Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
8:00 p.m. - Old Town House
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Jeremiah Ross; William Hill; Frederick Schroeder; Joseph Beres; Victor DeMasi.
Absent: Wallace Perlman
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 11/21/06
Site Walk Minutes 11/26/06
M/M Paul Gillap, 3 Little Boston Lane
M/M Teixeira Neves, 28 Blueberry Hill Road
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 11/21/06 Meeting Minutes as corrected: Page 2, last paragraph, four line, change to "be amended to show the roof drain exiting at the northeast corner of the proposed garage".
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 11/26/06 Site Walk Minutes.
II. REGULATORY
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. Continued 10/3/06; 100/17/06. Public Hearing Closed 11/7/06. Discussion 11/21/06.
D. Pattee reported on consultation with Commission counsel. Commissioners provided input regarding action to be taken on this application. Counsel will be consulted and deliberation will continue at the next meeting.
Application #06-38, Barrett Cram, Executor (owner), Steven D. Trinkaus (agent), 146 Cross Highway. Received 10/17/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application for wetland activities associated with a proposed six-lot subdivision. Site Walk 10/29/06. Discussion 11/7/06; 11/21/06.
B. Cram and S. Trinkaus were present as well as Nancy Burton, intervenor, and several neighboring residents. D. Pattee noted receipt of the following new information:
-map
-email from Georgina Scholl
-letter from Mr. Harrick
-11/28/06 memo from D. Hartline
S. Trinkaus addressed the comments made in D. Hartline's memo. Additional test holes will be dug as recommended by Mr. Hartline.
N. Burton submitted a memo which was reviewed along with attached photographs. She reiterated her desire for a public hearing. S. Trinkaus corrected figures as stated by Ms. Burton.
D. Pattee stated that concerns noted during the meetings including road cuts and development on this scenic highway are not the purview of this Commission but will be addressed by the Planning Commission during their review of the application.
The Commission concurred that no public hearing will be held on this application. Discussion will continue at the next meeting.
Application #06-40, Bridle Road Association (D. Heller), Groundworks, B. Cram (agent), Spur Road and Bridle Road. Received 11/7/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application to excavate for installation of dry hydrant at edge of pond. Site Walk 11/19/06. Discussion 11/21/06.
B. Cram was present for the applicant.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-40 with the condition that the contractor install an appropriate turbidity curtain around the work area prior to commencing excavation.
Application #06-43, Paul and Dolores Gillap (owners), Kelly Sullivan (agent), 3 Little Boston Lane. Received 11/21/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application for installation of an inground concrete swimming pool approximately 72 feet from the wetlands. Site Walk 11/26/06.
K. Sullivan was present for the applicant. She reported that the proposed filter system is made of paper and is disposable, not reusable.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #06-43.
Application #06-44, Teixeira and Antonia Neves, 28 Blueberry Hill Road. Received 11/21/06. Discussion and possible vote on an application for tree and brush removal from band and landscaping within the regulated area. Site Walk 11/26/06.
No one was present for the applicant. The site walk findings were reviewed and a new drawing is forthcoming. Discussion will continue pending receipt of the new drawing.
Modification to License #06-18, Devin P. and Stephanie Gregory, 34 Goodsell Hill Road. To receive and discuss a request to construct a pool/changing area, garage and repair drain pipe.
Tom Quinn was present for the applicant. He reviewed the proposed modification accompanied by a drawing.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the Modification to License #06-18.
III. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
A foreclosure was reported on the Mangini property, George Hull Hill Road.. Required restoration work has not been completed and should be completed prior to final sale of the property.
Brian Roche of Aquarion has been in contact with D. Pattee regarding requirements for water company notifications for work in the watershed.
G. Scholl has forwarded information re: Lyme Disease.
The 2007 Meeting scheduled has been distributed.
A possible violation on the Paltauf property, Great Oak Lane, is being investigated.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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