Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
7:30 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Jeremiah Ross; Frederick Schroeder; Joseph Beres; Victor DeMasi.
Absent: William Hill; Wallace Perlman
Also present: Natalie Ketcham, First Selectman
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of 4/1/08
-Site Inspection Minutes of 4/6/08, B. Stevenson, 17 Dahlia Lane
On the motion of F. Schroeder and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 4/1/08 Meeting Minutes.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 4/6/08 Site Walk Minutes as amended.
II. REGULATORY
Request from Natalie Ketcham, First Selectman to discuss the purchase of land at a Special Town Meeting to be held Monday, April 21, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the Redding Community Center.
N. Ketcham was present. She reviewed the proposed purchase of 29 acres at a cost of $800,000 to be split by the Town and the Nature Conservancy.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to support the purchase of the Hanssen property for open space. D. Pattee will draft a letter to be sent to the Board of Selectman and the Nature Conservancy and presented at the 3/21/08 Town Meeting.
Application #08-04, Fred and Deanne Klumpp, 42 Lonetown Road. Received 3/408. Discussion and possible vote on an application to install a basketball court, 30’x45’ within the regulated area. Site Walk 3/15/08. Discussion 3/18/08; 4/1/08.
No one was present for the applicant. D. Pattee reviewed the memo from N. Burnham, Milone & MacBroom. Action pending attendance by the applicant to review probable conditions of approval.
Application #08-06, Don and Linda Longo, 710 Redding Road. Received 3/18/08. Discussion and possible vote on an application to construct a detached garage within the regulated area. Site Walk 3/21/08.
No one was present for the applicant. D. Pattee reviewed the memo from N. Burnham, Milone & MacBroom. The applicant’s agent will be notified of the need to address issues in the Milone & MacBroom report. Discussion will continue.
Application #08-08, Barbara Stevenson, 17 Dahlia Lane. Received 4/1/08. Discussion and possible vote on an application to repair/replace septic system within the regulated area. Site Walk 4/6/08.
Mrs. Stevenson was present.
On the motion of F. Schroeder and the second the J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #08-08.
Application #08-10, Steven and Sharon Bloom, 146 Umpawaug Road. To receive and discuss an application for additions and alterations to existing residence within the regulated area.
Mr. and Mrs. Bloom were present in addition to their architect, Bob Storm. The plot plan was displayed and the proposal reviewed.
A site walk was scheduled for Thurs., 4/24/08 at 5:30 p.m.
Application #08-11, Redding Open Lands Inc., c/o R. Emerson, Esq. (owner) Michael J. Mazzucco,, P.C. (agent), “Garnet Ridge”, Glen Hill Road & Orchard Drive. To receive and discuss an application for regulated activities associated with a proposed four-lot subdivision.
R. Emerson was present. The plans were reviewed along with the proposal. D. Pattee noted receipt of a referral from the Planning Commission re: suggested open space donation. A 40-acre parcel has already been approved.
A site walk was scheduled for Thurs., 4/24/08 at 5:45 p.m. D. Pattee requested that stakes be placed at the four corners of the proposed house locations.
III. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Georgetown Fire District new building will continue to be monitored by B. Flanagan.
D. Pattee reported on the Fahan property, Gallows Hill. Mr. Fahan will call if he plans on doing work.
A memo from B. Flanagan re: ATV use on Newtown Turnpike was reviewed.
D. Pattee noted receipt of a request by Mr. DiScala for a site inspection re: pond viability. A site walk was scheduled for Thurs., 4/24/08 at 5:00 p.m.
A referral from Zoning was received re: sign regulations.
D. Pattee noted receipt of a letter from D. Taylor, Planning Commission, thanking P. Garavel for removal of requested items. The letter was given to J. Ross for Land Trust records.
J. Ross has a meeting next week with the Deer Warden re: new properties at the DOT property.
J. Ross is seeking volunteers for participation in a work day scheduled for Sat., 5/17/08 at 9:00 a.m. at Gilbert Miller Park to move woodchips.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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