Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
7:30 p.m. - Old Town House
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Jeremiah Ross; William Hill; Wallace Perlman.
Absent: Frederick Schroeder; Joseph Beres; Victor DeMasi.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to switch Items I. and II on the agenda.
II. PUBLIC HEARING - TO OPEN
Application #07-18, Frank Marini, 417 Rock House Road. Received 8/7/07. Public Hearing on an application for regulated activities associated with a proposed two-lot subdivision.
Mr. Marini was present along with R. Ochman, E. Pollock of CT Ecosystems; Atty. P. Gelderman and environmental intervenors Mr. and Mrs. Oppenheimer and L. Zielinski.
Mr. Ochman displayed and reviewed the site development plan. Locations for proposed rechargers were detailed. E. Pollock stated that the preferred driveway is a common drive but the proposed alternate will not have a measurable impact.
L. Zielinski noted his concerns. Mr. Oppenheimer read a letter dated 10/2/07 noting the history of approvals and denials on previous applications concerning this proposal.
Mr. Ochman was requested to supply a one-paragraph memo re: Planning requirements for driveway width for two driveways.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
I APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of 9/18/07
-Site Walk Minutes 9/21/07 - M/M Peter Stone, 19 Long Wall Rd.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 9/18/07 Meeting Minutes as corrected: Page 1, second paragraph under "Approval of Minutes", last sentence, change to "J. Ross abstained for Slattery and Adler."
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted to approve the Stone Site Walk Minutes. W. Hill abstained.
III. REGULATORY
Application #07-24, Peter and Madeline Stone (owners), Land-Tech Consultants, Inc. (agent), 19 Long Wall Road. Received 9/18/07. Discussion and possible vote on an application for installation of proposed septic system addition. Site Walk 9/21/07.
P. Stone and Chris Allen from Land-Tech were present. Site Walk findings were reviewed.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #07-24.
Application #07-25, D. Stewart Lade, 10 Diamond Hill Road. To receive and discuss an application for removal/deposition of material and new home construction and renovate existing barn within the regulated area.
Mr. Lade was present. A drawing was displayed and reviewed. D. Pattee noted the current setback Regulations.
D. Pattee requested that the plans include proposed well and septic locations in addition to a temporary stockpile area and silt fence locations.
A site walk was scheduled for Mon., 10/8/07 at 5:30 p.m.
IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
CACIWC Annual Meeting is scheduled for 11/10/07. J. Ross and D. Pattee are attending. Contact C. Keil if interested in attending.
Legislation re: Class 1, 2 and 3 watersheds in Berlin was rescinded.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Submitted by: Kristi C. Reilly
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