MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Elizabeth Warren, Carol Heffler, Barbara Kelly, James Kupchunos, Richard Muller and Jack Phillips
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Roy Szoka sitting for Audrey Delnicki
Mario Marrero sitting for Timothy Appleton
STAFF PRESENT: Jeffrey H. Folger, Environmental
Planner/Conservation Officer
Debbie Reid, Recording Secretary
ITEM: Correspondence and Reports
Jeff explained that there are two planting projects scheduled. The first one is scheduled on April 7, 2007. There is a Cub Scout Troop that will be planting Witch Hazel on Barber Hill Road. The second projects will be done by Manchester Community College students. They will be extending and replanting the riparian area at Wapping Park.
ITEM: Wetland Officer’s Report
Commission members can schedule to go to the 2007 Municipal Inland Wetland Commissioners Training Programs. Copies of the flyer will be sent to each Commission member.
ITEM: Minutes
The minutes of January 17, 2007 were approved with corrections by general consensus of the Commission.
ITEM: New Business:
Appl. #07-09P – Kilkenny Heights Subdivision
Motion to: hold a public hearing on March 7, 2007 for appl. #07-09P, Kilkenny Heights Subdivision – 320 Abbe Road – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application to construct a 18-lot residential subdivision, roads, stormwater structures and associated improvements on property located easterly of Abbe Road, and northerly of Maskel Road due to potential for significant impact to wetlands or watercourses and public interest. A-20, A-30, RR Residential zone.
Was made by Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by Commissioner Szoka
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Appl. #07-10P – Poulin Subdivision
Jeff explained that this is a 7 acre parcel where a two lot subdivision is being proposed. The access driveway will cross the existing drainage ditch in two places. There is over 4,000 square feet of impacts proposed for this development.
Motion to: hold a public hearing on March 21, 2007 for appl. #07-10P, Poulin Subdivision – 431 and 550 Strong Road – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application to construct a 2-lot residential subdivision, driveway, stormwater structures and associated improvements on property located northerly of Strong Road and easterly of Tomel Road due to potential for significant impact to wetlands. RR – Rural Residential zone.
Was made by Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by Commissioner Kelly
The motion: carried
The vote was as follows: unanimous
Appl. #07-11P – Webster Commons
Jeff explained that this parcel consists of 4 acres. There will be no direct wetland impacts, but being proposed is 26,000 square feet of impact to the upland review area. The site is relatively flat with no major residential areas adjacent to this site. Commissioner Heffler stated that a public hearing is not necessary for this application. Commission Phillips agreed. The application will be heard on March 21, 2007.
ITEM: Public Hearing
Commissioner Phillips recused himself from this application. Commissioner Heffler read the legal notice into the record.
Appl. #06-60P – Aldi Distribution
Mr. Galen Semprebon from Design Professionals, Inc. came before the Commission to represent Aldi Distribution. He explained that the site consists of 160.09 acres of land located on Rye Street. The site was previously used for farming and is relatively flat. The tobacco barns on the site have been removed and the house on the site is in the process of being removed as well as the debris on the site. The distribution center being constructed on the site is approximately 487,000 square feet. There are no direct wetland impacts associated with this plan. Impacts associated with development of the site is from the outlet of the storm drainage system. Mr. Semprebon explained how the site will drain and the structures that will be constructed. Dewatering, erosion controls and additional
construction sequences have been added to the plan. The entire paved area will be concrete with sanitary and water lines under the pavement. The retaining wall proposed for this site has been moved back to minimize impacts. A construction sequence has been established for the retaining wall and include plantings down slope and specific inspection during construction. The site will have public sewer and public water. As part of this application, Rye Street will be reconstructed. The culvert will be replaced and the side slopes will be graded to a 2 to 1 slope. Direct impact to the wetlands is 3,250 square feet and impacts to the upland review are consist of 44,000 square feet.
Mr. Stanley Dynia, a Soil Scientist from GZA came before the Commission. He provided a report dealing with the wetland delineation. Mr. Dynia explained that other designs that were discussed had direct impacts to the wetlands. The invasive species on this site will be controlled.
Jeff stated that he feels the sensitive areas have been addressed by the applicant. The area where the retaining wall is proposed has been redesigned significantly. Under-drains have been provided to eliminate water seepage.
Answering questions from the Commission, Mr. Semprebon explained that the 300 square feet of disturbance is for work on site. The application will be amended to include off site impacts. During construction, red tape will be placed along the limit of disturbance. This will be added to construction sequence and will be flagged. Curbing will be added to the plan which will direct runoff into catch basins with 4’ sumps. Mr. Semprebon stated that the grading in the basin will be redesigned in order to decrease the shelf on the eastern edge of the basin. Presently there is no mitigation plan proposed, but improvements on the site were discussed which could be considered mitigation.
Jeff stated he would like more detail on the cross culvert on Rye Street that is being proposed. He would also like flocculants incorporated into the plan in areas that will be discharge areas.
Chairperson Warren stated that this application will be continued to the March 7, 2007 meeting.
Election of Officers
Motion to: nominate Elizabeth Warren as Chairperson
Was made by Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by Commissioner Muller
Motion to: close the nomination for Chairperson
Was made by Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by Commissioner Kelly
Secretary cast one ballet for Warren as Chairperson
Motion to: nominate Barbara Kelly as Vice Chairperson
Was made by Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by Commissioner Heffler
Motion to: close the nomination for Vice Chairperson
Was made by Commissioner Kupchunos
Seconded by Commissioner Phillips
Secretary cast one ballet for Kelly as Vice Chairperson
Motion to: nominate Carol Heffler as Secretary
Was made by Commissioner Kelly
Seconded by Commissioner Phillips
Motion to: close the nomination for Secretary
Was made by Commissioner Szoka
Seconded by Commissioner Phillips
Secretary cast one ballet for Heffler as Secretary
ITEM: Adjournment
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 9:13 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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Deborah W. Reid
Recording Secretary
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