MINUTES
IWWC REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, April 16, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park
155 College Street Extension
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Paul Smith called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Five commission members were seated to vote. Brendan McKeown arrived at 7:36 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members
Paul Smith, Chairman
Charles Sohl, Vice Chairman
Robert McIntyre
Chuck Wehrly, Alternate
William Pollock, Secretary
Brendan McKeown arrived at 7:36 p.m.
Absent Members
Joseph Santangelo
Kimberly Gallagher
Attendant Staff
Kelly Volansky, IWWC Enforcement Officer
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. 09-002 Louis Treschitta
Repair of septic system, demolition of existing 1 bedroom house, and construction of a new 1 bedroom house on existing footprint
14 Burgey Road (Map 18/Lot 105)
Residential A District
Action: Review and act
Application accepted March 19, 2009
Mr. Hem Khona, Engineer, presented new plans dated March 30, 2009 which included changes requested by the commission at the last meeting. The commission was satisfied with the changes.
MOTION to approve application #09-002. MADE by Robert McIntyre, SECONDED by Charles Sohl; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Robert McIntyre, Charles Wehrly; OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: Brendan McKeown; APPROVED: 5-0-1
Modification of a previous approval. Extend permit expiration date to10/21/2011. Under modification request Applicant seeks to modify storm water management system, eliminating approved use of existing wetlands areas for storm water detention ponds and to provide for such detention without direct filling or disturbance of existing wetlands.
Corner of Boston Post Road/Spencer Plains Road & Center Road W.
(Map 25/Lots 2,28,29,30; Map 26/Lot 6-10,6-11,6-12,32,32-1)
Gateway Business B-4 District
Action: Review and act
Application accepted March 19, 2009
Dave Ziaks with F.A. Hesketh presented 9 pages of plans revised as of 4/16/2009to address the issues of the Commission from the last meeting.
Correspondence was included in the Commissioners packages regarding this matter from Nathan L Jacobson Associates, Engineer, dated 4/13/2009, a letter from Richard Snarski, Soil Scientist, dated 4/16/2009 and an email from Mr. Ziaks to staff dated 4/14/2009.
Mr. Ziaks said that the Applicant is in agreement with all comments from Geoffrey Jacobson and Richard Snarski. Those comments are reflected in the new sections of the plans (9 revision pages of the original plans; revision date of 4/16/2009) handed out at tonight’s meeting.
Mr. Snarski reviewed the plans at tonight’s meeting and acknowledges the change to raise the bottom of the storm water elevation by 1 ½ foot and correct labeling of plants. The bottom of the detention pond was 26 feet and has been raised to 27 feet.
Chairman. Smith asked where the silt fence was added to the plans on the SW corner of the property. Mr. Ziaks said, it was missed, but can be made a condition of the approval. Chairman Smith also asked about the onsite piping material. Mr. Ziaks responded that it will all be “CPE” pipe. Corrugated on the outside and smooth on the inside. Also, Sheet UT2 of the plans appears to have the water system flowing uphill. Mr. Ziaks said, existing pipe slopes are going the wrong way in the state right of way; and this is to be corrected by the applicant during construction.
Mr. Sohl asked if the concrete blocks used to create a fire lane around the north side of the building can be plowed. Mr. Ziaks responded, yes.
Mr. McKeown asked how high was the retaining wall near storm detention pond #2 and where the water drained from the reserve parking lot. Mr. Ziaks responded that the retaining wall will be 2-3 feet high and the reserve parking area slopes east to west and drains into the driveway, which has its own drainage system. There is no direct runoff to adjacent wetlands. Mr. McKeown asked if the reserve parking area will be a snow storage area. Mr. Ziaks responded no.
Richard Snarski verified that there is not a vernal pool in the wetlands adjacent to the reserve parking area.
MOTION to approve application #06-026 modify application and extend permit expiration date to 10/21/2011 with conditions stated in letters submitted by the soil scientist and engineer along with requirement that a silt fence be installed in the SE corner of the property. MADE by Robert McIntyre, SECONDED by William Pollock; DISCUSSION: The new permit expiration date represents a 2 year extension from the original permit expiration date; IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Robert McIntyre, Charles Wehrly; Brendan McKeown OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. 09-004 Jenny Graniero
Addition of three season room to replace existing deck that is attached to residential dwelling.
2 Cove Landing (Map 16/Lot 62-1)
Residential AA-2 District
Action: Review and accept application
Mr. Snarski reviewed the plans and the property for the proposed addition. Mr. Snarski’s letter dated 4/14/2008 should be corrected to read 2009.
Vern Trembly, EIT from McDonald/Sharpe Associates presented the proposal from the Applicant to remove an existing 12x15 foot wooden deck and replace it with a 15x14 foot three season room addition to the home. The addition would be a 2 foot extension of the deck dimensions.
Plans require excavating the area under the deck to install footings and a 4 foot crawl space. The arborvitae plantings and existing wooden fence will be removed to accommodate construction access. The Commission requested that an orange snow fence be installed along the property boundary to delineate the property line and avoid machinery from entering adjacent property. Mr. & Mr. Graniero advised the Commission that the property is serviced by public water. Mr. Trembly pointed out that the site plans have new septic information; however no septic upgrade will be done. The current septic system is located under the stone driveway. The plans indicate the construction access path to be over the stone driveway. The Commission would like an alternate construction path east of the
driveway to avoid the septic system area. Mr. Sohl would like the applicant to ensure that the silt fence is buried correctly. The IWWC Enforcement Officer asked Mr. Snarski where the lawn was located on the plans. Mr. Snarski pointed out the area and Mr. Trembly was asked to include the limit of maintained grassy area on the plans.
MOTION to accept application #09-004 to be reviewed at the next regular meeting scheduled for May 21, 2009. MADE by Robert McIntyre, SECONDED by William Pollock; DISCUSSION: The lawn area that is in the wetlands must be delineated on the plans along with any trees or plantings. No fertilizing in the wetland area. IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Robert McIntyre, Charles Wehrly; Brendan McKeown OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0
MOTION to deem activity not significant. MADE by Robert McIntyre, SECONDED by Brendan McKeown; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Robert McIntyre, Charles Wehrly; Brendan McKeown OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0
MOTION to modify agenda to add a discussion as section V. MADE by Paul Smith, SECONDED by Robert McIntyre; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Robert McIntyre, Charles Wehrly; Brendan McKeown OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0
V. DISCUSSION
Joe Wren, Engineer, from McDonald/Sharpe Associates appeared before the Commission to discuss a parcel on Ingham Hill Road owned by George Bessoni. Mr. Wren provided Arial photos to explain Mr. Bessoni’s desire to add winter boat storage on his property adjacent to wetlands. The Commission feels strongly that the area adjacent to the pond and wetlands should be left as is.
VI. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Staff Report – Letter to Brian Bagnati regarding the activity occurring in the wetlands and upland areas.
Fishway is complete on Crystal Lake.
Changes to the Commission Members email address noted.
C. Representative & Subcommittee Reports - none
D. Correspondence – none
E. Approval of Minutes
MOTION to approve minutes of March 19, 2009. MADE by Mckeown, SECONDED by McIntyre; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, Kimberly Gallagher, Robert McIntyre, Charles Wehrly, William Pollock; OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0
VII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m. until the next regular meeting on May 21, 2009. MADE by Charlie Sohl, SECONDED by Brendan McKeown; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, Kimberly Gallagher, William Pollock, Robert McIntyre, Charles Wehrly; OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
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