1994/02/01 Amended Minutes. See minutes of March 1, 1994 for corrections.
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February 1, 1994
The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Water Courses
Commission was called to order at 7: 05 p.m. by Vice-Chairman
Ferraro.
PRESENT - Commissioner Argazzi; Commissioner Balinskas;
Commissioner Colburn; Commissioner Collis; Commissioner Daigle;
Commissioner Ferraro STAFF - Mr. James Horbal, Agent for the
Commission ABSENT - Chairman McCarthy
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES - MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 1993
Moved by Commissioner Argazzi and Seconded by Commissioner Ferraro
to approve the December 7 , 1993 meeting minutes as amended:
1. Page 5 Paragraph 1 - plans should replace the word plains.
2 . Page 4 Item #1 - hay bails and silt fencing be placed at the
wetlands limits.
3 . Page 2 - Commissioner Argazzi asked the applicant if he had
seen the property in the spring.
4 . The following individuals names should be added: M. Gutt; L.
Rubileski; C. Sikowski; A. Neiman; J. Kidd
Commissioner Argazzi - yes; Commissioner Balinskas - yes;
Commissioner Collis - yes; Commissioner Colburn abstain;
Commissioner Daigle - abstain; Commissioner Ferraro - yes;
Four yes; Two abstain - Motion is Carried to accept the minutes of
the December 7 , 1993 meeting.
AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
There was no participation at this time.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Commissioner Ferraro suggested this be moved to Item 2 .d.
The Commission agreed to this suggestion.
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REGULAR MEETING
1. APPLICATION 94-01W - Proposal by Del Favero Associates, Inc.
to discharge drainage into a wetland area on Lot 4-1, Block
151, Mattabassett Street.
Bart Bovee of MBA Engineering represented the applicant and
Jeff Del Favero representing Del Favero Associates was also
present. The applicant is proposing construction of a nine
lot subdivision which is 4 .8 acres in size and would connect
the existing Mattabassett Street and Mattabassett Street
Extension in the East Berlin section of Town. A portion of
the property lies along the Mattabassett River although no
impact to the river's flood plain are being proposed. The
site also contains wetlands which have been field located and
lie immediately along the river's embankment. Proposed
regulated activities involved the construction of a plunge
pool storm drainage outlet and retrofitting of an existing
catch basin into a sedimentation structure.
The applicant would like to amend the application showing the
drainage going into a different discharge basin than is
already noted on the map presented this evening.
The applicant is proposing at the flare end, at the end of the
tree row, to remove two lengths of pipe and reinstall the
flare end with a plunge pool as there seems to be a natural
swail in this area currently.
Commissioner Ferraro asked what the only impact would be.
Mr. Bovee stated the only impact is at the end of the pipe as
stated on the plans.
Commissioner Colburn asked about a channel that went lateral
to the wetlands that was established on the Alling Court
subdivision. The idea of pushing it back 20 feet is fine,
pushing the area back even further would be better.
Mr. Bovee stated the Alling Court situation was a different
situation than this subdivision. It could be explored.
Commissioner Balinskas stated that Commissioner Colburn's
suggestion might cause some damage in the area.
Commissioner Colburn would like to see the flow of the water
slowed down a bit.
Mr. Horbal stated that staff can work with the applicant on
the plans for the next meeting.
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Moved by Commissioner Balinskas and Seconded by Commissioner
Daigle to table the application until the next meeting.
Commissioner Argazzi - yes; Commissioner Balinskas - yes;
Commissioner Collis - yes; Commissioner Colburn - abstain;
Commissioner Daigle - yes; Commissioner Ferraro - yes
Five - yes; One - abstain. Motion is carried to table the
application until the March, 1994 meeting.
2 . OTHER BUSINESS TO COME PROPERLY BEFORE THE COMMISSION
a. Application 93-04W - Permit Extension
Henry Resnikoff represented the applicant. The applicant
is requesting an extension of the construction
commencement period and transfer of the previously issued
permit associated with Application 93-04W. The proposal
initially depicted regulated activities in conjunction
with the proposed health care facility located along the
west side of New Britain Road opposite Magson Uniform.
The plans will not be changed in regard to wetlands.
There will be extensive landscaping.
Commissioner Balinskas asked if there would be any other
modification to the plan or the building.
Mr. Resnikoff stated the applicant was going to ask the
Town Planning and Zoning to modify the foot print within
the area that the building is in to accommodate an
interior layout. The garage and carport will probably be
eliminated.
Mr. Horbal suggested extending the permit and transfer
the permit at the same time.
Moved by Commissioner Ferraro and Seconded by
Commissioner Colburn to extend the permit for Application
93-04W until February 27 , 1995 and transfer the permit at
this time also.
Commissioner Argazzi - yes; Commissioner Balinskas - yes;
Commissioner Colburn - abstain; Commissioner Collis -
yes; Commissioner Daigle - yes; Commissioner Ferraro -
yes
Five - yes; One - abstain. Motion Carried to extend the
permit for Application 93-04W to February 27, 1995 and
transfer the permit from the previous applicant to RFP,
Inc.
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b. Application 90-20WF - Permit Modification
Paul Perlsweig represented the applicant and Jim
Massirio, the applicant was also before the Commission.
The applicant is requesting permission to modify a
previously approved application due to construction
modifications which conflict with the initial permit
granted by the Commission. The applicant previously
received approval to construct an addition to the Jim
Massirio Home Remodeling facility located adjacent to the
Mattabassett River along the north side of Mill Street.
Mr. Massirio laid out the building incorrectly. Mr.
Massirio did not follow the site plan as was approved by
the Commission. The building is five feet closer to Mill
Street and the step is larger and the handicap ramp raps
around instead of coming straight out.
Mr. Massirio wold like the Commission to approve the plan
as is and Mr. Massirio realizes the mistake he made as he
did not hire a surveyor he did it himself.
Mr. Perlsweig asked the Commission to approve the plan as
built as the step provides a better access in and out of
the building.
Commissioner Ferraro asked if the building was built in
the floodway and was the building built larger than
previously stated.
Mr. Perlsweig stated all the buildings in the gray line
area are in the floodway. Yes, the building is built
within the floodway. The building was built in the wrong
place but the same size.
Staff expressed some concern as the step was bigger than
previously presented and the ramp was not in the proper
place as stated on the plan. Staff felt there was an
obstruction of flow in this area as the site was not in
compliance with the previously approved plans.
Commissioner Ferraro asked if there was an opportunity to
compensate for the additional blockage that has been
installed. A suggestion was removal of some fill or
grade the area to the proper height.
Mr. Perlsweig stated the fill could be cut back to the
parking area.
Staff suggested that the applicant look into different
options to correct the situations and what the cost of
the options might be.
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c. Correspondence
The Commission addressed the situation and correspondence
regarding Country Estates Subdivision. Mr. Horbal stated
that he had notified the developer, Mr. Bob Dornfried, of
the various complaints received by residents in the area
and the problems/violations in the subdivision and how
they should be addressed. Mr. Dornfried responded with
a letter from his attorney. DEP has also submitted
correspondence regarding the subdivision as to what
should be done about the sedimentation and erosion
controls. Mayor Peters submitted a letter dated January
27 , 1994 to Joseph Suranna, Zoning Commission Chairman
stating that subdivision was in compliance. Mr. Horbal
stated he has done everything he can regarding violations
and is looking for direction from the Commission on how
to handle the situation.
The Commission suggested to Mr. Horbal to wait until
spring and see what sedimentation and erosion controls
are in place and what controls need to be established.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8: 30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sandy DeVivo