TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
CONSERVATION – LAKE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010
7:00 P.M.
EATON E. SMITH MEETING ROOM – TOWN HALL
MINUTES
1. Call to Order
Present: Allen Petell, Irene Curtis, Nancy Selavka, Paul Peszynski, Michael Brogan.
Absent: Peter Zawisza, Kurt Comisky, Mark Niosi, Michael Rose
This regular meeting of the Conservation-Lake Commission was called to order at 7:06 p.m.
2. Seating of Alternates
Alternate Paul Peszynski was seated for voting purposes.
3. Approval of Minutes– May 13, 2010
A motion was made by Ms. Curtis to approve the minutes as written, seconded by Ms. Selavka, Vote: Yes-5; No-0; motion passed.
4. Communications and Liaison Reports
Mr. Petell reported on Inland Wetlands who are still reviewing the fertilizer ordinance. Mr. Peszynski stated that the State needs to address the bag labels of high phosphorus fertilizers (should not be used in watershed areas).
Mr. Brogan noted the Town Council made some changes to the Navigational Act. The main purpose of the clarifications was to educate boaters.
5. Report of Director of Community & Environmental Planning
Ms. Nielsen stated she would like to set up an educational event in the coming months.
Ms. Nielson will circulate information with the Commission regarding the Salmon River/Nature Conservancy low impact workshop will be repeated in September. East Hampton has been chosen as one of two towns to implement changes regulations to help Salmon River.
Mr. Peszynski asked if the Lake cleanup could be expanded to the entire town; and could it be done annually? Articles publicizing it and asking for volunteers could be done.
6. Public Remarks – None
7. Plan Review
A. Review of IWWA Application for a Commercial Day Care Facility, East High Street – Dream Developers, Inc.
Rich Petinelli, Fuss and O’Neill and Steve Motto, Dream Developers were present to explain the planned relocation of an existing day care facility to a new building to be located at the corner of Rte. 66 and Laurel Ridge. The building will be approximately 25,000 square feet. Low impact designs will be used in the entire area. A series of rain gardens will be located on the property. The E & S controls have been developed for this plan. This plan is part of a larger phased development on the 79 acre parcel which includes the White House Motel area.
After discussion, Mr. Brogan made a motion to favorably recommend and pass this project along to the various boards and commissions with our comment to encourage as much permeable surface be maintained, and a phased project timetable be utilized; seconded by Ms. Curtis, Vote: Yes:5; No-0; motion passed.
B. Review of Timber Harvesting Permit (P&Z and IWWA applications) for 105 Colchester Avenue – Scotland Hardwoods, LLC
Ms. Nielsen met with the applicant today (not present at meeting). After discussion, Mr. Peszynski made a motion to recommend passing this project along to IW and P&Z, seconded by Mr. Brogan, Vote: Yes-5; No-0, motion carried.
Mr. Petell asked Ms. Nielson to investigate woodcutters going to Commissions as well as loggers.
C. Review of Commercial Site Plan (P&Z and IWWA Applications) for Traditional Innovations, LLC (Sports on 66), 265 East High Street – Brian Cutler.
Applicant was not present. Ms. Nielson and Mr. Petell explained the application for a 27,000 square foot sports facility with office space for his business, hair dresser, and other businesses planned. This application has been to IW twice. The project will create a 1.8-acre marsh. Ms. Nielson will ask the applicant to attend next month’s meeting.
D. Review of Variance Request (ZBA & IWWA applications) for front setback for a single family residence, 3 Old Skinner Street – Reynolds Engineering Services, LLC.
Applicant was not present. Ms. Nielson explained that this is a substandard dwelling with a poor quality well and malfunctioning septic system. This present dwelling will be torn down, and the proposed house will be a 30 x 50 foot, ranch style home, to be located approximately 34’ from the street line. Wetlands are located in the rear of the property and provides for limited building area.
After discussion, Mr. Brogan made a motion to pass this plan along to the next commission, with this Commission’s recommendation to protect the wetland during construction, seconded by Ms. Curtis, Vote: Yes-5, No-0, motion passed.
8. Old Business
A. Update on Mixing System (aeration system) RFP status.
Ms. Nielson updated the group on the status of the RFP, responses, and time table for review of proposals (Town Manager O’Keefe, Facilities Manager Grzyb, Ms. Nielson, and Jack Solomon). Mr. Peszynski questioned the effectiveness of an aeration system as it hasn’t worked elsewhere effectively.
Discussions ensued regarding Lake testing. Ms. Nielson would welcome volunteers.
B. Discussion on Lake Pocotopaug Watershed Plan – EPA-based watershed planning
The State has told the Town that in order to qualify for a 319 Grant, we would need to do an EPA based Lake Watershed Plan to meet the nine steps. A consultant will be necessary.
9. New Business
A. Watershed signage project for Lake Pocotopaug
Mr. Zawisza will cover this item next month. Discussion ensued regarding signage for the Park regarding cleaning off boats perhaps along with the watershed signage.
B. Future community event/educational event
Mr. Petell, Ms. Curtis and Ms. Selavka will form a subcommittee to develop a list of educational topics for educational sessions/presentations. Mr. Petell will collect email addresses to activate subcommittee; spring would be a good time. Mr. Peszynski discussed a possible newsletter containing information regarding Lake protection. Ms. Nielson will collect past information.
C. Discussion on developing open space ordinances – Tabled until next meeting.
10. Public Remarks – None
11. Adjournment
This regular meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Carducci
Recording Clerk
8-15-10
All handouts are available at Town Hall and are made part of these minutes.
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