MINUTES FOR THE
INLAND WETLANDS - ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
Tuesday, April 26th , 2011
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. James Reik
Cmsr. John Morrision
Cmsr. Daniel O’Dea
Cmsr. Lou Ramos
Cmsr. Peter Gero
ABSENT
Alt. Cmsr. Steve Watkins
Alt. Cmsr. Leonard Rice
Also present: Denise Horan, Town Engineer
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Cmsr. Reik moved to APPROVE the March 22nd , 2011 Regular meeting
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
OLD BUSINESS
Application of Daniel R. DePietro. (File # 2011-007) To conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands and Buffer Zone in conjunction with a two lot subdivision. Located at # 951 Forbes Street, East Hartford, CT.
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to REMOVE the application from the table
Cmsr. Reik 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.
- Final plans are to be signed and stamped (ink & impression) by the relevant Professional Engineer, Land Surveyor, or Architect.
- Add a note on the subdivision map specifying that lot 2 will require separate inland wetland commission plot plan approval.
- Approval is granted as per plans submitted with the application dated March 28, 2011.
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
B) File # 2011-008
Application of the Town of East Hartford. (File # 2011-008) Admendments to the Town’s Inland Wetlands – Environment Regulations to (a) add new sub-section pertaining to the protection of watercourses and (b) update the regulations to reflect changes in the Connecticut General Statutes.
The application will be postponed until next month regular meeting on May 24th, 2011
Cmsr. Reik moved to APPROVE the postponement
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
NEW BUSINESS
A) File # 2011-009
Application of Premier Partners & Assoc., LLC. (File # 2011-009) To conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands and Buffer Zone in conjunction with a 5 lot subdivision, new single family homes, driveways, walkways, steps, underground utilities and associated grading. Located at # 208 -250 Hills Street, East Hartford, CT.
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. Morrision moved to TABLE the application to the next regular meeting 5.24.11
Cmsr. O’Dea seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Application of RA East Hartford, LLC (File # 2011-010) 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.
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 5.24.11 @ 7:00 PM
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
MISCELLANEOUS
A letter from Attorney DeCrescenzo was written to the Commission requesting a special meeting. The Commission granted that request and the meeting will be held on June 20th, 2011 @ 7:00 PM.
AGENT APPROVAL
File # 2011-AA002: Pool-Deck Installation
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
None
COMMUNICATIONS
Goodwin College Annual Report 2010
Letter from UKS requesting a special meeting
6th Annual Golf Tournament for Goodwin College Foundation
State of CT Department of Environmental Protection approved the application for Goodwin College
South Windsor CT Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness, Inc. Clean Energy & Site Improvement
State of CT Department of Environmental Protection General Permit for Dam Safety Repair & Alteration
CT Wildlife March/ April 2011
REPORTS
None
APPROVAL OF THE BILLS FOR PAYMENT
1. Commission Clerk $110.00
2. Hartford Current $540.72
Cmsr. O’Dea moved to PAY the bills
Cmsr. Morrision 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 8:45 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucie Tarbell
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