MINUTES FOR THE
PUBLIC HEARING
INLAND WETLANDS - ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, East Hartford Town Hall.
A) File # 2008-010
Application of Pacesetter Construction Corporation to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of an industrial building and parking lot located at No. 411 Burnham Street. Other activities on the site include the installation of a storm drainage system and associated grading.
Richard Greenalch represented NEFCO and gave a brief history of existing business
along with proposed modifications and additional parking due to zoning changes.
Joseph Shultz, a resident, expressed his opinion that he had no problem with the proposed
modifications.
No citizens to speak for or against the application
B) File # 2008-015
Application of Rentschler Field Development Company, LLC to ask for a redesignation of the Inland Wetlands limits, as shown on the official maps, located at No. 400 Main Street in the vicinity of East Hartford Boulevard North.
Andrew Wallace of the Matos Group gave a brief history of past wetland approvals along with proposing to
adopt revised wetland maps that V-Tec has done and then proceed to review changes.
A citzen who did not identify himself spoke was concerned that there would be impact to the Pewter pot and Mr.Wallace
assured him there would be no impact.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:37 PM
Cmsr. Dowden arrived at 7:06 PM
MINUTES FOR THE
INLAND WETLANDS - ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 7:52 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, East
Hartford Town Hall.
PRESENT
Chairman Judith Shanahan
Cmsr. Robert Carr
Cmsr. Lou Ramos
Cmsr. Mary Dowden
Cmsr. Daniel O’Dea
Alt. Cmsr. John Morrision
Cmsr. James Reik
Alt. Cmsr. Jeffery Curry
ABSENT
Cmsr. Dusty McMahan
Also present: Denise Horan, Town Engineer
The Commission made Alt. Cmsr. Morrison a voting member.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cmsr. Reik moved to APPROVE the minutes of the September 23, 2008 Public Hearing
Cmsr. Carr seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, Cmsr. Dowden abstained
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to APPROVE the minutes of the September 23, 2008 regular
meeting.
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, Cmsr. Dowden abstained
OLD BUSINESS
A) File # 2008-010
Application of Pacesetter Construction Corporation to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of an industrial building and parking lot located at No. 411 Burnham Street. Other activities on the site include the installation of a storm drainage system and associated grading.
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:
1. 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 fromthe 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.
5. 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.
6. Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated 6-6-08, revised to 10-8-08.
7. Final plan are to be signed and stamped, (ink and impression), by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
Cmsr. Reik seconded
Cmsr. Dowden opposed, Motion carried 5-1
B) File # 2008-014
Application of the Metropolitan District Commission to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the installation of a 16” water transmission main located along Oak Street and Silver Lane.
Cmsr. Dowden moved to REMOVE the application from the table
Cmsr. Carr seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Mr. James Sullivan, an engineer with Metcalf & Eddy, presented the application on behalf of the Metropolitan District.
Cmsr. Dowden moved to APPROVE the application with the following conditions:
1. 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 two (2) years 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.
5. 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.
6. Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated 8-12-08, revised 10-15-08.
7. Final plans are to be signed and stamped, (ink and impression), by the Professional Engineer.
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
C) File # 2008-015
Application of Rentschler Field Development Company, LLC to ask for a redesignation of the Inland Wetlands limits, as shown on the official maps, located at No. 400 Main Street in the vicinity of East Hartford Boulevard North.
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:
1. 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.
2. Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated 9-08, revised 10-5-08.
3. Final plans are to be signed and stamped, (ink and impression), by the Design Engineer and Soil Scientist.
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
NEW BUSINESS
A) File # 2008-016
Application of the Town of East Hartford to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the demolition of a two story house and barn located at No. 396 Forbes Street. Other activities include the backfilling of the foundation and the removal of impacted material and the placement of topsoil in the vicinity of the barn.
Cmsr. Carr moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission deemed this application not to be a significant activity.
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to TABLE the application to the next meeting, 9.23.08
Cmsr. Morrison seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
New Contact list of the Commissioners names
AGENT APPROVAL ITEMS:
File #2008-AA-011, construction of an at-grade deck at 243 Forest Street
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
NONE
COMMUNICATIONS
Cmsr. Malinuagio sent in a letter of resignation, effective 9/23/2008
A letter for the State of CT guidance for stream crossings
CT Wildlife Periodical
The Habitat Periodical
REPORTS:
CT DEP segment III training:
Two commissioners and one staff member attended
APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR PAYMENT:
1. Hartford Current $444.62
2. Commission Clerk $110.00
Cmsr. Dowden moved to PAY the bills
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
ADJOURNMENT
Cmsr.Reik moved to ADJOURN.
Cmsr. Carr seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucie Tarbell
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