INLAND WETLANDS & WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY September 21, 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 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members
Paul Smith, Chairman
Howard Huelsman, Economic Development Rep. arrived at 7:45 p.m.
William Pollock, Secretary, Regular Member
Kimberly Gallagher, Alternate Member
Brendan McKeown, Alternate Member
Absent Members
Charles Sohl, Vice Chairman, Zoning Rep.
Robert McIntyre, Planning Representative
Kevin Zawoy, Regular Member
Attendant Staff
Damon Hearne, IWWC Enforcement Officer
Andrea DeDominicis, Recording Clerk
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 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 shown on the plans.
Ingham Hill Road (Map 34/5-1 & 5-4), Residence AA-1 District
ACTIONS: Accepted: 6/15/06, Open PH: 7/20/06,
The Public Hearing was continued to this evening to allow the applicant time to address the engineer’s comments from the last months meeting. Robert Doane, engineer for the applicant, passed out revised plans dated 9/21/06 which addressed the storm water drainage issues. Mr. Doane also added the topo frame elevations and the diameter of pipes and basins to the plans.
Chairman Paul Smith opened the hearing to the public. No one in the audience spoke so the hearing was closed. Mr. Smith asked Mr. Doane if the applicant would extend the public hearing until next month’s October 19th meeting. This would allow the Commission time to review the revised plans that Mr. Doane had just passed out. Mr. Doane said that it would be acceptable and asked if a “note” could be placed on the October 19th agenda mentioning that a decision could be rendered by the Commission at that meeting. The Commission members said that would be acceptable.
B. 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: Accepted: 7/20/06, Open PH: 8/17/06,
The Commission received a letter from Attorney David Royston, who represents the applicant, dated 9/20/06, requesting that this application be withdrawn.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. 06-042 Samuel and Allison Barnes
Application to construct a house addition and porch within 70 feet of wetlands.
37 Cottage Place (Map 29/Lot 52), Residence A District
ACTIONS: Accepted: 8/17/06, Decision by: 10/21/06
Mr. Barnes was present and summarized his plans. Mr. Barnes added the gravel driveway and lawn area to the plans. Paul Smith asked that all the construction equipment access the work areas from the south side of the house away from the wetlands.
MOTION: to approve application #06-042, Samuel and Allison Barnes, 37 Cottage Place (Map 29/Lot 52) with the following conditions: 1.) Construction vehicle access and egress will be on the south side of the house except when the crew begins work to replace the septic tank. MADE by K. Gallagher. SECONDED by W. Pollock No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, K. Gallagher, H. Huelsman, B. McKeown, W. Pollock; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
B. 06-043 Stanley Neibrief
Application to construct a 20’ x 30’ wooden deck within 20’ of wetlands.
14 Meadowood Lane (Map 19, Lot 65), Residence A District
ACTIONS: Accept complete application, determine activity significance;
request Ordinance 71 technical fee.
Mr. Neibrief passed out composite photographs to the Commission members which showed the scale and location of the deck to the wetlands. The Commission members were concerned with the deck being 20’ from the wetlands and asked Mr. Niebrief if he would consider a smaller deck. Mr. Niebrief said he did not want to reduce the size of the proposed deck.
MOTION: to approve application #06-043, Stanley Neibrief, 14 Meadowood Lane( Map 19/Lot 65). MADE by H. Huelsman. SECONDED by P. Smith. There was a discussion with the applicant to decrease the size of the deck to a 5’ proximity to the wetlands but the applicant did not want to decrease the size. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, H. Huelsman; OPPOSED: K. Gallagher, W. Pollock, B. McKeown; ABSTAINED: none; DENIED 2-3-0
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. 06-046 Vaju Odedra
Application to construct a 4 bedroom house and septic system in wetland regulated
area.
8 Cliffe Drive (Map 53/Lot 24-46) Residence AA-2 District
ACTIONS: Accept complete application; determine activity significance, request
technical fee if needed.
The Commission members determined that this application was complete but could not ask questions because the applicant was not present and there were no representatives present. The Commission looked over the plans and decided that this would be a significant activity requiring a public hearing and Ordinance 71 fees.
MOTION: to accept application #06-046, Vaju Odedra, 8 Cliffe Drive ( Map 53/Lot 24-46). The next regularly scheduled meeting for this application will be held at 7:30 p.m on Thursday, October 16, 2006 at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion, 155 College Street Extension, Old Saybrook, Ct. MADE by P. Smith. SECONDED by H. Huelsman. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, H. Huelsman, K. Gallagher, W. Pollock, B. McKeown; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
MOTION: to deem this application a Significant Activity, #06-046, Vaju Odedra, 8 Cliffe Drive ( Map 53/Lot 24-46) requiring a public hearing. The next regularly scheduled meeting date for this application will be held on Thursday October, 19, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. at Pasbeshauke Pavilion, 155 College Street Extension, Old Saybrook, Ct. MADE by P. Smith. SECONDED by K. Gallagher. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, H. Huelsman, K. Gallagher, W. Pollock, B. McKeown; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
MOTION: to require Ordinance 71 fees for environmental/wetland soil scientist for the town, application #06-046, Vaju Odedra, 8 Cliffe Drive ( Map 53/Lot 24-46). The next regularly scheduled meeting for this application will be held on Thursday October, 19, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. at Pasbeshauke Pavilion, 155 College Street Extension, Old Saybrook, Ct. MADE by P. Smith. SECONDED by K. Gallagher. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, H. Huelsman, K. Gallagher, W. Pollock, B. McKeown; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
B. 06-047 Homer Skoville & Town Public Works Dept.
Application to eliminate flooding of rear yard caused by Mulberry St. daming of
surface water flowage. Applicants seek permission to fill and re-grade rear yard
and road.
28 Willard Ave (Map 24/Lot 91-1) Residence A District
ACTIONS: Accept complete application; determine activity significance, request
technical fee if needed.
Mike Cameron, neighbor to the applicant Homer Skoville, was asked by
Mr. Skoville to attend the meeting and pass out a “location map”. Mr. Cameron
stated that he believed the Skoville property floods during heavy rains because the Town road is higher than the Skoville yard. Mr. Camerson also believes that the rain also runs off from the adjacent cemetary and causes ponding in the yard.
Larry Bonin, Town Department of Public Works, summarized the application and stated the need to prevent flooding in this area. Mr. Bonin mentioned that part of this application is on Town property and he intends to pave this section of the road.
Paul Smith said the proposal that is in front of the Commission will not fix the problem. Mr. Smith said paving the road will not eliminate the water ponding in the wetland portion of the rear yard. The Commission members felt that this application would be a significant activity and require Ordinance 71 fees for engineering and environmental consulting for the Commission.
MOTION: to accept application #06-047, Homer Skoville & Town Public Works Dept., 28 Willard Ave. ( Map 24/Lot 91-1). The next regularly scheduled meeting date for this application will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. at Pasbeshauke Pavilion, 155 College Street Extension, Old Saybrook, Ct. MADE by P. Smith. SECONDED by H. Huelsman. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, H. Huelsman, K. Gallagher, W. Pollock, B. McKeown; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
MOTION: to deem this application a Significant Activity, #06-047, Homer Skoville & Town Public Works Dept.,, 28 Willard Drive ( Map 24/Lot 91-1) requiring a public hearing. The next regularly scheduled meeting date for this application will be on Thursday, November, 16, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. at Pasbeshauke Pavilion, 155 College Street Extension, Old Saybrook, Ct. MADE by K. Gallagher. SECONDED by B. McKoewn. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, K. Gallagher, W. Pollock, B. McKeown; OPPOSED: H. Huelsman; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 4-1-0
MOTION: to require Ordinance 71 fees for engineering and environmental consulting for the IWWC Commission, application #06-047, Homer Skoville & Town Public Works Dept., 28 Willard Drive ( Map 91/Lot 1). MADE by K. Gallagher. SECONDED by P. Smith. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, H. Huelsman, K. Gallagher, W. Pollock, B. McKeown; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
VI. REGULAR BUSINESS
Staff Report
None.
Representative Reports
None.
Correspondence
Included in Commissioner packets.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION: to approve the minutes from the 8/17/06 meeting without corrections. MADE by P. Smith. SECONDED by B. McKoewn. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, H. Huelsman, B.McKeown, W. Pollock, K. Gallagher; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
VII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. until next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park, 155 College Street Extension; MADE by Paul Smith; SECONDED by W. Pollock; IN FAVOR: P. Smith, K. Gallagher, C. Sohl, B. McKeown, R. McIntyre. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Pasbeshauke Pavilion
155 College Street Extension
Respectfully Submitted,
Andrea DeDominicis, Recording Clerk
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