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September 7, 1976
Meeting of the Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Commission was called to order
by Chairman Bengston at 7:40 p.m. at Town Hall. Those in attendance were:
Commissioner Bergstrom, Commissioner "und, Commissioner Paskiewicz, Commissioner
Wiezalis and Chairman Bengston. Attorney Gersten of Gersten, Butler and Gersten
was also in attendance.
Chairman Bengston stated that application for alteration of wetlands, contour
of 72 block 23A, had been received. Mr. Gersten is requesting a summary ruling
for his clients David Chase and Frank Beckerman, who are interested in selling
this property to the Grove Hill Clinic for parking facilities. The property
is adjacent to Grove Hill to the south east, north of Route 72. Chairman
Bengston and Commissioner Paskiewicz met with Mr. Gersten and the representative
of the Grove Hill Clinic and reviewed the area involved.
Mr. Gersten explained that the entire area had at one time been owned by his
clients and that they were approached by the Grove Hill Clinic people to see
if the land could be acquired for parking purposes. He stressed the need for
expanded parking at the Grove Hill Clinic. He stated that there is already a
50 foot reserve for a driveway into the property. He presented a sketch of the
property in question and stated that this would be the only appropriate use for
this property. Mr. Gersten explained that after discussion with Mr. Kendrick
the conclusion under Section 5 of the Commission's Regulations, read together
with 2.56, the intended use would not have significant impact or major affect
on the area. Grove Hill Clinic has indicated that it would only have use for
the area on the westerly side of the property down about 400 feet. They intend
to put a driveway in along the 50 foot reserve and have the personnel utilize
this area and leave the present parking facilities for the patients. Mr. Gersten
stated that Chairman Bengston and Commissioner Paskiewicz had indicated in their
review of the property that there would be little sight work if the parking is
located between contour lines 262 and 248. Commissioner Paskiewicz stated that
the area is dry and there is no evidence of a wetlands area at all in the proposed
section. He asked Mr. Gersten if approval was desired for the whole piece of
land or just the proposed parking facility. Mr. Gersten stated that the area
between contour lines 262 and 248 would satisfy their immediate needs, but he
could not promise that they would not come back to the commission at some time
in the future.
Mr. Gersten adjourned and the Commission discussed the application. Commissioner
Paskiewicz stated that he is not too concerned about the brook on the property
as it only has water when the rain comes off the highway. Commissioner
Paskiewicz made a motion that in as much as the commission feels that the proposed
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activity for this inland wetlands area would not constitute a significant
impact on the area, that application be approved allowing the area between
contour lines 262 and 218 to be used for parking purposes. Contour line 218
should be considered no farther east than 370 feet beginning at a pin in the
northwest corner of the property on a line bearing north 85 degrees five
minutes and zero seconds east. All work will be done with the approval of
the r'ngineering Department of the Town of Berlin. Commissioner Lund seconded
the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
The following items were then discussed:
1. Agent. Chairman Bensgton reported that Commissioner Paskiewicz indicated
he would be willing to act as the Commission's Acting Agent until such time
as Mr. Shannon's replacement is hired. Commissioner Lund suggested that
other Commission members be called when property reviews are necessary so
that those who could attend would be More knowledgeable„ as only so much
can be learned from a picture. Commissioner Lund made a motion, seconded
by Commissioner Niezalis, that Commissioner Paskiewicz be Acting Agent
until such time as a Deputy Town Engineer is hired. All in favor. Motion
carried.
2. Correspondance. Letter was received from the State Central Connecticut
Regional Planning Agency requesting that the Commission report any areas
of the town which they feel may be environmentally important or ecologically
sensitive natural areas/habitats. (Letter attached). The following areas
were discussed: The flats on Middletown Road, the Glenn property, the
land surrounding the acquiftr.;•including the Bicentenial Park, the flat
area up to Spruce Brook Road, the Kaminski property, the Cieniewicz property
on Lower Lane, the land east of Stanley Chemical and Lamitation Mountain.
A letter was also received from the State extending the permit issued to
Roland Nadeau to May 25, 1977.
3. Vice Chairman. Commissioner Wiezalis suggested that the Commission
consider a possible Charter Revision requesting that all boards and commissions
be required to have a Vice Chairman. Chairman Bengston felt this requirement
is fullfilled by having Commissioner Ripper as Secretary.
4 Minutes. Recording Secretary was requested to send copies of the minutes
to Commissioner Bengston and Commissioner Ripper upon completion.
5. Letters of Decisions. Commissioner Wiezalis suggested that effective dates
be typed on the top of outgoing letters in case of appeals. This would
cover the Commission.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
. Respectfully submitted,
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