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BERLIN c° TOWN OF BERLIN
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9RAlVO November 14, 1989
The November 14, 1989 meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Water
Courses Commission was called to order at 7 p.m. in the Meeting
Room of the Town Hall. Those in attendance weres Commissioner
McCarthy, Commissioner Munson, Commissioner Murdoch, Commissioner
Murphy, Chairman Selner and Mr. Morgan Seelye , Town
Engineer.
Acceptance of Minutes
Commissioner Murdoch moved to accept the October 3, 1989
minutes as submitted. Seconded by Chairman Selner.
(One Abstaintion - Commissioner McCarthy) . 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 89-33F. Proposal by Matanto, Dalchio and
Volstein to place fill in a flood hazard area on Lot
24, Block 84, Farmington Avenue .
Bart Bovee represented the applicant and submitted a
revised plan reflecting changes made for the Planning &
Zoning Commission in regard to the site location and
surface area surronding the building.
The property is Frank's Appliance and it will be con-
verted into a retail office plaza. The applicants
would like to place 520 cubic yards of material within
the parking area to allow for proper storm drainage
(ie. , catch basins and piping) and grading to be done.
Mr. Bovee explained the current drainage problem that
exists and the applicants will not be able to meet the
required "zero" impact.
Chairman Selner moved for a Summary Ruling. Seconded by
Commissioner Murphy.
Chairman Selner stated that the impact to the flood
hazard zone is there but negligible .
All in Favor of the Summary Ruling - Motion Carried.
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Commissioner P,urdoch motioned to approve Application
89-33F as shown on the plans entitled "Site Plan IV;
Proposed Retail Office Plaza; Redcoat Square, 1089
Farmington Avenue Plaza, Berlin CT; Property Known as
Lot 24, Block 84; MBA Engineering; Job No. 89-109;
Sheet 1 of 2; Scale: 1" = 20 ' ; Date: November 2, 1989"
with all erosion and sedimentation control devices to
be installed to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer
prior to the commencement of construction. This is not
to be misconstrued as a precedent for extenuating
circumstances of "zero" impact . Commissioner Munson
seconded the motion.
Chairman Selner moved that an alternative storm and
sewer discharge system be installed as seen on the map
to the satisfaction of Town Staff. Commissioner Munson
seconded the motion.
All in Favor of the amendment - Motion Carried.
All in Favor of Application 89-33F. Motion Carried.
2 . Application 89-34F . Proposal by }rank and James
Manafort to install a sanitary sewer beneath the Matta-
bassett River on Lot 13, Block 12, Chamberlain Highway.
Bart Bovee submitted a letter to the Commission regarding
an amendment to the original application. The coverage
on the pipe is the only difference -- the coverage was
originally 24" and the coverage will now be 18" .
A proposed sanitary utility crossing the Mattabassett
River for a four-lot sub-division. There will be no
additional fill placed and surronding areas will be
restored to their original state.
Mr. Seelye stated the applicant will need a letter of
approval from the City of New Britain Board of Water
Commissioners. Mr. Bovee stated they should be able to
get the letter of approval by the next Inland Wetlands
Commission Meeting on December 5, 1989.
Chairman Selner moved to table Application 89-34F until
all proper documentation has been received from the
applicant. Commissioner Murdoch seconded the Motion.
All in Favor - Motion Carried.
3. Other Business to Come Properly Before the Commission
a) Application 89-09W - R&S Associates - Declaration
of Restrictions.
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Debra Dorio of Kotchen and Ripper went over the
Declaration of Restrictions with the Commission.
Owners of Lot 14-48 and Lot 14-10 will have to come
before the Commission due to encroachment lines at
the present time.
Restrictions will be for Phase I only at this time
and restrictions will be placed later on the deeds
in the other phases of the project.
Chairman Selner moved that the Declaration of
Restrictions be accepted as presented. Commissioner
Murdoch seconded the motion.
All in Favor - Motion Carried.
A copy of the Declaration of Restrictions will be
on file at Town Hall.
b) Illegal Encroachments - Lot 6, Block 138 - Middle-
town Road.
Some "dressing" has been place on the property per
Mr. Labacus (the property owner) .
A letter from David Emerson, Department of Environ-
mental Protection, dated February 14, 1975 was
presented to the Commission. The letter stated
that agricultural use of the wetlands is allowed
(growing crops and raising animals) . The letter
also stated what should not be done on property
that contained wetlands.
The Commission stated that a plan will have to be
submitted stating what has been done and what will
be done to the property. The Commission will need
to receive the plan within 60 days.
Chairman Selner will do a site visit to the property
on Saturday, November 18 , 1989 at 9 a.m.
c) Correspondence
Berlin Motor Inn - A representative was not present.
The owner has had some financial problems. Staff
is willing to work with the owner as some work must
be done within the next month or some legal action
will be taken.
Chairman Selner moved to empower staff to work
with the applicant to show progress on the property
within the next 30 days or legal action will be
taken. Commissioner Munson seconded the motion.
All in Favor - Motion Carried.
Berlin Welding - Some fill is being done behind the
company. A berm is being bult and staff is looking
into the situation.
Richard Machine - Staff has talked with Attorney
Sullivan regarding this application.
Chairman Selner stated he would like to have the new
regulations in place for Earth Day, April, 1990.
Regarding the letter received from the Town of
Newington - the Town of Newington would like to
establish a berm for flood storage purposed on
Raleigh Street. The berm would reduce the flow
storm water into Berlin.
The meeting was adjourned at 8: 15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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