Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
7:30 p.m. - Community Room and the Community Center
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Jeremiah Ross; William Hill; Frederick Schroeder; Joseph Beres; Wallace Perlman.
Absent: Victor DeMasi
Also present: Natalie Ketcham, First Selectman
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.
I. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONTINUE
Application #06-01, Reeda B. Harsche (owner), Three Levels Corporation (agent), 626 Redding Road. Received 1/17/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application "Riverbend", an Affordable Housing Project on 14.19 acres consisting of 33 units, ten of which are to be affordable. Site Walk 1/18/06. Public Hearing opened 3/7/06.
Mr. Harsche was present along with Atty. Neil Marcus, Wayne Jacobson from Spath Bjorkland, Russ Slayback from Leggette, Brashears & Graham and Eric Davison from Environmental Planning Services.
After an introduction by Atty. Marcus, Wayne Jacobson made a detailed presentation accompanied by various photographs, maps and drawings. Mr. Jacobson read his response letter to N. Burnham's 2/7/06 letter. A response letter to Aquarion was also read.
Eric Davison reviewed submitted reports regarding wetlands assessments. Russ Slayback presented information regarding hydrogeological assessments.
Many residents and abutting land owners were present. Holly Hawthorne issued her concerns and read a letter from John Bonsignore. Ron Fry information re: the 100 flood plain. Diane Hack requested information regarding the conservation easement and separation distances. C. Couch read a letter from the Redding Land Trust. A resident of Route 53 noted his concerns regarding oil and runoff from use of the proposed main driveway.
Eugene Connolly noted his concerns regarding the number of proposed septic systems. Sandy O'Reilly stated the need to protect the wetlands during the construction process. Pam Sherman noted that any level of construction has numerous impacts. Henry Merritt stated his concerns including archaeology. Steve Cram reported on past flooding on Lonetown Road.
The Public Hearing will be continued at the next meeting.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 3/7/06
-Site Walk Minutes 3/12/06
Mr./Mrs. D. Streit, 54 Cross Highway
Arianit Krasniqi, 280 Ethan Allen Highway
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted to approve the 3/7/06 Meeting Minutes as amended: Page 1, heading, add "Minutes." F. Schroeder abstained.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted to approve the Streit and Krasniqi Site Walk Minutes. W. Hill and F. Schroeder abstained.
III. REGULATORY
Ronald Mangini, 78 George Hull Hill Road. To discuss the details of the remediation plan submitted to the Commission. Discussion 10/4/04; 11/15/05; 12/20/05.
No one present. No new information or discussion.
Application #06-05, David and Catherine Streit, 54 Cross Highway. Received 3/7/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application to replace existing sunroom with a family room and basement below within the regulated area. Site Walk 3/12/06.
Mr. and Mrs. Streit were present. Sediment and erosion controls were added to the map by D. Pattee and initialed by the applicant.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-05.
Application #06-06, Arianit Krasniqi, (owner), P.W. Scott Eng. & Arch., P.C. (agent), 280 Ethan Allen Highway. Received 3/7/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application to construct parking area and drive within 100 year flood boundary. To relocate approximately 625 LF of existing 24" drain pipe and to construct a new Banquet Hall and Storage Warehouse within the regulated area.
Mr. Scott and a representative for Mr. Krasniqi were present.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-06.
Application #06-07, Paul Hurlbut, 13 Mallory Lane. To receive and discuss an application to add bedroom/finish area above garage with new staircase and entryway within the regulated area.
Mr. Hurlbut was present. He reviewed the proposal and a site walk was scheduled for Sun., 3/26/06 at 8:30 a.m.
IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
F. Schroeder reported on a recent email from the CT Forest and Parks Association.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:52 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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