OLD LYME INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 22, 2011
PRESENT WERE: Chairman Robb Linde, Janet Bechtel, Dave McCulloch, Skip DiCamillo, and Sabine O’Donnell.
MINUTES
MINUTES OF MEETING DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2011
Janet Bechtel made a motion to approve the minutes dated February 22, 2011 as submitted. Skip DiCamillo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
MINUTES OF MEETING DATED MARCH 17, 2011
This item was tabled temporarily for the commission to read and review the minutes. The commission recessed and reviewed the minutes.
Skip DiCamillo made a motion to approve the minutes of the Site Walk dated March 17, 2011 as submitted. Dave McCulloch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
11-7 – 448 SHORE ROAD – WIDENING THE DRIVEWAY AND REPAVING THE EXISTING PARKING LOT AND DRIVEWAY WITHIN 100’ OF THE REGULATED AREA.
Kathy Clark. Owner of Clark Veterinary Hospital was present to discuss her proposal. Clark noted that the existing driveway which was constructed in 1967 is in need of repair. She also stated that at the time of repair she would like to widen the driveway by 20 ft to allow two cars to pass safely when entering or exiting to Shore Road. She also expressed concern about the difficulty delivery trucks had maneuvering on the site. Linde asked if the crushed stone area would be regraded and left as it currently exists. Clark indicated that everything else would remain the same. It was noted that the wetlands were located to the west on the opposite side of the proposed improvements. Linde noted that the improvements were roughly 800 sq. ft.
The commission agreed to set a site walk for Thursday, April 7th, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
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11-8 – 62 GRASSY HILL ROAD – DEMOLISH AND REPLACE THE GARAGE +/- 5 FEET FARTHER FROM THE WETLANDS, CONSTRUCT A 10 FOOT BY 40 FOOT BREEZEWAY WITHIN THE 100 FOOT WETLAND SETBACK AREA; RECONSTRUCT THE SEAWALL ALONG THE EDGE OF ROGERS LAKE
Douglas McDonald, Contractor for the Project discussed the application with the commission. The commission reviewed the diagrams submitted by the applicant. Brown stated the proposal is to demolish the existing garage and remove the foundation and build a little bit larger garage that will comply with the zoning regulations. She also noted that they will be building a breezeway and walkway. Brown noted the applicant will be submitting a survey at the next meeting. McDonald noted both the silt fence and stockpile locations on the current drawing. He stated the plan is to knock down the building take out the foundation and fill it in and remove the existing stone wall and crush up the stone and form a 1’ x 3’ wide footing and build a 12” x 2’ wall on top of it and
back fill it.
Linde stated that a lot of verbal information has been exchange and discussed, therefore at the next meeting he would like a detailed map which would show the location of the silt fence, stockpile location, the new steps and wall to scale. He further stated as a condition of approval the commission will request a 10’ to 20’ buffer between the lake and lawn. He noted they do allow for a 3 to 6’ wide pathway to the water. He stated the commission’s concern is to protect the water quality of Rogers Lake. He stated this area is usually a no mow zone or planted with shrubs that create some sort of a barrier to protect the water. Linde stated the size of the buffer will be determined after the commission visits the site.
Dave McCulloch suggested the applicant contact Maureen Plumleigh with the West Lake Shores Association who has created a list of native plants that should be used around Rogers Lake. The applicant agreed to contact Ms. Plumleigh. Linde reiterated that the silt fence locations and stock pile locations need to be shown on the survey. Linde also requested that Tom Metcalf review the cross section of the sea wall to comment as to whether the drawing was sufficient. O’Donnell suggested the applicant also show how they will access the area with the machinery.
The commission agreed to set a site walk for Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 6:15 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
11-3 – MATT WARD – 23 CROSS LANE – GRADING AND DRAINAGE WITHIN 100’ OF THE REGULATED AREA
The commission agreed to set a second site walk on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 5:45 p.m.
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Linde stated when the commission visited the site they felt the amount of detail and description was not sufficient for the commission to make an informed decision. Linde stated the commission has requested the applicant to prepare a map showing dimensions, distances from the wetlands, and the locations of the improvements.
FRANK MARTONE – FMTM – BOND RELEASE – BOSTON POST ROAD
Brown stated that she visited the site with Tom Metcalf today. She stated the site is stable. She noted that Mr. Metcalf will be writing a letter to the commission. She noted he suggested the open areas be seeded with a construction mix. She stated if the area is left undisturbed it will grow back. She noted that the water is clear. Metcalf suggested a barricade be installed to prevent trucks and four wheelers entering and disturbing the site. He further suggested that no further grading be done by Mr. Martone. He also suggested that the silt fencing be removed and the rubbish be cleaned up prior to bond release. Brown noted that the commission has a $6,900 E & S bond and a $20,000 restoration bond. She stated that Martone is requesting that the
subdivision be extinguished and the approval be voided therefore; there would not be a wetlands permit. She stated there is also a Cease and Desist Order on the property but the commission was allowing the applicant to do work bit by bit as conditions were met. Linde asked if the permit is pulled does the Cease and Desist no longer exist? Brown stated without a permit no work should be done but it seemed to her with the Cease and Desist in place it seems worse if it is violated. She noted she has contacted counsel on this matter. Linde requested that the barricade be placed at Boston Post Road and consist of a permanent fence with a lock. He stated he did not want any further work done at the site other than the installation of the fence.
Linde asked if the restoration bond could be used to repair the damage done on Phase II. Brown stated the site is quite stable, she said it might be unsightly but not unstable. The commission agreed to set a site walk for Thursday April 7th, 2011 at 6:45 p.m. Brown agreed to contact Mr. Martone to obtain permission to visit the site. Linde stated that this commission cannot make an informed decision until they visit the site.
CORRESPONDENCE
LETTER FROM MAUREEN PLUMLEIGH RECEIVED 3/14/11 SUPPORTING EFFORTS OF ROGERS LAKE WEST SHORES ASSOCIATION IN CREATING AN IMPROVED DRAINAGE SYSTEM ON EPSILON AVENUE.
The commission received a letter from Maureen Plumleigh on March 14, 2011 indicating she wholeheartedly support the efforts of the Rogers Lake West Shores Association in creating an improved drainage system on Epsilon Avenue.
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OTHER BUSINESS
ENFORCEMENT
20 GRASSY HILL ROAD
Brown stated she visited the site and the retaining wall was nearly complete and she did not see any debris on the site.
HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT
Sabine O’Donnell reported that she visit the site and felt the work at the high school was a great example and suggested she photograph the area to have pictures of the type of work the commission would like to see to give to applicants. The commission agreed and O’Donnell will photograph the site.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Groves
Land Use Administrator
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