AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street, Old Saybrook
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Janis Esty called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present
Janis Esty, Chairman
Robert Missel, Vice Chairman
Cathryn Flanagan, Secretary
Donald Ranaudo
David Shearer
Kenneth Soudan
Michael Urban
Members Absent
Kathleen Sugland
Staff Present
Christine Nelson, Town Planner
Meryl Tsagronis, Recording Clerk
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Minutes
MOTION to approve the minutes of September 4, 2013 with the following amendments: page 3 both Motions were approved by a vote of 5-0-0; MADE: by C. Flanagan; SECONDED: by D. Shearer; VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Esty, R. Missel, C. Flanagan, D. Ranaudo, D. Shearer, K. Soudan, M. Urban; OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: None; APPROVED: 7-0-0.
None.
- Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
For Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, Robert Missel and Christine Nelson reported that the Plan is with FEMA, and that next week C. Nelson is to meet with the State Hazard Mitigation Officer to discuss funding sources and how they match up with components of the NHMP.
For RiverCog, Cathy Flanagan reported that a letter was sent out to the community asking for input about local concerns.
For Scenic Roads, Michael Urban reported that the group will resume discussions soon.
For the Route One East Task Force, David Shearer explained that the plan, known as Mariner’s Way, will be presented to the Board of Selectman on October 8.
For Inland Wetlands and Water Courses, Janis Esty reported that discussions have been about the beaver problems at three locations around town.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
None.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. “Planning for Water Quality”
Walter Smith, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, gave a presentation about the work of the Conservation Commission, with an emphasis on water quality and conservation. Some highlights of the presentation included:
- an explanation of nonpoint source pollution);
- the sources of nonpoint sources pollutants;
- an explanation of impervious surfaces, noting that as more land is developed, this increases the amount of pollutants in run off, as less and less filtration occurs;
- suggestions for low impact development and actions that residents and developers can do to minimize impervious cover, such as
Disconnect impervious cover
Providing riparian buffers
Encouraging infiltration
Avoiding direct run off discharge
Mr. Smith summarized his talk with a recommendation of “cumulative, incremental decision-making,” stating that over time, we may be able to turn back some of the impact of development that has taken place over the previous years, by incorporating basic nonpoint source controls into the decision making, as development proposals come before the Planning Commission.
VI. WORKSHOP
A. “Shore Avenue” Coastal Access
D. Ranaudo explained that his work on the Shore Avenue road ending has temporarily been delayed while an agreement is worked out with the DEP regarding permitting of the area. C. Nelson is working with the DEP on this issue, and will also inquire whether or not a permit is needed for a kayak rack. D. Ranaudo stated that the survey and concept scheme have been completed by Geoff Jacobsen.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission which will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at 7:00 P.M., Town Hall, 302 Main Street, 1st Floor Conference Room; MADE: by C. Flanagan; SECONDED: by D. Shearer; VOTED IN FAVOR: J. Esty, R. Missel, C. Flanagan, D. Ranaudo, D. Shearer, K. Soudan, M. Urban; OPPOSED: None; ABSTAINED: None; APPROVED: 7-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Meryl Tsagronis
Recording Clerk
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