NOTICE OF ACTION
MEETING OF THE
ENFIELD INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2007 – 7:00 pm
PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
*****COUNCIL CHAMBERS*****
********* ENFIELD TOWN HALL *********
*** 820 ENFIELD STREET***
** ENFIELD, CT 06082 **
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, Camidge, Kiner, Staples and Wawer (7:25 p.m.) Also present were Steven Sadlowski, Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.
4. Hearing(s):
a. IW-460-02 Somerset Development Corporation – modifications to existing permit for Stonegate Senior Residential Development. East end of Mayfield Drive, North of Westview Drive and Northwest of Shaker Pines Lake (Map 79 – Lots 11,12,13 & Map 96 – Lot 11) Zoned R-44. Submitted July 5, 2007, Received July 10, 2007, PPE July 24, 2007, MPHCD October 9, 2007. A motion was made at 7:56 p.m. by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Wawer to close the public hearing for IW-460-02. Vote was 6-0-0.
b. IW-501 Powder Hill Sand and Gravel LLC – 23 Unit Senior Residential Development. Upgrade of existing Town drainage culvert and outflow in a regulated area on CT Water Company Property (across street). Powder Hill Road, map 84, lot 15 & 16 (development) and lot 6 (drainage improvement) - zoned R-88. Submitted August 29, 2007, Received September 4, 2007, PPE September 18, 2007, MAD November 8, 2007. Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall recused herself from discussion on this application due to the potential of an appearance of a conflict of interest. Agent Arnone, Vice Chair, acted as chairperson for this application. A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Staples at 8:59 p.m. to continue the public hearing for IW-501 until the meeting of October 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 5-0-0.
A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Kiner to close the public hearing portion of the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Vote was 5-0-0.
A motion was then made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Kiner to hold a 5 minute recess. Vote was 5-0-0.
REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order: The meeting was reconvened and called to order by Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall at 9:07 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, Camidge, Kiner, Staples and Wawer. Also present were Steven Sadlowski, Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.
3. Executive Session
Matters regarding specific employees, pending litigation, acquisition of real estate and / or matters exempt from disclosure requirements. There were no items for discussion in executive session.
4. Public Participation - Issues of concern not on the agenda: No one in the audience came forward to speak.
At this time, a motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Wawer to change the order of the agenda, moving agenda items #5-8 to the end of the agenda. Vote was 6-0-0.
9. Old Business
a. IW-460-02 Somerset Development Corporation – modifications to existing permit for Stonegate Senior Residential Development. East end of Mayfield Drive, North of Westview Drive and Northwest of Shaker Pines Lake (Map 79 – Lots 11,12,13 & Map 96 – Lot 11) Zoned R-44. Submitted July 5, 2007, Received July 10, 2007, PPE July 24, 2007, MPHCD October 9, 2007: A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Kiner to table discussion on this application to the meeting of October 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 6-0-0.
b. IW-501 Powder Hill Sand and Gravel LLC – 23 Unit Senior Residential Development. Upgrade of existing Town drainage culvert and outflow in a regulated area on CT Water Company Property (across street). Powder Hill Road, map 84, lot 15 & 16 (development) and lot 6 (drainage improvement) - zoned R-88. Submitted August 29, 2007, Received September 4, 2007, PPE September 18, 2007, MAD November 8, 2007. Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall recused herself from discussion on this application due to the potential of an appearance of a conflict of interest. Agent Arnone, Vice Chair, acted as chairperson for this application. A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Kiner to table discussion on IW-501 until the meeting of October 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 5-0-0.
c. IW-502 – Martin-Bower Co., LLC. – Replacement of underground fuel storage tank with an above ground one within 100’ of a wetland. 191 Moody Rd. (Map 100, lot 35) zoned I-1. Submitted September 12, 2007, Received September 18, 2007, PPE October 2, 2007, MAD November 8, 2007: A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Arnone to approve IW-502 with the standard 10 conditions, in addition to the following, numbered 11 and 12, as discussed:
11. An inflatable plug, designed to block the outlet of the structure in the basin, shall be purchased and kept on hand in the event of a spill. Staff shall be trained in its proper use;
12. With the exception of the additional items stated in these conditions, this application is approved in accordance with the Site Plan entitled “Proposed Fuel Tank Replacement, Martin-Brower, 191 Moody Rd. Enfield , CT "; sheets S-1 &S-2; dated 9/2007; prepared by BayState Environmental, Inc. Any changes that would potentially cause greater impact to wetlands or watercourses, such as enlargement or re-orientation of structure footprints, from the plans and any denial or changes made by any other regulatory agency or commission shall require the permitee to come before the Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency for a Permit Modification or Determination of Permit Need (Jurisdictional Ruling); Vote was 6-0-0. Reason for approval was that the applicant has demonstrated that the project will not adversely affect wetlands and watercourses.
d. IW-503 – Leah Stroiney – Proposed garage and porch addition within 100’ of a wetland. 4 Pinecrest Road (Map 97, lot93) zoned R-33. Submitted September 13, 2007, Received September 18, 2007, PPE October 2, 2007, MAD November 8, 2007: A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Staples to approve IW-503 with the 10 standard conditions, in addition to the following, numbered 11 &12:
11. Excessive materials from the excavation, other than those used in the swale, shall be removed from site.
12. With the exception of the additional items stated in these conditions, this application is approved in accordance with the Site Plan submitted with the application. Any changes that would potentially cause greater impact to wetlands or watercourses, such as enlargement or re-orientation of structure footprints, from the plans and any denial or changes made by any other regulatory agency or commission shall require the permitee to come before the Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency for a Permit Modification or Determination of Permit Need (Jurisdictional Ruling);
Vote was 6-0-0. Reason for approval was that the applicant has demonstrated that the project will not adversely affect wetlands and watercourses.
10. New Business
a. IW-504-Homes by Guarino – 16 lot subdivision – Cherry Wood Estates, Phase II. Laughlin Road (Map 106, Lot1) Zone R-88. Submitted September 28, 2007, Received October 2, 2007, PPE October 16, 2007, MAD December 6, 2007. A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Kiner to hold a public hearing on this application. Vote was 2(Arnone, Kiner)-4-0. Motion failed. A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Camidge to table further discussion on IW-504 to the meeting of October 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 6-0-0.
5. Correspondence: Three items of correspondence were received.
6. Commissioner’s Correspondence: Two items were discussed.
7. Approval of Minutes –September 4, 2007, September 18, 2007: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Wawer to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 4, 2007 with the following amendments: page 13, item #6, 2nd paragraph, change “CCIWC” to “CACIWC”. Vote was 4-0-2(Staples & Wawer)
A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Kiner to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 18, 2007 with the following amendments: page 3, 1st paragraph, remove the letter “r” from “challenge”; 6th paragraph, remove parentheses from “no”; page 7, 9th paragraph, 2nd sentence, remove last word “there” and insert “legible”; 9th page, 1st paragraph, second sentence, remove “I”, insert “A”. Vote was 4-0-2(Wawer & Staples).
8. Wetlands Agent Report –September 4, 2007 – October 2, 2007: After discussion on Mr. Sadlowski’s report regarding Carriage House Condominiums, it was the consensus of the Agency members that the condominium association apply for a permit to clean debris within the upland review area.
11. New Applications to be accepted
As presented by the Agent to the Agency at the meeting, if applicable: None
12. Other Business
• Next regular meeting is Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 7:00PM in the Council Chamber.
13. Adjourn: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Wawer to adjourn the meeting at 10:38 p.m. Vote was 6-0-0.
Acronym Key for Dates:
Submitted = Day it was Logged in by the Appropriate Town Office.
Rec’ed = Received (Date of First Regular Meeting after the day of submission or 35 days, which ever is sooner)
PPE = Petition Period Ends (14 Days from Receipt)
MAD = Mandatory Action Date (65 Days from Receipt)
EMAD = Extended Mandatory Action Date (Any combination up to 65 days from original MAD)
MPHCD = Mandatory Public Hearing Closing Date (35 Days from opening of the public hearing)
EMPHCD = Extended Mandatory Public Hearing Closing Date (Any combination up to 65 Days from first MPHCD)
MPHAD = Mandatory Public Hearing Action Date (35 Days after close of the public hearing)
EMPHAD = Extended Mandatory Public Hearing Action Date (Any combination up to 65 Days from first MPHAD)
*Applicant can consent to extend the time frame for any of the steps but the total of all extensions together cannot exceed 65 days