MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Betty Warren, Audrey Wasik, Barbara Kelly, John O’Connell, Richard Nicholson, Jack Phillips and Philip Forzley
STAFF PRESENT: Jeffrey H. Folger, Environmental Planner/
Conservation Officer
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Richard Muller sitting for Carol Heffler
We have received a 65-day extension from the Savings Bank of Rockville. The application would run out on December 26, 2000 (Attachment A).
ITEM: Correspondence and Reports
A joint meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, 2001 with Economic Development Commission, Strategic Planning, Planning & Zoning Commission, Inland Wetlands Commission and the Strategic Planner for the Town. The topic for discussion would be the Master Plan.
Jeff informed Commission members about Virtual Town Hall. A handout was submitted to each member (Attachment B).
ITEM: Minutes
It was the general consensus of the Commission to approve the November 15, 2000 minutes.
ITEM: Conservation Commission
The Natural Resource Strategic Plan – The Consulting Forester hired has been out marking stands of timber and trees with the new GPS Receiver. Trails and other items will be mapped with the use of the GPS Receiver for future use.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding locations that are available for sporting fields. Lawrence Road and Nevers Road are being looked at, but it was felt that the Barton property could also be suitable. Commission members would like to compile a list prioritizing areas felt to be suitable for fields in regards to conservation.
ITEM: Wetland Officers Report
Jeff stated to Commission members that he is available for site walks.
Krawski
A second notice of violation has been sent to Mr. Krawski, there has been no response yet.
A notice of violation will be sent to the owner of the parcel adjacent to the Connecticut River were a violation has occurred in the floodplain. A copy of the letter will be sent in the next package that will go to Commission members.
ITEM: Correspondence
Stop & Shop Supermarket, Richard Kelley
Jeff explained that a new application for Stop & Shop has been received. It was asked if Commission members feel a hearing should be set to hear the amendments being proposed for this application or if Commission members feel this application should be handled on staff level.
Commissioners Wasik and Muller both recused themselves from this application.
The request is to amend an application in order to disturb an additional 300 square feet within the upland review area of the detention basin behind Webster Bank. The parking area will be reconfigured in order to create a four-way intersection. A portion of the pavement within the upland review area will be replaced with grass.
Commission members discussed this proposal in length. Commissioner’s Forzley, Phillips, Kelly and Warren all felt this could be handled on staff level. Commissioner Nicholson felt the application was being changed and the amendment should be done through a new application process with the Commission. He also was concerned that the Commission would be setting precedence to allow an amendment to a permit approval where there is a new application that has been filed with Planning & Zoning Commission as opposed to an amendment that does not involve a new application on the new plan.
Attorney Tom Cody came before the Commission explaining that a new site plan was submitted. The following are changes to the plan:
Reduction in the building size.
Reduction in the parking area.
Reduction in the impervious coverage.
Architectural design change in building.
Activities within regulated areas have changed.
Attorney Cody explained that the stormwater conveyance system and erosion control measures have all stayed the same.
Commissioner Kelly stated that when this was voted on previously, there was a discussion about putting some of the wetland area under a conservation easement.
Chairperson Warren explained that if the Commission decided to do that, this application would need to be handled through a new application process. Stop & Shop will have to go through the whole procedure with Planning & Zoning, so this Commission could suggest to P & Z to ask for a conservation easement.
Motion to: handle appl. #00-61P as a change order on the staff level for Stop & Shop Supermarket, Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the revisions to the previously approved plan for construction of a retail facility, drainage structures an associated improvements on 1725 Ellington Road (Assessor’s map #51, parcels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8b, 8d, 9 and a portion of lot #16 on map #50, formerly known as a portion of lot #17 on map #50 and a portion of lot #48 on map #51), RC zone.
Was made by Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by Commissioner O’Connell
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: 5 to 1 with Commissioners Forzley, Kelly, O’Connell, Phillips, Warren, Wasik and Muller voting in favor of the motion and Commissioner Nicholson voting against the motion.
ITEM: Public Hearing
Appl. #00-55P – Carla’s Pasta
Mr. Ray Nelson from Messier Associates came before the Commission to represent this application. He explained that this proposal is for the development of an industrial subdivision called Constitution Landing. Issues that had been suggest by Jeff have been implemented onto the plans. They are as follows:
Additional silt fencing around the area of disturbance.
Additional silt fencing around the mitigated wetland in the area where the cul-de-sac construction will take place.
Redirection of the pipes for the trench drain, there has been more travel time provided before discharging.
Arrangement of plants that will be used for mitigation.
Readjustment for the seed mixture that is being used for mitigation.
Mr. Nelson informed Commission members that Federal Statute dictates how the operation will work, therefore in turn, the building must be placed in a certain way to meet federal requirements.
The water quality facilities proposed for this particular site are as follows:
The ditch along the edge of the parking area.
The stone strip between the ditch, parking area and the edge of the ditch.
The oil/grease separator will be installed in the parking lot. This will discharge into the swale system from the truck loading area.
Answering questions from the Commission, the applicant explained that 50% of the site is proposed to be impervious coverage. The remaining area, which is not impervious coverage, has 40% wetlands on it.
Chairperson Warren stated that she would like the mitigated area inspected annually and any unwanted species should be removed. Another condition she would like, is to have the trail and site improvements complete before a C.O. is issued.
Mr. Nelson told Commission members that the roof drainage would be put into infiltration. The drainage ditch will have extended detention time with very low velocity. The gravel strip will help dissipate velocity of water flow and the mitigation area will be tied into the red maple swamp and in turn will tie into a more defined wetland area.
Motion to: close the public hearing on appl. #00-55P – Carla’s Pasta.
Was made by Commissioner Wasik
Seconded by Commissioner Phillips
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Motion to: approve with conditions appl. #00-55P – Carla’s Pasta, Talbot Lane – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for a site plan to construct a 68,000 sq. ft. industrial building, parking lot, drainage structures an associated improvements on a 3.1 acre parcel located southerly of Governor’s Highway and easterly of Nutmeg road South (Assessor’s map #59, parcel #38) I zone.
Was made by Commissioner Forzley
Seconded by Commissioner Phillips
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Conditions:
Standard terms and conditions.
A bond in the amount of $10,000 be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission to ensure success of the mitigation area and water quality swale; $3,000 to be released after successful establishment of the swale; and $7,000 to be held for three years to ensure establishment of the mitigation area.
A bond in the amount of $5,000 be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission to ensure compliance with the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Measures.
The proposed planting plan for the mitigation area must be supplemented with live wetland plants. The species and amounts to be determined by the consulting biologist and Town Staff.
A three-year inspection of maintenance plan be adopted and implemented on the mitigation area. Inspections must be done by the consulting soil scientist/biologist to be determining the success of the proposed plantings and to detect the presence of invasive plants. Deficiencies in the proposed planting plan must be corrected and invasive plants must be removed by hand.
The walking trail to be complete prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Trail location to be determined with staff input and approval.
Final approval set of plans to contain details of the proposed bay saver.
The corrected seeding plan for the water quality swale must be shown on the final approved plans.
ITEM: New Business
Appl. #00-58P – Strawberry Fields Condominium
Mr. Peter DeMallie came before the Board to represent this application. He explained that this proposal is for condo housing for people 55 years of age and older. There will be a total of 43 units, with the smallest unit being 1731 square feet and the largest unit being 1848 square feet. There will be 90 parking spaces for residential parking with an additional of 80 parking spaces for visitors. A community center will also be included in these condos. Each unit will cost about $200,000. With the proposal there will be 28 acres that would be deeded over to the Town of South Windsor . An alternate plan for access to the condos would go through the Mitchell property, which is now owned by the Town, but this is being negotiated with the Town.
This site contains 15 acres with 1.8 acres being upland review area (URA) which will be disturbed. The areas that will be disturbed is because of the following:
Erosion and sedimentation control measures.
Walking trails.
Grading.
Four buildings will have portions go into the upland review area.
Swale treatment.
Landscaping treatment.
Additionally a small intermittant watercourse will be disturbed. All Jeff’s concerns are being revised and shown on the plans.
Mr. Galen Semprebon came before the Commission to review water quality aspects of this project, engineering aspects and also gave a brief presentation for the Soil Scientist.
Mr. Semprebon explained that there would be no curbing on this project. The water will flow into natural swales. This property will be on public water and public sewer, which will be underground. There are 4’ sumps planned in the catch basins.
The following are erosion and sedimentation control measures, which will be taken on the site.
Basins to be used as sediment basins during construction.
Faircloth skimmers in basins.
Double row of silt fencing with a row of hay bails to be used in the perimeter.
There are still additional concerns, which have been addressed, but need to be placed on the plans.
Mitigation on site is as follows:
Water quality basins, which will create habitat and buffer.
Stormwater management which will be integrated into the plan.
Vegetative swales for anticipated pollutant removal.
Maintenance schedule – stormwater management plan.
Maintenance schedule on Baysaver and catch basins.
Jeff Folger stated that there is a need for interior controls during the initial grading. Because soils have the potential of producing fines, there is also a need to contain water. Jeff also stated that the Town Engineer would be reviewing the plans for this project before the next scheduled meeting.
Ms. Rosemary Aldrich told Commission members the proposed plantings scheme which is being suggested. She explained the types of vegetation that will be on the site.
Jeff suggested that a wood chip surface for the trail to replace some gravel in certain areas.
Motion to: extend the meeting past 10:30 p.m. in order to finish agenda items.
Was made by Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by Commissioner Wasik
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Mr. Goiangos expressed his concern that there are no utilities on his property presently and he would like to know if there are any guarantees that his well or septic system will not mis-function. Mr. DeMallie told Mr. Goiangos that if the Water Company would allow him, he could tie into the water system.
This application was continued until the next scheduled meeting.
ITEM: Other Business
Rockville Savings Bank
There were concerns about the observation platform being completed before a c.o. is issued.
Jeff stated that Rockville Savings Bank will not receive their certificate of occupancy until the platform is complete if that is the wish of the Commission.
Target
Jeff will ask when the required fencing is planned to be constructed.
Stop & Shop
Jeff will draft a letter to the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding the restricted use easement on the property.
ITEM: Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Forzley
Seconded by Commissioner Phillips
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Respectfully submitted:
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Deborah W. Reid Date Approved
Recording Secretary
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