I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, Paul Smith, called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Brendan McKeown arrived at 7:35 p.m and Robert MacDonald arrived at 7:40 p.m. All members were seated to vote.
Mr. Smith welcomed Kelly Volansky, the Town’s new Environmental Planner and IWWC Enforcement Officer.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members
Paul Smith, Chairman
Charles Sohl, Vice Chairman, ZC Representative
Robert McIntyre, PC Representative
Brendan McKeown, Alternate Member
William Pollock, Secretary, Regular Member
Robert McDonald, EDC Representative
Kim Gallagher, CC Representative
Absent Members
Charles Wehrly, Alternate Member
Attendant Staff
Kelly Volansky, IWWC Enforcement Officer
Christina Costa, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Andrea DeDominicis, Clerk
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. 07-013 “Crystal Lake Fishway” at Town Park
Application for installation of fish ladder. 170 Schoolhouse Rd. (Map 47/ Lot 6) Residence AA-1 District Applicant: Old Saybrook Conservation Commission Agent: Nathan L. Jacobson
Accepted: 8/18/07, Decision by: 10/18/07
ACTIONS: Review and Act.
Bob Fish, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, summarized the application and stated that he would be available to watch over the work to minimize the disturbance in the wetland area. Paul Smith, Chairman of the IWWC, asked that the IWWC Enforcement Officer be notified in advance before the construction commences.
Howard Pfrommer, P.E. from Nathan Jacobson & Associates answered various questions about the site drawings, erosion control, plunge pool and the type of equipment to be used to construct the fish ladder.
MOTION to approve application #07-013, “Crystal Lake Fishway” at Town Park, 170 Schoolhouse Rd. (Map 47/ Lot 6) with the following conditions: 1.) the work will be supervised by Town staff with minimal impact to the wetland area. 2.) IWWC Enforcement Officer will monitor the construction of the work. MADE by Kim Gallagher. SECONDED by W. Pollock. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, K. Gallagher, B. McKoewn, C. Sohl, W. Pollock, R. MacDonald, R. McIntyre; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
B. VIOLATION: Charles Barnes, 26 Boston Post Rd., Map 43/ Lot 25-1
Construction of filling, grading and structures within 100’ regulated area.
Charles Barnes was present at the meeting and answered questions about his property survey and
the location of certain structures on his property. Mr. Barnes also explained the past issues surrounding the filling and grading that had taken place on his property.
The Commission members required Mr. Barnes to hire a soil and wetland scientist to flag the wetland areas surrounding his property, have his surveyor plot the wetland flags on his survey map and add contour and grading lines to the map for review at the next IWWC meeting to be held on October 18, 2007 at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion. If Mr. Barnes needs more time to complete the survey map then the Commission will review it at the November meeting.
Paul Smith suggested that Mr. Barnes may be required, as part of the IWWC review, to move the structures on his property further away from the wetland areas. Mr. Smith also mentioned that there should not be any hazardous or volatile materials being stored in the sheds as the materials could leak off and run into the wetland area.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. 07-014 Daniel & Jennifer Grace
Application to add 5’ x 58’ overhang and columns to an existing home and to construct a 24’ x 36’ detached garage.
4 Beach Rd. (Map 3 /Lot 83, 84, 85, 86 & 87)
ACTION: Accept complete application; determine activity significance, request technical
fees if needed.
Daniel Grace was present and passed out photos of his property and an amended application dated 9/20/07. Mr. Grace asked the Commission to consider the amended application to include excavation needed to add piers and footings to the corner perimeter of an existing patio.
Mr. Grace answered questions regarding the type of equipment he planned to use, sedimentation control, and the time of year the work will commence. Paul Smith suggested a silt fence be added to the west side of the construction to keep debris out of the wetland area.
MOTION to accept application # 07-014, Daniel & Jennifer Grace, 4 Beach Rd. (Map 3/ Lot 83, 84, 85, 86 & 87) utilizing the amended application dated 9/20/07. The next regularly scheduled meeting for this application will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion, Saybrook Point Park, 155 College St. Ext; MADE by B. McKoewn. SECONDED by R. MacDonald. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, C. Sohl, K. Gallagher, R. McIntyre, W. Pollock, B. McKoewn, R. MacDonald; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
MOTION not to deem a significant activity for application # 07-014, Daniel & Jennifer Grace, 4 Beach Rd. (Map 3/ Lot 83, 84, 85, 86 & 87). MADE by B. McKoewn. SECONDED by R. MacDonald. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, C. Sohl, K. Gallagher, R. McIntyre, W. Pollock, B. McKoewn, R. MacDonald; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
V. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Staff Report
B. Representative & Subcommittee Reports
C. Correspondence
D. Approval of Minutes
MOTION to accept the August 16, 2007 meeting minutes with the following corrections: 1.) Chuck Wehrly voted to Oppose application # 07-010 Mill Meadow Development, LLC. 2.) The minutes should reflect deliberation by the IWWC regarding the Petrovay violation, to be handled administratively by the IWWC Enforcement Officer. MADE by P. Smith. SECONDED by R. McIntyre. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, R. McIntyre, C. Sohl ; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: K. Gallagher, W. Pollock, B. McKoewn, R. MacDonald; APPROVED: 3-0-4
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. MADE by P. Smith. SECONDED by R. McIntyre. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: P. Smith, R. McIntyre, C. Sohl, W. Pollock, K. Gallagher, B. McKeown, R. MacDonald; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 7-0-0
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Pasbeshauke Pavilion
155 College Street Extension
Respectfully Submitted,
Andrea DeDominicis
Recording Clerk
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