MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Warren, Audrey Delnicki, William Grace, Carol Heffler, Barbara Kelly, Jack Phillips and Audrey Wasik
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff H. Folger, Environmental Planner/Conservation Officer
Debbie Reid, Recording Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM: Correspondence and Reports
A legal request form was sent to the Commission. If there is any reason to request the Town Attorney’s assistance on any type of matter, it is required to fill out a form.
The CACIWIC newsletter is not being sent to all Commission members. Jeff will contact them to discuss this matter.
ITEM: Minutes
The minutes for May 4, 2005 and June 15, 2005 were approved by general consensus of the Commission.
ITEM: Conservation Commission
Wentworth Park
Commissioner Wasik questioned why the building is set so far back? Jeff explained that there are parking requirements that they had to meet. The building is 15’ from the watercourse.
Jeff explained to the Commission members that there will be two stream stabilization projects going forward by using the coconut logs. One project will be at the Veteran Memorial Park on part of the Podunk River. The other will be at Wapping Park. There will be two young men doing these projects.
Chairperson Warren told the Commission that the Open Space Task Force did a booth at the History Days Workshop. There were a number of questions regarding Wapping Park. One main concern was regarding the parking. Jeff explained that Town staff will be meeting soon to determine planning for access to the park.
ITEM: Wetland Officer Report
Evergreen Walk
The rain gardens at Evergreen Walk have been reviewed to determine how their performance has been. Some of them do not work quite as well as was hoped for. There will be underdrains placed in selected rain gardens to help improve performance.
There will be a Terraced Escarpment Workshop on July 15, 2005 at the East Windsor Town Hall.
ITEM: Public Hearing
Appl. #05-34P Evergreen Run
Mr. Frank Hubeny from FLB Architecture & Planning came before the Commission to represent this application. He explained that at the last hearing there were several questions asked that will be answered in this presentation. The total impervious coverage for the overall Northern Hills development will be 54.275%.
Ms. Michelle Carlson from Fuss and O’Neil came before the Commission to answer further questions and concerns that were voiced. In order to achieve sedimentation removal as requested by the Commission for this property, a storm manhole has been converted into a sedimentation removal unit. To improve erosion problems in the open channel, gabions will be placed on the Woodcock’s property. An agreement will be drawn up.
Jeff stated that after discussions with the Town Engineer, it was decided that stabilization should be extended 80 to 100’ farther south.
Answering questions from the Commission, Ms. Carlson stated that there will be no filling of the wetlands, but there will be of the upland review area. The total disturbance of the upland review area is 36,000 square feet.
Access management for adjacent properties were discussed. Access would be created through a mowed lawn community that has transitioned to the watercourse. The wetland is the lowest functioning wetland on this property and would be the best area as proposed.
Commission members discussed prudent and feasible alternatives with the applicant.
Motion to: close the public hearing on appl. #05-34P – Evergreen Run – 90 Buckland Road – IWA/CC application for the construction of retail buildings, grading, utilities, and associated improvements on property located east of Buckland Road. Gateway Development (GD) zone.
Was made by Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by Commissioner Wasik
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
ITEM: New Business
Motion to: approve with conditions appl. #05-34P – Evergreen Run – 90 Buckland Road – IWA/CC application for the construction of retail buildings, grading, utilities, and associated improvements on property located east of Buckland Road. Gateway Development (GD) 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 July 6, 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.
We recommend a bond in the amount of $50,000 be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission to ensure establishment of the mitigation area and stabilization of the watercourses.
No building permits shall be issued on this site until detention basin #1 on the Evergreen Walk site has been adequately built to the standards of the plan that was previously approved and proposed vegetation established.
Extend the stabilization of the stream bank farther south approximately 80 to 100’ to the point where the stream is head cutting. To be reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer.
Seconded by Commissioner Wasik
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Appl. #05-37P – Colonial Point Christian Church
Mr. Peter DeMallie from Design Professionals, Inc. came before the Commission to represent this application. Mr. DeMallie explained that the site is 7.4 acres in the RR zone. The church has approximately 200 members. This development will be constructed in two phases. Phase I will consist of construction of the sanctuary and classrooms, pavilion and 136 parking spaces. There will be a circular loop that goes through the property along with two driveway entrances. On the easterly most part of the property a sports field will be established. Phase II will consist of extension of the sanctuary to the west, classroom area will be expanded to the west, and an additional sixty three parking spaces added to the plan. After the extension of the church, the size will be 26,000 square feet. Walking
trails will be established throughout the site.
Ms. Judy Schuler from Design Professionals, Inc. came before the Commission. She explained that the site is 7.4 acres and also explained how the site drains. During Mr. John Ianni’s site investigation it was found that there are no wetlands on this site. A created detention on the neighboring state property is regulated. The church property will be connected to public water and sewer. Ms. Schuler explained the engineered system has been designed for runoff on this site. There is proposed ½ an acre of disturbance to the upland review area due to construction of a paved driveway, landscaping, grading, detention basin and installation of a storm pipe. There may be a small amount of a wetland disturbance for an outlet and installation for the riprap. Erosion and sedimentation measures
will include installation of a silt fencing down gradient of all disturbed areas, installation of silt fence around stock pile materials, the detention basin will be used as a sediment basin during construction, the catch basins will be utilized as sediment traps during construction, construction entrance pads during construction, limiting the areas of disturbance during the construction process and seeding and mulching of disturbed areas as soon as possible during the construction process. An operation and maintenance plan for the detention basin will be incorporated into the plan to ensure it is an efficient and proper operation.
Jeff stated that he would like infiltration of roof runoff incorporated into the plan. Ms. Schuler stated that there could be further discussions to find a way to introduce Jeff’s suggestion into the plan.
Answering questions from the Commission, Mr. DeMallie explained that the ball field is an important accommodation to the church. The church would like to reach out to those individuals who are unable to use the public ball fields.
Jeff felt that the detention basin proposed on this site which will be a wet bottom basin will provide good stormwater renovation for runoff from this property.
Motion to: approve with conditions appl. #05-37P – Colonial Point Christian Church – 160 Chapel Road – IWA/CC application for the construction of a church building, parking lots, grading, utilities, and associated improvements on property located south of Chapel Road. RR Rural Residential zone.
Was made by Commissioner Phillips
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 July 6, 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.
5. A contact person shall be identified on the plans.
6. We recommend a bond in the amount of $10,000 be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission to ensure compliance with the erosion and sediment control measures.
7. We recommend a bond in the amount of $5,000 be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission to ensure installation and establishment of the stormwater structures.
8. An infiltration plan to be developed to address roof and yard runoff to the extent possible. To be approved by the Town Engineer.
Seconded by Commissioner Wasik
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Appl. #05-38P – Grillo Family Partnership
Becky Meyer from Design Professionals, Inc. came before the Commission to represent this application. She explained that the parcel is 1.1 acres in size and contains an abandoned house on it. The wetlands on site were flagged by John Ianni in March of 2004 and consist of approximately 2300 square feet. The proposed development includes a conversion of the existing house to a dental office which will include an addition of approximately 1680 square feet to the rear. Proposed parking will consist of 22 parking spaces and a handicap parking space. The access drive will be 24 feet. The building will be hooked up to public utilities. There will be onsite stormwater drainage system which will consist of a water quality basin and will also be used for detention. This system was designed to provide no
increase to peak runoff. Ms. Meyers explained how the system is designed to work. Erosion control measures that have been provided are an anti-tracking pad at the construction entrance, silt fencing down gradient of any disturbed areas, silt fencing around stock pile materials, seeding and mulching as soon
as possible during construction, and the water quality detention basin will be used for a sediment basin during construction. All Town staff comments have been implemented into the plans.
Jeff commented that the erosion control measures are adequate. The stormwater management on site is above average and also felt that there would be minimal impact to the wetlands resources.
Motion to: approve with conditions appl. #05-38P – Grillo Family Partnership – 498 Buckland Road – IWA/CC application for the construction of a medical office building, a parking lot, grading, utilities, and associated improvements on property located east of Buckland Road. Gateway Development (GD) 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 July 6, 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.
5. A contact person shall be identified on the plans.
6. 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.
7. We recommend a bond in the amount of $5,000 be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission to ensure installation and establishment of the stormwater structures.
Seconded by Commissioner Phillips
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Appl. #05-41P – Charbonneau
Mr. Tim Coon from J.R. Russo & Associates came before the Commission to represent this application. He explained that there are no wetlands on this site and no wetland impacts. The site is an industrial building at the corner to the southeast of Kimberly Drive and Sandra Drive. The parcel is 1.14 acres and slopes north to south. Being proposed is a 9600 square foot industrial building with associated parking. There will be two access drives, one off of Kimberly Drive and another off of Sandra Drive. Public utilities will be provided on this site. There will also be an on-site drainage system to collect runoff and run it through a stormwater treatment unit prior to being discharged to the existing drainage system in Sandra Drive. Based on Jeff Folgers comments, the first ½ inch of
runoff will be run through an infiltration system with an overflow into the drainage system. Erosion control measures include perimeter silt fencing on the down slope side, construction entrance pads, sediment barriers at the existing down gradient catch basins as well as installed in new catch basins as they are being constructed, silt fencing around stock pile areas and all disturbed areas not receiving pavement or building will be heavily vegetated.
Answering questions from the Commission, Mr. Coon explained that the catch basins will be constructed with 4’ sumps.
Motion to: approve with conditions appl. #05-41P – Charbonneau Lot #4 – Kimberly Drive – Conservation Commission application for the construction of a 9600 sq. ft. industrial building, parking lot, stormwater structures and associated improvements on property located southerly of Kimberly Drive and easterly of Sandra Drive. 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 July 6, 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.
5. A contact person shall be identified on the plans.
6. 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 Phillips
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Appl. #05-42P – Birch Mountain Earthworks
Ms. Judy Schuler from Design Professionals, Inc. came before the Commission to represent this application. She explained that the site will consist of three lots with approximately six acres of land. There is 1.29 acres of wetlands between all three lots. A 6,000 square foot facility is proposed to house the Birch Mountain operation. Gravel area is planned on lots 2 and 3 for the storage of material. One water quality basin will be located on each lot. There are two direct wetland impacts, 1200 square feet, associated with the detention basin outlets for lots 2 and 3. There is approximately .94 acres of impact to the upland review area. Erosion and sedimentation control measures consist of installation of silt fence down slope of disturbed areas, installation of silt fence around stock piled
materials, the water quality basin being used as a sediment basin during construction, and construction entrance pads. All Town staff comments and concerns have been addressed. Ms. Schuler stated that by combining these three lots into one lot, amount of impacts to the wetlands and upland review area will be reduced.
Jeff stated that he concurs with Ms. Schuler regarding the layout and the design utilizing three fairly questionable lots. This design avoids wetland resources. The water quality renovations proposed should function very well and have a minimum Impact to the wetland.
Answering questions from the Commission, Mr. Folger explained that based on the sandy material near the settling basin area which is prior to the biofilter would have to be periodically maintained in order to alleviate ponding in this area.
Motion to: approve with conditions appl. #05-42P – Birch Mountain Earthworks – Lots 1-3 Kimberly Drive – IWA/CC application for the construction of an industrial building, grading, utilities, and associated improvements on property located south of Kimberly Drive and east of Sandra Drive. I, Industrial zone.
Was mad 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 July 6, 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.
5. A contact person shall be identified on the plans.
6. 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.
7. We recommend a bond in the amount of $5,000 be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission to ensure installation and establishment of the water quality structures.
8. The biofilter areas must incorporate a clay liner to maintain hydrology.
A berm must be constructed along the south side of the interior roadway to maintain the integrity of the slope.
A pre-settling area must be constructed prior to the western biofilter to trap surface sediments.
Seconded by Commissioner Phillips
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
ITEM: Other Business
Appl. #05-46P – David Brown – determination of a public hearing
Jeff explained that this site consists of 38 acres. The mitigation for the proosed wetland disturbances was accomplished, but the lots were never developed. Direct wetlands disturbance will consist of 4,900 square feet and 49,000 square feet of disturbance to the upland review area.
Motion to: hold a public hearing due to the potential for significant impact to the wetlands or watercourses on September 7, 2005 on appl. #05-46P – Executive Court – David A. Brown on property located on the corner of Governor’s Highway and Nutmeg Road North.
Was made by Commissioner Wasik
Seconded by Commissioner Phillips
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
ITEM: Adjournment
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 8:50 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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