MEMBERS PRESENT: Betty Warren, Barb Kelly, Carol Heffler, Jack Phillips, Richard Muller, Audrey Delnicki
ALTERNATES PRESENT: John Blondin sat for Mario Marrero
Roy Szoka sat for Anthony Duarte
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Folger, Environmental Planner/Conservation Officer
Kathy Middleton, Recording Secretary
Chairperson Warren called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
ITEM: PERMIT EXTENSIONS
Warren read a letter into the record from Gerlt Law, LLC requesting a permit extension for Appl. 03-41W- Environmental Services, LLC, Brookfield Street, South Windsor.
Motion to grant a five year extension for Appl. 03-41W- Environmental Services, LLC, Brookfield Street, South Windsor.
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Kelly
The motion carried
The vote was unanimous
ITEM: CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
Warren stated that she received a memo for Appl# 08-28P- Colonial Point Christian Church to be received.
Warren also reminded the Commission that the Volunteer Appreciation Reception will be held this Sunday, June 8, 2008 at the Mill on the River.
ITEM: CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Folger stated that there is a summer intern that is taking environmental studies at Westfield State College that will be working with him at Wapping Park. They will be mapping out the trail system and researching a project to cultivate Ginseng.
ITEM: WETLAND OFFICER’S REPORT
Folger stated that since there hasn’t been much rain so erosion control is good.
ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING
Appl. #08-24W – Town of South Windsor – Avery Street – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the construction of drainage improvement to a portion of Avery Street located northerly of Cornerstone Drive and southerly of Talcott Ridge Road.
Jeff Doolittle, Town Engineer came before the Commission and presented the proposed application. Doolittle introduced John Wingle from WMC Engineers and Bob Grillo, Project Engineer.
Doolittle stated that Avery Street was approved for funding under the Bond Referendum in the Fall of 2006 to improve the drainage on Avery Street between Chandler Drive and Talcott Ridge Road. The poor drainage is because there is a steep hill from Chandler Drive to Cornerstone because there are no drainage structures and water runs down and erodes the sides of the road and washes off on to people’s lawns. At the bottom of the hill there is a catch basin at the corner of Cornerstone Drive and another one just past Cornerstone Drive. It catches a small amount of water. There is a leak off just past the school driveway and then levels off around 970 Avery Street, which makes the water pond at the end of the road.
Doolittle stated that curbing will be installed and then a portion of the road will be regraded. The water will be discharged into a forebay and discharged to a level spreader and then directed to the east into the wetlands. He also stated that the drainage swale was designed to be in an area that is wooded and the area is not currently wooded. The first section of drainage handles about 900 feet of the road and it is in accordance with the DEP Stormwater Quality Manual. Detention is not needed due to the wetland to the east. The swale is deeper than a foot in some areas and is eight feet wide at the bottom. It also has 3:1 side slopes. There will be a stone four-bay to collect sediment. The second area of drainage runs from below Cornerstone down to just past the school driveway. There is another
set of basins to collect water coming out of the driveway. It handles 350 feet of road drainage.
Motion to close public hearing on appl. Appl. #08-24W – Town of South Windsor – Avery Street – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the construction of drainage improvement to a portion of Avery Street located northerly of Cornerstone Drive and southerly of Talcott Ridge Road.
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Heffler
The motion carried
The vote was unanimous
Move a finding of no prudent or feasible alternative based on the facts presented on the record of a whole.
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Heffler
The motion carried
The vote was unanimous
Motion to: approve Appl. #08-24W – Town of South Windsor – Avery Street – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the construction of drainage improvement to a portion of Avery Street located northerly of Cornerstone Drive and southerly of Talcott Ridge Road.
Was made by: Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried
The vote was 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 June 4, 2013. 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
Appl. # 08-25W – Town of South Windsor – Community Center, 150 Nevers Road - Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the construction of a parking lot addition and drainage improvements to a portion of 161 Nevers Road northerly of Collins Crossing.
Bob Grillo, Project Engineer came before the Commission and stated that the parking area is a problem and proposed adding spaces to have 62 parking spots. There will be areas for landscaping as well as new islands. The lighting will be similar to the other lot and the drainage will also be similar.
Motion to close public hearing on appl. # 08-25W – Town of South Windsor – Community Center, 150 Nevers Road - Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the construction of a parking lot addition and drainage improvements to a portion of 161 Nevers Road northerly of Collins Crossing.
Was made by: Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried
The vote was unanimous
Move a finding of no prudent or feasible alternative based on the facts presented on the record of a whole.
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Heffler
The motion carried
The vote was unanimous
Motion to: approve appl. . # 08-25W – Town of South Windsor – Community Center, 150 Nevers Road - Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the construction of a parking lot addition and drainage improvements to a portion of 161 Nevers Road northerly of Collins Crossing.
Was made by: Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried
The vote was 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 June 4, 2013. 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
ITEM: NEW BUSINESS
Appl. 08-21P – Cohen Subdivision – 99 Main Street – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for approval of a three-lot residential and associated improvements located on property west of Main Street. A-40 Residential Zone.
Motion to approve Appl. 08-21P – Cohen Subdivision – 99 Main Street – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for approval of a three-lot residential and associated improvements located on property west of Main Street. A-40 Residential Zone.
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 June 4, 2013. 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
ITEM: ADJOURNMENT
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM
Was made by: Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried
The vote was unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
Katherine J. Middleton
Recording Secretary
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