MINUTES FOR THE
INLAND WETLANDS - ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
Tuesday, June 23rd , 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. Dusty McMahan
Cmsr. Mary Dowden
Cmsr. James Reik
Cmsr. Robert Carr
ABSENT
Cmsr. Daniel O’Dea
Alt. Cmsr. Jeffrey Currey
Also present: James Kulpa, Civil Engineer
Cmsr. Daniel O’Dea arrived at 7:40 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cmsr.McMahan moved to APPROVE the minutes of the May 26th, 2009 regular
meeting.
Cmsr. Dowden seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, Cmsr. Carr and Cmsr. Reik Abstained
OLD BUSINESS
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.
Mark Kennet representing Sullo Investments gave a brief description about the application.
Cmsr. Dowden moved to REMOVE the application from the table
Cmsr. Carr 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.
- Clarify wetlands / watercourses / buffer limits.
- Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated 6/17/2009
Cmsr. Carr seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
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.
James Kulpa, East Hartford Civil Engineer, stated that the applicant sent a letter to withdraw the application.
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.
Everett Milam gave a brief description about the application.
Cmsr. Dowden moved to REMOVE the application from the table
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, Cmsr. Carr Abstained
Cmsr. Dowden 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 by the Professional Engineer.
- Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated 6/18/2009
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, Cmsr. Carr Abstained
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.
This application was postponed until the August 25th, 2009 Public Hearing.
Application of The Town of East Hartford, requesting a permit for a three - lot subdivision located at No. 1350 - 1366 Silver Lane.
James Kulpa, East Hartford Civil Engineer, gave a brief description about the application.
Cmsr. McMahan 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.
- 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 5.5.09
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
NEW BUSINESS
None
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
The Town of East Hartford is going to contact Subby Magro concerning his application.
There will be a walk through at the winery on Friday June 26, 2009.
The Commission requested that a DEP representative be present at the winery walk through and to provide an opinion letter for the Commission.
AGENT APPROVAL ITEMS
None
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
None
COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from DEP to modify the Dam Safety Program
Goodwin College Annual Report
REPORTS
DEP guidelines on a website pertaining to inland and wetland areas hat need permits
APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR PAYMENT
1. Hartford Current $253.77
2. Commission Clerk $110.00
3. Zoppa Studios $179.40
4. Hartford Stamp $15.50
Cmsr. Carr moved to PAY the bills
Cmsr. Dowden seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
ADJOURNMENT
Cmsr. Carr moved to ADJOURN.
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucie Tarbell
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