IWWC MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, January 21, 2010 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.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members
Paul Smith, Chairman
Robert McIntyre
Charles Wehrly is seated for Charles Sohl
William Pollock, Secretary
Kimberly Gallagher
Absent Members
Brendan McKeown
Charles Sohl, Vice Chairman
Mark McGuire
Attendant Staff
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
Kelly Volansky, IWEO
III. OLD BUSINESS
- 09-012 William Van Wilgen
Install 2 seasonal green houses (21’x 48’x12’) for the seasonal retail s ale of nursery products on a 65’ x 110’ processed stone pad to be s surrounded by fencing.
1654 Boston Post Road, Map 26/Lot 39
Business B-1District
Action: Review and Act (Application accepted: 12/17/2009)
Linda Dow, PE of Criscuolo Engineering, LLC explained the changes reflected in the revised plans dated 1/4/2010 as recommended by this Commission in the last meeting.
No plant species considered to be invasive will be sold in the project area. No Pesticides, fertilizers or chemical products will be sold or used within the project Sediment and erosion control as outlined on page 2 of the plans will be installed along the west, south and east perimeter of the site to protect top soil and debris from washing into the wetlands during the initial construction of the site and any future repairs or maintenance to the gravel bed. Greenhouses will be anchored to the ground as outlined on page 2 of the plans. Porto-potties will be removed during the months the nursery is not in business. All soils excavated as part of the project will be removed off site. No stockpiling shall occur. The construction schedule and sequence for the project is
included on page 2 with construction scheduled to begin in the spring of 2010. Details for the installation of stockade and split rail fences are also included in the plans. The Applicant agrees to restore the site to its pre-construction condition if it decides to discontinue use of the project area for nursery products.
MOTION to approve Application #09-012 William Van Wilgen, 1654 Boston Post Road, Map 26/Lot 39. MADE by Robert McIntyre, SECONDED by William Pollock; DISCUSSION: Amend motion to include stipulations that no on site lighting will be installed, no fertilizer will be sold, stored or used on site or in the watering of the plants, and if the Applicant discontinues use of the project site for nursery products that the property be restored to pre-construction condition. MOTION AMENDED by Robert McIntyre, SECONDED by William Pollock; IN FAVOR: William Pollock, Charles Wehrly; Paul Smith, Robert McIntyre, Kimberly Gallagher; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
B. 09-013 Valley Shore Assembly of God
Application for proposed additional parking spaces in conjunction with p proposed 17’x35’ addition to church.
36 Great Hammock Rd (Map 20/Lot 158)
Residence A District
Action: Review and Act (Application accepted 12/17/2009)
Lead Pastor, Mario Ellines presented the revised plans dated 12/28/2009 for the project. The new plans show the existing and proposed parking areas. Three of the proposed parking spaces will encroach into the 100 foot upland review area. The parking lot material will be crushed stone. The new plans include a berm along the eastern side of the main parking lot and along the eastern side of the southerly parking lot to prevent loose stones and debris from entering into the upland review area as well as preventing cars from entering the area. Silt fencing will be installed along the upland review area during construction. The stockpile area was moved to the far western corner of the property. The septic system to the north of the building
will be expanded to add new galleries as required by the Health District to handle flow for the entire facility.
MOTION to approve Application #09-013 Valley Shore Assembly of God. MADE by Robert McIntyre, SECONDED by William Pollock; DISCUSSION: none; IN FAVOR: William Pollock, Charles Wehrly; Paul Smith, Robert McIntyre, Kimberly Gallagher; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
V. NEW BUSINESS
None
VI. REGULAR BUSINESS
- Staff Report – Copies of the pending lawsuit and upcoming training schedule included in Commission member’s packets.
- Representative & Subcommittee Reports – none
- Correspondence – Handout material contained in the Commission member’s packets including new extended permit expiration limits.
- Approval of Minutes – December 17, 2009
MOTION to approve the minutes of December 17, 2009. MADE by Robert McIntyre, SECONDED by William Pollock; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: William Pollock, Charles Wehrly; Robert McIntyre, Paul Smith; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: Kimberly Gallagher; APPROVED: 4-0-1.
MOTION to re-elect current slate of officers (Paul Smith, Chairman; Charles Sohl, Vice Chairman; William Pollock, Secretary) for another term. MADE by Kimberly Gallagher, SECONDED by Charles Wehrly; NO DISCUSSION; IN FAVOR: William Pollock, Charles Wehrly; Robert McIntyre, Paul Smith, Kimberly Gallagher; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. until the next regular meeting at the Pasbeshauke Pavilion at Saybrook Point Park 155 College Street Extension on February 18, 2010. MADE by Kimberly Gallagher, SECONDED by Charles Wehrly; IN FAVOR: William Pollock, Charles Wehrly; Paul Smith, Robert McIntyre, Kimberly Gallagher; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
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