MINUTES FOR THE
INLAND WETLANDS- ENVIRONMENT COMIMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF EST HARTFORD
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, East
Hartford Town Hall.
PRESENT
Chairman Judith Shanahan
Cmsr. John Morrision
Cmsr. Daniel O’Dea
Cmsr. Lou Ramos
Cmsr. Pete Gero
ABSENT
Alt. Cmsr. Michael Brinius
Cmsr. Dusty McMahan
Cmsr. James Reik
Also present: Denise Horan, Town Engineer
Cmsr. Dusty McMahan arrived @ 7:39 PM.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to APPROVE the June 22nd, 2010 Public Hearing meeting
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to APPROVE the June 22nd, 2010 regular meeting
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr. Morrision moved to APPROVE the July 12th, 2010 regular meeting
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
OLD BUSINESS
A) File # 2010-006
Application of David Holmes, To conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands and Buffer Zone in conjunction with the movement of 2 cubic yards of material from one site on the property to another. Located at # 1008 Forbes Street, East Hartford, CT.
David Holmes, the applicant and a resident of East Hartford, spoke on behalf of his application to the town.
Cmsr. McMahan 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.
2. Proper erosion controls are to 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.
- Written notice shall be submitted to the Town Engineer 48 hours prior to the starting date of the approved activity.
5. 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.
6. Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink & impression) by the relevant Professional Engineer, Land Surveyor, or Architect.
- Provide on the plans a cross section for the proposed retaining wall, including but not limited to foundation, wall height, and batter.
8. Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated: Aug. 10, 2010.
Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
NEW BUSINESS
A) File # 2010-009
Application of Pratt & Whitney. Conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands and Buffer Zone in conjunction with the Demolition site structures and the removal of piping. Located at # 1 Pent Road, East Hartford, CT.
Tom Salomino addressed the environmental concerns for the demolition that would take place on the site.
Cmsr. Morrision moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission did not deem this a significant activity
Cmsr. Morrision moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting 9.28.10 Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
B) File # 2010-010
Application of Goodwin College. To conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands and Buffer Zone in conjunction with the excavation of 6,500 CY of contaminated soil 0-6ft below grade. Area to be backfilled with clean material. Located at # 1-5 Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT.
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission did deem this a significant activity
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to TABLE the application to the next Public Hearing meeting 9.28.10
Cmsr. Gero seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
C) File # 2010-011
Application of United Technologies Research Center. To conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands and Buffer Zone in conjunction with the replacement of a pedestrian bridge, modifications include abutment stem, backwall, new bridge deck, and approach ramps. Located at # 427 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT
Cmsr. McMahan moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission did not deem this a significant activity
Cmsr. Morrision moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting 9.28.10
Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
D) File # 2010-012
Application of United Technologies Research Center. To conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands and Buffer Zone in conjunction with Roadway and parking rehabilitation throughout the entire UTRC site. Activities include new pavement, striping, and minor grade changes. Located at # 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT
Mr. James Low spoke to the Commission about the parking rehabilitation process.
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission did not deem this a significant activity
Cmsr. Morrision moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting 9.28.10
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
E) File # 2010-013
Application of the Town of East Hartford. To conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands and Buffer Zone in conjunction with the installation of a water level monitoring system. Located at 143 Pitkin Street, East Hartford, CT.
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission did not deem this a significant activity
Cmsr. Morrision moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting 9.28.10
Cmsr. Gero seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
MISCELLANEOUS
Alternate Cmsr. Stephen Watkins will be joining the Commission
AGENT APPROVAL
NONE
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
NONE
COMMUNICATIONS
Goodwin Magazine International Issue Summer 2010
Letter from Goodwin College for donations
Pratt and Whitney letter for permit need determination for Willow Brook Pond
Ct Wild life Magazine July/ August 2010
- The Habitat Summer Edition 2010
REPORTS
NONE
APPROVAL OF THE BILLS FOR PAYMENT
1. Commission Clerk
$110.00
2. Hartford Current
$426.52
3. North Central Membership $1,000.00
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to PAY the bills
Cmsr. McMahan 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 8:27 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucie Tarbell
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