MINUTES FOR THE
INLAND WETLANDS - ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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
Alt. Cmsr. John Morrision
Cmsr. James Reik
Cmsr. Dusty McMahan
Alt. Cmsr. Jeffrey Currey
ABSENT
Cmsr. Daniel O’Dea
Cmsr. Mary Dowden
Cmsr. Robert Carr
Also present: Denise Horan, Town Engineer
Alt. Cmsr. Jeffrey Currey was appointed a voting member by Chairman Judith Shanahan.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cmsr. Reik moved to APPROVE the minutes of the March 24, 2009 regular
meeting.
Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
OLD BUSINESS
A) File # 2009-007
Application of The Town of East Hartford, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the removal of an existing concrete block retaining wall located at No. 139 Maple Street. Other modifications to the site include the installation of concrete stairs, removal of a 30” maple tree, regrading of slopes 3:1, and minor brush clearing.
Denise Horan, Town Engineer of East Hartford, gave a brief description about the application.
Cmsr. Reik moved to REMOVE the application from the table
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.
- Proper erosion controls are to be maintained at all times.
- 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.
- 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 1/07/2009
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
B) File # 2009-008
Application of Subby Magro, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of a single-family house located at No. 163 Hills Street, subdivision lot # 2, Magro Subdivision. Other modifications to the site include the installation of underground utilities, driveway, and associated grading.
Neither the applicant nor his engineer appeared to present the project.
Denise Horan, Town Engineer of East Hartford, stated some of the comments that the
engineering department had regarding this application since the applicant was absent
from the meeting.
Chairman Judith Shanahan made a decision to leave this application on the table.
Alt. Cmsr. Jeffrey Currey abstained
C) File # 2009-009
Application of Jacques Development, LLC, agent for Paul Zocco, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of a single-family house located at No. 47 Piper Lane, subdivision lot # 6, Eden East Subdivision. Other modifications to the site include the installation of underground utilities, driveway, and associated grading.
Paul Jacques from Jacques Development spoke on behalf of the application.
Cmsr. Reik moved to REMOVE the application from the table
Alt. Cmsr. Currey seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr .Morrision moved to APPROVE the application with the following conditions:
- The permit is non-transferable without the written consent of the Inland Wetlands Commission.
- Proper erosion controls are to be maintained at all times.
- 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.
- 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.
- Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
- Provide copies of soil report as prepared by Richard Snarski.
- Comply with all requirements of the “Plot Plan Review Check List” – see attached copy. (Information provided incomplete)
- Provide information of there is a gas main in Piper Lane – label accordingly. (Depict existing gas main and proposed connection on the plan. Include Town of East Hartford detail for permanent pavement patch)
- Provide lines and labels for easement located along the southerly side of the site. (Add “Width & Grantee undefined in Land Records” to the Right-of-Way note on the plans.)
- Provide proposed spot grades at the four corners of the house. (Clearly differentiate between existing and proposed spot grades.)
- Provide proposed spot grades at points extending 25 feet in the front and rear and 10 feet on the sides – maximum slope is 5% as per section 8.8B of the subdivision regulations. (Revise grading at western edge of driveway and other areas around foundation; proposed grading exceeds 5%.)
- Provide “Call Before You Dig” note on the plans. (Add note with telephone number to map.)
- Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated 3/09/2009 Rev: Thru 4/17/2009.
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
D) File # 2009-010
Application of Pent Highway Associates, LLC, requesting a permit for a two-lot subdivision located at No. 166-200 Prestige Park Rd
Kevin Johnson of Close, Jensen & Miller, spoke on behalf of the application and gave a brief description for the
Commission.
Cmsr. Reik moved to REMOVE the application from the table
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.
- Proper erosion controls are to be maintained at all times.
- 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.
- 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.
- Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
- Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated 12/22/2008 Rev: Thru 4/10/2009
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
E) File # 2009-011
Application of Pratt & Whitney, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of a new driveway approach from Willow Street with associated grading located at No. 400 Main Street.
Jim Low of Fuss & O’Neill spoke on behalf of the application and gave a brief description to the
Commission in regards to pedestrian safety.
Cmsr. Reik moved to REMOVE the application from the table
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr .McMahan moved to APPROVE the application with the following conditions:
- The permit is non-transferable without the written consent of the Inland Wetlands Commission.
- Proper erosion controls are to be maintained at all times.
- 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.
- 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.
- Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink & impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
- Coordinate the standard pavement detail on sheet C-502 to the buried conduit detail on sheet L-102.
- Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated 3/2009 Rev: Thru 4/10/2009
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
NEW BUSINESS
A) File # 2009-012
Application of Isabelle Denault, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the removal of an existing in-ground swimming pool and deck, and regrading of the site located at No. 31 Palmer Drive.
Cmsr. Reik moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission deemed this application not to be a significant activity.
Cmsr. Reik moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting, 5.26.09
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
B) File # 2009-013
Application of Jessie K. Handel and Robert D. Handel, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the installation of two sanitary sewer laterals located at no. 1441 Forbes Street, (Homestead Farm Dairy), and no. 1455 Forbes Street.
Cmsr. Reik moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission deemed this application not to be a significant activity.
Cmsr. Reik moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting, 5.26.09
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
There was an update from Scott Chadwick pertaining to case NO.1400 Silver Lane IWEC.
AGENT APPROVAL ITEMS
None
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
None
COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from Melody Currey stating that Dusty McMahan was appointed a voting
Commissioner
A letter from Melody Currey stating that Tyron Harris was appointed an Alternate Commissioner
A Brochure called The Planters Choice…
A sales Brochure called the Mobile Mini Inc. Storage Containers
The Journal winter/spring 2009 edition
REPORTS
Denise Horan, Town Engineer, informed the Commission that the Assistant Engineer is out on leave and is looking to retire soon.
The Subby Magro application was tabled to the next regular meeting, 5.26.09.
APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR PAYMENT
1. Hartford Current $211.30
2. Commission Clerk $110.00
Alt. Cmsr.Currey moved to PAY the bills
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
ADJOURNMENT
Cmsr. Morrision moved to ADJOURN.
Alt. Cmsr. Currey seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucie Tarbell
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