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AGENDA
MEETING OF THE
ENFIELD INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 P.M. (if applicable)
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 Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, LeMay, Szewczak and Tallarita. Also present were Steven Sadlowski, Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary. Agent LeMay was empowered to vote for this meeting.
4. Hearing(s): There were no public hearings this evening.
REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call Present were: Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, LeMay, Szewczak and Tallarita. Also present were Steven Sadlowski, Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary. Agent LeMay was empowered to vote for this meeting.
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. A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Tallarita to table Executive Session to “Other” on the agenda. Vote was 5-0-0.
a. Discussion with Attorney Carl Landolina on Longhi court case status.
- Public Participation - Issues of concern not on the agenda: No on in the audience came forward to speak.
5. Correspondence: Five items of correspondence were received.
6. Commissioner’s Correspondence: One item of Commissioner’s Correspondence was received.
7. Approval of Minutes – February 27, 2007: A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Tallarita to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 27, 2007 with the following amendments: page 5, 3rd paragraph from bottom, amend to read: “Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall, referencing the Agent’s Report from September 7, 2006, noted that a pile of rip rap was on site to be used at the wetland crossing. Staff indicated that the Plans required mitigative plantings, not stone”. Page 6, 2nd paragraph from bottom of page, strike “stated”, insert “asked if”; strike “except that”, insert “and if”; strike “would be allowed”, insert “was proposed to remain”. Vote was 4-0-1(LeMay).
8. Wetlands Agent Report - January February 27 – March 8
9. Old Business
a. IW #478 Charles Mastroberti – Permit to remove fill that was placed in wetlands outside of the permit conditions and restore the wetlands to a natural state. Property located at #54 Weymouth Road (Map 16, Lot 40), zoned R-33. Submitted 2/7/07; Received 2/13/07; PPE 2/27/07; MAD 4/18/06. A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Arnone to approve IW#478 with the standard 10 conditions in addition to the following, 11 through 15:
11. Work to be performed during the dry season, July 1 thru Sept. 30th or as approved by the Wetlands Agent if the area dries up early.
12. Remove Rip-Rap from driveway crossing and install wetland plants as per original plan.
13. Wetland seed mix to be planted in newly restored area, along with an appropriate number of wetland plants (as approved by the Wetlands Agent) to provide food value to the wildlife and rapidly restore growth and stability to the restored wetlands.
14. Front yard slope to be restored to a 2:1 slope (max).
15. With the exception of the additional items stated in these conditions, this application is approved in accordance with Site Plan entitled "Wetlands Restoration Plan Prepared for Charles Mastroberti"; sheet 1; dated 12/12/06, revised through 1/19/07; prepared by Gary B. LeClair, LLC. 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 enhance the wetlands and watercourses and return the site to its approved state.
Agent Tallarita excused himself from the remainder of the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
10. New Business
a. IW#479 Karios Properties, LLC – Permit to construct one new commercial building and add on to an existing commercial building with associated site improvements behind 151-155 Hazard Ave (Map 74 Lot 120), zoned BL. Submitted 3/6/07, Received 3/13/07, PPE 3/27/07: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Szewczak that this application represents a significant impact and warrants a public hearing. Vote was 4-0-0.
A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Szewczak to table discussion on IW#479 to the public hearing to be held on April 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Enfield Room. Vote was 4-0-0.
11. Other Business
a. Continued Regulations workshop. Review new model state regulations and proposed changes in Enfield’s regulations to make them more compatible. Discussion. No votes taken.
• Next regular meeting is Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 7:00PM in the Enfield Room.
12. Adjourn: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent LeMay to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Vote was 4-0-0.
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 |