Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, October 3, 2006
7:30 p.m. - Community Room at the Community Center
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; William Hill; Frederick Schroeder; Joseph Beres; Victor DeMasi; Wallace Perlman.
Absent: Jeremiah Ross
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
I. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONTINUE
Application #06-24, Reeda B. Harsche (owner), Three Levels Corporation (agent), 626 Redding Road. Received 7/18/06. Discussion on an application for "Riverbend", an Affordable Housing Project on 14.19 acres for the proposed location of a subsurface waste disposal system and earth disturbing activities associated with ten (10) proposed dwellings, three (3) of which will have a one-bedroom accessory apartment. Site Walk 7/25/06. Public Hearing opened 9/19/06.
Atty. Neil Marcus was present for the applicant along with Wayne Jacobson of Spath Bjorkland, Russ Slayback from Leggette, Brashears and Graham and Eric Davison from EPS. Atty. Sharon Taraska and Tom Ryder from Land Tech Consultants were present for the Commission.
Atty. Marcus noted that he forwarded written notification from Aquarion to D. Pattee. Mr. Marcus requested the Commission to review App. 98-12 and App. 98-11. He reviewed those applications and approvals vs. the current proposal.
W. Jacobson submitted Table 2.2 of the 2004 CT Stormwater Quality Manual as well as information on the proposed water treatment system. Mr. Jacobson responded in detail to the 8/14/06 and 10/2/06 letters from Land Tech. D. Pattee requested written documentation of responses. The 8/24/06 letter from Aquarion was also reviewed.
C. Bakanas of Gallows Hill submitted 22 documents from the previous application and noted her concerns including access from Gallows Hill Road. E. Lazo-Wasem noted the need to establish baseline inventory data before stating there would be no impact on a vernal pool. L. Fitzgerald of Gallows Hill questioned the proposed road width and sight lines. J. Bonsignore noted his concern regarding placement of utilities. C. Kimball of Picketts Ridge suggested that the Commission hire an independent hydrogeologist re: soluble chemicals. D. Knapp, abutting property owner, submitted photos and noted her concern re: wells and drainage. H. Hawthorn submitted photos and questioned the approval needed for ten septic systems.
D. Pattee noted that the Southwest Conservation District has requested that the Commission keep the Public Hearing open so they can prepare a report. Mr. Pattee also requested a list of reports from the previous application that will be included in this application. Atty. Marcus stated that responses to those reports should also be included.
T. Ryder of Land Tech Consultants responded to comments made by the applicant.
F. Schroeder questioned the timeframe re: approval from the Dept. of Public Health. Mr. Jacobson reported that additional details re: the buildings and septic systems have been requested. F. Schroeder confirmed that a response from the Dept. of Public Health will be made after action has been taken by this Commission.
Atty. Marcus responded to comments made by Tom Ryder regarding his position on a salamander wall and curbing and catch basins. Mr. Marcus conceded that the road has been paved since the original remarks re: curbing. Widening of Gallows Hill Road will be corrected to say "reconstructed and paved." Comments by the public were also addressed by Atty. Marcus.
The Public Hearing will continue at the 10/17/06 meeting.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 9/19/06
Site Walks 9/22/06-Ms. Barbara Osborn, 85 Great Oak Lane
M/M Frederick Klumpp. 42 Lonetown Road
On the motion of F. Schroeder and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 9/19/06 Meeting Minutes as submitted.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 9/22/06 Site Walk Minutes.
Update from the Redding Forest Management and Conservation Committee. Discussion 8/15/06; 9/5/06.Ralph Mancini and other representatives of the Redding Forest Management and Conservation Committee were present. D. Pattee read an email received on 10/3/06 from N. Ketcham re: organizational chart. .Mr. Mancini made a presentation detailing the proposal. F. Schroeder noted his concern re: 100 Sunset Hill and proper noticing of hunting activity. A sign stating "Hunting in Progress" will be posted near access trails.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the plan as presented this evening.
III. REGULATORY
Ronald Mangini, 78 George Hull Hill Road. To discuss the details of the remediation plan submitted to the Commission. Discussion 10/4/05; 11/15/06; 12/20/05. Discussion 6/6/06; 6/19/06; 7/18/06; 9/5/06; 9/19/06.
Discussion tabled pending receipt of details on action to be taken by the Commission.
Application #06-36, Barbara L. Osborn, 85 Great Oak Lane. Received 9/19/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application to bring in approx. 20 yards of fill and 10 yards of topsoil to restore front lawn and to save eroding trees within the regulated area. Site Walk 9/22/06.
Mr. and Mrs. Osborn were present. Mr. Osborn stated that the silt fence has been installed.
On the motion of J. Beres and the second of V. DeMasi, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-36.
Application #06-37, Frederick and Deanna Klumpp (owner), Daniel Falls (agent), 42 Lonetown Road. Received 9/19/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application for septic installation within 50' of the regulated area. Site Walk 9/22/06.
D. Falls was present for the applicant.
On the motion of W. Hill and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-37.
V. NOTICE OF VIOLATION
License #95-34, Phoebe LLC/James Slattery, 32 Sunnyview Drive. Discussion 9/5/06; 9/19/06.
Mr. Slattery was present. The requested planting plan was submitted and reviewed.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the remediation plan as submitted this evening.
V. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
D. Pattee noted receipt of a map from the Dept. of Public Health showing Aquarion watershed areas. All applicants have to notify the Dept. of Public Hearing and Aquarion if proposed activity is in a watershed area.
Research on vegetation at Highstead Arboretum is complete.
The Southwest Conservation District's Soil and Water newsletter has been distributed to Commissioners.
The annual CACIWC meeting will be held on 11/4/06.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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