RECORD OF VOTE
OLD LYME INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Memorial Town Hall
52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.; those present and voting were the following members: Robb Linde, Chairman, Sabine O’Donnell, Skip DiCamillo, Evan Griswold, and Linda Krulikowski
Absent: Dave McCulloch and Janet Bechtel
REGULAR MEETING
Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting dated March 27, 2012
Motion was made by Skip DiCamillo and seconded by Evan Griswold to approve the minutes with the correction that Evan Griswold be added to members present. No further discussion and a vote was taken. In favor: Robb Linde, Sabine O’Donnell, Skip DiCamillo, Evan Griswold, Linda Krulikowski. Opposed: None Abstaining: None
The motion passed unanimously 5-0-0
Minutes of Site Walk Meeting dated March 29, 2012.
This item was postponed until the May meeting.
John and Wendy Visgilio – 6 Whitman Lane- Installation of an in ground pool within the regulated area.
Motion was made by Linde and seconded by Evan Griswold to amend the agenda to include a site walk at 6 Whitman Lane. In favor: Robb Linde, Sabine O’Donnell, Skip DiCamillo, Evan Griswold, Linda Krulikowski. Opposed: None Abstaining: None
The motion passed unanimously 5-0-0
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Record of Vote
Diana L. & William J. Buscetto – 3-1 Huntley Road – Clearing in the Regulated Area.
A motion for approval was made by Robb Linde and seconded by Evan Griswold as follows:
A motion to approve the application of Diana and William Buscetto, for property at 3-1 Huntley Road, for correction of a clearing violation with activities in the wetlands and the upland review area, as shown on plans titled, “Soil and Erosion Plan, Davis Pond Tract Limited Partnership, Old Lyme, Connecticut,” dated 7/25/2005, sheets 1 of 1, with hand drawn details showing woodchip and hay mulch areas;
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission finds that sufficient evidence and information have been provided to demonstrate compliance with purposes and provisions of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act with the following modifications and conditions required:
- This application has been submitted to mitigate a violation of the originally approved permit #05-36.
- No clearing or disturbance shall be allowed in the wetland area or within 75’ of the wetlands in the upland review area without an application and approval from the Commission.
- In this “No clearing or disturbance area” the brush shall be allowed to grow back to establish the original buffer area which was required for the development of this lot.
In favor: Robb Linde, Sabine O’Donnell, Skip DiCamillo, Evan Griswold, Linda Krulikowski. Opposed: None Abstaining: None - The motion passed unanimously 5-0-0
The commission adjourned the meeting at 7:22 and reconvened the meeting at 7:30 at 6 Whitman Lane, Old Lyme, CT.
No action was taken.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
MINUTES
OLD LYME INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012
PRESENT WERE: Robb Linde, Evan Griswold, Sabine O’Donnell, Skip DiCamillo and Linda Krulikowski.
Chairman Linde called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DATED MARCH 27, 2012
Skip DiCamillo made a motion to approve the minutes with the correction that Evan Griswold’s name be added to the members present. Evan Griswold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
MINUTES OF SITE WALK MEETING DATED MARCH 29, 2012
This item was postponed until the May meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
JOHN AND WENDY VISGILIO – 6 WHITMAN LANE – INSTALLATION OF AN INGROUND POOL WITHIN THE REGULATED AREA
The Visgilio’s introduced themselves to the commission. Mr. Visgilio stated they have lived at 6 Whitman Lane for the past 19 years. He stated the proposal is to install an in ground pool on the right hand side of the property within the building setbacks and approximately 75’ from the wetlands boundary line.
Aqua Pools submitted a letter to the commission outlining the process and protection that will be provided during the construction.
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Linde asked if the silt fence location was shown on the plan. Brown indicated it was not. Brown further noted that the pool mechanicals will need to be relocated on the plan inside the building setback.
Griswold expressed concern about the possibility of large thunderstorms during the summer months and therefore recommended the stockpile be covered and also its location be delineated on the plan. Mrs. Visglio also noted they would be installing a gunite pool which has an inline chlorinator so there will be no back wash.
O’Donnell asked if the material removed during the excavation process would be used to backfill the pool. Mr. Visglio stated that was correct and would also be used to raise the grade.
Brown asked how close the property grading would come to the neighbor’s boundary line. Visglio stated at the stone wall it is actually close to the grade which is where the pool grade will be brought to. Linde discussed what the actual finish grade would be in the area the material will be placed. He further expressed concern that the steepness of the hill would be increased.
The commission agreed to set a site walk and asked the applicant to stake out the corners. He also requested that Aqua Pool draw on the plan both the stockpile location as well as the silt fence location.
Chairman Linde asked the members if they would like to visit the site tonight. The commission agreed to visit the site.
Linde made a motion to amend the agenda to include a site walk at 6 Whitman Lane. Evan Griswold seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
DIANA L. & WILLIAM J. BUSCETTO – 3-1 HUNTLEY ROAD – CLEARING IN THE REGULATED AREA.
Brown stated at the last meeting the commission requested that she visit the site and confirm that the work that was done was consistent with the Site Walk Minutes dated March 3, 2012. Brown confirmed that the work is consistent with the plan provided by the applicant as well as what the commission requested.
Brown stated she drafted a motion for the commission which she felt will modify the prior permit issued for this property and clarified why they came to the commission as well as clarify the area should be left undisturbed.
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The commission reviewed the map submitted with the application.
I, Robb Linde, make a motion to approve the application of Diana and William Buscetto, for property at 3-1 Huntley Road, for correction of a clearing violation with activities in the wetlands and the upland review area, as shown on plans titled, “Soil and Erosion Plan, Davis Pond Tract Limited Partnership, Old Lyme, Connecticut,” dated 7/25/2005, sheets 1 of 1, with hand drawn details showing woodchip and hay mulch areas;
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission finds that sufficient evidence and information have been provided to demonstrate compliance with purposes and provisions of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act with the following modifications and conditions required:
- This application has been submitted to mitigate a violation of the originally approved permit #05-36.
- No clearing or disturbance shall be allowed in the wetland area or within 75’ of the wetlands in the upland review area without an application and approval from the Commission.
- In this “No clearing or disturbance area” the brush shall be allowed to grow back to establish the original buffer area which was required for the development of this lot.
Evan Griswold seconded the motion.
DISCUSSION:
Brown stated if this does not cover the commission’s intent it can be modified or if the commission had a different intention of the clearing or maintenance pattern the wording can certainly be added.
O’Donnell stated that was not how she remembered it. She stated a buffer area was discussed which is customary for this commission between 10’ and 20’ away from the wetland. Therefore she was not sure if these issues needed to be clarified with the applicant.
Kim Groves read the Site Walk Minutes into the record dated March 3, 2012.
O’Donnell stated she remembered discussing a buffer but noted any further activity on this property would require another permit from the commission.
The motion passed unanimously.
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ROGERS LAKE WEST SHORES ASSOCIATION – WETLANDS AND DRAINAGE PLAN
Chairman Linde stated the commission did walk the area and agreed that there were some engineering details that need to be reviewed by Tom Metcalf. Linde stated unfortunately Tom Metcalf has not been able to review the plan and the applicant was informed of this and therefore this application will be tabled until the May Meeting.
DiCamillo noted for the record he did not attend the site walk but did visit the site on his own.
The commission adjourned at 7:22 p.m. and reconvened at 6 Whitman Lane at 7:30 for a Site Walk.
JOHN AND WENDY VISGILIO – 6 WHITMAN LANE – INSTALLATION OF AN IN GROUND WITHIN THE REGULATED AREA
The meeting was reconvened at 7:30 pm at 6 Whitman Lane to conduct a site walk. All members who were at the regular meeting were in attendance.
Commission members observed the proposed location of the pool. There is a wooden shed which has been installed in the general area of the pool. The commission suggested that the shed be relocated farther from the wetlands; the relocation shall be shown on the plan. Several small trees must be removed for the installation of the pool, and the commission concluded that these small trees may be removed as a permitted by right activity prior to the approval of a permit for the installation of the pool. The grade in the vicinity of the pool will be elevated several feet, and so particular care will be needed for stabilization and erosion control at the toe of that slope. The applicant will have the pool company mark the proposed location of the pool and associated development, and the applicant
will photograph this for the commission.
A motion to adjourn was made by Krulikowski, seconded by Griswold, and approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Groves
Land Use Administrator
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