MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, June 21, 2012 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
Charles Sohl, Vice Chairman
William Pollock, Secretary
Kimberly Gallagher, Regular Member
Charles Wehrly, seated for Brendan McKeown
Janice Holland, seated for Janis Esty
Members Absent
Brendan McKeown
Judith Preston
Janis Esty
Staff Present
Joanne Rynecki, Land Use Clerk
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. 12-009 “Hunter’s Ambulance” Reg. activity for commercial construction
309 Boston Post Road (Map 42 / Lot 14-1)
Applicant: Hunter’s Ambulance Service, Inc.; Agent: HRP Associates, Inc.
In their packets, Commissioners received revised plans dated 6/14/2012. Mr. Fox, a registered professional engineer with HRP Associates, and representing the Applicant, explained the changes made to the plans. Most notable is the change in the storm water runoff plan and the discovery of an underground fuel oil tank on site. The addendum to the plans outline the volume and quantities of materials proposed for the work to construct the new stone diaphragm which will filter the first storm water runoff from the parking lot area. Mr. Fox assured the members that no stockpiling is planned in the upland review area for both the proposed stone diaphragm construction and apron repair work at the entrance from Boston Post Road. Any soil or stone removed will be reused or hauled offsite.
Mr. Smith asked that the plans be amended to clarify that hay bales and silt fencing are intended to be used at this site.
Mr. Smith questioned the area of disturbance indicated on the plans for the construction of the stone diaphragm in the upland review area. Mr. Fox agreed that the width of the trench would be greater than 1 foot. He estimates a 2’6” depth, 200 foot length along the parking lot and a width estimate of 3’ – 4’ to accommodate the 45 degree angle of the slope.
With the discovery of the underground oil tank Mr. Fox explained that Phase I and Phase II Environmental Studies were done by the applicant. The Commissioners are very interested in the results of the Phase II report in order to be sure there is no soil contamination at the site, which could affect the nearby wetlands. Ms. Sargalski, Attorney for the Applicant, informed the Commission that the Phase II report was expected within the next week. Commission members agreed to continue this matter until the report is received by staff and can be reviewed by the members. At such time, a Special Meeting will be scheduled allowing for 48 hours to post the Agenda with Town Clerks Office.
MOTION to continue Application #12-009 to a Special Meeting at a date to be determined, based on when the Phase II Environmental report is received by staff. The Special Meeting is to be held after notice is posted with the Town Clerk; MADE by P. Smith; SECONDED by W. Pollock; VOTED IN FAVOR: C. Wehrly, C. Sohl, W. Pollock, P. Smith, J. Holland, K. Gallagher; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. 12-011 “Gail Antoniac” Regulated Activity for Residential Improvement
12 Ridgewood Drive (Map 53 / Lot 24-8)
Applicant: Gail Antoniac
Referred to Staff: Review for an Administrative Permit
B. 12-013 “Michael Carpenter” Regulated Activity for Residential Improvement
57 Bokum Road (Map 57 / Lot 6)
Applicant: Michael Carpenter
Referred to Staff: Review for an Administrative Permit
V. REGULAR BUSINESS
Copies of letters to homeowners for one withdrawal of a violation and two responses to complaints.
- Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
Chairman Smith shared the written staff report with members giving updates on inspections done for Colvest and Luigis sites. Also included were two administrative permits issued for 6 Stone Boat Road and 12 Allendale.
C. Minutes – May 17, 2012
MOTION to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 17, 2012 as presented; MADE by J. Holland; SECONDED by C. Wehrly; VOTED IN FAVOR: C. Wehrly, C. Sohl, W. Pollock, P. Smith, J. Holland; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: K. Gallagher; APPROVED: 5-0-1.
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 P.M. until the Special Meeting or the next Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission scheduled for, Thursday, July 19, 2012, Town Hall, 302 Main Street, 1st Floor Conference Room, whichever occurs first; MADE by P. Smith; SECONDED by K. Gallagher; VOTED IN FAVOR: C. Wehrly, C. Sohl, W. Pollock, P. Smith, J. Holland, K. Gallagher; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Rynecki
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