Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
8:00 p.m. - Old Town House
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Jeremiah Ross; William Hill; Joseph Beres; Wallace Perlman.
Absent: Frederick Schroeder; Victor DeMasi
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 8/1/06
Site Walk Minutes 8/7/06 -J. Kramer/D. Davies, 85 Diamond Hill Rd.
-J. Nazzaro, 313 Redding Rd.
-L. Berkowitz, 5 Windy Hill Rd.
-D. Gildin/L. Schoenback, 85 Old Stagecoach Rd.
-J. Sackman, 16 Peaceable St.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 8/1/06 Meeting Minutes as corrected: Page 3, third paragraph under Application #06-25, first line, change "displaying" to "displayed"; third line, add "to the wetlands"; Page 4, third paragraph under "Letter from Gene Connolly", second line, delete "and the Land Trust"; add to the end of the third paragraph, "A letter will be written to the Planning Commission and the Land Trust."
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted to approve the 8/7/06 Site Walk Minutes. W. Hill abstained.
II. REGULATORY
Ronald Mangini, 78 George Hull Hill Road. To discuss the details of the remediation plan submitted to the Commission. Discussion 10/4/05; 11/15/05; 12/20/05. Discussion 6/6/06; 6/19/06; 8/1/06.
No one was present for the applicant. No new information or discussion.
Application #06-17, Tina Merante (owner), Dainius Virbickas for Artel Engineering (agent), 268 Simpaug Turnpike. Received 6/6/06. Discussion and
possible vote on an application for installation of replacement septic system for existing building. Site Walk 6/23/06. Discussion 8/1/06.
D. Pattee noted receipt of a note from D. Virbickas requesting that discussion be tabled pending receipt of new information. D. Pattee noted that the original 65-day period is expiring.
Application #06-25, Sheri Ann Kanner, 12 Bridle Road. Received 7/18/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application for new home construction within the regulated area. Site Walk 7/25/06. Discussion 8/1/06.
S. Kanner and Jay Keillor were present. Mr. Keillor displayed and reviewed revised plans. D. Pattee noted receipt of letters from an abutting land owner.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-25.
Application #06-26, Eileen McGann (owner), CCA, LLC, Matthew Scully (agent), 20 Beeholm Road. Received 7/18/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application for repair of existing septic system and associated grading using the existing septic area within the regulated area. Site Walk 7/25/06. Discussion 8/1/06.
M. Scully was present for the applicant. D. Pattee noted receipt of and read a letter from D. Hartline.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-26.
Application #06-27, Jo-an and David Brooks, 9 Goodridge Road. Received 7/18/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application to clear sightline to the east and improve existing access with 12' wide driveway to new single family dwelling. Site Walk 7/25/06. Discussion 8/1/06.
Mr. and Mrs. Brooks were present.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-27.
Application #06-29, Jeremy Kramer and Dorothy Davies (owners), Georgina School (agent), 85 Diamond Hill Road. Received 8/1/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application to replace old in-ground swimming pool with new in-ground swimming pool within 105' from wetlands around Saugatuck River. Site Walk 8/7/06.
G. Scholl was present for the applicant. A new drawing was received and reviewed.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-29.
Application #06-30, Joseph Nazzaro (owner), Frank Fowler (agent), 313 Redding Road. Received 8/1/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application for stream and wetlands crossing. Site Walk 8/7/06.
J. Nazzaro was present.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-30.
Application #06-31, Louis and Amy Berkowitz, 5 Windy Hill Road. Received 8/1/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application to construct a garage within the regulated area. Site Walk 8/7/06.
Mr. Berkowitz was present. He confirmed the removal of a woodchip pile observed on the site walk.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-31.
Application #06-32, Daniel Gildin and Lisa Schoenback, 85 Old Stagecoach Road. Received 8/1/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application to construct a swimming pool and spa and install fence out from both sides of house and deer fence through woods. Site Walk 8/7/06.
D. Gildin and L. Schoenback were present. D. Pattee confirmed that all requested information has been received.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-32.
Application #06-33, Jay Sackman (owner), Jeff Pirone (agent), 16 Peaceable Street. Received 8/1/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application for construction of a garage within the regulated area. Site Walk 8/7/06.
An associate of Mr. Pirone was present for the applicant.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-33.
Update from the Redding Forest Management and Conservation Committee.
G. Scholl and Tom Preston were present. D. Pattee noted his concerns regarding appropriate access to town-owned open space. Additional concerns regarding notifications, etc. were discussed. Discussion will continue.
III. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
D. Pattee noted a Notice of Violation at 32 Sunnyview Drive, Slattery.
A letter was written to D. Taylor and G. Connolly re: Charlie Hill Road.
D. Pattee noted an upcoming inspection of Factory Dam.
D. Pattee received an email from Rob Blick re: Community Center field grub control.
J. Ross noted receipt of a new book provided by Jill Kotch. A copy will be available for the Commissioners to read.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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