TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
INLAND WETLANDS/CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Action
Minutes - 1 - November 19, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT: Elizabeth Warren, Audrey Delnicki, Carol Heffler, John Blondin, Adam Reed, Barbara Kelly, Richard Muller, Arthur Jennings (arrived at 7:25 pm)
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Jack Phillips sitting for vacant position
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Folger, Sr. Environmental Officer/Conservation 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: none
PERMIT EXTENSIONS: none
CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS: Revised Commissioner List to add new alternate Michael Balesano.
BONDS: none
MINUTES: 10/15/2014
Motion to: approve minutes of 10/15/2014
Was made by: Commissioner Blondin
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Mr. Folger reported that scouts have completed the final section of boardwalk at Major Michael Donnelly Land Preserve.
WETLAND OFFICER’S REPORT: Ground water tables are very low due to lack of rain.
PUBLIC HEARING: none
NEW BUSINESS:
Appl. #14-55W – Corneau – 55 Corneau Way – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the restoration of a previously disturbed wetland area. Industrial (I) Zone.
Motion to: approve Appl. #14-55W 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 19, 2019. 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 germination study is to be made on the newly exposed wetland topsoil within the remediation area for the determination of the presence of an existing viable seed source. Study to be completed prior to May 1.
- A bond shall be collected in the amount of $1,000 for seeding the remediation area in the event that germination of an existing seed source does not occur.
- All water and soil testing results are to be transmitted to the Town, along with a copy of the final report upon completion of the remediation.
- All approvals required must be obtained and submitted prior to any activity on the site.
- A contact person shall be identified on the plans.
Was made by: Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by: Commissioner Blondin
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Appl. #14-56W – Town of South Windsor Nevers Rd Reconstruction – Determination of Public Hearing - Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for approval of the re-construction of a portion of Nevers Rd located adjacent to the Nevers/Ayers Rd intersection, Rural Residential (RR) Zone.
Motion to: hold a public hearing at 7:10 pm on December 3, 2014 for Appl. #14-56W due to the potential for impact to a watercourse and the potential for public interest.
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Reed
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
OTHER BUSINESS:
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED:
Appl. #14-57P – Connecticut Valley Brewery – 765 Sullivan Ave. – IWA/Conservation Commission application to construct a commercial building, parking and associated improvements. The site is located southerly of Sullivan Ave, and easterly of West Rd. General Commercial (GC) Zone.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn at 8:16 pm
Was made by: Commissioner Delnicki
Second by: Commissioner Heffler
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Thompson
Recording Secretary
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