MINUTES FOR THE
INLAND WETLANDS - ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, East Hartford Town Hall.
PRESENT
Chairman Judith Shanahan
Cmsr. Lou Ramos
Cmsr. James Reik
Alt.Cmsr. John Morrision
Cmsr. Robert Carr
Alt. Cmsr. Dusty McMahan
ABSENT
Alt. Cmsr. Stacy Greer
Cmsr. Michael Malinguaggio
Cmsr. Daniel O’Dea
Cmsr. Mary Dowden arrived at 7:35 PM
Also present: Denise Horan Town Engineer
Cmsr. McMahan was appointed a voting member
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cmsr. Reik moved to APPROVE the minutes of the regular meeting of April 22,
2008
Cmsr. Carr seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
OLD BUSINESS
A) File # 2008-003
Application of the Town of East Hartford to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands Buffer Zone in conjunction with the demolition of an existing building and the backfilling of the foundation located at No. 483-485 Burnside Avenue.
Cmsr. Carr moved to REMOVE the application
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Mr. Michael Benjamin of the Department of Inspections & Permits, spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Cmsr. McMahan 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 must 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. In evaluating this application, the Inland Wetlands Commission has relied on information provided by the applicant, and if any such information subsequently proves to be false, deceptive, incompolete and/or inaccurate, this permit shall be modified, suspended or revoked.
5. Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated 4-7-08.
6. Provide clean air testing to verify that no hazardous or friable material is present at the site.
Cmsr. Carr seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
NEW BUISNESS
A) File # 2008-004
Application of Enterprise Rent A Car, C/O John J. Sayadoff, Agent, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of a new parking lot attached to an existing parking lot located at 411 Connecticut Boulevard. Other modifications to the site include the installation of a storm drainage system and associated grading.
Cmsr. Carr moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr. Dowden moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting, 6.24.08.
Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
This application was deemed not to be a significant activity by the Commission
B) File # 2008-005
Application of Rocamora Acquisition, LLC requesting a permit for a three-lot subdivision located at No. 270 Long Hill Street.
Cmsr. Carr moved to RECEIVE the application
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr. Carr moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting, 6.24.08
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
This application was deemed not to be a significant activity by the Commission
C) File # 2008-006
Application of Peter Giroux and Anthony Jetmore to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of a single-family house located at No. 309 King Street, subdivision lot # 4, 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
Cmsr. Dowden seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr. Reik moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting, 6.24.08.
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
This application was deemed not to be a significant activity by the Commission
D) File # 2008-007
Application of Peter Giroux and Anthony Jetmore to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of a single family house located at No. 317 King Street, subdivision lot # 3, 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
Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr. Carr moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting, 6.24.08
Cmsr. Dowden seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
This application was deemed not significant by the Commission
E) File # 2008-008
Application of Goodwin College to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the removal of an existing earthen berm, bituminous pavement, concrete retaining wall and the placement of fill material located at No. 133 Riverside Drive. Other activities include the installation of a stone dust walkway, bituminous pavement, light poles and new fencing,
Cmsr Reik. moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, Cmsr. Carr Abstained
Cmsr. Dowden moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting, 6.24.08
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, Cmsr. Carr Abstained
This application was deemed not significant by the Commission
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
None
AGENT APPROVAL APPLICATIONS
Application of Fairway Crossing, LLC File No. 2008-AA003, for underground utility lines for the previously approved project.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
None
COMMUNICATIONS:
INCOMING:
A letter from the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
A letter from the Land Use Academy
A Periodical from CFL News April 2008 Issue
The Habitat
CT Nemo News Letter
University of Connecticut Journal Spring 2008 Issue
REPORTS
Denise Horan, Town Engineer, stated that the Town submitted the application regarding the levy system to DEP.
.APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR PAYMENT:
1. Clerk $110.00
2. Hartford Current $113.15
Cmsr. Dowden moved to PAY the bills
Cmsr. Carr seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
ADJOURNMENT
Cmsr. Carr moved to ADJOURN the meeting
Cmsr. Dowden seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucie Tarbell
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