MINUTES
IWWC REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, May 21, 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 7:35 p.m. Five commission members were seated to vote.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members
Paul Smith, Chairman
Charles Sohl, Vice Chairman
Kimberly Gallagher
Chuck Wehrly, Alternate
William Pollock, Secretary
Absent Members
Joseph Santangelo
Brendan McKeown
Robert McIntyre
Attendant Staff
Kelly Volansky, IWWC Enforcement Officer
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
III. OLD 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
Accepted 4/16/2009
Action: Review and act
Mr. Vern Trembly of McDonald/Sharpe Associates presented the updated plans for the applicant. The revised plan contains the date 5/19/2009 as indicated in the McDonald/Sharpe title block as the plot date. Mr. Trembly also provided the commission photos of the property. Mr. Trembly gave an overview of the project to remove an existing 12’x15’ deck and build a 15’x14’ three season porch. The revised plans include details of installing a construction fence to avoid going onto the neighbors property and to keep machinery away from the driveway and onto a temporary construction access way. The silt fence will be moved to within 10 feet of the proposed structure. The plans indicate a grassy area within the wetlands bordered with blueberry bushes to delineate the
wetland area.
Chairman Smith asked about the hay bales around the stockpile area and Mr. Trembly referred him to the separate section on the plans for the outline of the hay bale erosion barrier. Chairman Smith also asked if there was sufficient room between the construction fence and the 12’ maple tree for machinery, specifically, the concrete truck to get through. John Algenius, the general contractor for the project said that the concrete will be pumped over the roof to the proposed porch location. Ms. Gallagher asked how the footings would be excavated. Mr. Algenius replied that a small excavator similar to a bobcat will be used and will access the area through the east side of the house. Ms Gallagher asked what will be the plan to return the site back to its current condition. Mr. Trembly
said the area would be seeded in accordance with the notes on the plan and Mr. Algenius added that they should be able to use existing material that is being excavated and that only 1 ½ foot area around the new porch will be disturbed.
MOTION to approve application #09-004 as presented in revised plans dated 5/19/09. MADE by Kimberly Gallagher, SECONDED by William Pollock; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Kimberly Gallagher, Charles Wehrly; OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: None; APPROVED: 5-0-0
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. 09--005 Ruth-Ann Hockert
A 2 story addition of approximately 676 sq ft (448 sq ft 1st floor, 228 sq ft 2nd floor). Addition will be on the front of the house where driveway is currently located.
48 Old Boston Post Road (Map 29/Lot 92-3)
Residential A District
Action: Review and accept application
Ruth-Ann Hockert presented her application. Her home is located on the Old Boston Post Road and adjacent to the Acton Library. The house is located approximately 363 feet back from the road. The house has no basement and she is need of additional storage space. She is proposing to add a third bay garage and storage with an office on the 2nd floor. All excavated material will be removed from the site. The wetlands are delineated on the plans and the health department has signed off with an approval of the existing septic system. The applicant feels that the north side (front of the house) is the driest and highest spot on the property for the addition. Ms. Hockert has come before the ZBA twice for an addition on the side of the house and was denied both times.
Kelly Volansky, OS Wetlands Enforcement Officer, would like to know the acreage of the wetlands on the parcel for the next meeting. Ms. Hockert agreed.
Chairman Smith asked about the purpose of the addition and what type of doors will be used to enter from the west side. Ms. Hockert said it is for dry storage and a garage door will be used to create a third garage bay. Ms. Hockert explained that the shaded area on the west side of the property is a proposed widening of the existing gravel driveway and that the dashed line on the plans is the western edge of the existing gravel driveway. Mr. Pollock inquired about the need for additional health district approval if the space is converted from garage space to living space. Chairman Smith said if any conversion was done to expand the living space, the septic tank offset would need to be increased to 15 feet rather than 10 feet, and new approvals would be needed. Mr. Sohl asked if the shed indicated
on the plans will remain. Ms Hockert said the shed will stay because it would be necessary to bring heavy equipment over the property to remove it.
MOTION to accept application #09-005 for the construction of a 676 sq ft addition to the existing home as stated on plans dated 5/11/09. This application will be heard on Thursday June 16, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. MADE by Kimberly Gallagher, SECONDED by Charles Sohl; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Kimberly Gallagher, Charles Wehrly; OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
Application was deemed not a significant activity, and no ordinance 71 fees were required.
Extend permit expiration date from October 21, 2009 to October 21, 2011.
(No modifications, only a 2 year extension)
Center Road West
(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 approve/deny application
MOTION to approve application #05-012 to extend expiration date of permit to October 21, 2011. MADE by Kimberly Gallagher, SECONDED by Charles Sohl; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Kimberly Gallagher, Charles Wehrly; OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: none;
APPROVED: 5-0-0
MOTION to amend the agenda to add a discussion as section V. MADE by Paul Smith, SECONDED by William Pollock; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Charles Wehrly; Kimberly Gallagher OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
Review of the Environmental Impact Evaluation for the “Establishment of a Decentralized Wastewater Management District, Old Saybrook, CT
Action: Comment and report to DEP by Friday June 19, 2009
This commission supports the Environmental Impact Evaluation as presented in their letter dated May 5, 2009. This commission is committed to protection of the inland wetlands and watercourses of Old Saybrook.
MOTION to support the EIE as presented, and remain committed to protection of inland wetlands and watercourses. MADE by Charles Sohl, SECONDED by William Pollock; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, William Pollock, Charles Wehrly; Kimberly Gallagher OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
VI. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Staff Report –.none
B. Representative & Subcommittee Reports – Mr. Sohl reported that the Zoning Commission is working on rewriting sections of the Zoning Regulations.
Ms. Gallagher asked if it would be helpful to this commission if vernal pools were shown on the conservation maps. Chairman Smith responded that vernal pools may be included but, it does not eliminate the requirement for applicants to identify all wetland boundaries located on their property by a licensed soil scientist.
C. Correspondence – none
D. Approval of Minutes
MOTION to approve minutes of April 16, 2009 with the correction to the affiliation of Joe Wren under item V. to Indigo Land Design, LLC. MADE by Paul Smith, SECONDED by Charles Sohl; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, Charles Wehrly, William Pollock; OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: Kimberly Gallagher; APPROVED: 4-0-1
VII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. until the next regular meeting on June 16, 2009. MADE by Charles Wehrly, SECONDED by Paul Smith; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: Paul Smith, Charles Sohl, Kimberly Gallagher, William Pollock, Charles Wehrly; OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
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