MINUTES FOR THE
PUBLIC HEARING
INLAND WETLANDS - ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:03 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, East Hartford Town Hall.
A) File # 2009-003
Application of Premier Building & Development Inc., and Jetmore Construction, LLC, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the development of a five-lot residential subdivision located at the intersection of King Street and Burnham Street (Assessors map No. 28, lots 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97 and 167.)
Attorney Bruce Fader spoke on behalf of the applicant thoroughly explaining the details
of the application.
Adam Thompson a Professional Engineer from the LRC group out of Cromwell, CT also
gave an overview of the plans. The overview contained a brief discussion pertaining to
the soils, topography, proposed drainage map, earth work on the site, landscape area and
vegetation, erosion settlement control plan, and the detail sheets for the project.
George Logan, a licensed soil scientist discussed with the Commission the soil map units,
classification of the soil, a package containing photos of the area, vegetation within the
swamp, and the discharge area.
Attorney Bruce Fader ended the discussion with a proposal for a Declaration of Lot
Restriction pertaining to Lot 4 to the Commission.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:12 PM.
Mary Dowden arrived at 7:04 PM.
MINUTES FOR THE
INLAND WETLANDS - ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 9:18 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, East
Hartford Town Hall.
PRESENT
Chairman Judith Shanahan
Cmsr. Robert Carr
Cmsr. Lou Ramos
Alt. Cmsr. John Morrision
Cmsr. James Reik
Alt. Cmsr. Dusty McMahan
Cmsr. Mary Dowden
ABSENT
Cmsr. Daniel O’Dea
Alt. Cmsr. Jeffery Currey
Also present: Denise Horan, Town Engineer
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision and Alt. Cmsr. McMahan were voting members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cmsr. Carr stated that George Logan’s name was misspelled in last month’s minutes
instead of Logon it needed to be Logan.
Cmsr. Carr moved to APPROVE the minutes of the January 29, 2009 Public Hearing
meeting.
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, Cmsr. Dowden Abstained
Cmsr. Carr moved to APPROVE the minutes of the January 29, 2009 regular
meeting.
Alt. Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, Cmsr. Dowden Abstained
OLD BUSINESS
A) File # 2009-001
Application of Anthony and Deidre Aufiero to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the clear-cutting of trees and brush, regrading of the site, and planting of grass, located at No. 95 Rene Court.
Tony and Deidre Aufiero were present to answer any questions from the Commission.
Cmsr. Carr moved to REMOVE the application from the table
Cmsr. Dowden seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr .Carr moved to APPROVE the application with the following conditions:
- The permit is non-transferable without the written consent of the Inland Wetlands Commission.
2. Proper erosion controls are to be maintained at all times.
3. All work in the Inland Wetlands and/or buffer zone must be commenced within five (5) years from the effective date. The activity must be completed within one (1) year from the commencement of the activity.
4. Written notice shall be submitted to the Town Engineer (48) hours prior to the starting date of the approved activity.
- In evaluating this application, the Inland Wetlands Commission has relied on information provided by the applicant, and if such information subsequently proves to be false, deceptive, incomplete and/or inaccurate, this permit shall be modified, suspended, or revoked.
- Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated 1/12/09 revised to 2/9/09.
Alt. Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
B) File # 2009-002
Application of Marianne and Juan Marimon to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the removal of a storage building, clearing of trees and brush, and regrading of the site located at No. 183 Maple Street.
Cmsr. Carr moved to REMOVE the application from the table
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr. Reik moved to APPROVE the application with the following conditions:
- The permit is non-transferable without the written consent of the Inland Wetlands Commission.
2. Proper erosion controls are to be maintained at all times.
3. All work in the Inland Wetlands and/or buffer zone must be commenced within five (5) years from the effective date. The activity must be completed within one (1) year from the commencement of the activity.
4. Written notice shall be submitted to the Town Engineer (48) hours prior to the starting date of the approved activity.
- In evaluating this application, the Inland Wetlands Commission has relied on information provided by the applicant, and if such information subsequently proves to be false, deceptive, incomplete and/or inaccurate, this permit shall be modified, suspended, or revoked.
- Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated 1/12/09 revised to 2/10/09.
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
C) File # 2009-003
Application of Premier Building & Development Inc., and Jetmore Construction, LLC, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the development of a five-lot residential subdivision located at the intersection of King Street and Burnham Street (Assessors map No. 28, lots 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97 and 167.)
Cmsr. Dowden moved to REMOVE the application from the table
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr. Carr moved to APPROVE the application with the following conditions:
- The permit is non-transferable without the written consent of the Inland Wetlands Commission.
2. Proper erosion controls are to be maintained at all times.
3. All work in the Inland Wetlands and/or buffer zone must be commenced within five (5) years from the effective date. The activity must be completed within one (1) year from the commencement of the activity.
4. Written notice shall be submitted to the Town Engineer (48) hours prior to the starting date of the approved activity.
- In evaluating this application, the Inland Wetlands Commission has relied on information provided by the applicant, and if such information subsequently proves to be false, deceptive, incomplete and/or inaccurate, this permit shall be modified, suspended, or revoked.
- Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated 1/8/09 revised to 2/19/09
- Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
- The soil scientist is to certify and sign the plans.
- Provide information as to who will hold the title to the conservation easement – Manchester Land Trust? Provide documentation. Coordinate with Town Planner and Corporation Counsel.
- Individual plot plans for lots 2-5 will need to be submitted to the Inland Wetlands for approval.
- Plans and reports are to be revised to convey the intent of the applicant (i.e., soil types, elevations).
- Plans are to be modified to reflect a change in the location of the infiltration unit at lot #5 – it shall not be located beneath the basin.
- The Declaration of Restrictive Covenant Regarding Lot Conservation Restrictions shall be applied to lots #4 and #5 with the additional requirement that the owner of lot #5 shall properly maintain the water quality basin.
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
NEW BUSINESS
A) File # 2009-004
Application of Burnham Meadows, LLC, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of a single-family house located at No. 325 King Street, subdivision lot # 5, Burnham Meadows Subdivision. Other modifications to the site include the installation of underground utilities, driveway, and associated grading.
Cmsr. Dowden moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. Carr seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission deemed this application not to be a significant activity.
Cmsr. Dowden moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting, 3.24.09
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
B) File # 2009-005
Application of Burnham Meadows, LLC, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of a single-family house located at No. 327 King Street, subdivision lot # 6, Burnham Meadows Subdivision. Other modifications to the site include the installation of underground utilities, driveway, and associated grading.
Cmsr. Carr moved to RECEIVE the application
Alt. Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission deemed this application not to be a significant activity.
Alt. Cmsr. McMahan moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting, 3.24.09
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
C) File # 2009-006
Application of Burnham Meadows, LLC, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of a single-family house located at No. 329 King Street, subdivision lot # 7, Burnham Meadows Subdivision. Other modifications to the site include the installation of underground utilities, driveway, and associated grading.
Alt. Cmsr. McMahan moved to RECEIVE the application
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission deemed this application not to be a significant activity.
Alt. Cmsr. McMahan moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting, 3.24.09
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
NONE
AGENT APPROVAL ITEMS
NONE
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
NONE
COMMUNICATIONS
- Post card from Goodwin College
- A letter from CT Association of Wetland Scientist regarding a meeting
- A letter from Natural Resources of CT INC. regarding membership
- CT wildlife Magazine from Jan/Feb 2009
- A letter from Gale and Kowalyshyn LLC regarding Anthony Carriero
REPORTS
Denise Horan, Town Engineer stated that the budget was submitted.
Denise Horan, Town Engineer gave a brief status report on Anthony Carriero.
APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR PAYMENT
1. Hartford Current $216.29
2. Commission Clerk $110.00
Cmsr. Dowden moved to PAY the bills
Cmsr. Carr seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
ADJOURNMENT
Alt. Cmsr. McMahan moved to ADJOURN.
Cmsr. Carr seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Meeting adjourned at 10:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucie Tarbell
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