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NOTICE OF ACTION
Meeting of the
ENFIELD INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2006
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 P.M. (if applicable)
REGULAR MEETING -- IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
*****COUNCIL CHAMBERS*****
********* ENFIELD TOWN HALL *********
*** 820 ENFIELD STREET,***
** ENFIELD, CT 06082 **
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall at 7:02 p.m.
2. Pledge Of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, Poirot and Tallarita. Also present were José Giner, Director of Planning/Acting Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.
4. Hearing(s):
IW#468 – Brad Collins - Proposed 2-lot subdivision and new house construction involving grading and placement of structures within 100 feet of wetlands and watercourses. Property located at 20 Bacon Road (Map 95 Lot 2) Zoned R-R-44 [Submitted July 27, 2006; Received September 5, 2006; PPE September 19, 2006; MPHCD October 10, 2006]: A motion was made at 8:05 p.m. by Agent Poirot and seconded by Agent Tallarita to continue the public hearing for IW #468 to the meeting of October 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 4-0-0.
IW#471 – Tim Fortune - Proposed 4-lot re-subdivision involving excavation, filling, grading and placement of structures within 100 feet of wetlands and watercourses. Property located at 48 Steele Road (Map 52, Lot 55 and Map 53 Lot 1) Zoned R-33 [Submitted September 13, 2006; Received September 19, 2006; PPE October 3, 2006]: A motion was made by Agent Poirot at 9:24 p.m. and seconded by Agent Tallarita to continue the public hearing for IW #471 to the meeting of October 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 4-0-0.
A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Tallarita to close the public hearing portion of the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Vote was 4-0-0.
REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order: The regular meeting was called to order by Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall at 9:25 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, Poirot and Tallarita. Also present were Neil Angus, Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.
3. Executive Session – Matters regarding specific employees, pending litigation, acquisition of real estate and / or matters exempt from disclosure requirements, as needed. The specific reason should be stated for each session. There were no items for discussion in executive session.
4. Public Participation - Issues of concern not on the agenda.:
5. Correspondence.
6. Commissioner’s Correspondence.
7. Approval of Minutes –September 19, 2006: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Tallarita to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 19, 2006 with the following amendments: Title: correct date from September 5 to September 19; 4th page, 8th paragraph, correct “lope” to “slope”; 10th paragraph, 2nd sentence, change “The” to “They”; correct all references of “Beemins Brook” to “Beamans Brook”. Vote was 3-0-1(Poirot).
8. Wetlands Agent Report – September 14, 2006 through September 27, 2006
9. Old Business:
IW#468 – Brad Collins - Proposed 2-lot subdivision and new house construction involving grading and placement of structures within 100 feet of wetlands and watercourses. Property located at 20 Bacon Road (Map 95 Lot 2) Zoned R-R-44 [Submitted July 27, 2006; Received September 5, 2006; PPE September 19, 2006; MPHCD October 10, 2006]: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Poirot to table discussion on this application to the meeting of October 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 4-0-0.
IW#469 – Town of Enfield – Proposed Enfield High athletic field restoration involving grading and filling in and within 100 feet of wetlands. Property located at 1264 Enfield Street (Map 19 Lot 63) Zoned R-33 [Submitted September 6, 2006; Received September 19, 2006; PPE October 3, 2006]: A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Tallarita to approve IW #469 with the 10 standard conditions in addition to the following, as amended during discussion by Agency members:
11. All erosion and sediment controls must be installed prior to commencement of any construction on-site. The Wetlands Agent shall inspect and approve such controls prior to commencement of construction. Strict measures for dust control shall be adhered to;
12. All Engineering concerns must be addressed prior to the Wetlands Agent signing off on the building permit. Any footing drains that discharge to the surface shall be located furthest away from wetlands as possible (no direct discharge into wetlands) with outlet protection.
13. With the exception of the addition of the items stated in these conditions, this application is approved in accordance with the plans entitled “Enfield High School Athletic Field and Track Reconstruction”, dated 9/6/06 Sheets Title sheet, sheets EX1, LA1, GR 1A,2A, SE-1, SD-1, SD 2,3,4,5 revised through 9/19/06; Prepared by Milone and MacBroom, Engineering, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Science, 99 Realty Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410. 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 4-0-0. Reason for approval was that the project, with mitigation, will not adversely affect wetlands and watercourses.
IW#470 – Town of Enfield – Proposed Fermi High athletic field restoration involving grading and filling within 100 feet of wetlands and watercourses. Property located at 124 North Maple Street Road (Map 82 Lot 14) Zoned R-33 [Submitted September 6, 2006; Received September 19, 2006; PPE October 3, 2006]: A motion was made by Agent Poirot and seconded by Agent Tallarita to approve IW#470 with the 10 standard conditions, in addition to the following as amended during discussion by Agency members:
11. All erosion and sediment controls must be installed within the existing fence line adjacent to wetlands. No disturbance is permitted beyond the fence line, towards the wetlands and watercourse in order to preserve the natural riparian buffer and slope vegetation. The Wetlands Agent shall inspect and approve such controls prior to commencement of construction. Strict measures for dust control shall be adhered to;
12. All Engineering concerns must be addressed prior to the Wetlands Agent signing off on the building permit. Any footing drains that discharge to the surface shall be located furthest away from wetlands as possible (no direct discharge into wetlands) with outlet protection.
13. With the exception of the addition of the items stated in these conditions, this application is approved in accordance with the plans entitled “Enrico Fermi High School Athletic Field and Track Reconstruction”, dated 9/6/06, Sheets EX1-EX4, LA1-LA4, GR1-GR4, SE, SD1-SD5; revised through 10/03/06; Prepared by Milone and MacBroom, Engineering, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Science, 99 Realty Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410. 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 4-0-0. Reason for approval was that the project, with mitigation, will not adversely affect wetlands and watercourses.
IW#471 – Tim Fortune - Proposed 4-lot re-subdivision involving excavation, filling, grading and placement of structures within 100 feet of wetlands and watercourses. Property located at 48 Steele Road (Map 52, Lot 55 and Map 53 Lot 1) Zoned R-33 [Submitted September 13, 2006; Received September 19, 2006; PPE October 3, 2006]
A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Poirot to table discussion on IW #471 to the meeting of October 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 4-0-0.
10. New Business:
IW#472 – Galileo Enfield Stop & Shop LLC – Maintenance and restoration of a storm water drainage channel near the intersection of Hazard Ave. and Freshwater Blvd., adjacent west of 99 Restaurant. Property located at 54 Hazard Ave (Map 56, Lot 26) Zoned BR [Submitted September 27, 2006; Received October 3, 2006; PPE October 17, 2006]: A motion was made by Agent Poirot and seconded by Agent Tallarita to continue IW #472 to the meeting of October 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 4-0-0.
11. Other Business
* Next Regular Meeting is Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers
12. Adjourn: A motion was made by Agent Poirot and seconded by Agent Arnone to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 p.m. Vote was 4-0-0. |