Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
7:30 p.m. - Old Town House
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Jeremiah Ross; Frederick Schroeder; Wallace Perlman.
Absent: William Hill; Joseph Beres; Victor DeMasi
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 11/6/07
Site Walk Minutes 11/11/07
T. Lalor, 13 Sunnyview Drive
R. Chrzanowski, 433 A Newtown Tnpk.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 11/6/07 Minutes as amended: Page 2, third paragraph under Application #07-26, change to “On the motion of J. Ross and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #07-26 including the recommendation to accept the Open Space as proposed.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted to approve the 11/11/07 Site Walk Minutes. F. Schroeder abstained.
II. REGULATORY
Application #07-25, D. Stewart Lade, 10 Diamond Hill Road. Received 10/2/07. Discussion and possible vote on an application for removal/deposition of material and new home construction and renovate existing barn within the regulated area. Site Walk 10/8/07. Discussion 10/16/07.
Discussion tabled pending receipt of new information.
Application #07-28, Todd and Eileen Lalor, 13 Sunnyview Drive. Discussion and possible vote on an application to remodel and enlarge existing deck within approximately 35-40 feet from a watercourse. Site Walk 11/11/07.
Mrs. Lalor was present.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #07-28.
Minutes 11/20/07
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Application #07-29, Richard Chrzanowski (owner), Michael J. Mazzucco (agent), Lot 2A, 433A Newtown Turnpike. Discussion and possible vote on an application to construct a single family dwelling, driveway, septic and well. Site Walk 11/11/07.
M. Mazzucco was present for the applicant. F. Schroeder requested that efforts be made to avoid cutting down a white pine tree near the proposed driveway location. Mr. Mazzucco reviewed the location of roof drains.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #07-29.
Application #07-30, New Pond Farm (owner), Nazzaro, Inc. (agent), 101 Marchant Road. To receive and discuss an application to repair existing outlet structure.
G. Nazzaro was present for the applicant. His displayed a drawing and reviewed the proposal. Mr. Nazzaro will check with the applicant as to the possibility of adding pond dredging to this application.
A site walk was scheduled for Sat., 12/1/07 at 9:00 a.m.
Application #07-31, Mark Guss (owner), Nazzaro, Inc. (agent), 10 Wood Road. To receive and discuss an application to dredge sediment from existing pond.
Mr. Guss and G. Nazzaro were present. A drawing was displayed and the proposal was reviewed. D. Pattee requested a letter from the neighbor since the proposal includes the deposition of fill on their property. In addition, septic reserve locations need to be verified with D. Hartline.
A site walk was scheduled for Sat., 12/1/07 at 9:30 a.m.
III. ENFORCEMENT
License #05-43, Notice of Violation issued to Ms. Veronica M. Smith, 15 Diamond Hill Road. Removal of silt fencing and depositing of debris in regulated area. Discussion 10/16/07. Site Walk 10/28/07.
Mrs. Smith and Tim Smith were present. T. Gormley has re-inspected and submitted a report and photographs. The Commission concurred that the area is covered sufficiently at this time but additional woodchips are needed along the driveway. Mr. Smith will inform C. Keil when the additional woodchips are placed for re-inspection.
IV. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The meeting scheduled for 12/4/07 is cancelled.
W. Hill and D. Pattee have been re-appointed to the Commission.
Minutes 11/20/07
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T. Gormley’s last day is 11/30/07. There is a farewell coffee on 11/29 at the Town Hall at 10:00 a.m.
D. Pattee, N. Ketcham and members of the Board of Selectmen are considering a replacement for Mr. Gormley.
J. Ross and D. Pattee attended the CACIWC annual meeting. The use of experts was reviewed.
C.F.E. is sponsoring a clean water conference at Ridgefield High School on 11/28/07, 6:45 p.m.
The Saugatuck Watershed Initiative is holding a meeting on 11/29/07.
F. Schroeder reported on the completion of the Saugatuck Falls project by the boy Scouts.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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