TOWN OF WILLINGTON
INLAND WETLAND AND WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9, 2004
A. Call to order
Schreiber called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Members Present: D. Schreiber, Vice-Chairman
G. Blessing
S. Calvert (alt.)
L. Kouyoumjian
Members Absent: K. Metzler
Members Excused: F. Dirrigl
Also Present: Susan Yorgensen, Wetlands Agt
S. Nimerowski, Recording Clerk
C. Seat Alternates
MOTION: To seat Calvert.
By: Kouyoumjian Seconded: Blessing
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
D. New Business
1. File #W2004-03 – Application to construct a single family home with installation of
foundation drain and grading within 100 ft. upland review on property at 271
Turnpike Road (Map 40, Lot 16, 3.46 acres). Owner/Applicant: Brian G. Semprebon.
(Received 2/9/04, Decision by 4/12/04.)
Brian Semprebon spoke briefly and showed some maps.
MOTION: To remand File #W2004-03 to staff.
By: Blessing Seconded: Kouyoumjian
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
Blessing suggested that the maps show sedimentation and erosion controls.
2. File #W2004-04 – Application for Phase II, Clover Springs Farm, 15 Lot Subdivision
for road construction, piping, grading, construction of single family homes on 10 lots
within regulated areas and drainage crossings on Clover Springs Drive (Map 9, Lots
7-9, 7-12, 7-13, 7-14, 7-15, 7-16, 7-17, 7-19, 7-20, 7-21). Owner/Applicant: Joseph
Voboril. (Received 2/9/04, Decision by 4/12/04.)
Joseph Voboril read from a narrative that explained the proposal. He said the Wetlands Permit for the subdivision expired December 13, 2003. He explained that the project has two phases, with one already completed. The applicant gave details of the proposed work. He said they need grading for the sub base for 2/3 of the road, a total of ½ mile. He said there are two road crossings and seasonal drainages. He said that all 3 are 24” pipes. He said that a stormwater detention basin was put in on Lot 22.
In answer to questions by Blessing, Mr. Voboril said all is consistent with the original plans, and there is an outlet structure to the basin. He said that Karl Acimovic has been out on the site. He said the first road crossing is in with rip-rap, and the second crossing has been completed also. He said out of the 15 lots, 10 would be regulated; Lots 9 and 10 are only regulated because of the 100 ft. buffer.
Yorgensen said the applicant doesn’t have to go through Planning and Zoning again, and a Public Hearing is not required. She said that sedimentation and erosion control requirements have changed, and the applicant would need to look at them.
Yorgensen said the next Inland Wetland meeting is February 23. A site walk was set for February 22 at 1:00 p.m.
E. Old Business
1. File #W2003-41 – Application to dredge pond and install retention pond on property
at 31 Daleville Road (Map 22, Lot 25, 64 acres). Owner/Applicant: Robert S. Hockla.
(Received 10/27/03; No Decision before 11/24/03; Site Walk 11/15/03, 10 a.m.; rain
date 11/22/03, 10 a.m.; Decision by 12/8/03; extension granted to 2/9/04.)
Schreiber explained that a decision was not made at the last meeting because Blessing was absent.
Robert Hockla showed pictures of the pond area. Commission members went over plans for a stilling basin with the applicant. Yorgensen noted that a sudden flow would not be stopped by hay bales. Mr. Hockla said he was planning to put in a stilling drain after the pond was drained. Blessing recommended that the applicant dig a small stilling basin before any work was done. There was discussion about having a series of hay bale dams down the swale. Yorgensen said the bales should definitely be put in a series, two stacks of them, overlapping in a double row. She said the bales should be in before the drain is opened up. Blessing suggested creating a weir.
MOTION: To approve application #W2003-41 on the condition that the stilling
basin be constructed prior to any opening of the drain valve and that
it be constructed using hay bales.
By: Blessing Seconded: Calvert
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
The applicant indicated where the dredged material will be spread.
2. File #W2004-01 – Application to construct a single family home, barn, driveway, and
upgrade existing driveway and replace existing 12 inch metal culvert on proposed lot
split on property at 54 Trask Road (street #70) (Map 29, Lot 18-1, 6.86 acres). Owner:
Ralph R. & Carol A. Parizek; Applicant: Donald & Maureen Parizek. (Received
1/12/04; Decision by 3/8/04.)
No one was present for this application.
3. File #W2004-02 – Application for road improvements to 947 ft. of Hockla Farms
Road (Map 17, Lot 33B2). Owner/Applicant: Town of Willington. (Received
1/12/04; Site Walk done independently by members before 3/8/04 meeting; Decision
by 3/8/04.)
Schreiber said a site walk will occur on February 22.
4. File #W2003-44 – Notice of Violation – Filling of a wetlands and grading and filling
activity within the upland review area without permits on property located at 315
Daleville Road (Map 7, Lot 10B). Owner: Harold W. II and Rene Bruce; Contractor:
All-Phase Enterprises, Inc.
Yorgensen said that at the January 12 meeting the contractor was told to submit a restoration plan, but that one has not been received as of yet. She said that some material will have to be pulled out, and that we want to know where it’s going to go.
The consensus of the Commission was that a restoration plan should be submitted before the first meeting in March (the 8th). Blessing asked Yorgensen to send letters to both Mr. Bruce and the contractor concerning this matter.
5. Violation: TruckCenters of America (the Lessee) and George Giguere of Royce
Properties (the Owner) of property located at 327 Ruby Road.
Yorgensen said the second, more recent, spill probably didn’t get out of the oil/water separators. A workshop meeting should be planned to discuss the violation was discussed and the Commission agreed to have such a workshop at the second meeting in March (the 22nd).
F. Correspondence
1. Letter dated 1/27/04 from Michael L. Eldredge, First Selectman, to Chairman of the
IWC, Re: Legal Counsel.
Correspondence was discussed.
MOTION: That we report back to the selectman, indicating we’re happy with our
current legal representative, and don’t see any reason to change at
this point. Mark Branse is excellent for land use and is a highly
qualified land use attorney. We prefer to retain his services.
By: Blessing Seconded: Calvert
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
Blessing asked if we had ever lost a suit since we used Mr. Branse. Yorgensen said that we had not.
2. Brochure, 2004 Inland Wetland Commissioners Training Program (DEP). Segment 1
– Introduction to Principles and Practices.
Saturday, April 3, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Storrs, CT.
Yorgensen indicated she would like to have Calvert attend Segment 1. Segment 2, on legal issues, will be presented June 12 in Storrs, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or June 9 in Old Lyme. She said that it would be a good idea for all members and staff to at least attend Segment 2.
G. Approval of Minutes
MOTION: To approve January 12, 2004 minutes.
By: Blessing Seconded: Kouyoumjian
Result: Motion passes 3-0-1 (Calvert abstains).
MOTION: To approve January 26, 2004 minutes.
By: Kouyoumjian Seconded: Calvert
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
H. Staff Report and Discussion
None.
I. Adjournment
MOTION: To adjourn at 8:43 p.m.
By: Kouyoumjian Seconded: Calvert
Result: Motion passes unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Susan S. Nimerowski
Recording Clerk
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