MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Elizabeth Warren, Audrey Delnicki, Philip Forzley, William Grace, Carol Heffler, Richard Muller, and Jack Phillips
STAFF PRESENT: Jeffrey H. Folger, Environmental Planner/Conservation Officer
Debbie Reid, Recording Secretary
ITEM: Correspondence and Reports
Chairperson Warren stated that she had spoken with Commissioner Wasik. Commissioner Wasik will be going back to the Capitol because it is the last night of the Legislature. The bill reaffirming the rights of Inland Wetlands has not passed. She is hopeful that it will pass tonight and will be there in support of this particular bill.
Jeff explained that the language in this particular bill has changed. The language mainly states that if an activity is going to cause a physical impact to the wetlands, then you can consider wildlife and plant resources.
Jeff said he would e-mail Commissioner Wasik in order to confirm the sub-committee’s meeting on May 17, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. at Commissioner Wasik’s house.
ITEM: Minutes
The April 21, 2004 minutes wee approved by general consensus of the Commission.
ITEM: Conservation Commission
Jeff told Commission members that the Town Council has approved $100,000 for open space management projects and purchases. This is a possible source of funding for the Donnelly project. It is planned to have an open house on October 24, 2004 for a walk through of the property. It is anticipated that the one-mile long trail from Sullivan Avenue to West Road will be complete.
ITEM: Wetland Officer’s Report
There have been a few erosion issues at the Evergreen Walk site, due to recent rainstorms. The erosion issues have not been serious and all of them have been take care of.
ITEM: New Business
Appl. #04-29P – Daniels Electric, I-Industrial zone
Mr. Tim Coon from J.R. Russo & Associates came before the Commission to represent Daniels Electric. It is being proposed to erect a 9,180 square foot building. Approximately 7,500 square feet will be used for the warehouse and the remainder of the building will be office space. There will be paved parking in the front. To the rear of the property there is a 50-foot buffer because it is residentially zoned. This area must be maintained as natural vegetation. There will be a total of .63 acres of disturbance on this site. There will be silt fence placed on the down gradient sides of the development area. The silt fence will be erected after the clearing, but prior to any work taking place on the site. There will be a construction entrance pad off of the cul-de-sac, dust control of the
paved area at Sandra Drive and the disturbed areas will be seeded and stabilized. The drainage will be tied into the existing drainage system at Sandra Drive and a storm ceptor to remove pollutants of all runoff in the parking lot will be provided.
Jef stated that the erosion control measures are adequate as proposed for this site. The erodability of the soils on site are fairly low. A good portion of the site will not be cleared due to the setback restrictions. The plan as proposed with the gross particle separator would exceed the 80% total suspended solid removal that is required. Each parcel in this subdivision is responsible for instituting water quality measures.
Motion to: approve with conditions appl. #04-29P – Daniels Electric – Sandra Drive – Conservation Commission application for the construction of an industrial building, parking lot, access drive, stormwater structure, and associated improvements on 1.69 acres on property located northerly of Sandra Drive. I-Industrial zone.
Made by Commissioner Forzley
Seconded by Commissioner Phillips
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Conditions:
1. One blueprint copy of the entire set of plans and this letter reproduced thereon, must be submitted to this Commission. This must be completed within 65 days of approval prior to any construction activity on the site. Plans submitted to Planning & Zoning Commission shall be considered having met this requirement.
2. The application shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town of South Windsor against any liability, which might result from the proposed operation or use.
3. The permit is valid for five years and shall expire on May 5, 2009. It is the landowner(s)/applicant(s) responsibility to track expiration dates and notify the Commission of a renewal request at least 65 days prior to expiration.
4. All approvals required must be obtained and submitted prior to any activity on the site.
A contact person shall be identified on the plans.
6. We recommend a bond in the amount of $2,000 be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission to ensure compliance with the erosion and sediment control measures.
Appl. #04-33P – River Walk Senior Residence Development, determination of a public hearing
Commission members discussed the 4,000 square feet of disturbance to the wetlands and the necessity for a public hearing.
Some of the units are proposed to be built 2-5 feet from the wetlands.
Motion to: hold a public hearing on May 19, 2004 due to potential significant impact to the wetlands on appl. #04-33P – River Walk Senior Residence Development – 1235 Sullivan Avenue – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the construction of an 18-unit Senior Residence Development on 12.2 acres, private drive, stormwater structures, and associated improvements on property located westerly of Sullivan Avenue and northerly of Pierce Road. RR Rural Residential zone.
Was made by Commissioner Forzley
Seconded by Commissioner Heffler
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
ITEM: Old Business
Bylaws
Jeff informed Commission members that he had met with Town Attorney, Barry Guliano regarding the bylaws. It was his recommendation that in section 11 on page 8, everything be omitted except for the second sentence. The section should read, “The hearing shall be conducted only for the purpose of taking testimony to be considered in deliberations of the regular meeting of the Agency.”
ITEM: Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by Commissioner Muller
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Respectfully submitted
_________________________________ ___________________
Deborah W. Reid Date Approved
Recording Secretary
| 
