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April 2 , 1991
The April 2 , 1991 meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Water Courses
Commission was called to order at 7 p.m. by Clyde Selner, Chairman.
Those in attendance were: Commissioner Ferraro; Commissioner
Kuziak; Commissioner McCarthy Commissioner Murdoch; Chairman Seiner
and Mr. James Horbal Agent for the Commission.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES - MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1991
Under Election of Officers and Under Agent for the Commission -
Chairman Selner stated that the following should be added:
"Moved by Chairman Selner that the Chairman be the agent for
the Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Szczepanik.
All in Favor - Motion Carried. "
Commissioner Murdoch was not in attendance at the March 5, 1991
meeting.
On Page 4 Paragraph 8 it should read as follows:
"The Commission then went into Executive Session to discuss
possible litigation at 8:25 p.m. and came out of Executive
Session at 9:20 p.m. "
Moved by Commissioner Murdoch to accept the March 5, 1991 minutes
as amended. Seconded by Chairman Selner.
All in Favor - Motion Carried.
NEW BUSINESS TO COME PROPERLY BEFORE THE COMMISSION
There was no new business presented at this time.
REGULAR MEETING
1. Application 91-4W. Proposal by Walter D. Blake to construct
a two family dwelling adjacent to a wetland area on Lot 6A,
Block 36, Chamberlain Highway.
The applicant is proposing to construct a two family dwelling
within close proximity to a wetland on his property located on
the northeast corner of the intersection of the Chamberlain
Highway and Atwood Street. The Commission previously denied
an application (88-11W) in which the applicant had proposed
subdividing this parcel into two separate lots. The previous
proposal also requested permission to fill a portion of the
field located wetlands to facilitate construction of the
proposed dwellings. Following the denial, the applicant
applied to revise the wetland boundary based upon the soils
testing data previously submitted. A Public Hearing was then
held on the proposed boundary change and then approved by the
Commission.
Bart Bovee represented the applicant.
The applicant is trying to market and sell the property. This
would be a two-family unit on little less than one acre in an
R15 Zone. The applicant is meeting the minimum street setback
lines. Supplemental plantings are being proposed along the
established wetland line.
Chairman Selner asked that plantings be in place before
construction of a building.
Mr. Bovee stated that a conservation easement could be placed
on the wetlands area.
Moved by Chairman Selner to approve Application 91-4W with the
following conditions:
1. All standard conditions.
2 . Prior to issuance of building permit the plantings shall
be established along the upland side of the wetlands to
the satisfaction of the Inland Wetlands Commission.
3 . The above conditions be recorded on the land
records/deeds.
4 . There would be no impervious surface in place within 15
feet of the wetlands.
5. That a conservation easement be in place on the rest of
the site including the non-wetlands area bordering Atwood
Street.
There was no second to the motion so the motion was void.
Mr. Horbal suggested that staff work with the applicant to
prepare the property so that the Commission can view the
property.
The Commission asked that the proposed grading and siltation
plans be presented at the next meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Kuziak to table Application 91-4W until
further information can be received. Seconded by Commissioner
Ferraro.
All in Favor - Motion Carried.
2. APPLICATION 91-5F. Proposal by Ken Lockwood to construct a
building addition and associated parking within a flood hazard
zone on Lot 15A, Block 84A, Massirio Drive.
The applicant is requesting permission to construct an
addition to the existing Kenwood Auto Body building located
opposite the VFW Hall on Massirio Drive. A portion of the
property may fall within the floodway of the Mattabassett
River with the remaining portion falling within the flood
plain. The proposed addition would fall outside any direct,
full velocity type flow of the floodway.
The existing structure would bear the full impact of the
structure. The addition would be flood proofed to N.F. I.P.
standards. Any and all additional parking is proposed with a
gravel surface. The current proposal depicts decreasing the
flood storage capabilities of the site by 130 cubic yards.
Bart Bovee represented the applicant.
The addition would be placed in the back of the existing
building. The addition would be used as garage space. The
addition would be used primarily for repairs and mechanical
uses.
Moved by Commissioner Kuziak to accept Application 91-5F as
shown on the plans entitled "Site Plan for Proposed Addition
Located at Kenwood Auto, Property known as Lot 15A/Block 84A,
Massirio Drive, Berlin, CT; Prepared by MBA Engineering, Job
No. 90020; Scale: 1" = 20' ; Sheet 1 of 1; Date: March 20,
1990" with all sedimentation and erosion control devices to be
installed to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer prior to
the commencement of construction. Seconded by Commissioner
Murdoch.
Commissioner Ferraro - yes; Commissioner Kuziak - yes;
Commissioner McCarthy - yes; Commissioner Murdoch - yes;
Chairman Selner - no.
Four yes; One no; Motion Carried.
3 . APPLICATION 91-6W. Proposal by the Town of Berlin to extend
a drainage system within a wetland area on Lot 5, Block 35,
Ailing Street.
Mr. Horbal represented the Town of Berlin. An upgrading of an
existing 18" culvert is being proposed in the vicinity of 388
Ailing Street. Plans call for a replacement 30" culvert
flared end, rip-rap inlet to be installed at this location.
The only wetland area to be disturbed would fall within the
flared end, rip-rapped inlet. The project has been presented
to the Army Corp of Engineer.
Moved by Commissioner Ferraro to approve Application 91-6W as
shown on the plans entitled "Engineering Department, Town of
Berlin, Berlin, CT; Ailing Street Reconstruction, Boyer Street
to Grove Hill; Scale: Horz. 1" = 40' /Vert. 1"=4 ' ; Sheet: 2 of
2" with all erosion and sedimentation control devices to be
installed to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer prior to
the commencement of construction. Seconded by Chairman
Selner.
All in Favor - Motion Carried.
4. APPLICATION 91-7W. Proposal by Paul Salonia to place fill and
construct drainage within an existing watercourse on Lot 51,
Block 108G, 114 Jeffrey Lane.
The applicant is requesting permission to fill an existing
wetland and watercourse area on his property located at 114
Jeffrey Lane. The proposal involved filling and extending the
existing 24" culvert that presently outlets just north of his
driveway within the front portion of the property.
The wetland was designated as a nonencroachment area at the
time of the Chestnut Ridge Subdivision approval under
Application 87-11WF.
Moved by Chairman Selner to have Application 91-7W go to a
Public Hearing at the May, 1991 meeting. Seconded by
Commissioner Kuziak.
All in Favor - Motion Carried. Commissioner McCarthy
abstained from the vote.
5. OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION
a) Alleged Violations:
Chairman Selner met with Mayor Peters and Town Attorney
Sullivan. Town Attorney Sullivan stated the Commission
should follow the regulations.
b) Correspondence
DEP is sponsoring a workshop on water quality at the
Hungerford Center.
c) Discussion of Regulation Revisions
The Commission discussed the regulations for a regulated
area; buffer area and the wetland fees.
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Chairman Selner asked the Commission to review the
revisions that were presented at the meeting tonight so
they can be discussed again after everyone has had an
opportunity to review the revisions and regulations.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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