NOTICE OF ACTION
ENFIELD INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2008 – 7:00 pm
PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MEETING
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
*****COUNCIL CHAMBERS*****
********* ENFIELD TOWN HALL *********
*** 820 ENFIELD STREET***
** ENFIELD, CT 06082 **
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Show Cause Hearings: The hearing was opened by Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall at 7:03 p.m.
Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Bartosz, Camidge, Maxellon and Staples. Also present were Steven Sadlowski, Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary. Agent Bartosz was empowered by Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall as a full voting member for this portion of the meeting.
1. Stephen and Ellen Souza – 38-40 Hartford Avenue – Dumping: A motion was made by Agent Maxellon and seconded by Agent Camidge that “In reference to Violation 2008-05-02 - Stephen and Ellen Souza, 3 Oxford Drive – violation at 38-40 Hartford Ave.:
1/ We find the order issued by the Agent to be valid and that it shall be upheld.
2/ The owner shall be given an additional 10 days to clean up the remaining debris and seed the slope.
3/ At the time the agent feels the area is sufficiently cleaned, he may then consider this matter resolved. A letter shall be sent to the owner indicating this fact with a copy to the Agency.” Vote was 5-0-0.
2. Teofe and Jean Ziemnicki – 25 Powder Ridge Road – Dumping: A motion was made by Agent Maxellon and seconded by Agent Camidge that “1/ We find the order issued by the agent to be valid and that it shall be upheld.
2/ We order that the owner consult a licensed engineer with experience in Terrace Escarpment slopes to come up with a plan to stabilize the slopes beside the garage area (along the whole property line on the Southern side where dumping has occurred). This shall include:
1. Hiring a licensed surveyor to determine the location of the Southerly property line and to install an appropriate number of pins along this property line.
2. Consulting with a licensed engineer to develop a plan to stabilize the slopes in as natural a way as possible.
3. Removing the dumped materials on the owner’s property along the slope to the extent necessary to satisfy the owner’s and the Town of Enfield’s engineers that the slopes will be stable.
4. Completing whatever other steps are necessary as per the engineer’s design, as approved by the IWWA.
This plan shall be developed and submitted to the Agency as an application for a permit by the July 1st meeting.
3/ Remove the other dumped material on the site near the back line within 15 days.” Vote was 5-0-0.
REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order The Regular Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall at 7:53 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Bartosz, Camidge, Maxellon and Staples. Also present were Steven Sadlowski, Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.
Agent Bartosz was empowered by Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall as a full voting member for the remainder of the meeting.
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.
A motion was made by Agent Camidge and seconded by Agent Maxellon to move the order of business, taking item #11 before item #6. Vote was 5-0-0.
New Business
IW-487-02 Margaret R. Pappas – modification of permit to extend a Town drainage pipe. Riverview Street – River Overlook Subdivision (map 19-lot 10) zoned R-33. Submitted May 16, 2008 PPE June 17, 2008, MAD August 6, 2008: It was the consensus of the Agency members that a public hearing on this application is not necessary. A motion was made by Agent Camidge and seconded by Agent Maxellon to table further discussion on IW-487-02 to the meeting of June 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. Vote was 5-0-0.
IW-508 Scott Moore, applicant; Richard Grace, Joseph Grace, Rachel Zahner et al owners, Construction of 2 single family residences within the Upland Review Area. Mullen Road, opposite CT Mulch (Map 49, lot 6), Zoned R-44. Submitted May 30, 2008, Received June 3, 2008, PPE June 17, 2008, MAD August 6, 2008: A motion was made by Agent Staples and seconded by Agent Maxellon to table this application to the meeting of June 17, 2008. A motion was then made by Agent Maxellon and seconded by Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall to hold a public hearing at the meeting of June 17, 2008, 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on this application due to the proximity of the wetlands and the fact that the site is totally within the regulated area. Vote was 4-0-1(Camidge).
6. Correspondence: Thirteen items of correspondence were received.
7. Commissioner’s Correspondence: Four items were discussed.
8. Approval of Minutes – April 1, 2008 & April 15, 2008: A motion was made by Agent Maxellon and seconded by Agent Camidge to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 1, 2008 as presented. Vote was 2-0-3(Bartosz, Camidge, Staples). A motion was made by Agent Camidge and seconded by Agent Maxellon to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 15, 2008 as presented. Vote was 4-0-1(Staples).
9. Wetlands Agent Report –April 15, 2008 to June 3, 2008: Several items were updated by Mr. Sadlowski.
10. Old Business (none)
12. New Applications to be accepted
(As presented by the Agent to the Agency at the meeting, if applicable) None.
13. Other Business
1. Bond Release: Paganelli Construction Corp. – 60 Weymouth Road: A motion was made b Agent Maxellon and seconded by Agent Camidge to release the landscaping/restoration bond for IW 454, property at 60 Weymouth Road. Vote was 5-0-0.
• Next regular meeting is Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 7:00PM in the Council Chamber.
14. Adjourn: A motion was made by Agent Staples and seconded by Agent Bartosz to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Vote was 5-0-0.
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