NOTICE OF ACTION
MEETING OF THE
ENFIELD INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008 – 7:00 pm
PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
*****COUNCIL CHAMBERS*****
********* ENFIELD TOWN HALL *********
*** 820 ENFIELD STREET***
** ENFIELD, CT 06082 **
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(No Public Hearings Scheduled)
REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, Camidge, Lemay, Maxellon, Staples and alternate Agent Bartosz. Also present were: Steven Sadlowski, Wetlands Agent, and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.
Agent Bartosz was seated as a full voting member for this meeting by Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall.
4. Executive Session
Matters regarding specific employees, pending litigation, acquisition of real estate and / or matters exempt from disclosure requirements: There were no items for discussion in executive session.
5. Public Participation - Issues of concern not on the agenda: No one in the audience came forward to speak.
6. Correspondence: Two items of correspondence were presented.
7. Commissioner’s Correspondence: There were no items of Commissioners’ correspondence brought up for discussion.
8. Approval of Minutes – February 19, 2008: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Staples to approve the minutes of the meeting with the following amendment: 1st page, member listing, after “Michael Mosschetti” add “alternate”. Vote was 6-0-1(Lemay).
9. Wetlands Agent Report –February 19, 2008 to March 4, 2008
10. Old Business
a. IW-506 Paul M. Mailhot – Construction of a single family residence within the upland review area. Moody Road just East of Fermi High (Map 93, Lot 4), zoned R-33 & I-1. Submitted: February 13, 2008, Received: February 19, 2008, PPE: March 4, 2008, MAD: April 24, 2008: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Maxellon to approve IW-506 with the 10 standard conditions in addition to the following numbered 11 through 18, as amended: 11. Trees (no more than 6) and brush to be removed shall be approved by the Wetlands Agent.
12. The outlet of the footing drain shall be equipped with a check valve to protect from flooding conditions.
13. The area around the proposed wetland plantings on the south-west side of the driveway shall remain a no mow area and shall be left to go back to its natural state to re-establish the buffer.
14. A wetland seed mix shall be utilized in the area disturbed by the force main installation at the brook.
15. Owner shall not dump yard waste or other materials on the property.
16. The force main shall be installed to minimize joints in the area of the brook. A sleeve shall be installed under the brook as well as under the road.
17. Roof leaders to drain within 10’ of the foundation into splash blocks.
18. With the exception of the addition of the items stated in these conditions, this application is approved in accordance with the plans entitled “Plot Plan, Mailhot Residence Moody Road", dated February 11, 2008, Sheets 1-3; Prepared by J.R. Russo Land Surveyors & Professional Engineers. Any changes that would potentially cause greater impact to wetlands or watercourses, such as enlargement of area of disturbance or reorientation of building footprints, from the plans shall require the permitee to come before the Enfield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency for a Determination of Permit Need (Jurisdictional Ruling). Vote was 7-0-0. Reason for approval was the applicant has demonstrated that the project will not adversely affect wetlands and watercourses.
11. New Business
A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Lemay to add the following items to the agenda: DPN 2008-03-03 and DPN 2008-03-03b. Vote was 7-0-0.
DPN 2008-03-03 Hallmark Cards – 25 Bacon Road: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Staples to table discussion on DPN 2008-03-03 to the meeting of March 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 7-0-0.
DPN 2008-03-03B Karios Properties, LLC – 155 Hazard Avenue: A motion was made by Agent Camidge and seconded by Agent Maxellon to table discussion on DPN 2008-03-03B to the meeting of March 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 7-0-0.
12. New Applications to be accepted
As presented by the Agent to the Agency at the meeting, if applicable.
NONE.
13. Other Business
• Next regular meeting is Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 7:00PM in the Council Chamber.
13. Adjourn: A motion was made by Agent Staples and seconded by Agent Lemay to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m. Vote was 7-0-0.
Acronym Key for Dates:
Submitted = Day it was Logged in by the Appropriate Town Office.
Rec’ed = Received (Date of First Regular Meeting after the day of submission or 35 days, which ever is sooner)
PPE = Petition Period Ends (14 Days from Receipt)
MAD = Mandatory Action Date (65 Days from Receipt)
EMAD = Extended Mandatory Action Date (Any combination up to 65 days from original MAD)
MPHCD = Mandatory Public Hearing Closing Date (35 Days from opening of the public hearing)
EMPHCD = Extended Mandatory Public Hearing Closing Date (Any combination up to 65 Days from first MPHCD)
MPHAD = Mandatory Public Hearing Action Date (35 Days after close of the public hearing)
EMPHAD = Extended Mandatory Public Hearing Action Date (Any combination up to 65 Days from first MPHAD)
*Applicant can consent to extend the time frame for any of the steps but the total of all extensions together cannot exceed 65 days