INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION
MINUTES – Amended on 6-22-11
Regular Meeting of June 8, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Council Chambers, Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT
Commissioners Present: Bryan, Curran, Hammar, Peters, Pieragostini and Salling
Staff Present: Rob Sibley, Deputy Director of Planning and Land use; and Tammy Hazen, Clerk
Commissioner Peters convened the meeting at 7:37 pm.
With the recent passing of a past commissioner, Wes Gillingham, Commissioner Peters expressed sentiment over Mr. Gillingham’s years of dedication to the Inland Wetlands Commission. She said the work he participated in has made the Town of Newtown a better place to live and has provided a better environment for future generations. Mr. Sibley also expressed gratitude for his service and noted that his work was greatly appreciated. Condolences go out to his family and friends.
PENDING APPLICATIONS
IW #11-26 32 Cedar Hill Road, Newtown Savings Bank. Application for a subdivision.
Charles Spath and Michael Buturla from The Huntington Company were present. They explained the plans for a subdivision that was previously part of a multiple-lot subdivision. The parcel consists of 9.8 acres which will be split into three lots. There will be two conforming lots with frontage on Cedar Hill Road and seven acres of dedicated open space. The proposal consists of removing the existing structures and building two new homes. The plans have changed where the septic tanks will be moved. It was noted that in Lot #1, the new house will be built over the footprint of the existing home to be removed. The house on Lot #2 will be built over the footprint of the existing cottage. The garage by the street will be removed. Commissioner Peters asked if the railroad ties and wood that
the commissioners saw near the stream could be removed. They agreed. The applicant will place stone monuments to delineate the wetlands.
Commissioner Pieragostini motioned to approve the application with standard conditions, A, B, C, D, E, H, M, and
- The approved plans are “Resubdivision of Parcel A, Prepared for Newtown Savings Bank”, 32 Cedar Hill Road, Newtown, CT, dated 05/10/2011 Scale 1” = 60’ with associated support documents;
- Quarterly reports on forms provided on the Town of Newtown website or available in the Land Use office will be submitted to the Commission until the project is complete; and
- The landscape ties are to be removed.
Commissioner Bryan seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
IW #11-27 Boggs Hill Road, Town of Newtown. Application related to the replacement of an existing failed culvert.
Ron Bolmer, Town Engineer, was present to discuss plans for replacing a failing culvert on Boggs Hill Road. Mr. Sibley asked about the timeline for the work. Mr. Bolmer said the road will need to be closed. The proposal has been placed out for bid and they are hopeful to begin work by mid-August in order to complete the project before the start of school.
Commissioner Salling motioned that the application be approved with standard conditions, A, B, C, D, E, and
- Quarterly reports on forms provided on the Town of Newtown website or available in the Land Use office will be submitted to the Commission until the project is complete.
- The approved plans are Boggs Hill Road Culvert Replacement, Newtown, CT, and dated received May 18, 2011.
Commissioner Pieragostini seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes - Commissioner Curran motioned to approve the minutes of May 25, 2011. Motion seconded by Commissioner Salling. The minutes were approved as written.
Mr. Sibley discussed a letter he received from the Town of Monroe stating that a failing septic will be relocated for a building that is on Route 25 on the Newtown line. He stated that he does not see any issues associated with this but asked the commissioners to review the plan. Once all input is received by the commissioners, Mr. Sibley will send a letter to Monroe.
Commissioner Bryan motioned to go into Executive Session at 8:20 pm. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Salling. Motion carried unanimously.
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