TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
Telephone (860) 395-3131 FAX (860) 395-1216
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, May 19, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park
155 College Street Extension
Saybrook Point
I. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chairman, Paul Smith, called the regular meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Paul Smith, Vice Chairman Frank Jones, Chairman
Kevin Zawoy, Regular Member Judy Preston, Conservation Rep
William Pollock, Alternate Member Frank Reichart, Economic Dev. Rep
Kimberly Gallagher, Alternate Member
Brendan McKeown, Alternate Member
Charles Sohl, Zoning Representative
Robert McIntyre, Planning Representative
Attendant Staff
Christina Costa, IWWC Enforcement Officer
Andrea DeDominicis, Recording Clerk
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 05-004 Edward Braza, Jr. (0.36 ac. of inland wetlands)
Application to construct single-family 2-bedroom house w/ attached garage
Corner of Boston Post Rd. and Quarry St. (Map 29 / Lot 29)
Residence A District
ACTION: Accepted 2/17/05; Opened PH 3/17/05; Close PH by 4/21/05; Act by 6/27/05.
The public hearing began with Mr. Robert Doane, licensed engineer and licensed surveyor acting on behalf of the applicant, Edward Braza, Jr. Mr. Doane passed out a revised plan to the Commission members. The new plan shows the vernal pool size and location which was flagged by Richard Snarski, the addition of a split rail fence alongside the plantings on the sloped area to further protect the wetland boundary, the location of a tracking pad and the addition of a turn-around for the driveway.
Paul Smith states it will not be reasonable to act on the application because many of the Commission members present this evening were not present at the April 21, 2005 meeting. Mr. Smith summarized last months meeting for the present members. He advised those members to listen to the public hearing tapes from the last meeting, and the Commission will vote on the application at the next June 16 meeting.
The Commission members would like to have Penelope Sharpe, licensed soil scientist, take another look at the vernal pool area since it appears to be much larger in size on the newly revised plan submitted by Mr Doane. Brendan McKeown questions whether there is a garage access door or water spigot located on the north side of the garage, possibly causing problems to the adjacent wetlands. Mr. Doane states there is a proposed door that could be moved and there are no water spigots on the north side of the garage. Mr. Smith states that if the plan is approved, the Commission may make conditions to change the garage access.
Paul Smith asked if the public would like to speak. Jim Lubbs, 18 Quarry Street, said the proposed shrubs, grass and plantings alongside the wetland boundary will be encroaching on the wetland area.
Susan Esty, 7 Clevenshire Place, was concerned with the degradation of the vernal pool. She said it is an active, productive spawning area for breeding frogs, salamanders, and other species and should be kept that way for their protection.
MOTION to close public hearing, #05-004 Edward Braza, Jr., Corner of Boston Post Rd. and Quarry St. (Map 29, Lot 29), MOVED by Paul Smith. SECONDED by Kim Gallagher. IN FAVOR K. Zawoy, P. Smith, K. Gallagher, B. McKeown, C. Sohl, R. McIntyre, W. Pollock; OPPOSED none; ABSTAINING none; APPROVED 7-0-0.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. 05-006 Robert L. Day Company, Inc. (161,611 s.f. of inland wetlands)
Application to construct a 5,055 s.f. residence/garage
57 Ragged Rock Road (Map 53/ Lot 33-1)
Residence A District
ACTION: Review and Act.
Robert L. Day was present and submitted revised plans to the Commission members. Richard Snarski went out to the site and checked the flagged area which was acceptable. Mr. Smith states that Mr. Day addressed all the concerns presented at last months meeting. The Commission suggests the addition of a swale to keep water from going over the sloped section of the property toward the wetland. Commission members would like Mr. Day to define the limits of clearing and grading prior to construction, with no disturbance to the wetland area.
MOTION to approve Application 05-006 Robert L. Day Company, Inc., 57 Ragged Rock Road (Map 53 / Lot 33-1), with conditions. 1.) Define limits of clearing and grading. 2.) Property owner will put a swale made of loom and grass adjacent to silt fence so water will runoff toward the eastern end of the property. MOVED by Paul Smith. SECONDED by R. McIntyre. IN FAVOR: K. Zawoy, K. Gallagher, P. Smith, B.McKeown, C.Sohl, W. Pollock, R. McIntyre; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Zoning Commission Referral – Island Cove Marina
ACTION: Discuss and advise the Zoning Commission in regard to text change amendment to allow tents for special functions and events.
Paul Smith amended the agenda during the meeting to add this item for discussion. Island Cove Marina desires to amend the Zoning regulations for a text change which would allow tents for special functions and events.
Eleanor LaPlace, 4 Fourth Ave., asked for the opportunity to speak on this matter during the meeting. Ms. LaPlace stated that she is opposed to the text change. Ms. LaPlace said the wording is broad, not specific and if they are allowed to have tents then they will want to have buildings the next time.
The Commission comment is to remind the Zoning Commission that any activity that occurs within the 100’ foot regulated wetland review area is under the jurisdiction of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.
B. Cease and Desist Violation - Oceanside Auto/ Red Fox, LLC.
810 Middlesex Turnpike, (Map 63, Lot 98 )
ACTION: Address the Cease and Desist violations, and give advice on how to
proceed regarding application to increase their parking lot size.
Christina Burnham, attorney representing the property manager George
MacLauchlan, discussed possibilities for her client to fix the current violations and
Apply for a permit to increase the parking lot size The Commission members
agreed that all outstanding fines must be paid first, then issues to modify existing
conditions could be discussed. The Commission members also asked Ms. Burnham
to supply them with the property owners’ and tenant/agents names and addresses.
VI. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Staff Report
Discussion of letter from the Department of Transportation to deposit rip rap
stone under I95, at the culvert for “Fishing Brook”. The Commission has
comment on this proposed work.
Letter from resident about concerns with the “Big Y” supermarket is to be kept on
file.
Great Cedars violation was discussed and Town staff will meet
with the violator to discuss the work to be done on Town property.
Carlos Torres is working on the re-planting of trees on his property.
The Preserve application will be coming into the Commission in the near future.
B. Representative Reports
None.
C. Correspondence
Included in Commissioner packets.
D. Approval of Minutes
The Commission approved the meeting minutes of April 21, 2005 as submitted.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 p.m. until next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park, 155 College Street Extension. MOVED by Kim Gallagher. SECONDED by William Pollock. IN FAVOR: K. Gallagher, W. Pollock, P. Smith, R. McIntyre, B. Mckeown, C.Sohl, K. Zawoy. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Andrea DeDominicis
Andrea DeDominicis, Recording Clerk
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