TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
INLAND WETLANDS/CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Action
Minutes - 1 - November 6, 2013
MEMBERS PRESENT: Elizabeth Warren, Barbara Kelly, John Phillips, John Blondin, Adam Reed, Richard Muller, Carol Heffler
ALTERNATES PRESENT: none
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Folger, Sr. Environmental Officer
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
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Doug Nation regarding his proposed aerial park/ropes course off Governor’s Highway.
Motion to: move a finding that the proposed aerial park on Governor’s Highway shall be permitted as a non-regulated activity under section 4.2
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Blondin
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous. Commissioner Heffler abstained.
PERMIT EXTENSIONS: none
CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS:
BONDS: none
MINUTES: 10/16/2013, approved by consensus.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION:
WETLAND OFFICER’S REPORT: none
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:15 pm
Secretary Heffler read into the record the legal notice as published in the Journal Inquirer.
Appl.# 13-44P – Evergreen Walk LLC – 151 Buckland Rd. – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the construction of an office building, parking areas, stormwater management, and associated improvements on property located northerly Deming Street and westerly of Buckland Rd. Gateway Development (GD) Zone.
Motion to: close the public hearing for appl. #13-44P – Evergreen Walk LLC – 151 Buckland Rd. – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the construction of an office building, parking areas, stormwater management, and associated improvements on property located northerly Deming Street and westerly of Buckland Rd. Gateway Development (GD) Zone.
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Kelly
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
Motion to: move a finding based upon the record as a whole that there is not a prudent and feasible alternative.
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Blondin
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
Motion to: - approve appl. #13-44P, 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 November 6, 2018. 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.
- A bond shall be collected in the amount of $10,000 to ensure adequate erosion and sediment controls are constructed and maintained through the construction process.
- All approvals required must be obtained and submitted prior to any activity on the site.
- A contact person shall be identified on the plans.
- Revise item K on the submitted application form to reflect the acreage to include the area of the stormwater swale.
- Install a diversion structure that would direct stormwater flow to the south of the basin toward the existing sediment sump. The plan to be approved by the Town Engineer.
- Approval based on plans revised and received 11/6/2013.
Was made by: Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
NEW BUSINESS:
Appl.# 13-40P – Caron – 570 Sullivan Ave. – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the construction of a building addition, additional parking areas, stormwater management, and associated improvements on property located northerly of Sullivan Ave. Industrial (I) Zone.
Motion to: approve appl. #13-40P, 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 November 6, 2018. 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.
- A bond shall be collected in the amount of $5,000 to ensure adequate erosion and sediment controls are constructed and maintained through the construction process. A bond shall be collected in the amount of $10,000 for the establishment of stormwater structures. A bond shall be collected in the amount of $5,000 for habitat 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.
- A planting plan to be submitted to the satisfaction of town staff.
Was made by: Commissioner Blondin
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED:
Appl.# 13-51P - Distinctive Gardens & Tree Care LLC – 48 Patria Road – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the restoration of impacted wetlands and the construction of a materials and equipment storage yard on property located northerly of Patria Road, Industrial (I) Zone.
Commissioners determined that a public hearing was not needed and the application will be heard at the meeting on November 20, 2013. 5 yes: Heffler, Kelly, Muller, Reed, Blondin; 2 no: Warren, Phillips. Warren and Phillips were concerned about further disturbance of ¼ acre wetlands to accomplish the restoration.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn at 9:28 pm
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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