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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE
ENFIELD INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2007
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:30 P.M. (if applicable)
REGULAR MEETING -- IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
*****ENFIELD ROOM, IN THE BASEMENT*****
********* ENFIELD TOWN HALL ********
*** 820 ENFIELD STREET,***
** ENFIELD, CT 06082 **
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Call to Order: The public hearing was called to order by Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall at 7:34 p.m.
2. Pledge Of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was not recited. The American flag was not present in the meeting room.
3. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Staples, Szewczak, and Wawer. Also present were Steven Sadlowski, Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.
4. Hearing(s):
IW#453.02 – Town of Enfield (Continued) – Modification of Existing Permit – Proposed stream channel maintenance and restoration involving channel dredging and clearing, excavation and grading within 100 feet of a watercourse. Activity located on properties North of Yale Drive and East of Hillyer Drive and between Yale Drive and Broad Leaf Lanes. Map 19, Lots 153-156, 199-201, and 210-211. [Submitted 11/7/2006, Received, 11/21/06, MPHCD 1/19/07, MPHAD 3/24/07]: A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Wawer to close the public hearing on IW#453 at 7:52 p.m. Vote was 4-0-0.
A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Staples to close the public hearing portion of the meeting at 7:53 p.m. Vote was 4-0-0.
REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order: The regular meeting was called to order by Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall at 7:54 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Staples, Szewczak, Wawer and Arnone (9:27 p.m.) Also present were Steven Sadlowski, Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.
A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Staples to add the following items to the agenda under the section “Other”. Add: c. Discussion of Connecticut River Assembly and d. Approve proposed 2007/2008 fiscal year budget. Vote was 4-0-0.
3. Executive Session – Matters regarding specific employees, pending litigation, acquisition of real estate and / or matters exempt from disclosure requirements. As needed. The specific reason should be stated for each session. There were no items for discussion in Executive Session.
4. Public Participation - Issues of concern not on the agenda:
5. Correspondence.
6. Commissioner’s Correspondence.
7. Approval of Minutes – December 13th, December 19th: A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Wawer to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 13, 2006 with the following amendment: page 3, 4th paragraph, 1st sentence, add: “he” after “although”. Vote was 3-0-1(Staples).
A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Wawer to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 19, 2006 with the following amendments: page 2, 4th paragraph, 3rd sentence, remove “and” after “gabion”; page 3, 3rd paragraph from bottom, remove “3” from “346”; page 4, last paragraph, remove “w” from “now”; page 5, 8th paragraph, change “hard” to “yard”; page 8, 3rd paragraph from bottom, 2nd line, change “fro” to “for”; page 9, 3rd paragraph, 2nd sentence, after “favor”, remove “to”; 10th paragraph, 2nd sentence, change “roof” to “room”; page 13, condition #21, remove spacing in vote results so that it reads: “Vote was 1(Staples)-3-0.”; page 14, 4th paragraph, 2nd sentence, change “now” to “no”. Vote was 3-0-1(Wawer).
8. Wetlands Agent Report – October December 19 through January 15
9. Old Business
IW#453.02 – Town of Enfield – Modification of Existing Permit – Proposed stream channel maintenance and restoration involving channel dredging and clearing, excavation and grading within 100 feet of a watercourse. Activity located on properties North of Yale Drive and East of Hillyer Drive and between Yale Drive and Broad Leaf Lanes. Map 19, Lots 153-156, 199-201, and 210-211 [Submitted 11/7/2006, Received, 11/21/06, MPHCD 1/19/07, MPHAD 3/24/07] A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Wawer to approve IW#453.02 with the original 19 conditions of approval in addition to the following: #20 fences removed during this or previous work to be replaced or re-installed so that they serve their purpose. #21 Trees that are not going to be removed, and are near the area of work that may be damaged by the heavy equipment, shall be armored as recommended in the 2002 CT Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (5.1.11). #22 With the exception of the addition of the items stated in these conditions, this application to modify previous permit IW#453 is approved in accordance with the plans entitled “Broad Leaf Lane To Yale Drive Drainage Channel Improvement", dated November 7, 2006 Sheets 1 through 5; revised through 12/27/06; Prepared by Jeffery Bord, P.E., L.S, Town of Enfield Public Works - Engineering Division. Any changes that would potentially cause greater impact to wetlands or watercourses, such as enlargement of area of disturbance, from the plans shall require the permitee to come before the Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency for a Determination of Permit Need (Jurisdictional Ruling).
Vote was 4-0-0. Reason for approval was that the applicant has demonstrated that the project will not adversely affect wetlands and watercourses.
10. New Business
IW 476 - David Turner. Proposed construction of a wetland crossing for a residential driveway (.08 Acre impact) and construction of a home within the upland review area (.7 Acre impact). Property located on Post Office Rd. (Map 47, Lot 44) Zoned I-1. [Submitted 12/22/06; Received 1/16/07, PPE 2/30/07, MAD 3/21/07]: A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Staples that a public hearing is not necessary for this application and to table discussion to the meeting of January 30, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. Vote was 4-0-0.
IW #477 - Tim Fortune. Proposed new home constructed within 100 feet of a watercourse and within the upland review area (.13 acre impact). Property located on Steele Road (Map 047, Lot 44) Zoned R-33. [Submitted 12/29/06, Received 1/16/07, PPE 2/30/07, MAD 3/21/07]: A motion was made by Agent Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Staples that a public hearing is not necessary for this application and to table discussion to the meeting of January 30, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. Vote was 4-0-0.
DPN 2006-12-15 - Charles Mastroberti. Installation of a “turn-out” (shed) for the keeping of animals within 100’ of wetlands. Requesting Agricultural Exemption for the construction of this shed, which is already installed: A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Szewczak that a permit is not needed for this application. Vote was 4-0-1(Arnone)
11. Other Business
- Bob Gegetskas, Old Abbe Rd., Wetlands crossing repairs discussion.It was the consensus of the Agents to allow Mr. Gegetskas to work with the Town’s Engineers and get the repairs done as quickly as possible. The Agency Members also requested photos of the finished site and a detailed report including drawings and written instructions from the Town’s Engineers.
- Kory Groszyk, 30 Parker Street, Debris in wetlands discussion: It was the consensus of the Agency members to follow procedures in the violation process including, but not limited to issuance of a Cease and Desist Order.
- Discussion of Connecticut River Assembly It was the consensus of the Agency members that Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall will work with Mr. Sadlowski to draft a letter in support of continuance of the Assembly.
- d. Approve proposed 2007/2008 fiscal year budget. A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Wawer to approve the proposed 2007/08 budget as presented. Vote was 5-0-0. It was the consensus of the Agency members that if necessary, a request will be made to the Town Council during the budget year if there is a shortfall in line item for recording secretary due to the lengthy meetings.
• Next regular meeting is Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers.
12. Adjourn A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Staples to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 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
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