MINUTES
REGULAR MEETINGThursday, July 21, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
1st Floor Conference Room
Town Hall, 302 Main Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, Paul Smith, called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present
Paul Smith, Chairman
William Pollock, Secretary
Brendan McKeown
Robert McIntyre
Members Absent
Charles Sohl, Vice Chairman
Charles Wehrly
Kimberley Gallagher
Staff Present
Sandy Prisloe, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer
Kathleen Noyes, Recording Clerk
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
IV. OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. 11-009 Steve Hilger
Proposal is for subdivision of land only-no proposed work or improvements at this time. 63 Obed Heights Road, (Map 58/ Lot 43) Residence AA-1 District.
Joe Wren, PE, presented for the applicant, Steve Hilger, who arrived at 7:42 p.m.
J. Wren explained that there are 2 lots being discussed: lot 1 and lot 2, which is currently a vacant lot. S. Hilger and his neighbor Peter Labriola have agreed to an exchange of land. S. Hilger is transferring a piece of land to the west of Lot 2 to P. Labriola, and P. Labriola is transferring land for frontage for a proposed access strip to S. Hilger.
P. Smith had some questions about the Record Subdivision Map Land of Steven and Lisa Hilger dated 6/27/2011. Specifically, he asked about the size of the two lots in question. J. Wren reviewed the plan, and explained that in the end, if and when the land is transferred from neighbor Peter Labriola, lot 2 will ultimately have 69,353 square feet.
P. Smith asked about wetland flaggings. J. Wren explained that no flags were present, but the information was taken from the survey map done in 2001 when the wetlands were flagged.
P. Smith asked S. Hilger if Commissioners would be permitted to walk the property to look at the extent and quality of the wetland, and he said yes, but he would like them to call first, if possible.
MOTION to accept application #11-009 Steve Hilger, Proposal for subdivision of land only-no proposed work or improvements at this time; 63 Obed Heights Road, (Map 58/ Lot 43) Residence AA-1 District; MADE by R. McIntyre; SECONDED by W. Pollock; VOTED IN FAVOR: P. Smith, R. McIntyre, B. McKeown, W. Pollock; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none.; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
MOTION to deem the activity is not significant, and to require no ordinance 71 fees for application #11-009 Steve Hilger, Proposal for subdivision of land only-no proposed work or improvements at this time; 63 Obed Heights Road, (Map 58/ Lot 43) Residence AA-1 District.; MADE by P. Smith; SECONDED R. McIntyre; VOTED IN FAVOR: P. Smith, R. McIntyre, B. McKeown, W. Pollock; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none.; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
P. Smith informed the applicant that this matter would be deliberated at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the IWWC which is scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2011, 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 302 Main Street, 1st Floor Conference Room.
B. 11-010 Jon Grossman
Construct a 50’ x 70’ addition, construct a new access drive. 295 Middlesex Turnpike, (Map 52/ Lot 63-1) Gateway Business B-4 District.
David Annino, Land Surveyor, presented for the applicant, Linda Grossman, who was also present.
D. Annino explained that in March there was a fire in the service area of the Nissan dealership. When reconstruction of the service area was being planned, the applicant decided to add on, and a portion of both the proposed addition and the access drive are in the 100’ regulated area.
P. Smith asked D. Annino for some clarification of the drawings because he said it was difficult to clearly differentiate what was existing and what was being proposed. P. Smith suggested D. Annino develop a system for more clearly depicting the existing versus the proposed areas on the plans.
P. Smith asked D. Annino specifics about grading and filling, and he asked that D. Annino come back to the next meeting with the filling number prepared.
P. Smith commented on the stock pile location suggesting it be moved farther from the wetlands.
MOTION to accept application #11-010 Jon Grossman, Construct a 50’ x 70’ addition, construct a new access drive ; 295 Middlesex Turnpike, (Map 52/ Lot 63-1) Gateway B-4 District; MADE by R. McIntyre; SECONDED by W. Pollock; VOTED IN FAVOR: P. Smith, R. McIntyre, B. McKeown, W. Pollock; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none.; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
MOTION to deem the activity is not significant and to require no ordinance 71 fees for application #11-010 Jon Grossman, Construct a 50’ x 70’ addition, construct a new access drive; 295 Middlesex Turnpike, (Map 52/ Lot 63-1) Gateway B-4 District; MADE by R. McIntyre; SECONDED by B. McKeown; VOTED IN FAVOR: P. Smith, R. McIntyre, B. McKeown, W. Pollock; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none.; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
P. Smith informed the applicant that this matter would be deliberated at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the IWWC which is scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2011, 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 302 Main Street, 1st Floor Conference Room.
VI. REGULAR BUSINESS
S. Prisloe shared a letter from Attorney David Royston requesting 2-year extensions for permits 05-012 and 06-026 for “Max’s Place”. The current permits expire October 21, 2011. P. Smith asked S. Prisloe to research the permits to see what extensions have already been granted and to confirm the expiration dates of both permits.
P. Smith said he would accept the letters on behalf of the IWWC and he would like the matter put on next months’ IWWC agenda.
S. Prisloe discussed an IWWC permit that was issued in 1996 for construction of a detention basin adjacent to Christy Heights. There was an $8,780.00 bond required, and all but $1,500.00 has been returned to the applicant, Greg Gibson. G. Gibson would like to request that the $1,500.00 be returned.
MOTION to release the remaining $1,500.00 of the construction bond for construction of the detention basin adjacent to Christy Heights to Greg Gibson.; MADE by P. Smith; SECONDED R. McIntyre; VOTED IN FAVOR: P. Smith, R. McIntyre, B. McKeown, W. Pollock; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none.; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
S. Prisloe reported a possible enforcement action for Charlie Polka of 6 Stone Boat Road who came before the IWWC requesting permission to add a lower deck to his home. S. Prisloe went to the site and took pictures. He said the deck, which was built, is bigger than the 10’ x 21’ deck that the IWWC approved on 5/19/2011.
S. Prisloe asked if the permit needed to be amended. P. Smith said he felt this matter could be handled administratively, but he and the Commissioners agreed that S. Prisloe should let C. Polka know that he exceeded the limits of the IWWC permit. However, if the wetland is not damaged and it is being protected, the IWWC will allow it. S. Prisloe noted that C. Costa, ZEO, is also aware of the situation.
S. Prisloe informed Commissioners that he is working on updating the maps that hang in the hallway outside of the Land Use Department that show the location of the town’s wetlands and watercourses. He would like to improve the quality and accuracy of the maps.
B. Representative & Subcommittee Reports
D. Approval of Minutes – June 16, 2011
MOTION to approve the minutes of June 16, 2011 as presented; MADE by R. McIntyre; SECONDED by B. McKeown; VOTED IN FAVOR: P. Smith, R. McIntyre, B. McKeown, W. Pollock; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none.; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. until the next Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission scheduled for, Thursday, August 18, 2011, 7:30 p.m., in the 1st Floor Conference Room, Town Hall, 302 Main Street.; MADE by R. McIntyre; SECONDED by W. Pollock; VOTED IN FAVOR: P. Smith, R. McIntyre, B. McKeown; W. Pollock; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none.; APPROVED: 4-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen Noyes
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