MINUTES FOR THE
INLAND WETLANDS - ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
Tuesday, May 26th , 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, East Hartford Town Hall.
PRESENT
Chairman Judith Shanahan
Cmsr. Lou Ramos
Alt. Cmsr. John Morrision
Cmsr. Dusty McMahan
Alt. Cmsr. Jeffrey Currey
Cmsr. Daniel O’Dea
Cmsr. Mary Dowden
ABSENT
Cmsr. Robert Carr
Cmsr. James Reik
Also present: Denise Horan, Town Engineer
Alt. Cmsr. John Morrision was appointed a voting member by Chairman Judith Shanahan.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cmsr. McMahan moved to APPROVE the minutes of the April 28th, 2009 regular
meeting.
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, Cmsr. Dowden Abstained
OLD BUSINESS
A) 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.
Chairman Judith Shanahan made a decision to leave this application on the table
until the next regular meeting, June 23, 2009.
B) 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. Neither the applicant nor his engineer appeared to present the project.
Joanne Denault, gave a brief description about the application.
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision moved to REMOVE the application from the table
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr. O’Dea 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 4-13-09.
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
C) 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.
Robert Handel, gave a brief description about the application.
Cmsr. McMahan moved to REMOVE the application from the table
Cmsr. O’Dea 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.
- Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated 4-13-09.
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
NEW BUSINESS
A) File # 2009-014
Application of Sullo Investments, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of a single-family house located at No. 588 Silver Lane. Other modifications to the site include the installation of underground utilities, driveway, and associated grading.
Cmsr. Dowden 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 regular meeting, June 23, 2009.
Cmsr. Dowden seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
B) File # 2009-015
Application of Cellco Partnership, D.B.A. Verizon Wireless to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of a 12’ x 30’ equipment shelter associated with the installation of a cellular antenna located at No. 211 Riverside Dr. (Goodwin College). Other modifications to the site include the installation of underground utilities, and associated grading.
Cmsr. Dowden 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 regular meeting, June 23, 2009.
Cmsr. Dowden seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
C) File # 2009-016
Application of Goodwin College, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with the construction of an 8’ walkway, located at No. 211 Riverside Dr. Other modifications to the site include underground conduit for lighting, associated grading and landscaping.
Cmsr. Dowden moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. Ramos 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 regular meeting, June 23, 2009.
Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
D) File # 2009-017
Application of Kleinfelder East, Inc., to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands buffer zone in conjunction with demolition of the former Mobil gas station, located at No. 1083 Burnside Ave. Other modifications to the site include the removal of impacted soils, and associated grading with the restoration of the site.
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. Dowden seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The commission deemed this application a significant activity.
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to TABLE the application to the next Public Hearing meeting, June 23, 2009.
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
E) File # 2009-018
Application of The Town of East Hartford, requesting a permit for a three - lot subdivision located at No. 1350 - 1366 Silver Lane.
Cmsr. Dowden moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission deemed this application not to be a significant activity.
Alt. Cmsr. Morrision moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting, June 23, 2009.
Cmsr. Dowden seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
None
AGENT APPROVAL ITEMS
None
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
None
COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from NRCC concerning a seminar about recycling trash.
REPORTS
Denise Horan, Town Engineer gave a brief status report on Anthony Carriero.
APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR PAYMENT
1. Hartford Current $211.00
2. Commission Clerk $110.00
3. Indoff $59.60
Cmsr. Dowden moved to PAY the bills
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
ADJOURNMENT
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to ADJOURN.
Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucie Tarbell
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