Town of Willington
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission
40 Old Farms Road
Willington, CT 06279
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 28, 2003
7:30 PM
A: Call to order Chairman Metzler called the meeting to order at 7:32.
B: Roll call Regular Members Present: Alternate Members Present:
Ken Metzler, Chairman Sarah Calvert
Dave Schreiber, Vice-Chair Joe Csiki
Leon Kouyoumjian
Greg Blessing (arrived 7:34) Also Present:
Gary Jones, IWWC Agent
Absent: Heidi Leech, Substitute Recording Clerk
Frank Dirrigl
C: Seating of Alternates
Motion made by Dave Schreiber to seat Joe Csiki and Sarah Calvert. Seconded by Leon Kouyoumjian. All in favor, motion carries.
D: New business
1. File #2003-31 – Application for construction of a 280 s.f. addition on rear of existing house on property at 54 Cemetery Road (Map 52, Lot 25-5, Zone R80) Owner: Joseph & Kristie Teixeira; Applicant: The Butler Group, Inc. (Received 7/28/03; No Decision before 9/8/03; Decision by 9/22/03)
David Smith, Professional Engineer and Surveyor was present representing the Teixeiras. The addition would be contained within the footprint of the existing deck with the exception of the new stairs. Mr. Smith believes that the wetland function as previously noted on the property has been reduced.
Motion made by Joe Csiki to allow for staff approval of application File #2003-31. Seconded by Leon Kouyoumjian. All in favor, motion carries.
2. Bob Impelluso of 36 Parker Road was present to make the Commission aware of an application he is in the process of filing. The application is in respect to discharge pipes that need to be replaced in the ½ acre pond on his property. Pipes are used to feed water from a brook into the pond and then again out of the pond back to the brook to maintain the appropriate water level. The outgoing pipes have collapsed causing the pond to overfill and run over the spillway. It was suggested that Gary Jones look at the area, take photos and forward them to the Commission.
Motion made by Dave Schreiber to have the IWWC Agent look at the site, take pictures and if in his judgment an emergency meeting of the Commission is needed one will be called with the option of staff approval. Seconded by Greg Blessing. All in favor, motion carries.
E: Old business
1. File #2003-30 –Application for construction of a Senior Center with roads, drainage, and waste disposal system at 60 Old Farms Rd (Map 17, Lot 1 and Map 18, Lot 44, 58.96 acres) Owner/Applicant: Town of Willington (Received 7/14/03; No Decision before 7/28/03; Public Hearing (if needed) or Decision by 9/8/03)
Hank Torcellini of Gardener, Petterson & Associates was present with First Selectman, John Patton. The Commission had previously asked two questions regarding the proposal, What are the details of the attention basin and What is going to happen with the rest of the property, not in the building area. Hank Torcellini said that there will be a stone water treatment area, not a true attention basin, to handle the residential areas. This will be separate from the septic system for the Senior Center. John Patton explained that there are no other plans for the site as much of it is wetlands and not buildable.
Motion made by Greg Blessing to approve the application File #2003-30 with two conditions: 1) The 0% increased run off requirement will be evaluated and calculations supporting the numbers will be placed in the file and 2) A conservation easement or no-build notice must be placed on the remaining property. Seconded by Dave Schreiber. All in favor, motion carries.
2. File #W2003-28 – Application for a Single Family Dwelling in an upland area on property located at 31 Potter School Road (Map 49, Lot 2-21, 2.86 acres ) Owner/Applicant: Robert Stewart (Received 7/14/03; No Decision before 7/28/03; Decision by 9/8/03)
3. File #W2003-29 – Application for a Single Family Dwelling in an upland area on property located at 29 Potter School Road (Map 49, Lot 2-20, 4.77 acres) Owner/Applicant: Robert Stewart (Received 7/14/03; No Decision before 7/28/03; Decision by 9/8/03)
Bob Stewart of 79 Candlewood Drive Tolland was present as the Owner/Applicant. These two lots (lots 2-20 and 2-21) were approved in 1987 as part of the Fenton Bluff’s subdivision. In 1996 an application came before the IWWC Commission to fill in part of the Fenton to make a driveway for these lots. The application was denied. A copy of the minutes from the meeting denying File #96039 was give to Gary Jones to place in the current file as an alternative to the currently proposed plan. Chairman Metzler suggested that each member of the Commission take a site walk of the property at their convenience and have their notes ready to discuss at the September 8, 2003 meeting. Greg Blessing would like Mr. Stewart to look for alternatives to the 2:1 slopes such as terracing.
4. File #W2003-22 – Application for a driveway crossing in the wetland area on property located on easterly side of Mason Road (Map 6, Lot 14, 10.06 acres) Owner/ Applicant: Eugene & Stephen Wasynczuk (Received 5/12/03; 65 day extension requested and approved; Decision by 9/8/03).
The Commission is still waiting on information for this file. This item tabled until September 8, 2003 meeting.
5. Truck Centers of America (the Leasee) and George Giguere of Royce Properties (the Owner) of property located at 327 Ruby Road are in violation of the IWWC Act.
The Commission will ask Susan Yorgensen to contact the DEP for a copy of the TCA file. No new information.
6. Replanting and landscaping plan for Village Hill Road Bridge, Owner: Town of Willington.
John Patton distributed the restoration plan for the replanting of the new Village Hill Road Bridge. He explained to the Commission that the Winged Euonymus plants have been removed since they are non-native and invasive. These “burning bush” shrubs have been replaced with native blueberry bushes. The consensus of the Commission was to approve the plan as modified.
F: Correspondence
One item, an invitation email forwarded by Susan Yorgensen detailing the Willimantic River Map “Roll-Out” on Tuesday July 29, 2003.
G: Approval of Minutes
Motion made by Joe Csiki to accept July 14, 2003 minutes as printed. Seconded by Sarah Calvert. All in favor, motion carries.
H: Staff Report/Discussion
Sara is excused from the September 8, 2003 meeting.
I: Adjournment
Motion made by Joe Csiki to adjourn at 9:13 PM. Seconded by Leon Kouyoumjian. All in favor, motion carries.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi A. Leech
Acting Recording Clerk
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