INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 2014
PRESENT WERE: Evan Griswold, Dave McCulloch, Stanley Kolber and Tim Rollins.
Evan Griswold called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
MINUTES
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
Stanley Kolber made a motion to approve the meeting minutes dated September 23, 2014. Dave McCulloch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORT
97 SILL LANE
The commission move this item for discussion to the end of the meeting.
DEMOLITION PERMIT 151 BOSTON POST ROAD
Keith Rosenfeld noted he had visited the site and reviewed the demolition permit issued by the Town’s Building official on June 24, 2014. He stated based on his inspection of the site that there were no visual impacts, negative or otherwise from the demolition activity on the identified “bog”. He further stated no part of the wetlands were filled, graded or manipulated in any way.
He stated he has spoken with the building official and when there is a demolition permit issued in the future it will be forwarded to the IWEO/ZEO for review prior to issuance.
POND ROAD PROPERTY
Rosenfeld stated he provided the commission with copies of some of the permits that had been issued for these properties. He stated all of the permits were issued prior to his employment but felt the permits were valid and date back as far as 1986.
STATUS OF REPORT OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS
The Commission reviewed the status reports. The members thanked Keith for putting the package together.
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NEW BUSINESS
INFORMAL DISCUSSION – LYME ART ASSOCIATION
The engineer for the applicant notified the commission they were still working out some details and would not be presenting tonight.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF IWWC PERMIT 09-28 – JOHN AND MARY SZODOWSKI – 25 CONNECTICUT ROAD
The commission discussed the history on the site and noted they had visited the site for prior applications. Rosenfeld stated this was a permit that was issued in 2009 for the construction of a single family dwelling. He noted no changes have been made since the approval other than the footprint of the dwelling which now conform to zoning regulations.
The Szodowski’s were not present to discuss the application. The commission set a site walk for Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.
Rosenfeld agreed to provide the commission with the prior minutes and permits issued for the site before the site walk.
14-21 – LONA RIVER FARMS – (RIVES POTTS) – 15-2 TANTUMMAHEAG ROAD – INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DRIVEWAY.
Rives Potts (property owner) was present to discuss the work he has done at the site. He presented the commission with a site plan as well as photographs of the area. He apologized for doing work without a permit but noted he did not realize it was wetlands. He pointed out the roadway into the site as well as the stone wall. He noted there were a lot of dead and damaged trees along the road which he removed and placed stone along the roadway. He further stated they have planted several new trees. Mr. Potts explained the flow of the water on the site and noted the area in question is dry about ten months of the year.
Potts agreed to do whatever is necessary to satisfy the commission. Griswold stated since we are approaching a tough time of year to grow vegetation he suggested at a minimum stabilizing the site. The commission set a site walk for Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.
Skip DiCamillo joined the meeting and assumed the chairmanship for the remainder of the meeting.
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14-22 – ERIC & MARY KATE PARKER – 34 OLD SHORE ROAD – SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE, SEPTIC AND DRIVEWAY PROPOSED ON AN 11 ACRE LOT WITHIN 100’ WETLAND REVIEW AREA.
Joe Wren, Professional Engineer presented the application on behalf of Eric and Mary Kate Parker. He noted the property was located between Old Shore Road and Shore Road (Rte. 156) adjacent to a public rest area. He stated the applicants would like to build a single family 4 bedroom home on this 11 acre parcel. Wren indicated that Richard Snarski, Soil Scientist flagged the wetlands. Wren noted the wetlands data tables shows that there is 7.1 acres on the 11 acre parcel but noted this total includes other areas. He noted they also discussed the possibility of locating the house in the northwest corner but noted the applicants did not want to be in close proximity to a public rest area for both security and privacy concerns. Therefore, the house is now located between the two
wetlands. He stated the construction is located at the high point of the property. Wren pointed out the erosion controls on the plan as well as stockpile and silt fence locations.
Wren noted there is potential vernal pool on the southwest of the property. He stated Richard Snarski is going back to the site on Friday to do more soil testing. He stated because of this possibility he treated this application as if it was a vernal pool and laid out the site leaving over a 100 ft. natural buffer around that location. The commission clarified distances to wetlands at various locations on the plan. DiCamillo clarified that most of the activity was within the regulated area. Wren indicated that was correct. DiCamillo asked if there was an alternative to move the house to a different location. Wren stated that was not option for his client to be that close to the public rest area. DiCamillo asked why the commission would consider this location if there was an
alternative. Wren stated as proposed the house is located between the two wetlands and in the alternative location with the zoning setback lines it forces the house into the regulated area. Kolber asked if the house is raised by 2 ft. what will be the impact from the flow toward the possible vernal pool. Wren stated the drainage pattern will be remaining as it is today and the 100 ft. buffer will remain intact.
Griswold ask what the closest place on the driveway was to the wetlands. Wren stated it was approximately 13.7 feet but noted the driveway was to be a crushed stone surface. Griswold asked how far the driveway was to the potential vernal pool. Wren stated it was about 90 ft.
The commission agreed to walk the site on November 8, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Wren agreed to stake out all the improvements prior to the walk.
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BOAT HOUSE/HAINS PARK IMPROVEMENTS – 166 BOSTON POST ROAD – REVISIONS PER THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARK & REC COMMISSION.
Paul Gianquitto was present to discuss the revisions to the plan. He distributed copies of the revised plans with the changes highlighted in yellow. DiCamillo noted that this project was
approved at town meeting. Gianquitto stated the town received a steep grant for $478,000 and the budget is $883,000 therefore the town will be contributing $405,000 to this project. Gianquitto noted the project has been advertised for bids. He also noted the revised plans are currently under review by the Fire Marshal and Building Official.
Gianquitto stated the reason they are back before the IWWC is because of changes to the size of the basketball court. He noted the Park and Rec Commission have requested the basketball court be replaced exactly the same size. He noted as a result of this change two trees would need to be removed and the court would have to be relocated to another section of the park. The Park & Rec Commission would like the location to remain the same so the court is now being expanded to the south and at that point it encroaches on two maple trees located on the site.
DiCamillo asked if any of the changes were in the regulated area. Gianquitto stated they are and also because of the changes they exceeded the 30 percent maximum impervious service. He stated therefore the size of the concrete apron has been reduced to meet the coverage requirements. He further stated because of the size increase of the basketball court the septic had to be moved to the east which resulted in a rerouting of the forced main over to the distribution box.
Gianquitto also noted the sanitarian system was approved by the State Department of Health but because of the changes the plans will have to be resubmitted to the State.
The commission asked if any other changes are expected. Gianquitto stated that Park and Rec is not an approving agency on this building but there are still several issues and discussions going on between the Board of Education and Region 18 on formalizing an agreement on rental and maintenance.
Gianquitto stated they are trying to move the project along in an effort to begin construction in November with the goal of completion in March. He stated this is the time of year when the facility gets the least amount of use and noted that construction will have an impact on the use of the facility.
Rosenfeld clarified the apron was the only change within the review area. He noted the area within the 100 ft. review area the impervious surface is actually be reduced.
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McCulloch suggested the commission approve the plan subject to any additional changes coming back before the commission. DiCamillo stated there could be additional changes as a result of the Fire Marshal and Building Officials review and asked if the commission should wait till those comments and revisions are finalized.
Griswold stated within the purview of this commission there is a net gain. Kolber asked if this plan deals with the erosions concerns during construction. Gianquitto stated the Erosion and Control Plan has not changed.
Kolber stated that there is an element of frustration working with a moving target, but in all circumstances and given the limited extent of the area subject to the Commission jurisdiction, the plan could be approved subject to any further changes being brought back to the commission. Gianquitto agreed.
Stanley Kolber made a motion to approve the plans as resubmitted dated 10/24/14 subject to having any changes brought back before this commission. Evan Griswold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
GRAYBILL
Tony Hendriks was present to inform the commission that an application would be submitted for review at the November meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS
The commission had a general discussion with regard to buffers and plantings.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Groves
Land Use Administrator
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