TOWN OF GRANBY
INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
MINUTES
December 8, 2010
PRESENT: Chairman David Tolli, Aurelle Locke, Deb Sheahan, Craig Perry, Wayne Cahoon and David Askew, Wetlands Agent.
Chairman Tolli called the meeting to order and confirmed a quorum at 7:07 p.m.
MINUTES
Mr. Askew requests that under item 5, the matter of the dam at 240 Case Street, the following clarifications be made:
It was stabilized for last winter and earlier this year there were some unauthorized repairs done on the dam. Be replaced with: The dam was repaired and stabilized last winter.
It may be best not to do restoration with the sediment in this situation.
Be replaced with: It may be best not to do restoration.
ON A MOTION by Ms. Locke, seconded by Mr. Cahoon, the commission approved the minutes of the November 10, 2010 meeting. (4-0-0)
APPLICATION
2b. 12-lot Subdivision Permit Application, 69 Hartford Avenue
The soils report assessment was received last month. Mr. Tolli referred to page one of the submitted application, which states, the application submitted is consistent with the most recent regulations (dated 1990). The most recent regulations are dated September 10, 2008. Mr. Askew reports that the requirements pertaining to this application have not changed.
Ms. Locke asks what is the conservation easement. Mr. Alford replies that the standard meaning declares there will be no cutting of trees with a diameter of two inches or more, no grading and no disturbances in the designated easement. Mr. Perry asked about how the area would be designated. Metal tree tags are the most common way to sign. The easement will show on plot plans and deeds.
ON A MOTION by Mr. Perry, seconded by Mr. Cahoon, the commission accepts the plans (Gatehouse Road Overall Site Development Plan, prepared by Alford Associates, Inc. for Beaudry Construction; 10 sheets, road plans revised 11/01/2010 and wetland boundary revised 10/12/2010), as submitted with the following conditions:
- A paragraph describing the conservation easement is to be submitted prior to any activities on the property. Conservation signage is to be installed prior to construction.
- Catch basins #5 and #6 on the submitted plans are to be equipped with hoods.
- The pipe from the development toward the stream is to be installed with great care so that any disturbance to the wetlands is not more than is absolutely essential.
Motion carries. (4-1-0) Ms. Locke opposed.
VIOLATION
3. 44 Silver Brook
Mr. Van Nostrand, commission member and fisheries expert, took a look at the stream and believes the pond may remain as is without posing a threat to fish, their movement or habitat. The site has been stabilized. The commission agrees that the pond may stay, however, the debris deposited in the wetland at the southeastern end of the pond may need to be cleaned up or removed. An application for any activity is required.
DISCUSSION ITEM & UPDATE
4. 240 Case Street, dam
Tom Grimaldi, engineer, has submitted a proposal to the land owner.
MISCELLANEOUS
5.CACIWC annual meeting discussion
Chairman Tolli distributed materials to commission members.
6. GIS Training
Ms. Locke and Ms. Sheahan attended the training. Ms. Sheahan reports that UCONN has a new website for GIS. She found it easy to use and very useful. The site can be found at www.cteco.uconn.edu.
ANY OTHER PROPER BUSINESS
Ms. Locke states that she is upset that the commission did not receive the soils report for the 12-lot subdivision at 69 Hartford Avenue prior to the public hearing. She feels the application was incomplete. The public was not given an opportunity to review the report and to ask questions regarding its contents. This is the reason for her opposition to the application.
Commission members would like the opportunity to receive information on agenda items prior to the meeting for review. This would enable them to become familiar with matters presented. It was suggested that packets be prepared prior to the meeting for commission members to pick up the day prior to the meeting.
The next monthly meeting is November 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall meeting room.
ON A MOTION by Mr. Perry, seconded by Ms. Locke, the commission unanimously agreed to end the meeting at 8:12 p.m. (5-0-0)
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra Yost
Recording Secretary
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