Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
7:30 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Jeremiah Ross; William Hill; Frederick Schroeder; Victor DeMasi.
Absent: Joseph Beres; Wallace Perlman
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of 7/15/08
Site Inspection Minutes 7/28/08 – Barrett, 82 Laurel Lane
On the motion J. Ross and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 7/15/08 Meeting Minutes as amended: Page 1, first line under “Application #08-22”, change “Davin” to “Gavin.”
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of D. Pattee, the Commission voted to approve the Barrett Site Walk Minutes as amended. W. Hill abstained.
II. REGULATORY
Application #08-21, Ken Alder and Angela Koza, 61 Picketts Ridge Road. Received 7/1/08. Discussion and possible vote on an application to install a geothermal unit and erect a deck platform. Site Walk 7/11/08. Discussion 7/15/08.
A. Koza was present. D. Pattee noted that three copies of the plans have been received depicting the well location, well sledge trench and silt fence locations as requested.
On the motion of F. Schroeder and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #08-21.
Application #08-24, Joan and William Barrett, 82 Laurel Lane. Received 7/15/08. Discussion and possible vote on an application for construction of garage with apartment and single family dwelling, septic, well and driveway within the regulated area. Site Walk 7/29/08.
Mr. and Mrs. Barrett were present along with Tom Quinn, Peak Engineers. D. Pattee read a letter from D. Hartline. Mr. Quinn submitted new plans and reviewed the changes.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #08-24.
Application #08-25, Reeda B. Harsche (owner), Three Levels Corporation (agent), 626 Redding Road. To receive and discuss an application for “Riverbend”, an affordable housing project on 14.19 acres pursuant to C.G.S. Section 8-30g for the approval of a License for the construction of ten (10) units including the location of sealed pipes serving a subsurface waster disposal structure and related earth disturbing activities associated therewith within 500’ of the high water line of a vernal pool as regulated pursuant to Section 2.23c of the Regulations. Project activity involves ten (10) proposed dwellings, three (3) of which will be duplexes and will each have one (1) affordable two-bedroom unit and one (1) two-bedroom market unit.
Mr. Harsche was present along with Attorney Neil Marcus. Mr. Marcus reviewed the report responding to reasons of denial of the previous application. Atty. Marcus stated that this application has already been approved by the Zoning Commission. D. Pattee reviewed the procedure requiring Conservation approval prior to Zoning approval.
Commissioners will consider a possible basis to hold a Public Hearing and discussion will continue at the next meeting.
Application #08-26, Paul Rutkowski (owner), Nazzaro, Inc. (agent), 60 Diamond Hill Road. To receive and discuss an application to dredge pond to original depth and shape.
G. Nazzaro was present for the applicant. The proposal was displayed and reviewed. A site walk was scheduled for Thurs., 8/14/08 at 5:30 p.m.
III. DISCUSSION
· Letter from Jere Ross re Violations at 113 Cross Highway
J. Ross will draft a letter re: fence removal to the owner of 113 Cross Highway for review at the next meeting. B. Flanagan will be inspecting the property.
· Discussion of Open Space Plan
Progress and timetable for final approval was discussed.
IV. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
No new information or discussion.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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