1979/03/06 .),411Wk
March 6, 1979
Meeting of the Inland Wetlands & Water Courses Commission was
called to order by Chairman Bengston at 7 : 30 P.M. at Town Hall. Those
in attendance were: Commissioner Bourgoin, Commissioner Paskiewicz,
Commissioner Harris, Commissioner Wiezalis, Mr. Richard Howard, Agent;
Chairman Bengston. Approximately 10 people attended the Public Hearing
portion of the meeting.
The following items were discussed:
1. Boundary Change #79-4W. Public Hearing. Chairman Bengston stated
the proposal. Commissioner Bourgoin read the legal notice. Mr. Howard
told the reasons for the boundary change. He stated the area is obviously
a wetlands and that soil scientists had examined the site and have
determined it to be wetlands. He then described the location on the map.
Residents in the area had questions about the limit of the wetlands and
what classifying the parcel as wetlands means as far as road con-
struction and development. Commissioner Wiezalis asked who owned the
property. Mr. Howard stated Earl Wicklund, Inc. owned the majority of
the property and Mr. Wicklund was sent a copy of the legal notice. There
were no objections from the public. Public Hearing adjourned 8 : 00 P.M.
Motion by Commissioner Bourgoin, second by Commissioner Harris
to approve the boundary change as stated in the legal notice. The
boundary change is to become effective the date of publication in the
newspaper. All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Agenda Item 2. Discussion of the installation of a culvert in Willow
Brook in violation of permit 76-1 by John E. Toffolon. Mr. Robert Little
of Littles Auto Body, 133 New Britain Road was present and stated he
notified the Town about this pipe because his shop is flooded because
the pipe is too small to carry the flood water. He showed pictures of
the pipe and surrounding area. Mr. Toffolon stated he didn' t feel the
pipe on his property caused the flooding. After lengthy discussion it
was the consensus of the Commission that the pipe was installed in
violation of the wetlands regulations; that the pipe is too small since
downstream culverts have much more capacity; that within seven days
corrective action must be taken to prevent upstream flooding. The correcti
action will consist of removing the pipe or constructing a bypass channel
satisfactory to Commissioner Paskiewicz and Mr. Howard. The bypass channel
must be constructed to prevent erosion. After the corrective action is
taken a permit will be required for work previously done, corrective work
and any future work in the brook.
3. Application 79-1WF. Application of Henry Maino to put an addition
on Berlin Welding Co. , Inc. 1260 Farmington Ave. Mr. Maino explained
his proposal and stated he would floodproof the addition and the existing
building to the 100 year flood elevation. The addition will be approx-
imately 200 feet from the river.
Motion by Commissioner Paskiewicz, second by Commissioner Wiezalis
to approve the application with the general conditions. All in favor.
Motion carried.
4. Application 79-2WF. Application of Meadow Haven, Inc. for conceptual
road layout approval of Summit Wood subdivision, Orchard Road. Mr. DeFrancE
Mr. Dimmock and Mr. Prior presented plans of the overall layout. Mr. Sam
Carabetta was also present.
The roads and brook crossings will be in the same locations as the
fire lanes approved by the Commission in application 76-2. The Commission
felt that due to public interest a public hearing should be held. The
Commission will try to arrange the public hearing on the same night the
Planning Commission will hold their public hearing. Commissioner Wiezalis
requested the plans be colored for purposes of clarity. The Commission
members will arrange to view the site before the public hearing.
5. Application #79-3WF. Application of Meadow Haven, Inc. to construct
roads, houses and drainage in Section I of Summit Wood, Orchard Road.
Mr. DeFrances, Mr. Dimmock and Mr. Prior presented plans for Section I
of the Summit Wood subdivision. Mr. Sam Carabetta was also present.
Commissioner Wiezalis stated the plans should clearly show the limit of
the wetlands on each lot. It was agreed upon by the applicant and the
Commission that the application for Section I could not be officially
accepted until after the public hearing for Application 79-2WF.
6. The minutes of December 5, 1979 were approved with corrections.
7. A letter to Mr. Howard from Dennis Blanchette of D.E.P. dated
March 2 , 1979 regarding the disposal of chemical wastes at the Deming
Road dump was read.
Meeting adjourned at 11: 00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Richard Howard
Agent
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