IWWA Notice of Action 11/13/07

NOTICE OF ACTION

MEETING OF THE

ENFIELD INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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 7:01 p.m.

2. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

3. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, Camidge, Kiner and Staples. Also present were Steven Sadlowski, Wetlands Agent, and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.

4. Presentation of Award: A certificate of appreciation was presented to Robert Bierce for his work to install markers on 373 storm drains and distribute 1,000 pamphlets on non-point source pollution in the Thompsonville area of town.

4. Hearing(s):

a. IW-501 Powder Hill Sand and Gravel LLC (Continued) – 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, EMPHCD November 13, 2007 (with 21 day extension), MPHAD Jan 17, 2008. Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall recused herself from discussion on this application. Agent Arnone acted as Chair in her absence. A motion was made by Agent Staples and seconded by Agent Kiner to close the public hearing on IW-501 at 7:21 p.m. Vote was 4-0-0.

Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall returned to the meeting at this time.

REGULAR MEETING

1. Call to Order: The regular meeting was called to order by Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall at 7:23 p.m.

2. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, Camidge, Kiner and Staples. 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.

5. Correspondence: Six items of correspondence were received.

6. Commissioner’s Correspondence: Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall reported that she and Mr. Sadlowski attended the annual CACIWC meeting and found it very informative.

7. Approval of Minutes –October 16, 2007: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Camidge to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 16, 2007 with the following amendment: page 11, 2^nd paragraph, remove “drainage time” and insert “runoff”. Vote was 4-0-1(Kiner).

8. Wetlands Agent Report –October 16, 2007 to November 13, 2007: Mr. Sadlowski briefly reviewed the Agent’s Report with the Agency.

9. Old Business

a. 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, EMPHCD November 13, 2007 (with 21 day extension), MPHAD Jan 17, 2008. Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall recused herself from this application. Agent Arnone acted as Chair in her absence. A motion was made by Agent Camidge and seconded by Agent Staples to approve IW#501 with the 10 standard conditions, in addition to the following, numbered 11 through 15:

11. A Town of Enfield access easement (20 foot wide centered on pipe conveying water from CB-14 to the Wet Pond) and right-to-drain easement for the same to be added to the final plans.

12. Japanese Knotweed in the area of the upgraded discharge on CT Water Company property to be physically removed during excavation activities. Plant remains to be bagged and disposed of with the regular trash to keep them from re-colonizing elsewhere. Area to be inspected annually for two additional years. Any re-colonization that is present is to removed in the same manor.

13. Dr. Welti shall inspect the site as construction on the wet pond commences as recommended in his report dated October 25, 2007. If Dr. Welti finds that “stone wedges” are needed at the site, the applicant shall install them as directed. Dr. Welti shall provide, at the developers’ expense, a letter to the Town certifying that the slopes are stable.

14. Cast iron hoods to be utilized where Snout hoods are specified on the plans.

15. With the exception of the additional items stated in these conditions, this application is approved in accordance with the Site Plan entitled “The Village at Powder Hill”; sheets 1-17 with a cover sheet revised through 10/5/07; prepared by J.R. Russo and Associates 1 Shoham Road East Windsor, CT. Any changes that would potentially cause greater impacts to wetlands or watercourses, such as enlargement or reorientation 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 of Modification or Determination of Permit Need (Jurisdictional Ruling).

Agent Kiner stated that he was not present at the last meeting at which this application was discussed but he was present at meetings previously to that and has reviewed the minutes and feels comfortable in taking part in the vote. Vote was 4-0-0. Reason for approval was that the project, with mitigation, will not adversely affect wetlands and watercourses.

b. IW-505 Jeff Adams – Construction of a septic system for a new home within 200’ of the Scantic River. 23 Bailey Road (map 109, lot 20) - zoned R-88. Submitted October 15, 2007, Received October 16, 2007, PPE October 30, 2007, MAD December 20, 2007: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Staples to approve IW-505 with the 10 standard conditions, in addition to the following, numbered 11 through 15:

11. Agent shall inspect and approve the E/S controls before signing off on the building permit;

12. Lot to be stabilized as soon as possible after the various aspects of the site work are completed;

13. Stones to be placed at the outlets of the footing and roof drains to prevent erosion;

14. A note shall be placed on the deed indicating the presence of the 200 foot upland review area of the Scantic River and that any activities within this area must have a permit from the Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission. Note shall be placed on the deed at the time of closing when Mr. Adams purchases the property;

15. With the exception of the additional items stated in these conditions, this application is approved in accordance with Site Plan entitled "Plot Plan - 23 Bailey Road - Prepared for Jeff Adams Enfield, CT"; 1 sheet; dated 7-31-07, revised through 10-11-07; prepared by Aeschliman Land Surveying 1379 Main Street East Hartford. 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 5-0-0.

Reason for approval was that the applicant has demonstrated that the project will not adversely affect wetlands and watercourses.

10. New Business

11. New Applications to be accepted

As presented by the Agent to the Agency at the meeting, if applicable. None.

12. Other Business

a. Review and approve proposed meeting calendar for 2008. A motion was made by Agent Camidge and seconded by Agent Staples to approve the 2008 meeting schedule as amended: Meetings will be held on January 15, February 5^th & 19^th, March 4^th & 18^th, April 1^st &15^th, May 6^th & 20^th, June 3^rd & 17^th, July 1^st & 15^th, September 2^nd & 16^th, October 7^th & 21^st, November 18^th, December 2^nd and 16^th, 2008. Vote was 5-0-0.

• Next regular meeting is Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 7:00PM in the Council Chamber.

13. Adjourn: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Staples to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Vote was 5-0-0.

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