OLD LYME INLAND WETLANDS
AND WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2007
PRESENT WERE: Chairman Janet Bechtel, Vice Chair Robb Linde, Evan Griswold, Skip DiCamillo, Dave McCulloch and Don Willis. Also present were: Tony Hendriks, Sal Diglio, Kim Groves, Ann Brown and other members of the public.
Chairman Bechtel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
AMENDED AGENDA
Dave McCulloch made a motion to accept the amended agenda. Skip DiCamillo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
MINUTES OF MEETING DATED APRIL 24, 2007
Janet Bechtel made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Skip DiCamillo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
MINUTES OF MEETING DATED MARCH 27, 2007 AND MARCH 31, 2007.
Janet Bechtel made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Skip DiCamillo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
THOMAS DOBBINS – 1 SHORE DRIVE – TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL STEPS FROM THE PORCH DOOR WITH A SIMPLE UNCOVERED DECK WITH STAIRS TO THE GROUND
Ann Brown stated the property is located on Shore Dr. in the Rogers Lake Association. She stated the owner would like to replace and expand his existing steps from the main floor down to the ground. She noted this proposal is close to the edge of the pond, however she felt it was a minimal project.
Mr. Dobbins stated the deck would be about 10 ft. above the actual bog area. He stated he currently has old steps from the porch door down to the ground and he would like to replace them with a small landing with steps. He stated it would be constructed of weather resistant lumber. He also noted Mr. Rose, building official, suggested concrete footings are installed because the landing would be attached to the house. Dave McCulloch asked if the area of the proposed landing was currently lawn; Mr. Dobbin indicated that was correct. McCulloch questioned whether the commission needed to visit the site based on the minimum disturbance. Bechtel asked whether an administrative permit could be issued. Brown indicated that could be done if the commission desired. After
discussion the commission agreed to visit the site.
The commission agreed to set a site walk for Thursday, June 21st at 5:30 P.M.
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MICHAEL & DELORES PERUCH – 4 HEMLOCK CIRCLE – CONSTRUCTION OF A
3-BEDROOM HOUSE, WELL, SEPTIC SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED GRADING
Ann Brown noted there are both tidal and inland wetlands on the property. Bechtel stated since the applicant was not present she suggested a site walk be scheduled and the applicant be notified of the date and time.
The commission agreed to set a site walk for Saturday, June 21st, at 6:00 p.m.
PRELIMINARY APPLICATION – SITE PLAN FOR MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING AT
3 HUNTLEY ROAD.
Don Lucas, Engineer, presented the proposal on behalf of his client. He noted the property was located at the corner of Huntley and Halls Road. He stated the property is approximately 6.2 acres in a commercial zone. He noted the client is proposing either a medical office building or a day care center. He presented the proposed site plan. He stated the proposed office building is 14,600 sq. ft with 73 parking spaces. He stated the parking would be located up front and the building would be used as part of a buffer zone away from the wetlands. DiCamillo asked what would be located in the back of the building. Lucas indicated it would be natural vegetation. Linde asked why the building needed to be so large on a piece of property that has very little area
outside of the wetlands. Lucas stated he was making the first economic assessment of the property.
Bechtel stated she felt everything should be located outside of the 100-ft review zone and did not understand why two-thirds of the building was located in the review zone. Lucas stated a day care center building could be moved forward because of the reduction in the parking requirement. Bechtel recommended that the applicant take another look at the property, realize that the 100-ft. review zone is there for a reason, and work on not encroaching upon that reviewarea. Linde also noted he did not view a building as a wetland buffer.
JOHN AND IMELDA KOPTONAK – 184 MILE CREEK ROAD – DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING HOUSE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOUSE
Imelda Koptonak stated there is an existing two-story, three-bedroom house on the property. She noted they initially planned to renovate the existing house but after getting cost estimates decided it was more practical to demolish the existing home and rebuild. She stated the proposal is for a single story home that would roughly occupy the same footprint but it would extend more to the south. She stated the new home would not encroach anymore into the 100-ft review zone than the existing home. She stated there is an existing silt fence on the property which was installed when the septic system was replaced in November. She also noted an additional silt fence would be placed around the house during construction. She stated any excavated dirt would be placed on the lawn close to the
stonewall outside of the review zone.
Griswold asked if a new foundation would be part of the proposal. She indicated that was correct. Griswold stated then there would be some equipment in the proximity of the wetlands. Koptonak stated there was pavement between the existing house and the barn so most of the equipment could be stationed on the paved area. Griswold asked if they planned on removing the pavement. Koptonak stated they planned on keeping the paved, existing driveway. Griswold asked if they would consider removing it because he thought for aesthetic purposes, as well as infiltration into the soil, it would be an improvement. Koptonak stated they would prefer not to change the driveway surface. She also noted there is a firewell on the property that the driveway provides access too.
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She also noted when they purchased the property a year ago, the prior owner was a builder, and the wetlands were used as a dump. She stated they have already removed one dumpster load of trash including construction materials, tires, bottles, and appliances. She concluded by stating she did not feel this project would impact the wetlands any more than the existing home.
The commission agreed to set a site walk for Thursday, June 21st at 6:30 p.m.
CLARKE PAYNE – 228 MILE CREEK ROAD – SUBDIVISION OF TWO LOTS INTO FOUR LOTS – NO ACTIVITIES WITHIN 100’ OF REGULATED AREAS
Bechtel asked if this was a request for finding of no jurisdiction. Brown stated when a subdivision has wetlands on it the Planning Commission needs a report from this commission.
Mr. McDonald presented the proposal to the commission. He stated there has been a slight modification in the entrance area since the plans were submitted. He stated there is an existing house on the property. He noted all of the schematic houses on the plan are shown outside of the review area. Linde asked if Lot #2 would have a silt fence. McDonald noted these are proposed house sites that would be reviewed at the time of the permitting process. Griswold asked if a buffer would be maintained between the houses for privacy. McDonald stated there are no plans to build immediately, therefore the plan was created strictly for subdivision purposes at this time for the Planning Commission. Linde asked where the proposed limit of clearing is shown on the plan. McDonald
stated the applications states that there is no activity proposed within the 100 ft regulated area. Linde stated he would like that note placed on the plan as well.
The commission noted that Lot #2 would have to come back before the commission for any approval and ask that a note be placed on the plan indicating that.
Linde noted the applicant did not need to attend the next meeting, however requested the plans be submitted to Ann Brown for her review prior to the next meeting.
JOHN & ELLEN WOLFE – 7 APPLETREE DRIVE – INSTALL AN ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL AND DECK
Bechtel stated this application is under consideration for an administrative permit. Brown stated it exceeds the requirements for an administrative permit but noted she felt there was no impact to the wetlands on this proposal. The commission reviewed the plans and decided that this application would be reviewed under an administrative permit.
ENOK PEDERSEN – PROPERTY AT JOSEPH O’NEAL – 43-1 SAUNDERS HOLLOW ROAD – TO MODIFY THE STREAM CROSSING AND REPLACE THE CULVERT
ENOK PEDERSEN – PEDERSEN ASSOCIATES – REPLACEMENT OF A CULVERT AT SAUNDERS HOLLOW ROAD – PROPERTY OF TOWN OF Old Lyme Planning
ENOK PEDERSEN – 1 BURR ROAD – 17 LOT SUBDIVISION
Mr. Doane indicated he has submitted three applications. He noted one application was for the same subdivision that was submitted previously as the applicant ran into problems with two downstream structures, therefore, that application was withdrawn and new, additional applications are being
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submitted. These include two stream crossings, one of which is under Saunders Hollows Road, which is on town owned property, The Board of Selectmen has granted permission to proceed and he noted that a signed application would be forthcoming from the Selectmen. He also stated there is an application for Saunders Hill Road that is signed by the applicant because Mr. Pedersen has a right-of-way over this road therefore, he can sign as the applicant and proceed with the work. Doane noted that at this driveway crossing he is replacing the twin culverts with a box culvert that will be placed below the stream surface. He noted they are replacing a 36” pipe that goes across Saunders Hollow Road with a 72” pipe, which will be recessed, into the stream with riprap on either side.
Doane stated the crossing would be designed for a 25-year storm as requested by Mr. Metcalf.
Doane stated he was not sure how the application fees are set, therefore he was unclear on the amount of the check to be submitted. He also noted that one of the applications was located on town property. Doane noted he had submitted a fee with the prior application and a lot of the money was expended with the review and public hearings notices, therefore he asked the commission if there were any funds left over from the prior applications could that be considered payment of the fees for the new applications. Brown stated a consideration would be if public hearings would be required for all three of the applications.
Bechtel stated the subdivision application would remain under public hearing. Linde suggested the two road crossings were an attempted improvement over the existing conditions and felt those applications seemed to be reflect more of an engineering concern. Therefore, he felt very comfortable having Mr. Metcalf ensure that the engineering on those two crossings wass done properly.
McCulloch stated he did not feel the applicant should be required to pay a fee for an improvement to town property. Brown stated there is an expense to have the town’s engineer evaluate the plans submitted. Brown also noted that there are still probably engineering fees due to the town on the evaluation of the original application. Brown agreed to meet with Mr. Doane to review the accounting. Linde asked why, based on the size of this project, the fee would be an issue. Doane indicated that it was not an issue. Brown once again agreed to review the accounting with Mr. Doane.
Bechtel stated the subdivision will remain under public hearing and the two other applications will not require a hearing.
TEGAN WHEELER – 18 SUNSET DRIVE – REPAIR AND ENLARGEMENT TO DECK
Ann Brown stated the applicants were unable to attend the meeting. Brown stated the applicant hoped the commission would consider this application for an administrative permit. She noted there is an existing house on the property with a deck. She further indicated it appears the current deck never received a permit, therefore the applicant would like to correct that at this time and also expand their existing deck. She stated it is approximately 60 to 70 feet from the edge of the brook. The applicant indicated on their application that they intended to remove the existing deck and rebuild it. There will be postholes, dug by hand.
The commission agreed to authorize an administrative permit.
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ROBERT GIANOTTI – 2-4 HUNTLEY ROAD – CONSTRUCT MULTIPLE OFFICE COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH DRAINAGE
Bechtel stated the prior application has been withdrawn and a new application has been submitted.
Hendriks stated the reason this property is before the commission is because the two properties (2 & 4 Huntley) have been joined. He stated there is a water retention system at the site and Mr. Metcalf is reviewing this system for the impact it will have on downstream properties. Hendriks stated Lee Rowley met with both Mr. Metcalf and Ann Brown last week and as a result of that meeting there was not enough time to make the additions and or changes required to the application that is why the application has been withdrawn and resubmitted.
Hendriks stated unfortunately Mr. Giannotti got caught up in the February snowstorm and then Mr. Metcalf was unable to review the application prior to last months meeting. Hendriks also asked whether the fee could be waived on the resubmittal.
Bechtel stated that although Mr. Metcalf did not have information available for the commission's April meeting, he did submit a letter dated April 29, 2007. Based upon his six-page review she felt that unless there were new plans submitted addressing all of his comments the application would have been denied.
Hendriks indicated the changes have been made and the new plans are submitted as well as the revised drainage report. Bechtel stated the original application fee covered the first review. The resubmission requires an additional review, therefore the fee will not be waived.
Hendriks indicated he would submit the necessary fee to the office tomorrow.
OLD BUSINESS
WOODS OF OLD LYME, LLC AND OLD LYME HEIGHTS, LLC – OLD STAGECOACH ROAD – 38 LOT SUBDIVISION
Bechtel stated the commission had received comments from Wendy Goodfriend prior to the April meeting. Bechtel further stated the applicant has been in touch with Ann Brown and they have indicated that they have incorporated Ms. Goodfriends comments onto revised site plans that have been submitted to Mr. Metcalf for his review. She noted Mr. Metcalf has not submitted comments to the commission at this point.
Bechtel indicated this item would be continued until the June meeting.
6 VISTA DRIVE – SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT ADDITIONAL PARKING
Brown stated this application was for the expansion of the parking lot behind the office building. Brown stated the commission has not received a letter from Mr. Metcalf, but he told her that the revised plans are fine for a wetlands approval. She noted there is one small modification; one part of the plan actually describes the riprap as intermediate riprap. Linde asked where Mr. Metcalf wanted it labeled on the plan as intermediate riprap. Brown indicated it was in the notes but not shown on the plan in the location it is required.
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Linde made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the addition that the riprap be shown as intermediate riprap at the outlet as described by our town engineer. Griswold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
SEAVIEW CUSTOM HOMES, LLC – 6 NECK ROAD – CONSTRUCTION OF A CARRIAGE HOUSE STYLE SHED
Griswold made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Linde seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
FOUR PONDS DEVELOPMENT, 313-335 BOSTON POST ROAD – 28 UNIT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
Bechtel discussed the draft motion of approval with the commission.
Bechtel made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions:
After careful review of the information presented before this commission, at regular meetings commencing on 8/22/06, a site walk conducted on 9/14, a staff meeting at Town Hall on 10/23 (in attendance A. Brown,
T. Metcalf and J. Bechtel), a group meeting at Town Hall on 11/06 (in attendance, A. Brown, ZEO, T. Metcalf, Engineer, J. Bechtel, Chair, IWWC, S. Diglio, Atty., J. Laucenzo, developer, S. McDonnell and R. Barneschi Jr., WMC Consulting Engineers). an additional group meeting at Town Hall on 2/2/07 (in attendance, A. Brown, ZEO, T. Metcalf, Engineer, J. Bechtel, Chair, IWWC, J. Laucenzo, developer, R. Barneschi Jr., project engineer, WMC Consulting Engineers), a meeting at Town Hall on 3/8 (in attendance, Atty. S. Diglio, A. Brown, ZEO, Diana Atwood-Johnson, Chair, Open Space, J. Bechtel, Chair, IWWC); a through evaluation of the following documents;
- 4/15/06 letter to A. Brown "request for deferral"
- 6/29/06 CT-DEP letter to WMC Consulting Engineers re: community septic system.
- 9/27/06 Conservation Easement Language
- 10/07/06 T. Metcalf's review of Wetlands Submission Site Plan dated 8/21/06
- 10/26/06 Memo from A. Brown to G. Hendren re: items to be addressed
- Four Ponds Meadow 'Development Schedule' received 11/09/06
- Revised Site Plan dated 11/15/06
- T. Metcalf's 11/15/06 Site Plan Review dated 11/28/06
- W. Goodfriend's 11/15/06 Site Plan Review dated 11/28/06
- Submission of 'Conservation Easement' and 'Architectural Standards and Covenants' - both dated 11/20/06
- Revised 'Conservation/Open Space Easement' dated 12/8/06
- Revised Site Plan dated 1/30/07
- WMC Consulting Engineers 2/1/07 letter to T. Metcalf responding to 10/7/06 & 11/28/06 comments
- Memo to B. Barneschi dated 2/5/07 re: Zenon system articles
- Memo to T. Risom, WPCA, dated 2/14/07 re: community septic system
- 'Common Open Space & Conservation Open Space Easement' document dated 2/07/07
- W. Goodfriend's Site Plan review revised thru 1/30/07 dated 2/16/07
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- T. Metcalf's Site Plan review revised thru 1/30/07 plus 12 additional sheets revised thru 2/13/07, dated 2/18/07
- Revised 'Common Open Space and Conservation Open Space Easement' dated 2/07/07
- 'Alternate Conceptual Site Plan' statement received from Hendren Design via fax 2/23/07
- 2/23/07 Memo from Ann Brown to Gary Hendren re: outstanding items to be addresses
- Architectural Standard and Covenants dated 2/20/07 - received at 2/27 IWWC meeting
- Soil Survey, Temporary Sediment Trap Sizing & fence photo - received at 2/27 IWWC meeting
- WMC's 2/26/07 letter to Ann Brown responding to T. Metcalf's comments of 2/18/07
- WMC's 2/26/07 letter to Ann Brown responding to W. Goodfriend's comments of 2/16/07
- Revised 'Conservation Open Space Easement' dated 3/77/07 - received from Atty. Diglio via email 3/22/07
- Revised 'Architectural Standard and Covenants' dated 3/27/07 - received from Atty. Diglio via email 3/22/07
- W. Goodfriend's review of Site Plans revised thru 2/27/07, dated 3/24/07
- T. Metcalf's review of Site Plans revised thru 3/9/07, dated 3/24/07
- WMC's 3/27/07 letter to Ann Brown responding to T. Metcalf's comments of 3/24/07
- WMC's 3/27/07 letter to Ann Brown responding to W. Goodfriend's comments of 3/24/07
- Atty. Diglio's 3/30/07 letter to J. Bechtel re: 3/27/07 draft motion to deny
- T. Metcalf's 4/7/07 letter to H. Thompson, Chairman, Planning Commission
- Revised Site Plan dated 2/18/07
- T. Metcalf's 4/20/07 letter to Atty. Diglio re: Community Water System
- S. Diglio's 5/7/07 letter to T. Metcalf re: Community Water System
- T. Metcalf's 5/14/07 letter to S. Diglio re: Community Water System
- S. Diglio's 5/19/07 letter to T. Metcalf re: Community Water System
… and in consideration of the factors specified by the Connecticut General Statutes, CGS §22a-36 through 45, including but not limited to the factors set out in CGS §22a-41 and Old Lyme's Inland Wetlands Regulations Section 10: I make a motion to approve this application with the following 16 conditions:
1. Prior to any construction activity, including clearing of trees and vegetation, the applicant
shall retain the services of a licensed professional engineer familiar with site construction, community wastewater treatment system construction, road and drainage construction, erosion control methods and the proposed design requirements for this project - Stone Mill Manor - to schedule a pre-construction site meeting to review project scheduling, construction procedures and erosion control measures. At a minimum, the applicant or their designated agent, the site contractor, the engineer, the Old Lyme IWEO and the town's consulting engineer must be in attendance. Due to the inherent critical nature associated with the construction of the community septic system and the roadway, (relative to the ponds and wetlands directly down gradient), regular and frequent on-site construction inspections are
required and weekly status reports must be submitted to the Town's consulting engineer by the applicant's engineer and the applicant will be responsible for reimbursing the Town of Old Lyme for the review of those reports, and the reports associated with item #8, #13(a) and (b) below.
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2. As greater than five (5) acres will be cleared/disturbed for construction of the roads, dwellings and association improvements, the project will have to comply with the provisions of the state's DEP General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters Associated with Construction Activities. The applicant must provide the Town of Old Lyme with a copy of that Permit prior to any site clearing/disturbance.
3. Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy by the Town of Old Lyme for any home at Stone Mill Manor, verification is required that the community wastewater treatment system has been approved by the state DEP and the Old Lyme Water Pollution Control Authority. In addition, any bonding and legal documentation associated with the system must also be completed to the satisfaction of the above listed agencies.
4. The applicant is to post a separate Erosion & Sedimentation and Site Restoration Bond, specifically relating to the construction of the proposed roadway, its drainage structures and the community septic system, securing the protection and if necessary the restoration of the ponds, wetlands and watercourse resources prior to any site disturbance or construction. This Bond is to be in addition to any bonding required by the Planning Commission. The form and type of bond shall be reviewed and approved by this Commission's legal counsel. The applicants' consulting engineer shall prepare and submit the bond estimate to this Commission for review and approval. This bond is to be held by the IWWC.
5. The applicant shall post a bond for the placement of "Wetland Review Area markers" to protect and
ensure that the areas of preserved vegetation (defined by the site plan's "clearing limits" are not cut or
cleared during construction or in the future. Tree medallions every 25'-50' are required to field demarcate the approved limits of clearing. In addition, well-worded signs stating that natural areas are to remain undisturbed should be posted around the ponds, at the community clubhouse and along walking trails when they are established. (Note #12 sheets, SG-1,2,3, & 4)
6. The house sites identified as A6, A7, A8 & A9; B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 & B9; and C3, C4, C6, C8, & C10 on the site plan are to be clearly notated with the following: (Notes #15, SG-1; #14, SG-3& SG-4)
This house site requires IWWC permit approval prior to any construction activities
7. This private roadway is to be posted as a salt-restricted area. (Note #14, SG-1 & #13 Sheets SG-2, 3 & 4)
8. A chemical and physical analysis of any and all off-site fill material is required. (IWWC Regs. Sec.7.6.f).
What tests should be performed and to what standard are to be specified by the Town's consulting engineer.
9. The plans should be signed and sealed by the responsible professionals associated with this application, including but not limited to the surveyor, engineers and soil scientist.
10. The Conservation Easement area includes all four ponds on this site; the Common Use Open Space
shares most (if not all) of its area within IWWC's 100 ft. wetland review zone (Sheet OS-1). Therefore, the deed language of the final "Conservation Open Space Easement" document (currently dated 3/27/07- not approved) must be submitted and approved by this Commission, the Planning Commission, the Open Space Committee and the Town's Legal Counsel prior to it's inclusion in the projects' Public Offering Statement and/or Common Ownership Documents.
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11. The applicant has stated that "a wetland scientist will be consulted upon implementation of the
maintenance program discussed in the Covenants and at that time the ponds are expected to be evaluated", (see 2/26/07 WMC letter to Ann Brown Item #10). That evaluation is to be done and submitted to this Commission, along with a complete "Maintenance Program", for our review, prior to it's inclusion in the projects' Public Offering Statement and/or Common Ownership Documents.
12. Should issues arise such as, but not limited to, alterations to the plan's limits of clearing, incursions into
the 100 ft. wetlands review area, feasible and prudent alternatives to the drainage structures, water supply systems, or the community septic system already approved within areas of the 100 ft. review area, or any other issues that are generally associated with review by the IWWC, this project will need to resubmit an application to this Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.
13. The following notations are to stay on the site plan as it works it's way to final approval by other
reviewing agencies. Should they be inadvertently left off, they remain conditions of approval, and
IWWC will request that new plans be filed with their inclusion.
(a): During construction, if the site contractor believes changes, deviations or modifications ("changes" hereafter) to clearing limits, the driveway, site grading - including grading associated with any portion of the community septic system - or drainage ("improvements" hereafter) from that which was approved within areas regulated by the Commission are necessary, the contractor must first apprise the design engineer of the proposed change, who must then assess the proposed change as it relates to the overall project. The design engineer must then present the proposed change to the Wetland Enforcement Officer and/or Town representative (which includes an independent 3rd party hired to monitor the project)
for
consideration. If the Wetlands Enforcement Officer and/or Town representative deems it a significant change, the applicant shall seek approval from the Commission prior to enacting the change. Otherwise, the Wetland Enforcement Agent and/or the Town representative can approve minor changes. The initial assessment of any change to improvements from approved plans and conditions will be the responsibility of the design engineer and not the Town. (This is note #23 on the Title Sheet)
b) The Stormwater facility inspection and maintenance reports shall be provided to the IWWC or its agent, in a timely manner. In addition, subsurface treatment structures (e.g. Vortechnic units) should be inspected quarterly for the first full year of service to determine the appropriate maintenance frequency for the specific site conditions and uses.
(This is in the Operations and Maintenance Plan, Sheet SE-4)
14. Final design calculations for the stormwater treatment system must be submitted to the Town's consulting
engineer for review, approval and inclusion in this site plan prior to the issuance of this permit.
Submission of final design calculations and inclusion of a specific stormwater treatment system provides the Town, the applicant/developer and the contractor assurances of an acceptable product for the project against which “equal” products can be measured/compared.
15. Sizing calculations for the sediment basins must be submitted to the Town's consulting engineer for
review, approval and inclusion in this site plan prior to the issuance of this permit. Procedures outlined in Chapter 5-11 Temporary Sediment Basin of DEP Bulletin 34 should be utilized.
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16. Notation clarifications needed prior to the issuance of this permit.
a. Note #21, Title Sheet, o be removed.
b. The Community Water System is to be added to the SD-1 Zoning Table
c. The location of the Sewerage Treatment Plan and Pump Station confirmed on SG-2, to be shifted to maintain the required setback.
d. Note #15, SG-4, to be clarified
e. The Community Water System to be added to ECD-1, Narrative 1.7.
Griswold seconded the motion.
DISCUSSION:
Linde asked about Item #12 needing to come back before the commission; there is no statement of when or does work stop. Bechtel stated her interpretation was as the application went through the stages of Planning and Sanitation should they find other issues that would require anything being moved on the site plan, the application would have to come back before this commission. Linde asked if construction would cease prior to that. Bechtel indicated they would not have a permit to do construction before that stage.
The motion passed unanimously.
VIOLATIONS
LORDS WOODS SUBDIVISION
Bechtel stated she had sent an email to Mr. Hendriks to be sure he was in touch with the Open Space Committee. She noted the Open Space Committee has hired a forester and an arborist to come up with a determination of what has been cut and how they will proceed with a restoration plan.
CARYN ERICKSON – 11 LONGACRE LANE – REMOVAL OF INVASIVE PLANTS, SELECTIVE TREE CUTTING, MOVING LARGE ROCKS TO REBUILD ROCK WALL, REMOVAL OF ROTTING DEBRIS
Bechtel stated Ms. Erickson submitted a letter from Richard Snarski stating he would like an additional month to see what re-sprouts before he submits his replanting plan. Bechtel indicated that was fine.
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Brown indicated the ticket was sent out for the fine that was authorized by the Commission. She noted it was sent both certified and regular mail. She stated he did not pick up the certified mail, however the regular mail was not returned, therefore he has received his notice. She stated she will be pursuing the fine through the proper channels.
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Brown indicated she would be hand picking the remaining debris out of her wetland area. She further stated in the fall when it is dry she will hire someone to remove the concrete from the wetland which is too heavy for her to remove and then the area will be allowed to just re-grow.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Groves
Land Use Administrator
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