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NOTICE OF ACTION
MEETING OF THE
ENFIELD INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2007
BRIEF EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:00P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
*****COUNCIL CHAMBERS*****
********* ENFIELD TOWN HALL *********
*** 820 ENFIELD STREET***
** ENFIELD, CT 06082 **
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Matters regarding specific employees, pending litigation, acquisition of real estate and / or matters exempt from disclosure requirements.
1. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, Szewczak and Tallarita. Also present were Wetlands Agent Steven Sadlowski and Recording Secretary Susan Berube.
Discussion with attorney Landolina on the Longhi Matter: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Szewczak to enter into executive session with Attorney Landolina and Mr. Sadlowski at 7:02 p.m. Vote was 3-0-1(Tallarita). Agent Tallarita did not attend executive session due to a potential conflict of interest.
The Agency came out of executive session at 7:09 p.m. Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall announced that no decisions were made and no votes were taken in executive session.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m.
2. Pledge Of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, Szewczak and Tallarita. Also present were Wetlands Agent Steven Sadlowski and Recording Secretary Susan Berube.
4. Hearing(s):
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: Due to lack of proper notification to abutters by the applicant, a motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Arnone to continue IW #479 to the meeting of April 17, 2007. Attorney Cummings requested that the hearing be held off until the meeting of May 1, 2007 due to scheduling conflicts with one of the applicant’s experts. Agent Szewczak amended his motion and Agent Arnone amended his second to continue IW#479 to the meeting of May 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 4-0-0.
A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Tallarita to close the public hearing portion of the meeting at 7:23 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 7:24 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, Szewczak, Tallarita and Wawer (7:28 p.m.). Also present were Wetlands Agent Steven Sadlowski and Recording Secretary Susan Berube.
3. Public Participation - Issues of concern not on the agenda: No one in the audience came forward to speak.
4. Correspondence: Three items of correspondence were received.
5. Commissioner’s Correspondence: There were no items of commissioners’ correspondence brought up for discussion.
6. Approval of Minutes – March 13, 2007: A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Arnone to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 13, 2007 as presented. Vote was 4-0-0. (Agent Wawer was not yet present to vote).
7. Wetlands Agent Report - March 13 – April 3, 2007: Mr. Sadlowski briefly reviewed the Agent’s Report.
8. Old Business
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 MAD 5/17/07: A motion was made by Agent Tallarita and seconded by Agent Arnone to table discussion on IW#479 until the meeting of May 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 5-0-0.
9. New Business
IW # 480 - Katherine & Robie Staples, Sr. Construction of a new commercial building and associated improvements within 100 feet of a wetland, 7 Anngina Drive (Map 82, lot 56), Zoned I-1. Received 3/9/07, Accepted 4/3/07, PPE 4/17/07. It was the consensus of the Agency members that this application is not a significant impact and a public hearing will not be necessary. A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Tallarita to table further discussion on IW #480 to the meeting of April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Enfield Room. Vote was 5-0-0.
A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Arnone to change the order of the agenda by discussing IW#483 prior to #481. Vote was 5-0-0.
IW # 483 Bernard Gomeau, Installation of an in-ground pool within 100’ of a wetland & watercourse. 19 Winter Way (Map 82 - Lot 76) zoned R-33. Received 3/28/07, Accepted 4/3/07, PPE 4/17/07. It was the consensus of the Agency members that this application is not a significant impact and a public hearing will not be necessary. A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Tallarita to table further discussion on IW #483 to the meeting of April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Enfield Room. Vote was 5-0-0.
A motion was made by Agent Tallarita and seconded by Agent Wawer to change the order of the agenda by discussing IW#484 prior to #481. Vote was 5-0-0.
IW # 484 Ray Baillargeon. Installation of an above ground pool within the upland review area. 7 Rebecca Drive. (M103-L77) zoned R-44. Submitted 3/30/07, Accepted 4/3/07, PPE 4/17/07. Mr. Sadlowski stated that the application is actually for an in-ground pool, not an above ground pool as stated on the agenda. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Agency members that this application is not a significant impact and a public hearing will not be necessary. A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Tallarita to table further discussion on IW #480 to the meeting of April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Enfield Room. Vote was 5-0-0.
IW #481 Town of Enfield “Road 2005 Program”, excavating, paving, and drainage improvements within 100 feet of wetlands and/or watercourses. Section 5-A including Leary Rd., Bailey Rd., and Scitico St.. Section 5-B including Longview Rd., Stony Brook Rd., Hillcrest Rd., and Star Ln.. Section 5-C including Westerly Dr., and Heron Rd. Received 3/13/07, Accepted 4/3/07, PPE 4/17/07. A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Tallarita to hold a public hearing on IW#481 due to potential significant impact at the meeting of April 17, 2007 in the Enfield Room. Vote was 5-0-0.
IW# 482 Town of Enfield – Road 2005, Section 1 – D’Annunzio Avenue. Road Reconstruction, including drainage improvements within 100’ of wetlands and/or watercourses. Received 3/27/07, Accepted 4/3/07, PPE 4/17/07. A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Wawer to hold a public hearing on IW#482 due to potential significant impact at the meeting of April 17, 2007 in the Enfield Room. Vote was 5-0-0.
IW # 485 Town of Enfield. Senior Center Trail Project. Installation of a walking trail within 100’ of wetlands and watercourse. 299 Elm Street (map 75 lot 51) zoned I-1. Submitted 4/2/07, accepted 4/4/07, PPE 4/17/07: It was the consensus of the Agency members that a public hearing is not necessary on this application. A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Arnone to table further discussion on IW #485 to the meeting of April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Enfield Room. Vote was 5-0-0.
At this time, a motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Wawer to return to the public participation portion of the agenda. Vote was 5-0-0.
Public Participation: Agency members and Mr. Sadlowski answered questions regarding IWWA procedures, rules and regulations for 2 students, Dustin Del Greco and Taylor Zachary.
11. Other Business:
a. Continued Regulations workshop. Review new model state regulations and proposed changes in Enfield’s regulations to make them more compatible. A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Wawer to table discussion on this item to the meeting of April 17, 2007 in the Enfield Room. Vote was 5-0-0.
• Next regular meeting is Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 7:00PM in the Enfield Room.
12. Adjourn: A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Arnone to adjourn the meeting at 10:04 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 |