INLAND WETLANDS & WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, August 21, 2008 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. All six members were seated to vote.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members
Paul Smith, Chairman
Charles Sohl, Vice Chairman
William Pollock, Secretary
Kimberly Gallagher
Robert McIntyre
Chuck Wehrly, Alternate
Absent Members
Robert MacDonald
Brendan McKeown
Attendant Staff
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. 08-007 Cynthia Chase
Application to place an 8’ x10’ shed within the 100’ upland review area.
34 Connally Drive (Map 52/Lot 38) Res. AA-1
ACTION: Application withdrawn by applicant
Application withdrawn, no further action required. File closed.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. 06-046 Vaju Odedra
Permit for #06-046 due to expire on 11/16/08. No work has been conducted to date aside from minimal vegetation removal at entrance. No modifications have been made to the plans.
8 Cliff Drive (Map 53/Lot 24-46) Res. AA-2
ACTION: Review and act
Mr. Odedra’s son was present to explain that the family needs a two year extension on their existing permit. The family is expecting to complete work at the site within the next two years.
MOTION to approve the extension of permit #06-046, 8 Cliff Drive (Map 53/Lot 24-46) expiration date to11/16/2010 with no changes to the application. MADE by Kimberly Gallagher. SECONDED by Robert McIntyre. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Kimberly Gallagher, Robert McIntyre, Chuck Wehrly; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0
B. 08-008 Daniel Beaudoin
Application to demolish existing home and construct a new home within existing home’s footprint. Existing septic system will, potentially, be removed and replaced with a code conforming system approximately 20’ further away from the inland wetlands on site, if required.
4 Bayview Avenue (Map 14/Lot 137) Res. A
ACTION: Review application for completeness; determine activity significance, request technical fess if needed.
Daniel Beaudoin was present to request the approval of his application to demolish the existing home on the property and replace it with a new structure using the existing footprint. Mr. Beaudoin presented a new site plan to the board which changed the configuration of the driveway and added a stockpile area during construction. The driveway will be gravel. Mr. Beaudoin will make every effort to save existing trees on the property however, the tree in the front yard near the road will be removed. The property is serviced by public water. The plans show the new septic
area which will be installed if needed. Any structures encroaching on adjacent property will be removed as part of the demolition. Property is located in both a flood hazard zone and a coastal area management zone, therefore, other commissions will be required to review the plans. All fees to the IWWC have been paid. Board determined that it is not a significant activity and no technical fees will be required as per Reg. 71.
MOTION to accept application #08-008, Daniel Beaudoin, 4 Bayview Avenue, (Map 14/Lot 137). MADE by Kimberly Gallagher. SECONDED by Robert McIntyre. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Kimberly Gallagher, Robert McIntyre, Chuck Wehrly; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0
C. C. 08-009 Harcourt Davis
Application to demolish existing residence to foundation. Add 565 sf new foundation plus 47 sf entry stoop and reconstruct deck and stairs. Regrade slightly at entry on north side.
40 Meadowood Lane (Map 19/Lot 57) Res. A
ACTION: Review application for completeness; determine activity significance, request technical fess if needed.
Kim Gallagher indicated that she was a previous neighbor of the applicant, Paul Smith asked if she could be objective in this matter and Kim said yes.
Harcourt Davis presented the board with an architectural drawing and a summary page of the new structure which will be replacing the existing structure at 40 Meadowood Lane in addition to the site plan. The plans include using the existing foundation with no changes to the foundation elevation only a slight increase in the size. Three-quarters of the foundation is above grade on current house. Plans will maintain same number of bedrooms Construction being done is within the 100 year flood plain. Mr. Davis may be installing a new septic tank and leach field on the property. The property is located in flood zone A-6 and in the coastal management zone so it will need approval from other authorities. Mr. Davis is
raising the ground in front of house by a foot to eliminate the number of stairs needed for the house.
Chairman Smith indicated that the site plan needs to be corrected to show 1.) the location of the stockpile for construction for extra soil/topsoil; and 2)correct existing contour #8 which is mislabeled as the 100 ft setback line for the next meeting. Plans should be submitted to the Land Use Department by 9/11/08. All fees to the IWWC have been paid. Board determined that it is not a significant activity and no technical fees will be required as per Reg. 71.
MOTION to accept application #08-009, Harcourt Davis, 40 Meadowood Lane, (Map 19/Lot 57) MADE by Kimberly Gallagher. SECONDED by Robert McIntyre. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Kimberly Gallagher, Robert McIntyre, Chuck Wehrly; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0
D. 05-012 Max’s Place, LLC (Center Road West)
Permit extension granted 4/19/2007, new expiration date 7/14/2009
06-026 Max’s Place, LLC (Boston Post Road, Spencer Plains Road & Center Road West)
Permit approved 7/20/2006, expires 7/20/2008
ACTION: Determine potential new permit expiration date of 10/21/2009 due to legal proceedings.
As confirmed by Attorney Cronin, the two year period for the permits would begin on October 21, 2007, when the legal proceedings were completed. Therefore, permits #05- 012 and #06-026 will expire on 10/21/09.
MOTION to extend the expiration dates of Permits #05-012 and # 06-026, Max’s Place to 10/21/09. MADE by Robert McIntyre. SECONDED by Charles Sohl. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Kimberly Gallagher, Robert McIntyre, Chuck Wehrly; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0
V. WORKSHOP
The Board discussed the following outstanding issues for proposed text amendments to Wetland regulations per DEP mandate.
1. In discussions with the State of CT DEP, it was determined that “vernal pools” should not be defined in the regs because it would be limiting.
2. Section 6.6.2 of the current regulations will be revised as previously discussed and agreed.
3. Fee structure- Further research needed. Regs can be adopted and fees can be addressed at a later date.
Once we get these regs back from DEP it will go to a public hearing.
Board has requested that staff prepare a fee structure matrix report to be completed by 12/31/08 in order to begin the fee review process.
MOTION to approve text modification of Old Saybrook IWWC Regulation per State of CT DEP mandate with the option to modify the fees structure at a later date. MADE by Robert McIntyre. SECONDED by Kimberly Gallagher. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, William Pollock, Kimberly Gallagher, Robert McIntyre, Chuck Wehrly; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: Charles Sohl; APPROVED: 5-0-1
VI REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Staff Report
B. Representative & Subcommittee Reports – Representatives from Planning, Zoning and Conservation Commissions each gave a brief report.
C. Correspondence – In Commissioner’s packets.
D. Approval of Minutes
MOTION to accept April 17, 2008 minutes as submitted. MADE by K. Gallagher. SECONDED by R. McIntyre; No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Kimberly Gallagher, Robert McIntyre, Chuck Wehrly; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0
MOTION to accept May 15, 2008 minutes as submitted. MADE by C. Sohl. SECONDED by P. Smith; No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, Chuck Wehrly; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: R. McIntyre, K. Gallagher, W. Pollock; APPROVED: 3-0-3
MOTION to accept July 17, 2008 minutes as submitted. MADE by W. Pollock. SECONDED by K. Gallagher; No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, William Pollock, Kimberly Gallagher, Robert McIntyre, Chuck Wehrly; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: C. Sohl; APPROVED: 5-0-1
VII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. MADE by Kimberly Gallagher; SECONDED by Charles Wehrly. No discussion on the motion. IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Kimberly Gallagher, Robert McIntyre, Chuck Wehrly; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
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