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1987/06/02 ., Unapproved minutes . Approved minutes may be obtained after the next regular meeting of the Commission. %Earn TOWN OF BERLIN r4 INLAND WETLANDS VA. a AND 4,-1 WATER COURSES COMMISSION ` 0`' 240 KENSINGTON RD. BERLIN, CT 06037 0 '�poaAtEO June 2, 1987 A meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Commission was called to order by Chairman Selner at 7:05 p.m. in Room 6 of the Town Hall. Those in attendance were : Chairman Seiner, Commissioner Murphy, Commissioner Phaneuf, Commissioner Szczepanik, Commissioner Zbrozek and Mr. James Horbal , Assistant Town Engineer. The following items were discussed : 1 . Application 87-13WF. Application by Knaus Building Company in conjunction with the Town of Berlin to place fill in both wet- lands and flood zone on Lots 7, 8 , 9 , 9B and 10, Block 127. Mr. Robert Knaus , developer of the project, attended the meeting ac- companied by Mr. Bart Bovee of MBA Engineering . Mr. Jeff Cugno of the Economic Development Commission and Mayor Ward also at- tended the meeting. Mr. Bovee stated that the property consists of approximately 2;3 .9 acres located on Wethersfield Road adjacent to the Mattabasset River. He noted that the site has frontage in two areas . Mr. Knaus is in the process of putting together a series of properties to develop for both residential and indus- trial use . A portion of the property ( Lot 10) is owned by the Town and Mr. Cugno is working with Mr. Knaus in an effort to sell this property to Mr. Knaus who in turn would be responsible for constructing an industrial road into the site . Mr. Bovee briefly summarized a previous application for this site by Rowland Products which was approved about a year ago. This proposal in regard to the construction of the road and the storm drainage is identical to the Rowland Products application. Mr. Bovee stated that the site contains both floodway and wetlands and presented a map. This proposal requires that a small portion of the floodwav and flood fringe be filled (approxi- mately 3500 ' ) to provide immediate access off Wethersfield Road . He discussed the necessity of the location of the road to be as shown and noted that this location was worked out with the Town Engineer. Any filling would be compensated for in an area of man-made soils . Mr. Bovee stated that the wetlands have been field located by a soil scientist and a copy of his report was submitted . The site contains two areas designated as wetlands . The first is immediately adjacent to the Mattabasset River. This application does not propose any filling of these wetlands , and does propose protection of these areas by use of conservation easements along - 2 - June 2, 1987 the river. The second wetlands area is connected with a small stream that drains through the site . The route of the drainage course appears to be man-made and has been altered by previous owners . Mr. Bovee stated that they propose to replace an existing culvert and fill portions of the wetlands associated with the con- struction of an industrial roadway (approximately 2000 ' ) into the property. He further stated that the proposed road layout was discussed with Staff. In summarizing , Mr. Bovee stated that of the 43 .9 acres , ap- proximately 14.2 acres are classified wetlands or 32% . They pro- pose to fill 2.3 acres or 16% of the wetlands . He added that after walking the site with Staff , it was found that the wetlands appear- ed to be man-made and so disturbed that their value is minimal . It was noted that the area is zoned R-21 and that the exten- sion of the water and sewer is proposed which would also involve some wetlands . Mayor Ward and Mr. Cugno spoke in favor of the proposal. Mayor 'lard stated that he felt that this proposal has less of an impact than the Rowland proposal and makes Food use of this pro- perty , as well as keeping the impact on the wetlands to a minimum. Mr. Horbal recommended that the Commissioners view the site with Mr. Bovee . Chairman Selner made a motion to declare the application a summary activity and it was seconded by Commissioner Murphy . It was the consensus of the Commission that this proposal would have an impact on the floodway and wetlands . Chairman Selner made a motion to table Application 87-13WF to bring to Public Hearing on July 7, 1987 and it was seconded by Commissioner Zbrozek. All in favor. Motion carried . It was noted that the Commission requests that the road be flagged as well as the residential development. The Commissioners scheduled to meet with Mr. Bovee on Thursday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. to walk the site . 2 . Application 87-14WF. Application by Manafort Brothers Realty Associates to continue filling clay pit pond , Lot 3B, Block 76A , Christian Lane . Mr. Manafort attended the meeting and presented a map which shows the limit of fill to date . He stated that this is a slow process and only clean fill is being dumped . The site is maintained and closed off to the general public . He requested permission to renew the permit issued in 1980 . Mr. Horbal stated that Staff requests a Class A2 Survey re- flecting the original conditions and the limits . Mr. Manafort noted that five acres of water along Route 72 would not be filled , and it was the consensus that this five acre area should also be shown on the map. Chairman Selner made a motion that the application as pre- sented is incomplete based on lack of information. The Commission requests a Class A2 Survey showing the limits of fill and grading; the limits of the floodway and the flood fringe . The map must also depict all conditions of the amended permit . Seconded by - 3 - June 2 , 1987 Commissioner Szczepanik. All in favor. Motion carried . The Com- mission requests a clarification from Staff of the renewal process as well as the intent of the bond that was required when the ap- plication was originally approved . It was noted that the Commiss- ion was also concerned with any other permits that may have been granted concerning this proposal . 3 . Mr. Horbal informed the Commission of the maintenance program planned by the Town for the Mattabasset River from Lower Lane to the Farm Shop Restaurant . He stated that they plan to remove sedi- ment and clear along the banks which hopefully will help the flow. 4. Mr. Horbal informed the Commission of complaints received concern- ing filling on Middletown Road . After investigating , it was found that the area has been filled and excavated . Upon further check- ing , it was discovered that a permit was issued to fill approxi- mately 125 ' running parallel to Middletown Road across the parcel . The fill looks to be in this contained area; however, excavation in another area appears to be for a future road . The Zoning En- forcement Officer posted a "cease and desist . " It was the con- sensus of the Commission that the property owner provide a map showing the limits of fill and directed the Staff to take appro- priate action. 5 . Mr. Horbal briefed the Commission of complaints as to work Mr. Ciammella is doing in the wetlands at the Winding Meadow Subdivi- sion. He stated that this work is being done in an area designated to be regraded to compensate for filling . However, this work will be inspected and the Commission informed as to any violations . 6. Mr. Horbal informed the Commission of filling taking place at the end of 'mood lawn Road which involves two property owners . It was the consensus of the Commission that the two property owners be contacted and instructed that a map showing the limits of the wet- lands and floodway be provided . The Commission directs Staff to take appropriate action. 7. The minutes of May 5 , 1987 were approved as presented . Meeting adjourned at 9 :16 p.m. Respectfully al bmitted , 71 ((7'Cy C (.%) Nancy Dubuc , Secrt ar a�. '= --s