Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
7:30 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Jeremiah Ross; William Hill; Joseph Beres; Victor DeMasi; Wallace Perlman.
Absent: Frederick Schroeder
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of 3/4/08
Site Inspection Minutes of 3/15/08
626 Redding Road, M/M Harsche
42 Lonetown Road, M/M Klumpp
416 Black Rock Tpke., M/M Malkin
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted to approve the 3/4/08 Meeting Minutes. J. Ross abstained.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 3/15/08 Site Walk Minutes. J. Ross and W. Hill abstained.
II.PRESENTATIONS
Kierran Broatch, Coordinator Endangered Lands Coalition, c/o CT Fund for the Environment.
K. Broatch made a brief presentation and requested the Commission to consider enrolling in the Endangered Lands Coalition. Membership list and FAQ brochures were submitted for review.
Don Hain/Mark Schroeder, Redding Deer Management Program 2007 Report
Ralph Mancini reviewed the 2007 report in detail. If new town-owned properties are considered possible inclusions for next year, D. Pattee suggested requesting permission at a Conservation meeting. Goals for 2008 were reviewed
III. REGULATORY
Application #08-03, Reeda B. Harsche (owner), Frank Harsche (agent), 626 Redding Road. Received 3/4/08. Discussion and possible vote on an application for an addition to existing residence within the regulated area. Site Walk 3/15/08.
Mr. Harsche was present. Site walk findings were reviewed.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted to approve Application #08-03. V. DeMasi abstained.
Application #08-04, Fred and Deanne Klumpp, 42 Lonetown Road. Received 3/4/08. Discussion and possible vote on an application to install a basketball court, 30’x45’ within the regulated area.
F. Klumpp was present. Site walk findings were reviewed. D. Pattee suggested that a pervious surface be considered in lieu of the proposed impervious surface. Additional information was requested pertaining to the surface type, type of construction and a plan to handle runoff so it goes back into the ground.
V. DeMasi noted his concerns regarding the impact on this property. He stated that the proposed site has wetlands on all sides and approval goes against directives to minimize impact. Mr. Klumpp stated that he will come to the next meeting with a planting plan.
Application #08-05, Tom and Karen Malkin, 416 Black Rock Turnpike. Received 3/4/08. Discussion and possible vote on an application to replace and slightly increase existing wood deck within the regulated area. Site Walk 3/15/08.
Mr. Malkin was present. Site walk findings and construction details were reviewed. D. Pattee drew requested silt fence on the map.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #08-05.
Application #08-06, Don and Linda Longo, 710 Redding Road. To receive and discuss an application to construct a detached garage within the regulated area.
Kate Throckmorton from Environmental Land Solutions was present for the applicant. Maps were displayed and the proposal was reviewed. D. Pattee
requested additional information regarding the proposed use of the additional garage in addition to a cross section of the proposed garage.
A site walk was scheduled for Fri., 3/21/08 at 5:00 p.m. D. Pattee requested that stakes be placed at the four corners of the proposed garage location.
Application #08-07, Scott and Tracy Sennett (owners), Tammy Zinick, of “Permit Me, Please” (agent). To receive and discuss an application for installation of an inground swimming pool with code compliant fence within the regulated area.
No one was present for the applicant. A site walk was scheduled for Fri., 3/21/08 at 5:30 p.m.
IV. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
D. Pattee received the new DEP training CD. J. Beres will have copies made for the Commissioners.
Test hole pits have been observed at the bottom of Hill Road.
The CT Land Conservation Council is meeting in April, date TBA. Anyone interested should contact C. Keil.
D. Pattee is scheduled to attend four one-day training sessions with Pace University, Land Use Leadership Alliance. The first session is 3/28/08 at the Wilton Library.
J. Ross reported on Earth Day, 3/27/08. D. Pattee will contact Bob Flanagan re: written and presentation materials. V. DeMasi and W. Hill are scheduled to attend with separate booths.
Redding Elementary School has asked the Commission to participate in Science Day, 3/29/08.
The Commission deliberated on the request to join the Endangered Land Coalition. On the motion of J. Ross and the second of V. DeMasi, the Commission voted unanimously for the Redding Conservation Commission to become a member of the Endangered land Coalition.
D. Pattee will contact B. Flanagan re: Chestnut Woods drainage issue.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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