MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, July 20, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park
155 College Street Extension
Saybrook Point
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Paul Smith called the regular meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. and stated that all the Commission members would be voting this evening.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Paul Smith, Chairman Kevin Zawoy, Regular Member
Charles Sohl, Vice Chairman
William Pollock, Secretary, Regular Member
Robert McIntyre, Planning Representative
Howard Huelsman, Economic Development Rep.
Kimberly Gallagher, Alternate Member
Brendan McKeown, Alternate Member, arrived at 7:45 p.m.
Attendant Staff
Damon Hearne, IWWC Enforcement Officer
Geoff Jacobson, Engineering Consultant
Attorney Michael Cronin
Andrea DeDominicis, Recording Clerk
Brendan McKeown did not have time to review the tapes from last month’s meeting and will not be voting on application #06-026 Olek Golinowski.
III. PUBLIC HEARING
A. 06-026 Olek Golinowski, LLC. (1.15 total acres of wetlands)
Application to construct a road for access to residential subdivision.
165-167 Bokum Road (Map 61, Lot 13), Residence AA-3 District
ACTIONS: Accepted: 5/18/06, Open PH: 6/15/06, Close PH: 7/20/06
Act by: 8/17/06
Maurice Woodworth, surveyor for the applicant, mentioned that he had received Geoff Jacobsons memo dated 7/14/06 and had revised the plans. Mr. Woodworth then summarized the revised plan known as Exhibit A-1. Paul Smith asked questions about the drainage pipe and its extension beyond Mr. Viborny’s property. Mr. Woodworth stated that Mr. Viborny’s concerns had been addressed.
Jonathan Bodwell, engineer for the applicant, explained how the water runoff from the driveways would be diverted into a detention basin, piped down Bokum Rd. southerly towards the “Wallaby Property”, through the grass swale for filtering purposes and discharge across the wetlands and into a brook on the applicants property. Kim Gallagher asked who would be maintaining the swale and Mr. Bodwell said the Town of Old Saybrook would be maintaining it.
Paul Smith opened the hearing to the public. Bob Viborny, abutting neighbor, stated that he had discussed his concerns with the engineers and the location of the drainage pipe was acceptable.
The applicant was in favor of extending the Public Hearing until next month so the Commission members and technical staff could review additional reports. The applicant signed a Request for Extension form at the meeting.
MOTION to continue Public Hearing on application 06-032, Olek Golinowski, LLC., until the next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 17, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion, 155 College St., Old Saybrook, Ct. MADE by K. Gallagher. SECONDED by W. Pollock. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: C. Sohl, K. Gallager, H. Huelsman, W. Pollock, P. Smith, R. McIntyre; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0
Brendan McKeown was reseated for application #06-034, Jay Rankin.
B. 06-034 Jay Rankin (336 s.f. of wetlands to be altered)
Application to subdivide the property into 9 lots accessed by public roadways. A
portion of the access road, Bethel Heights, crosses wetlands as shownon the plans.
Ingham Hill Road (Map 34/Lot 5-1 & 5-4), Residence AA-1 District
ACTIONS: Accepted: 6/15/06, Open PH: 7/20/06, Close PH: 8/24/06,
Act by: 9/22/06
Darcy Collins, engineer for the applicant, submitted a revised application stating that 965 s.f. of
wetlands would be altered not 336 s.f. as previously shown. Ms. Collins summarized plan RN-4
which showed 3 wetlands on the property. Wetland #1 would be altered for the roadway and the other 2 wetlands would remain unaltered. The Commission members discussed the roadway which would be needed to access the properties.
Paul Smith opened the hearing to the public. Attorney Edward Cassella, representing Ann
Ann Berglund an abutting neighbor said Ms. Berglund was opposed to the development in general.
Eric Jorgenson, an adjacent property owner, was in favor of the development and thought the property tax woud be beneficial for the Town.
The Commission members discussed the roadway issues and the wetlands. The Commission decided to continue the Public Hearing until next month.
MOTION to continue Public Hearing on application 06-034, Jay Rankin, until the next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 17, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion, 155 College St., Old Saybrook, Ct. MADE by K. Gallagher. SECONDED by C. Sohl. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: C. Sohl, K. Gallager, H. Huelsman, W. Pollock, B. McKeown, P. Smith, R. McIntyre; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
Brendan McKeown recused himself from the vote on application #06-026 Max’s Place due to
his absence from past meetings.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. 06-026 Max’s Place, LLC. (0.04 acres wetlands)
Application to construct a commercial project consisting of 135,000 s.f. of retail tenant space arranged in 7 detached buildings ranging in size from 5,800 s.f. to 63,400 s.f., installation of on-site storm drainage collection, treatment and detention systems, septic treatment facility, leaching field, public water system and utilities.
The main anchor tenant would be a Big Y supermarket
Corner of Boston Post Road (Map 25, Lot 2)
Spencer Plain Road (Map 25, Lot 28, 29, 30)
Center Road West (Map 26, Lot 6-10, 6-11, 6-12, 32, 32-1)
B-4 District
Accepted: 1/19/06, Open PH: 2/16/06, Close PH: 3/23/06,
Decision by: 4/27/06
ACTIONS: Continue Public Hearing.
Paul Smith asked Geoff Jacobson, engineering consultant for the Town, if the applicant had mitigated the storm water runoff issues downstream. Mr. Jacobson replied “yes” and stated that the applicant had also addressed concerns that would occur after a storm. Mr. Jacobson said the peak flow rate would remain the same, as before the development.
Paul Smith asked Michael Cronin, attorney for the Town, about conditions placed by the Commission members on the applicant, in regard to clean out of the underground sediment from pipes and channels. Attorney Cronin discussed the conditions.
MOTION to approve application 06-026, Max’s Place, LLC., Boston Post Rd. (Map 25/Lot 2), Spencer Plains Rd. (Map 25/Lots 28, 29, 30), Center Rd. W. (Map 26/Lots 6-10, 6-11, 6-12, 32, 32-1), with the following conditions:
1.) To the extent allowed by existing property owners & federal regulators, the applicant will clean/restore all existing downstream pipes, channels & swales and other drainage systems up to but excluding channel tide gate, as part of their development, prior to the initiation of construction on the site.
2.) Comply with revised plans dated 5/11/06 which consists of 30 sheets/drawings and all Town engineering comments and conditions including memos from Geoff Jacobson dated 6/2/06, 6/9/06, 6/14/06, exhibit #’s 06-026-120, 122 & 123 and the seven (7) previous memos submitted by Mr. Jacobson.
3.) Developer must implement low impact development techniques in the three (3) primary areas recommended by Town engineering consultant Geoff Jacobson which will result in additional Ordinance 71 fees required to reimburse the Town consultant to monitor these conditions.
4.) Subject to appropriate bonding, as determined and recommended by the Town Engineer in regard to maintenance and construction bonding as provided and allowed under the Old Saybrook Inland Wetlands regulations.
5.)
MADE by K. Gallagher. SECONDED by R. McIntyre. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: K. Gallager, H. Huelsman, W. Pollock, P. Smith, R. McIntyre; OPPOSED: C. Sohl; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-1-0
Brendan McKeown was reseated for the remaining applications.
B. 06-035 George Hollister/CRW3
Application to construct a portion of a building, a portion of its associated
grading and parking are within the wetland regulated area.
3 Center Rd. West (Map 26/Lot 6-15), Residence B-4 District
ACTIONS: Accepted: 6/15/06, Decision by: 8/18/06
Attorney Michael Cronin reviewed documents pertaining to this application and discussed
his findings with the Commission members. Attorney Cronin said the Commission
should recognize the permit as submitted.
Darcy Collins, engineer for the applicant, summarized the application and discussed the stock pile area, wetland buffer, waste water galleries and parking spaces. Paul Smith asked Ms. Collins to seek an alternate location for the dumpsters.
The Commission members did not feel this application was a significant activity and
would not require Ordinance 71 fees.
MOTION not to require Ordinance 71 fees or deem this a Significant Activity for application # 06-035, George Hollister/CRW3, 3 Center Rd. West, (Map 26/Lot 6-15).
MADE by K. Gallagher. SECONDED by C. Sohl. No discussion on the motion.
IN FAVOR: C. Sohl, K. Gallager, H. Huelsman, W. Pollock, P. Smith, R. McIntyre, B. McKeown; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
MOTION to approve application 06-035, George Hollister/CRW3, 3 Center Rd. West, (Map 26/Lot 6-15) with the following conditions:
1.) Move dumpster location.
2.) Damon Hearne, IWWC Enforcement Officer is advised and checks that all erosion & sediment controls are in place prior to construction.
MADE by K. Gallagher. SECONDED by C. Sohl. No discussion on the motion.
IN FAVOR: C. Sohl, K. Gallager, H. Huelsman, B. McKeown, W. Pollock, P. Smith, R. McIntyre; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
Chairman Paul Smith amended the agenda before proceeding with Item V. New Business.
MOTION to amend agenda to add application #06-040, Thomas Massini under Section V. New Business item “D”.
MADE by K. Gallagher. SECONDED by C. Sohl. No discussion on the motion.
IN FAVOR: C. Sohl, K. Gallager, H. Huelsman, W. Pollock, P. Smith, R. McIntyre, B. McKeown; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
MOTION to amend agenda under SectionV. New Business and move Merritt Lane Holdings, LLC. from item A to item D, move Arnold & Alma Phillips to item A, move Robert Tulisano to item B, move Thomas Massini to item C.
MADE by K. Gallagher. SECONDED by C. Sohl. No discussion on the motion.
IN FAVOR: C. Sohl, K. Gallager, H. Huelsman, W. Pollock, P. Smith, R. McIntyre, B. McKeown; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
V. NEW BUSINESS
Paul Smith acknowledged Judy Preston for her many years of service to the Inland Wetlands
Commission as the Conservation Representative. Mr. Smith mentioned that her knowledge and
expertise was invaluable to the Commission and all the members wish her well in her new endeavors.
A. 06-041 Arnold & Alma Phillips
Application to modify existing permit to eliminate requirement to remove
abandoned driveway area.
10 Holly Drive (Map 10/Lot 28)
ACTIONS: Accept application to modify existing permit; determine if activity
significance, request technical fees if needed.
Arnold Phillips asked the Commission members to reconsider their decision to have him
remove a portion of an existing horse shoe drive which is not in use. The driveway section has
not been removed due to excessive rain and Mr. Phillips would like to sell the property as soon as possible.
MOTION to accept application #06-041, Arnold & Alma Phillips, 10 Holly Drive (Map 10/Lot 28). The next regularly scheduled meeting for this application will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 7:30 p.m at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion, Saybrook Point Park, 155 College Street Extension. MADE by R. McIntyre. SECONDED by C. Sohl. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: K. Gallagher, P. Smith, R. McIntyre, C. Sohl, H. Huelsman, W. Pollock, B. McKoewn; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0.
B. 06-039 Robert Tulisano
Application to install residential driveway and stormwater sump within 70 feet
of wetland.
Elm Street (Map 48/Lot 6-1)
ACTIONS: Accept complete application; determine activity significance,
request technical fee if needed.
Robert Tulisano proposed a home to be built on this lot and explained the need to clear the land. Paul Smith told Mr. Tulisano that he cannot clear any of the land within the regulated area.
MOTION to accept application #06-039, Robert Tulisano, Elm St. (Map 48/Lot 6-1). The next regularly scheduled meeting for this application will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 7:30 p.m at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion, Saybrook Point Park, 155 College Street Extension. MADE by P. Smith. SECONDED by K. Gallagher. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: K. Gallagher, P. Smith, R. McIntyre, C. Sohl, H. Huelsman, W. Pollock, B. McKoewn; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0.
C. 06-040 Thomas Massini
No activity proposed. Application is pending to formally approve subdivision
made without formal approval in 1950’s.
Boston Post Rd. (Map 44/Lot 18), Residence B-3 District
ACTIONS: Accept complete application; determine activity significance,
request technical fee if needed.
This application is requesting a report for the Planning Commission.
MOTION to accept application #06-040, Thomas Massini, Boston Post Road East. (Map 44/Lot 18). The next regularly scheduled meeting for this application will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 7:30 p.m at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion, Saybrook Point Park, 155 College Street Extension. MADE by P. Smith. SECONDED by K. Gallagher. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: K. Gallagher, P. Smith, R. McIntyre, C. Sohl, H. Huelsman, W. Pollock, B. McKoewn; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0.
D. 06-036 Merritt Lane Holdings, LLC.
Application to create 6 total building lots on existing 27.55 acre parcel,
construct and improve access roadways on Town property for access to parcel
Town open space.
6 Merritt Lane (Map 52/Lot 3-1) Residence AA-1 District
ACTIONS: Accept complete application; determine activity significance,
request technical fee if needed.
Joe Wren, engineer for the applicant, summarized the application and the proposed work to be done in three (3) regulated areas Mr. Wren stated the cul-de-sac is being designed by Town standards and will have adequate space for emergency fire equipment to turn around.
Paul Smith asked Mr. Wren to present information at the next meeting in regard to the level of encroachment towards Chalker Pond, will it reduce vegetation, where is the edge of the water limit and how much ledge will be blasted. Mr. Smith also asked Mr. Wren to bring photos of the area.
MOTION to accept application #06-036, Merritt Lane Holdings, LLC., 6 Merritt Lane (Map 52/Lot 3-1). The next regularly scheduled meeting for this application will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 7:30 p.m at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion, Saybrook Point Park, 155 College Street Extension. MADE by R. McIntyre. SECONDED by K. Gallagher. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: K. Gallagher, P. Smith, R. McIntyre, C. Sohl, H. Huelsman, W. Pollock, B. McKoewn; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0.
MOTION to require Ordinance 71 fees for soil scientist and legal consulting, application # 06-036, Merritt Lane Holdings, LLC., 6 Merritt Lane (Map 52/Lot 3-1).
MADE by B. McKoewn. SECONDED by C. Sohl. No discussion on the motion.
IN FAVOR: C. Sohl, K. Gallager, H. Huelsman, W. Pollock, P. Smith, R. McIntyre, B. McKeown; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
VI. INFORMAL DISCUSSION
A. “Homer Skoville – Review of backyard wetlands issue.
Mr. Skoville of 28 Willard Ave. spoke to the Commission members about drainage issues in his backyard. Mr. Skoville said the Town Road blocks the normal drainage and causes ponding in his backyard. He asked if it was possible to fill in this area to keep it dry and allow plants to grow. Paul Smith mentioned that the back area is a wetland and he may file an application but it is highly unlikely that the Commission would to allow the filling of this area. Kim Gallagher mentioned to Mr. Skoville that there are many wetland plants that could grow in that wet area.
VII. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Staff Report
Included in packets.
B. Representative Reports
None
C. Correspondence
None
C. Approval of Minutes
MOTION to accept the minutes of the 6/15/06 IWWC meeting. MOVED by Paul Smith; SECONDED by W. Pollock; IN FAVOR: P. Smith, K. Gallagher, C. Sohl, W. Pollock, H. Huelsman, R. McIntyre, B. McKeown. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted,
Andrea DeDominicis, Recording Clerk
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