MINUTES FOR THE
INLAND WETLANDS - ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:37 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers, East
Hartford Town Hall.
PRESENT
Chairman Judith Shanahan
Cmsr. James Reik
Cmsr. Daniel O’Dea
Cmsr. Lou Ramos
Cmsr. Pete Gero
ABSENT
Alt. Cmsr. Michael Brinius
Cmsr. Dusty McMahan
Alt. Cmsr. Steve Watkins
Cmsr. John Morrision
Also present: Denise Horan, Town Engineer
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to APPROVE the September 28th, 2010 Public Hearing meeting
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to APPROVE the September 28th, 2010 Regular meeting
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr. Morrision arrived @ 7:40 PM
Cmsr. McMahan arrived @ 7:46 PM
OLD BUSINESS
A) File # 2010-014
Application of Goodwin College. (File # 2010-014) To conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands and Buffer Zone in conjunction with the excavation 300 CY of contaminated soil. Area to be backfilled with clean material. Located at # 133 Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT.
Postponed to next regular meeting 11.23.10.
B) File # 2010-015
Application of Goodwin College. (File # 2010-015) To conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands and Buffer Zone in conjunction with the excavation of 1,100 CY of contaminated soil 0-2ft below grade. Area to be backfilled with clean material. Located at # 135 Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT.
Postponed to next regular meeting 11.23.10.
C) File # 2010-016
Application of RA East Hartford, LLC (File # 2010-016) To conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands and Buffer Zone in conjunction with the construction of a new 11,800 S.F. pharmacy with drive through facilities and related infrastructure. Located at 329 Ellington Rd, 550,552 School Street.
Postponed to next regular meeting 11.23.10.
The Commission received letters from the three applicants requesting postponement until next months regular meeting 11.23.10. The Commission has agreed to the request.
NEW BUSINESS
A) File # 2010-017
Application of the Metropolitan District Commission. (File # 2010-017) To conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands and Buffer Zone in conjunction with the installation of a new 20’x30’ bulk storage tank.
Located at # 65 Pitkin Street, East Hartford, CT.
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission did not deem this a significant activity
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting 11.23.10
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
B) File # 2010-018
Application of Robert Hieronymus. (File # 2010-018) To conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands and Buffer Zone in conjunction with the construction of an addition to the existing structure, new deck, tool shed and a 4 inch sewer pipe, along with associated grading. Located at # 34 Gorman Place, East Hartford, CT.
Robert Hieronymus spoke to the Commission about his application process and was hoping to speed the process up since he had applied for an application back in 2006. The Commission denied Mr. Hieronymus due to state regulations.
Cmsr. Reik 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. Reik moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting 11.23.10
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
C) File # 2010-019
Application of the Town of East Hartford. (File # 2010-019) to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands Buffer zone in conjunction with the 20010-2011 Pavement Rehabilitation, activities include bituminous overlays, pavement reclamation, handicap ramps, catch basins repairs, utility upgrades. Various streets located within the Town of East Hartford.
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. O’Dea moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting 11.23.10
Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
MISCELLANEOUS
CT DEP has a DVD available for Commissioners Training Program for Map Reading and Site Planning
AGENT APPROVAL
2010-AA003 Pratt & Whitney Fence Removal / Replace
2010-AA004 Pratt & Whitney Street Light Installation
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
Ronald Stocker
143 Fitzgerald Drive
Had a question regarding street repair and needed to talk with Denise Horan, Town Engineer, after the meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
Zuvic Associates notice of App. CT DEP stream Channel Encroachment Line Permit Application.
Environmental Tool Kit for properly assessing development proposals palphlet
CT Wildlife magazine Sept. / Oct. 2010
State of CT DEP application no. DIV-201002683 for unnamed tributary of Porter Brook
CT Assiciation of Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commissioners, Inc. CACIWC membership fees
The Habitat Fall 2010 Volume 22 #3
Zuvic post pone notice
Zuvic post pone notice
CT Landscape Architect Fall 2010
REPORTS
NONE
APPROVAL OF THE BILLS FOR PAYMENT
1. Commission Clerk $110.00
2. Hartford Current $270.59
Cmsr. McMahan moved to PAY the bills
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
ADJOURNMENT
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to ADJOURN
Cmsr. Ramos seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucie Tarbell
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