RECEIVED MARCH 19, 2009 @ 9:31 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
3 pages
Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, CT 06470-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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 3/3/09
Site Inspection 3/15/09 – Mr. /Mrs. Carmine Frele, 36 Great Pasture Rd.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted to approve the 3/3/09 Meeting Minutes. F. Schroeder abstained.
On the motion of F. Schroeder and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted to approve the 3/15/09 Site Walk Minutes. W. Hill abstained.
II. REPORT from Deer Wardens
Ralph Mancini, Asst. Deer Warden, submitted and reviewed statistics and graphs from the last season and goals for the upcoming season. F. Schroeder requested delineation of Town Conservation properties and other Town properties.
Strategies for increasing numbers were discussed.
III. REGULATORY
Application #09-01, Donald and Linda Longo (owners), Environmental Land Solutions, Kate Throckmorton (agent), 710 Redding Road. Received 2/3/09. Discussion and possible vote on an application to install a swimming pool with associated site work including retaining walls, deck, patio and relocation of septic tank and pump chamber (includes spa) within the regulated area. Discussion 3/3/09.
K. Throckmorton was present for the applicant. She reviewed a detailed construction sequence and proposed pavers to maintain the pervious surface coverage. A monitor to serve as a liaison with the enforcement officer was proposed.
Additions and adjustments will be made to the drawings for discussion at the next meeting.
Application #09-03, Carmine and Mary Ellen Frele (owners), Nazzaro Inc. (agent), 36 Great Meadow Road. Received 2/3/09. Discussion and possible vote on an application for pond restoration. Discussion 3/3/09. Site Walk 3/15/09.
G. Nazzaro was present for the applicant. Site Walk findings were discussed.
On the motion of J. Ross and the second of F. Schroeder, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #09-03 consistent with the alteration on Map SP-1 dated 12/1/08.
License #07-32, John and Jennifer Lambrech, 336 Newtown Turnpike. Status on project progress.
Mr. Lambrech was present in addition to his engineer Jim Palmer and Keith Romano of R&R Landscape and Construction. Bob Flanagan, WEO/ZEO was also in attendance for this discussion. Neighboring property owners, Mr. and Mrs. Corning were present.
Mr. Flanagan reviewed the history and status of this project over 15 site inspections since 12/08. He provided a detailed description of both the material that has bled onto the neighboring property as well as the material that has been deposited into the pond. Mr. Flanagan and engineering consultant Nicole Burnham inspected the site today, 3/17/09.
D. Pattee urged stabilization of the area near the new construction and instructed the applicant to obtain a qualified and experienced contractor for pond restoration.
Mr. Lambrech distributed materials detailing his efforts to stabilize the area. He reiterated his commitment to resolving this on-going erosion problem. Jim Palmer displayed and reviewed erosion and sediment controls. K. Romano reviewed all recent and controls scheduled for completion this week. Mr. Romano added that there will be grass within a week as long as the temperature is above freezing. D. Pattee urged Mr. Romano to obtain additional equipment and personnel to complete the proposed plans.
B. Flanagan recommended a Cease & Desist on 3/18/09 if the new sediment and erosion controls are ineffective. A report from N. Burnham is forthcoming. Mr. Lambrech stated that he will be available to disseminate information in the three weeks until the next Conservation Commission meeting.
ADDENDUM
Modification to License #06-38, Barrett Cram Executor (owner), 146 Cross Hwy. Wetland activities associated with a proposed six-lot subdivision. Request to modify the six-lot subdivision to three lots. Discussion and possible action.
B. Cram was present. The remaining lots to be developed are Lots 2, 4 and 6 as presented in the original License.
On the motion of F. Schroeder and the second of V. DeMasi, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the Modification to License #06-38.
IV. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
B. Flanagan reviewed an upcoming application.
D. Pattee noted receipt of an appeal re: Riverbend.
D. Pattee stated that there has been no action on proposed HB 5820. Upcoming proposed bills were briefly discussed.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of W. Hill, the Commission voted unanimously at 10:05 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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