TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
INLAND WETLANDS/CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Action Minutes - 1 - May 18, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT: Elizabeth Warren, Barbara Kelly, John Blondin, Jack Phillips, Art Jennings, Carol Heffler
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Adam Reed, sitting for Audrey Delnicki
Richard Muller, sitting for Hugh Brower
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Folger, Environmental Planner
Donna Thompson, Recording Secretary
THE FOLLOWING ARE MOTIONS MADE DURING THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY/ CONSERVATION COMMISSION – MADDEN ROOM
Chairperson Warren called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
ITEM: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: no
ITEM: PERMIT EXTENSIONS: no
ITEM: CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS:
- Spring 2011 Issue of The Habitat was distributed at the meeting.
- Folger presented a request from resident, John Phillips for permission from the Conservation Commission to remove some Norway Maples that have started growing on the conservation easement associated with his property. Boy Scouts working on merit badges would be willing to do the work in removing the trees. Commissioner Phillips recused himself as he is the owner of the property and the individual making the request.
Motion to: approve activity to remove the invasive Norway Maples
Was made by: Commissioner Kelly
Seconded by: Commissioner Blondin
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
ITEM: BONDS: none
ITEM: MINUTES: Minutes from 5/4/2011 were approved by consensus.
ITEM: CONSERVATION COMMISSION:
ITEM: WETLAND OFFICER’S REPORT:
ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING: 7:15
Secretary Heffler read the Legal Notice pertaining to Appl. # 11-11W.
Appl. #11-11W – Town Square at Evergreen Walk – 151 Buckland Road – IWA/CC application for the construction of a multi-family residential and commercial complex, grading, parking, stormwater utilities and associated improvements on property located west of Buckland Road and north of Smith Street. Buckland Gateway Development Zone (GD).
Motion to: close public hearing for Appl. #11-11W at 9:02 pm
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Heffler
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
Motion: based on record of whole as presented, move a finding of no prudent or feasible alternative
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Heffler
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
Motion to: to approve Appl. #11-11W, with the following conditions:
- The final approved copy of the entire set of plans and this letter reproduced thereon must be submitted to the Planning Department. 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.
- The application shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town of South Windsor against any liability, which might result from the proposed operation or use.
- The permit is valid for five years and shall expire on May 18, 2016. 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.
- Bonds shall be collected in the amount of $50,000 to ensure proper placement and maintenance of erosion and sediment controls; $50,000 for construction of stormwater systems; and $30,000 for wetland plantings.
All approvals required must be obtained and submitted prior to any activity on the site.
A contact person shall be identified on the plans.
- An invasive species management plan put in place for detention basins 2 and 2a, approved by town staff, considered to be for 3 full growing seasons.
- Soil amendment within the basins should be increased from 12% organics to 30% by volume.
Was made by: Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
Secretary Heffler read the Legal Notice pertaining to Appl. # 11-15W.
Appl. #11-15W – Town of South Windsor – Kelly Road Reconstruction Project – IWA/Conservation Commission application for the reconstruction of Kelly Road including associated improvements to the drainage and stormwater structures The site located easterly of Avery Street.
Motion to: close public hearing for Appl. #11-15W at 9:19 pm
Was made by: Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
Motion: based on record of whole as presented, move a finding of no prudent or feasible alternative
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Heffler
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
Motion to: to approve Appl. #11-15W, no conditions, no bond.
Was made by: Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
ITEM: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED:
Appl. #11-09W – Satellite Tool Co.– 185 Commerce Way – IWA/CC application for the construction of a building addition and associated improvements on property located north of Commerce Way. Industrial (I) Zone.
ITEM: ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 9:27pm
Was made by: Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Thompson
Recording Secretary
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