehler, John Kaufman, Charles Wentworth, George Carrington (7:05
p.m.)
Alternates Present: Stephen Sackter, Charles Dorman
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 G. Carrington, C. Dorman was seated for B. Doody.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion by S. Sackter, seconded by A. Koehler to approve the minutes of the August 22, 2005 meeting as amended. Unanimous.
G. Carrington arrived at 7:05 p.m. Chairman Koehler un-seated S. Sacker for G. Carrington.
Communications:
1.)Connecticut Association of Conservation & Inland Wetlands Commissions: Annual Meeting announcement,
2.) Milone & MacBroom Engineering: Notification of Inland Wetlands application in abutting municipality (Cheshire).
Public Participation: None
Old Business:
a. Application 04-05: J. C. Mechanical, LLC, 5 Holley Lane. In-ground pool in regulated area. Steve Docchio as applicant represented the properly owners, Lisa and Thomas Dumond. Chairman Koehler stated a site walk took place on September 7 . Mr. Docchio presented a revised map showing the pool located 30 feet from wetlands. Chairman Koehler asked that a plunge pool for pool water discharge also be shown on the map. Mr. Docchio explained the filtration procedure consists of a cartridge filter and a salt generator. No other chemicals are employed and therefore any backwash would be chemical free. Commissioners questioned the processes of this filtration procedure. It was suggested that a chlorine compound extracted from salt, which is composed of sodium and chloride, would be utilized for bacteria control. The size of the proposed in-ground pool is 16' x 32' with a maximum depth below ground level of 5 VS feet. Motion by C. Dorman, seconded by G. Carrington to approve Application 04-05 of J.C. Mechanical, LLC for an in-ground pool within a regulated area. Two votes hi favor with two abstentions. Motion carries.
New Business:
a. Timothy O'Rourke, 15 Mixville Road. Tree thinning and filling of wetlands; equipment storage in regulated area. Mr. O'Rourke was not in attendance.
b. Construction Resources, Inc., Water main extension from Summit Road to the Marathon Healthcare Center at 25 Royal Crest Drive. William S. Donovan represented the applicant. Mr. Donovan explained Department of Public Health regulations require nursing homes with over 100 beds to be on a public water supply. Marathon Healthcare is currently on a private well. The proposed 2,800 foot 8" water main extension is to bring the healthcare center into compliance with Public Health Regulations. The water main would be placed under box culverts channeling existing watercourses under Summit Road and Royal Crest Drive. There is one stream passing under Summit Road and one stream passing under both Summit Road and Royal Crest Drive. Mr. Donovan stated the water main will be sanitized with ascorbic acid and not chlorine. Motion by J. Kaufman, seconded by C. Dorman to accept Application 05-05 of Construction Resources, Inc. for regulated activities associated with installation of an 8" public water
main on Summit Road and Royal Crest Drive. Unanimous. Mr. Donovan asked the commission if a Special Meeting could be held prior to the next scheduled meeting in October to allow construction to commence as soon as possible. He is concerned with approaching colder weather ,that may prevent required repaving of both Summit Road and Royal Crest Drive. The commissioners acknowledged Mr. Donovan's request and a Motion by C. Dorman, seconded by G. Carrington to hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 27,2005 at 6:30 p.m. was voted Unanimous.
c. Town of Prospect, 6 Center Street Expansion of parking area at Senior Center. Bill Donovan presented the application for the Town. Bill stated that Mayor Chatfield had received previous wetlands approval (Application 10-03: Approved June 28, 2004) for expansion of the Senior Center parking area with the understanding that any future expansion would require additional wetlands approval. The Mayor is now seeking to expand both the Senior Center building the parking area and is applying to wetlands for a second approval. Motion by C. Dorman seconded by C. Wentworth to accept Application 06-05 from the Town of Prospect for expansion of the parking area and waive all fees. Unanimous. A site walk was scheduled for Tuesday, September 27th at 6:45 p.m. It was noted curbing and catch basins that were to be installed with the original approval would be required with any subsequent approval for parking expansion.
Public Hearings: None
Enforcement Hearings:
7:30 p.m. Justin Gill, 117 Cook Road. Clearing of wetlands and construction of building -within regulated area without approved permit. Mr. Gill was not hi attendance. Bill Donovan reported that Mr. Gill contacted him to advise that he has had a soils scientist complete the required soils survey. He will have a map available and will attend the next scheduled meeting to submit an application. Mr. Gill will be placed on the agenda for the October 10th meeting.
Land Use Inspector's Report:
Bill Donovan presented a letter from Tesco Rentals, LLC requesting a partial reduction on the bond hi place for the Boulder Brook development at 151/155 Union City Road. Chairman Koehler stated he would not act on this request at this tune and tabled the matter to the next meeting. Commissioners reviewed the application and map listed under Communications for an inland wetlands and watercourses permit hi Cheshire on property located within 500 feet of Prospect. The commissioners determined there is no impact to wetlands or watercourses located in Prospect resulting from this project.
Adjournment:
Motion by C. Carrington seconded by S. Sackter to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Unanimous.
Arnold Koehler, Chairman