MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairperson Philip Forzley (sitting for Elizabeth Chairperson Warren, Audrey Delnicki, Carol Heffler, Barbara Kelly, Richard Muller, Jack Phillips and Audrey Wasik
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff H. Folger, Environmental Planner/Conservation Officer
Debbie Reid, Recording Secretary
ITEM: Minutes
The January 19, 2005 minutes were approved by general consensus of the Commission.
ITEM: Conservation Commission
Jeff explained that he is presently applying for USDA grants for the Wapping Park. He is seeking assistance for a riparian restoration along the Podunk where the pasture has been developed. Other uses for the grants would be wildlife habitat enhancements at the confluence of the Podunk and Plum Gully Brook.
There are a couple more Eagle Scouts interested in doing a loop trail on the Major Michael Donnelly. The loop trail will be approximately ¾ of a mile.
ITEM: Wetland Officers Report
Site walks for Teaberry Estates are available.
ITEM: Old Business:
Appl. #05-06P – Vanco Associates
Mr. Joe Russo from J.R. Russo & Associates came before the Board to represent this application. The plan presented previously has had some additions made to it, with Town staff and Commission comments in mind. The size of the galleys have been increased and the sediment and erosion mat has been detailed.
Jeff explained that the applicant increased the size of the infiltrator galley as suggested. It is expected that 25% of the site will be available for infiltration. There is more detail on the construction sequence and there will be top soil incorporated on the excavated area for stabilization. Trap hoods have been added to both catch basins. It is recommended that the seed mix be changed as an approval condition.
Jeff stated that he is satisfied with the changes made to the plans and feels there will be a net benefit from existing conditions.
Motion to: approve with conditions appl. #05-06P – Vanco Associates – 417 John Fitch Blvd. – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for regulated activities in connection with the construction of a 40,000 sq. ft. RV parking/storage, stormwater system, and associated improvements on property located westerly of John Fitch Blvd. (Rte. 5), and northerly of Chapel Road. I-Industrial zone.
Was made by Commissioner Heffler
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 February 2, 2010. 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.
A recommendation by Town staff that a seed mixture containing 30% Crown Vetch; 30% Tall Fescue; and 30% Big Blue Stem as a permanent seeding with 4 lbs. Per thousand square feet be used. Application of Annual Rye as a nurse crop should be used initially.
We recommend a bond in the amount of $5,000 be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission to ensure compliance with the erosion and sediment control measures.
Seconded by Commissioner Kelly
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
ITEM: Other Business:
Election of Officers
Motion to: nominate Elizabeth Warren as Chairperson
Was made by Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by Commissioner Wasik
Motion to: close the nomination for Chairperson
Was made by Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by Commissioner Wasik
Secretary cast one ballet for Warren as Chairperson
Motion to: nominate Philip Forzley as Vice Chairperson
Was made by Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by Commissioner Wasik
Motion to: close the nomination for Vice Chairperson
Was made by Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by Commissioner Kelly
Secretary cast one ballet for Forzley as Vice Chairperson
Motion to: nominate Carol Heffler as Secretary
Was made by Commissioner Wasik
Seconded by Commissioner Kelly
Motion to: close the nomination for Secretary
Was made by Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by Commissioner Wasik
Secretary cast one ballet for Heffler as Secretary
ITEM: Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by Commissioner Phillips
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Respectfully submitted
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Debbie Reid
Recording Secretary
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