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NOTICE OF ACTION
MEETING OF THE
ENFIELD INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2007 - 7PM
PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
*****COUNCIL CHAMBER*****
********* 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 7:29 p.m.
2. Pledge Of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
3. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Szewczak, Tallarita, Wawer and LeMay (8:17 p.m.). Also present were Steven Sadlowski, Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.
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, MPHCD 6/7/07, MPHAD 8/12/07. (MPHCD Extended – 31 of 65 extension days used) A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Tallarita to close the public hearing for IW#479 at 9:06 p.m. Vote was 4-0-0. Agent Lemay was present but did not take part in voting because he was not empowered to do so.
A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Szewczak to close the public hearing portion of the meeting at 9:07 p.m. Vote was 4-0-0. Agent Lemay was present but did not take part in voting because he was not empowered to do so.
REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order: The regular meeting was called to order by Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall at 9:08 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Present were: Present were: Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Szewczak, Tallarita, Wawer and LeMay. Also present were Steven Sadlowski, Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary. Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall empowered Agent LeMay as a voting member for the regular meeting.
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: Nine items of correspondence were received.
6. Commissioner’s Correspondence: Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall noted receipt of a journal pertinent to Inland Wetland issues, published by UConn.
7. Approval of Minutes – May 15, 2007: A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent LeMay to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 15, 2007 with the following amendments: page 7, 7th paragraph, 2nd sentence, change “He” to “His”; page 9, 2nd paragraph, second sentence, remove first “a” in sentence; page 17, 13th paragraph, 2nd line, change “that” to “than”. Vote was 4-0-1(Wawer).
8. Wetlands Agent Report – May 15 – June 5, 2007: Mr. Sadlowski briefly noted that the owners of 30 Parker Street are still removing debris and are continuing to provide receipts proving removal. Also, Mr. Sadlowski reported that the owner of the bridge off Old Abbe has installed rip-rap as requested and is doing some seeding of the top of slope and other disturbed areas.
9. Old 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, MPHCD 6/7/07, MPHAD 8/12/07. (MPHCD Extended – 31 of 65 extension days used): After brief discussion, a motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent LeMay to table further discussion on IW#479 to the meeting of June 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 4-0-1(Tallarita).
b. IW-487 Margaret Pappas – Modification of previous approval (IW 425). Proposed change in subdivision approval to excavate sewer line through regulated area. Riverview Street (Map 19, Lot 10) zoned R-33. Submitted 4/30/07, Received 5/1/07, PPE 5/15/07, MAD 7/6/07: A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent LeMay to approve IW #487 with the 10 standard conditions, in addition to the following four conditions as discussed: 11. A double silt fence, separated by 3 feet, shall be utilized in the area of the crossing. 12. This approval hereby incorporates all aspects of the original wetlands permit, IW-425, except for the changes depicted to the sewer system in the new plans, described in #13 below. These include the deletion of the originally approved sewer pump station and force main and the development of a new cross country sewer connection as proposed. 13. Any topsoil or organic fill material imported into the site is to be inspected by a qualified individual to ensure that it is relatively free of invasive seed and/or plants. 14. With the exception of the additional items stated in these conditions, this application is approved in accordance with Site Plan entitled, “ Cross Country Sewer – River Overlook” prepared by J. R. Russo & Associates, pages 1-3, dated 4/27/07 and revised to 5/29/07. 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.
At this time, a motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent LeMay to add an additional DPN application under new business: d. DPN 2007-06-04 Lori Longhi - Requesting an agricultural exemption for three additional greenhouses to be constructed. 1427-1429 Enfield Street. Vote was 5-0-0.
10. New Business
a. IW-488 Neal and Susan Peterson – Installation of a driveway and footing drain within the upland review area. 114 North Street (Map 100, lot 4) Zoned I-1. Submitted 5/15/07, Received 6/5/07, PPE 6/19/07, MAD 8/9/07: A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent LeMay to table further discussion on IW#488 until the meeting of June 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 5-0-0.
b. DPN 2007-06-01 J&L Builders LLC - Review of site specific development plans in previously approved subdivision. Lot 4 - 96 Post Office Road. A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Tallarita that no permit is needed for this application. Vote was 2(Wawer & Tallarita)-3-(Szewczak, LeMay, & Pfeifer-Hall)-0. Motion failed. A permit will be required. Application for permit (IW489) was received at this meeting.
c. DPN 2007-06-02 J&L Builders LLC - Review of site specific development plans in previously approved subdivision. Lot 4 - 98 Post Office Road. A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Tallarita that no permit is needed for this application. Vote was 2(Wawer & Tallarita)-3-(Szewczak, LeMay, & Pfeifer-Hall)-0. Motion failed. A permit will be required. Application for permit (IW#490) was received at this meeting.
d. DPN 2007-06-04 Lori Longhi - Requesting an agricultural exemption for three additional greenhouses to be constructed. 1427-1429 Enfield Street: A motion was made by Agent Wawer and seconded by Agent Tallarita that this request falls under an agricultural exemption and does not need a permit. Vote was 5-0-0.
11. New Applications to be accepted
As presented by the Agent to the Agency at the meeting, if applicable.
12. Other Business: None.
• Next regular meeting is Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 7:00PM in the Council Chamber.
Reminder: There are no meetings in August
13. Adjourn: A motion was made by Agent Tallarita and seconded by Agent Szewczak to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 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 |