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NOTICE OF ACTION
MEETING OF THE
ENFIELD INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 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 Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge Of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
3. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, Staples, Szewczak, and Tallarita. Also present were Jose Giner, Director of Planning and Acting Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.
A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Staples to add the following item to the agenda under “Other Business”: Election of Secretary position. Vote was 5-0-0.
After brief discussion, a motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Arnone to change the order of the agenda to take up Executive Session before opening the public hearings. Vote was 5-0-0.
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.
A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Arnone to enter into executive session in the Shaker Room with Attorney Carl Landolina at 7:05 p.m. regarding pending litigation on Longhi. Vote was 5-0-0. Agent Tallarita did not attend executive session.
The regular meeting of the IWWA reconvened at 7:25. Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall stated that no votes were taken and no decisions were made during executive session.
Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, Staples, Szewczak, and Tallarita. Also present were Jose Giner, Director of Planning and Acting Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.
4. Hearing(s):
Continuation of 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-44 [Submitted July 27, 2006; Received September 5, 2006; PPE September 19, 2006; MPHCD October 24, 2006; EMPHCD November 8, 2006]: A motion was made by Agent Tallarita and seconded by Agent Staples to close the public hearing on IW#468 at 7:56 p.m. Vote was 5-0-0.
Continuation of 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; MPHCD November 7, 2006; EMPHCD November 8, 2006] A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Tallarita to accept a request for extension of #IW471 to the meeting of November 21, 2006. Vote was 5-0-0. A motion was made at 8:54 p.m. by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Arnone to continue IW#471 to the meeting of November 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 5-0-0.
IW#473 – Karios Properties, LLC – Regulated activities consisting of 2 new commercial buildings of 11,400 s.f and 12,500 s.f., and associated parking areas, drive aisles and drainage located at the rear of 155 Hazard Ave (Map 75, Lot 120), Zoned BL [Submitted October 11, 2006, Received October 17, 2006, PPE October 31, 2006; MPHCD December 13, 2006] A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Tallarita at 10:27 p.m. to continue IW#473 to the meeting of November 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 5-0-0.
A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Staples to close the public hearing portion of the meeting at 10:28 p.m. Vote was 5-0-0.
A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Staples to hold a brief recess at 10:29 p.m. Vote was 5-0-0.
REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 10:35 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Present were: Chairperson Pfeifer-Hall and Agents Arnone, Staples, Szewczak, and Tallarita. Also present were Jose Giner, Director of Planning and Acting Wetlands Agent and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.
4. Public Participation - Issues of concern not on the agenda.
5. Correspondence.
6. Commissioner’s Correspondence.
7. Approval of Minutes -- October 17, 2006 Meeting
8. Wetlands Agent Report – October 18 through November 7, 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-44 [Submitted July 27, 2006; Received September 5, 2006; PPE September 19, 2006; MPHCD October 24, 2006; EMPHCD November 8, 2006] : A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Arnone to table discussion on IW#468 to the meeting of November 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 5-0-0.
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; MPHCD November 7, 2006; EMPHCD November 8, 2006] A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Staples to table discussion on IW#471 to the meeting of November 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 5-0-0.
IW#473 – Karios Properties, LLC – Regulated activities consisting of 2 new commercial buildings of 11,400 s.f and 12,500 s.f., and associated parking areas, drive aisles and drainage located at the rear of 155 Hazard Ave (Map 75, Lot 120), Zoned BL [Submitted October 11, 2006, Received October 17, 2006, PPE October 31, 2006; MPHCD December 13, 2006] A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Staples to table discussion on IW#473 to the meeting of November 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 5-0-0.
10. New Business
DPN 2006-10-27 – William Landry - Proposed 24’ x 25’ garage addition to an existing house located within 100 feet of wetlands and watercourse. Property located at 86 Jackson Road (Map 110, Lot 169), Zoned R-33. [Submitted October 27, 2006; Received November 8, 2006] A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Tallarita that no permit is necessary for this application. Vote was 5-0-0.
IW#474 – Ashmead Commons – Proposed maintenance of existing retention basin involving dredging of a watercourse. Property located at 327 Brainard Road (Map 77, Lot 58), [Submitted October 12, 2006, Received November 8, 2006, PPE November 22, 2006] A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Arnone that there does not appear to be a significant impact associated with this application so a public hearing will not be required and to continue this application to the meeting of December 5, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 5-0-0.
IW#475 – Fine Realty/U.S. Glass Distributors – Proposed addition to building with related drives, parking and drainage improvements within 100 feet of wetlands and/or watercourses. Property located at 7 Niblick Road (Map 55, Lot 8), Zoned IP [Submitted November 1, 2006, Received November 8, 2006, PPE November 22, 2006] : A motion was made by Agent Szewczak and seconded by Agent Arnone to extend the meeting to 11:15 in order to finish the current agenda item. Vote was 5-0-0.
A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Tallarita that a public hearing is not necessary on this application as it is not a significant impact and to continue this application to the meeting of December 5, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Vote was 5-0-0.
DPN 2006-11-1a – Randy Daigle – Proposed Addition to an existing house located within 100 feet of a wetland and watercourse. Property located at 156 Post Office Road ( Map 53, Lot 291), Zoned R-33, . [Submitted November 1, 2006; Received November 8, 2006]
DPN -2006-11-1b – Joseph & Sharon Jean – Proposed placement of fill and construction of a fabric storage building on a metal frame within a regulated area. Property located at 14 Pilgrim Circle (Map 53, Lot 499) Zoned R-33. [Submitted November 1, 2006; Received November 8, 2006]
11. Other Business
None.
• Next regular meeting is Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers
12. Adjourn A motion was made by Agent Arnone and seconded by Agent Staples to adjourn the meeting at 11:17 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
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