East Hartford, Connecticut - Public Hearing Minutes Inland Wetlands 10/27/2009

Public Hearing Minutes Inland Wetlands 10/27/2009

PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES FOR THE

INLAND WETLANDS - ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION OF

THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD

Tuesday, October 27^th, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, East

Hartford Town Hall.

Cmsr. Mary Dowden arrived at 7:08 PM

Cmsr. Tyron Harris arrived at 7:10 PM

File # 2009-021

Application of Goodwin College, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands Buffer zone in conjunction with removal of contaminated soil 12-16 feet below grade, area to be backfilled with clean fill to existing grade, located at 195 Riverside Drive.

Everett Milam representing Goodwin College gave a description of how they were going to remove the contaminated soil.

B)File # 2009-022

Application of Goodwin College, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands Buffer zone in conjunction with removal of contaminated soil 0-4 feet below grade, area to be backfilled with clean fill to existing grade, located at 133 Riverside Drive.

Everett Milam representing Goodwin College gave a brief description about the water treatment.

C)File # 2009-023

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.

Mark R. Habedank, Project Manger, spoke on behalf of the application.

Brain J. McCann, Project Geologist, also spoke briefly on behalf of the project.

Public Hearing Closed at 7:30 PM.

MINUTES FOR THE

INLAND WETLANDS - ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION OF

THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD

Tuesday, October 27^th, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, East

Hartford Town Hall.

PRESENT

Chairman Judith Shanahan

Cmsr. Daniel O’Dea

Alt. Cmsr. Jeffrey Currey

Alt. Cmsr. Tyron Harris

Cmsr. Dusty McMahan

Cmsr. Lou Ramos

Cmsr. James Reik

Cmsr. Mary Dowden

ABSENT

Alt. Cmsr. John Morrision

Also present: Denise Horan, Town Engineer

Chairman Shanahan made Alt. Cmsr. Currey a voting member

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Cmsr. O’Dea moved to APPROVE the September 22^nd, 2009 regular meeting.

Alt. Cmsr. Currey seconded

All in Favor, None Opposed, and Cmsr. Reik Abstained

OLD BUSINESS

A) File # 2009-020

Application of Antonio Carreiro, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands Buffer Zone in conjunction with the expansion of farming activities, other modification include 2 wetlands crossing and associated grading.

Robert Amantea, P.E and L.S, gave a description as to the activities that were going to

take place in the Inland Wetland Buffer Zone relating to the farming activity.

Soil Scientist Thomas Pietras also spoke on his findings with the application

Cmsr. Dowden moved to REMOVE the application from the table

Cmsr. O’Dea seconded

All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions

Cmsr. Dowden moved to APPROVE the application with the following conditions:

Final plans and computations are to be signed and stamped (ink and impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
Provide a soil scientist certification on the plans depicting the field location of the inland wetlands.
On sheet 4 of 5, Provide soil erosion and sediment controls for constructing the proposed improvements shown on the plans; include information on how sediment will periodically be removed in the future.
On sheet 4 of 5, revise the quantities of wetland disturbance at wetland crossing #1 to reflect the proposed improvements.
The permit is non-transferable without the written consent of the Inland Wetlands Commission.
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 dated August 10^th, 2009 revised to October 14^th, 2009.
These conditions shall extend to work completed and work proposed in plans.

Cmsr. McMahan seconded

All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions

B) File # 2009-021

Cmsr. McMahan moved to REMOVE the application from the table

Cmsr. Reik seconded

All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions

Cmsr. Dowden moved to APPROVE the application with the following conditions:

Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink & impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
Provide a note on the plans specifying that contaminated groundwater from excavation activities will be pumped to an on-site dewatering treatment system according to the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Groundwater Remediation Wastewater Directly to Surface Water general permit requirements.
Provide a note on the plans specifying that all disturbed areas are to be restored with turf.
The permit is non-transferable without the written consent of the Inland Wetlands Commission.
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 dated August 24^th, 2009 revised to October 2^nd, 2009

Cmsr. Reik seconded

All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions

C) File # 2009-022

Cmsr. Dowden 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:

Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink & impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
Provide a note on the plans specifying that contaminated groundwater from excavation activities will be pumped to an on-site dewatering treatment system according to the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Groundwater Remediation Wastewater Directly to Surface Water general permit requirements.
Provide a note on the plans specifying that all disturbed areas are to be restored with turf.
Provide a note on the plans to restore the existing pavement located to the west of the existing building; provide a detail on the plans for the proposed pavement.
The permit is non-transferable without the written consent of the Inland Wetlands Commission.
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 dated September 2^nd, 2009 revised to October 2^nd, 2009

Cmsr. Currey seconded

All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions

D) File # 2009-023

Cmsr. Dowden moved to REMOVE the application from the table

Cmsr. McMahan seconded

All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions

Cmsr. McMahan moved to APPROVE the application with the following conditions:

Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink & impression) by the Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor. Survey is to be signed by the Soil Scientist certifying the inland wetland locations shown.
Provide a narrative describing alternatives considered to the current proposal per section 8.4.f and 8.6.e of the inland wetlands regulations.
Provide information on what is planned to be done with the contaminated groundwater removed from the excavation if encountered during remediation.
Provide a note on Figure 6 specifying that all areas disturbed by the remediation activities are to be restored with 6” topsoil and turf established unless specified otherwise.
On Figure 3, provide more detail on how the sanitary manhole is to be abandoned.
On Figure 3, revise the call before you dig note to include the telephone number should another call need to be made.
On Figure 3, provide the name and contact information for the individual that will be responsible for maintenance of the proposed erosion controls.
Add the proposed construction schedule within the application addendum to Figure 3.
On Figure 6, provide labels for the various surface treatments and site features to depict how the site is intended to appear once remediation activities are complete.
The permit is non-transferable without the written consent of the Inland Wetlands Commission.
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 September 24,2009

Cmsr. Dowden seconded

All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions

NEW BUSINESS

A) File # 2009-024

Application of The Town of East Hartford to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands Buffer zone in conjunction with the 2009-2010 Pavement Rehabilitation, activities include bituminous overlays, pavement reclamation, handicap ramps, catch basins repairs, utility upgrades. located at Collimore Rd., Goodwin St., Hillside St., Roberts St., and Sedgwick Rd.

Cmsr. Dowden moved to RECEIVE the application

Cmsr. O’Dea seconded

All in Favor, None Opposed, None Opposed

The Commission did not deem this a significant activity

Cmsr. Dowden moved to TABLE the application to the regular meeting 11.24.09

Cmsr. McMahan seconded

All in Favor, None Opposed, None Opposed

MISCELLANEOUS

Cmsr. Dowden had concerns regarding the work that was being done on the river on Walnut Street. Denise Horan, Town Engineer addressed Cmsr. Dowden’s concerns and gave a verbal report of the activity.

AGENT APPROVAL

File AA004 and AA005for above ground pools

File AA006 brush removal and environmental

OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK

NONE

COMMUNICATIONS

CACIWC 23 rd Annual meeting
Clearscapes News letter (center for land use education and research@ the university of CT)
Pampphlet from CT Federation of Lakes- meeting October 27, 2009
Journal College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Summer/Fall 2009
The CT landscape Architect Summer 2009
Letter from State of CT DEP CT DRP has approved an application on OPM

REPORTS

Town Staff drafting storm water ordinances and regulations. Denise Horan addressed the Commission for input if they would like to be apart of enforcing these regulations if the opportunity presented itself and the Commission agreed.
CAIWC membership is still in progress
Town staff is making some changes to the front page of the Inland Wetland applications

APPROVAL OF THE BILLS FOR PAYMENT

1. Hartford Current $239.51

2. Commission Clerk $110.00

Cmsr. McMahan moved to PAY the bills

Alt. Cmsr. Currey seconded

All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions

ADJOURNMENT

Cmsr. O’Dea moved to ADJOURN

Cmsr. Dowden seconded

All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions

Meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Lucie Tarbell