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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 |
INLAND WETLANDS & WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, January 18, 2007 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. and introduced Robert MacDonald as the new IWWC Economic Development Representative.
All members were seated to vote by Paul Smith.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members
Paul Smith, Chairman, Regular Member
Charles Sohl, Vice Chairman, Zoning Representative
William Pollock, Secretary, Regular Member
Kimberly Gallagher, Conservation Representative
Robert McIntyre, Planning Representative
Chuck Wehrly, Alternate Member
Robert MacDonald, Economic Dev. Rep.
Absent Members
Brendan McKeown, Alternate Member
Kevin Zawoy, Regular Member
Attendant Staff
Christina Costa, IWWC Enforcement Officer
Andrea DeDominicis, Recording Clerk
MOTION to modify the agenda to begin with Section 5, New Business, Item A – Everett J. O’Connor, 50 Pond Road (Map 36/Lot 116). MADE by P. Smith. SECONDED by R. McIntyre. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, K. Gallagher, C. Sohl, W. Pollock, C. Wehrly, R. McIntyre, R. MacDonald; OPPOSED: none, ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. 07-001 Everett J. O’Connor Application for a two-story wood framed addition to the rear of building used to
house building mechanicals but a portion will be used as an enclosed entrance. 50 Pond Road (Map 36, Lot 116) Residence B-1 District ACTION: Accept complete application; determine activity significance, request technical fee if needed.
Everett O’Connor summarized the application and sheet 1 of 1 on the original survey plan dated 6/29/05 and revised on 12/29/06. The Commission members found the survey plan confusing because the word “proposed” was used in areas of the plan where no work was proposed and they asked that the words be removed for clarity. Kim Gallagher asked that contour lines be added to the plan.
MOTION to ACCEPT application #07-001, Everett J. O’Connor, 50 Pond Road (Map 36/Lot 116) with the following conditions: 1.) Add contour lines to plan. 2.) identify actual work proposed on plan. MADE by P. Smith. SECONDED by C. Sohl. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, W. Pollock, C. Wehrly, R. McIntyre, R. MacDonald, C. Sohl, K. Gallagher; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
MOTION not to deem this application #07-001, Everett J. O’Connor, 50 Pond Road (Map 36, Lot 116) a significant activity. MADE by R. McIntyre. SECONDED by K. Gallagher. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, R. McIntyre, K. Gallagher, C. Wehrly, C. Sohl, W. Pollock, R. MacDonald; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
MOTION to modify agenda to move up Item B. under New Business – Adoption of the Revision to the Official Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Map Revised October 15, 2006. MADE by P. Smith. SECONDED by R. McIntyre. No discussionon the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, R. McIntyre, K. Gallagher, C. Wehrly, C. Sohl, W. Pollock, R. MacDonald; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0.
B. Adoption of the Revision to the Official Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Map Revised October 15, 2006
Paul Smith noted for the record that Robert Fish (Chairman) and the Conservation Commission had responded to the memo and did not make any changes to the revision of the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Map. Paul Smith opened the hearing to the public, there were no comments so the hearing was closed and the IWWC Commission members voted to accept the revision.
MOTION to close Public Hearing of the Revision to the Official Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Map Revised October 15, 2006. MADE by K. Gallagher. SECONDED by C. Sohl. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, C. Sohl, K. Gallagher, R. McIntyre, C. Wehrly, R. MacDonald, W. Pollock; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
MOTION to ADOPT the Revision to the Official Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Map Revised October 15, 2006. MADE by R. McIntyre. SECONDED by W. Pollock. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, C. Sohl, K. Gallagher, R. McIntyre, C. Wehrly, R. MacDonald, W. Pollock; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
IV. OLD BUSINESS
None.
III. PUBLIC HEARING
A. 06-047 Homer Scoville & Old Saybrook Department of Public Works
Application to fill wetlands and re-grade yard to address flooding issues.
28 Willard Avenue (Map 24/ Lot 91-1), Residence A District
ACTIONS: Open Public Hearing.
Paul Smith opened the Public Hearing and Larry Bonin of the Department of Public Works summarized the application. Paul Smith opened the hearing to the public and no one spoke so the hearing was closed to the public.
William Pollock read into the record letters sent by neighbors Amy Miller and the Cypress Cemetery Association. The Commission members felt the plan presented by Mr. Bonin would not remedy the water ponding issue and noted that the wet area on the Scoville property is a wetland. The Commission members determined that Mr. Scoville will not be allowed to fill in the wetland area and should stop mowing down the wetland vegetation. The Commission asked the IWWC Enforcement Officer, Chris Costa, to issue a Cease & Desist order so the vegetation can grow back within the existing wetland area.
MOTION to close public hearing for application # 06-047, Homer Scoville & Old Saybrook Department of Public Works, 28 Willard Avenue (Map 24/Lot 91-1). MADE by R. McIntyre. SECONDED by K. Gallagher. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, W. Pollock, C. Sohl, K. Gallagher, C. Wehrly, R. McIntyre; OPPOSED: none: ABSTAINED: R. Mac Donald; APPROVED: 6-0-1
MOTION to DENY application # 06-047, Homer Scoville & Old Saybrook Department of Public Works, 28 Willard Avenue (Map 24/Lot 91-1) and to request the IWWC Enforcement Officer is to issue a Cease & Desist order to stop the mowing of the wetland area. MADE by R. McIntyre. SECONDED by K. Gallagher. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, W. Pollock, C. Sohl, K. Gallagher, C. Wehrly, R. McIntyre; OPPOSED: none: ABSTAINED: R. Mac Donald; APPROVED: 6-0-1
V. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Staff Report
Chris Costa told the Commission members that Michael Evangelisti wanted to change the house plans for his previously approved permit. The Commission agreed that Mr. Evangelisti would have to submit a new application.
MOTION to have Mr. Evangelisi submit a new application for any change made to the previously approved permit. MADE by P. Smith. SECONDED by K. Gallagher. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, C. Sohl, W. Pollock, K. Gallagher, R. McIntyre, C. Wehrly, R. MacDonald; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
B. Representative Reports
None.
C. Correspondence
Included in Commissioner packets
D. Approval of Minutes
MOTION to approve the 11/16/06 meeting minutes with no changes. MADE by R. McIntyre. SECONDED by W. Pollock. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, K. Gallagher, C. Sohl, W. Pollock, C. Wehrly, R. McIntyre; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: R. MacDonald; APPROVED: 6-0-1
MOTION to approve the 12/21/06 meeting minutes with no changes. MADE by R. McIntyre. SECONDED by C. Sohl.. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, R. McIntyre, K. Gallagher, C. Wehrly, C. Sohl, W. Pollock; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: R. MacDonald; APPROVED: 6-0-1
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Before the meeting adjourned the Commission members voted to re-appoint the following individuals to their current IWWC positions.
MOTION to elect Paul Smith as Chairman for the IWWC Commission. MADE by R. McIntyre. SECONDED by C. Sohl. IN FAVOR: K. Gallagher, C. Wehrly, R. McIntyre, R. MacDonald, C. Sohl, W. Pollock; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: P. Smith; APPROVED: 6-0-1
MOTION to elect Charles Sohl as Vice Chairman for the IWWC Commission. MADE by P.Smith. SECONDED by R.McIntyre. IN FAVOR: K. Gallagher, C. Wehrly, R. McIntyre, R. MacDonald, W. Pollock, P. Smith; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: C. Sohl; APPROVED: 6-0-1
MOTION to elect William Pollock as Secretary for the IWWC Commission. MADE by P.Smith. SECONDED by K. Gallagher. IN FAVOR: K. Gallagher, C. Wehrly, R. McIntyre, R. MacDonald, C. Sohl, P. Smith; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: W. Pollock; APPROVED: 6-0-1
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 p.m. until next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2007 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, W. Pollock, R. McIntyre, C. Wehrly, R. MacDonald. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Pasbeshauke Pavilion
155 College Street Extension
Respectfully Submitted,
Andrea DeDominicis
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